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At least one dead as tornadoes rip through Oklahoma

One person was confirmed dead by Pottawatomie County Sheriff Mike Booth.

 
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Owasso duo heads All-State baseball team

Austin O’Brien and Trae Bobo, who helped lead Owasso to a 36-0 record and the Class 6A state championship, were among metro-area athletes chosen to the Oklahoma Coaches Association's 2013 All-State baseball team.

 
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Keystone pipeline critics point to 2010 Enbridge disaster

The Enbridge oil slick never reached Lake Michigan, but it slid as far down river as the delta of Morrow Lake, not too far from the city of Kalamazoo.

 
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Muskogee's Swon Brothers urge prayers for Oklahoma

You can vote for Muskogee's country duo on "The Voice" by calling 1-855-864-2303.

 
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Donations for Tornado victims can be given to Mustang Brewery

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Roy Oswalt set to join Drillers; Archie Bradley wins award

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Webster names Kenny Jackson as head football coach

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Disney Channel to premiere "Star Wars Rebels" pilot



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Letts, 'Pippin' win at Drama Desk Awards

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Tulsa State Fair announces secondary stage performers

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Tavolo Italian Bistro to open with charity event Thursday

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SEE IT: New video from local singer-songwriter Philip Zoellner

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