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Obama to visit Oklahoma on Sunday; tornado damage could top $1 billion

Secretary of Homeland Defense Janet Napolitano toured the tornado-ravaged areas on Wednesday.

Oklahoma Senate votes to tap fund for tornado relief
Before and after: Images of what the tornado did to Moore
Obama to visit tornado-ravaged Oklahoma town
State Medical Examiner's Office releases names of Oklahomans who died in Moore tornado
NJ Gov. Chris Christie: Oklahoma tornado victims deserve aid
Oklahoma City mayor: Up to 13K homes hit by tornado
Moore mayor wants to require tornado shelters
2013 Moore Tornado: Find all the coverage from the Moore tornado, including photo slideshows and a video from the World’s award winning photographers.
How to help those affected by the Moore tornado
VIDEO: Gov. Fallin talks about cleanup efforts in Moore
SLIDESHOW: Aerial photos show Moore tornado's destructive path
SLIDESHOW: Residents begin cleanup after devastating tornado strikes Moore
SLIDESHOW: Tornado hits Moore

 
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Shock's Cambage lands in Tulsa

Cambage flew into Tulsa International Airport around 6:15 p.m. after traveling nearly 9,000 miles from her native Australia.

 
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Tornado has insurance industry poised for deluge of claims

As Oklahoma communities grapple with the devastation caused by this week's deadly tornadoes, the financial impact from the loss of homes and other property remains unclear.

 
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Brian Hunt: Budget must prioritize public education

We will be the first to admit, we were hoping for more to fund reforms.

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

Here’s your (two) chance(s) to win one of two pairs of tickets to see Paul McCartney perform May 30 at the BOK Center.

 
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"The Outsiders"/"Rumble Fish" drive-in double-feature Thursday

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