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101 found alive after Moore tornado; death toll revised to 24

Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie counties are named in the declaration as well as Cleveland County, where more than 20 schoolchildren are missing and feared dead from a Moore elementary school.

HOW TO HELP: A list of contact info for assisting Oklahoma tornado victims
7-year-old recounts terror in school as twister struck
Obama says Oklahoma will receive help
Support for tornado victims pouring in from sports, entertainment stars
Oklahoma delegation promises assistance to state
Severe weather possible again today southeast of Tulsa area
CONTINUING COVERAGE: Find all our stories about the Moore tornado
PHOTO GALLERY: View all the tornado photos from Moore on Monday.

 
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Improvement of OU women's golf star mirrors program

A few years ago, Oklahoma coach Veronique Drouin-Luttrell stalked Chirapat Jao-Javanil around the Callaway Junior World Golf Championships at San Diego's Torrey Pines course.

 
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Tandy Community Supercomputer to have public dedication Thursday in Tulsa

There are a number of supercomputers in place across the country - you just can't get to them unless you're an employee or faculty member of the right institution.

 
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Living Wright: Movies are good, but spare me the movie theater

So imagine, if you're bored enough, my excitement over "Star Trek: Into Darkness," which debuted this weekend. I'm trying to coordinate a night this week to see it with Lord V, who's much more of a fan than I am.

 
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Schedule change: NBC pulls 'The Voice' recap show to add tornado special tonight

NBC will pre-empt its scheduled recap of Monday's 'The Voice' at 7 p.m. tonight to air a one-hour special on aftermath of the Moore, Okla., tornado.

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We have two pair of Paul McCartney tickets to give away. Want 'em?

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Carrie Underwood, other Okies earn nominations for Music Row Awards

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Webster names Kenny Jackson as head football coach

Former University of Tulsa quarterback Kenny Jackson was named Webster’s head football coach on Monday.

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Disney Channel to premiere "Star Wars Rebels" pilot



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OSU's nonconference hoops schedule taking shape

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No place outdoors is safe during a storm

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Letts, 'Pippin' win at Drama Desk Awards

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Transhumanism in science fiction

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