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Break in OKC weather allows residents to continue debris removal

Thousands of residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the tornado have a break in the weather Friday to continue removing debris from their propertiers.

Plan to give $1,200 debit cards to tornado victims rejected
Tulsa World Editorial Cartoonist Bruce Plante: "The Modern Oklahoma School Teacher"
Citizens are in "state of healing," Gov. Mary Fallin says as Moore continues tornado recovery
How to help those affected by the Moore tornado: OK Strong
SLIDESHOW: Moore Tornado coverage - day 4
Moore Tornado 2013: Find all the coverage from the Moore tornado, including photo slideshows and a video from the World's award winning photographers.

 
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Jonathan Gray dominant as OU blanks Baylor in Big 12 Tournament

Oklahoma baseball coach Sunny Golloway recently received the request from a police officer directing traffic around a tornado-ravaged neighborhood.

 
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Claremore opens rail spur, road to serve industrial park

It's just an empty field now, but community and industry leaders hope a new rail line and road will help make a section of Claremore an industrial hub for northeast Oklahoma.

 
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Readers Forum: Keith Ballard: Common Core would boost academic rigor

School is more than learning your ABCs and how to solve quadratic equations. We know that learning how to think critically, work cooperatively, and solve problems creatively are among the most important skills children need to be good citizens, contributing members of society, and productive workers in a competitive global economy.

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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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Remembering Joplin

The baseball cards — thousands of them — were scattered everywhere.

And not just across his yard. They were in every yard, up and down the block and on streets all ... 

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Nour Habib
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Children's Museum schedules three days of grand opening activities

The Tulsa Children's Museum Discovery Lab, 560 N. Maybelle Ave., opens to the public this weekend.

During a visit to the museum early this week, I got a chance ... 

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Bradford talks tornado relief; Updated list of local sports-related relief efforts

Former University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford has partnered with the city of St. Louis to collect supplies for victims of this week’s Oklahoma tornadoes.

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DC reveals Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox

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A look ahead at day one of the new American Airlines

Even though there are plenty of big steps left, a clearer picture is emerging at exactly what American Airlines will look like immediately after the merger with US Airways.

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Althea Peterson
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Info on this week's Oklahoma tornadoes (except the one in Moore)

You can find Tulsa World's comprehensive coverage on the Monday EF-5 tornado in the Moore area at this page: tulsaworld.com/2013mooretornado .

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So maybe tonight you need to laugh....

This has not, by any standard, been a good week for far too many people.

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Barry Lewis
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Oswalt's Drillers debut tonight a rare chance for Tulsa fans

Even if Roy Oswalt wasn't pitching tonight (Friday), it's likely there would be a big crowd at ONEOK Field for the Tulsa Drillers' game against Midland because there ... 

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The best videos on the Internet this week

The internet is full of wondrous and terrifying things. This week, we just focus on the coolness of the internet in terms of videos. We have a nice lineup for you! Space ... 

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Jennifer Chancellor
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BOK Center tops list of 'Midwest Top Stops'

Tulsa's BOK Center arena was highlighted in the May issue of industry trade publication ' Venues Today ' as a leader in ticket sales and social media presence.

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Jennifer Chancellor
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BREAKING: Blake Shelton to host 'Healing the Heartland' tornado relief concert in OKC

Blake Shelton , the Oklahoma-born country music superstar and host of TV talent show 'The Voice,' will host a benefit concert Wednesday in Oklahoma City. The event also ... 

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Jennifer Chancellor
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REVIEW and PHOTOS: Thompson Square at Cain's Ballroom

Country duo Thompson Square rocked the heart of Oklahoma Thursday night with a tour stop at Cain's Ballroom that was so much more than just a concert.

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