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May 21, 2013
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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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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. Eventually, she got around to introducing herself.

 
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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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Kendall-Whittier site part of growing urban gardening trend David Goswick eats garlic all the time, but he never buys it.

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT
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Seth MacFarlane won't return as Oscars host Seth MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014.

AP Wire Service

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'New Frontier' exhibit opens at Gilcrease after return from Italy venue Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci coined the phrase in a letter.

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Hard Rock Stage lineup set for Tulsa State Fair Yep, fair news is already trickling in.

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

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Harwelden Awards: Teresa Miller, Donald Armstrong among those honored by AHCT Teresa Miller, executive director of the Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, ...

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World Scene Writer

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JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT
World Scene Writer

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Soon-to-open Tavolo Italian Bistro hosts charity event Thursday Chef-proprietor Justin Thompson has scheduled a benefit opening from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday for his new ...

SCOTT CHERRY World Restaurant Critic

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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.

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

7 hours ago

Severe weather threat diminishing for northeast Oklahoma Update 7:10 p.m.: The severe weather threat has diminished for much of northeastern Oklahoma. ...

JERRY WOFFORD World Staff Writer

12 hours ago

Medical Examiner: 51 killed in tornado that swept through Moore The death toll is expected to rise, officials said. The tornado had winds up to 200 mph, the National ...

Associated Press

7 hours ago

Photos, video and reaction to today's storms We continue to update the story as Oklahomans react.

Staff Reports

11 hours ago

Open carry in Oklahoma is nonissue When Oklahoma joined 43 other states in allowing residents to openly carry handguns last year, local ...

AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer

1 day ago

At least one dead as tornadoes rip through Oklahoma One person was confirmed dead by Pottawatomie County Sheriff Mike Booth.

RANDY ELLIS NewsOK.com

16 hours ago

Governor tours tornado-ravaged Shawnee area At least two people have died, 39 have been injured and more than 200 homes have been damaged or des ...

MICHAEL OVERALL World Staff Writer

15 hours ago

Kids rescued from rubble at Moore elementary Rescue workers lifted children from the rubble before they were passed down a human chain and taken to ...

Associated Press

13 hours ago

Officials: Tornado in Moore so large, may not be recognized After being on the ground for more than half an hour, the massive twister dissipated.

Associated Press

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Death notices for May 20 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

1 day ago

Shock rookie Skylar Diggins talks about life on, off the court Welcome to Tulsa, Skylar.

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Tulsa student overcomes obstacles to graduate high school Graduation is something to be celebrated, but this soon-to-be Hale High School grad is too concerned ...

ANDREA EGER World Staff Writer

1 day ago

Moore tornado: At least 20 children among the dead; 2 dozen more still missing Rescue workers are searching the rubble of a collapsed school for two dozen more students.

MICHAEL B. MAROIS and BRIAN K. SULLIVAN Bloomberg News

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Staff Reports

2 days ago

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, ...

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­AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer

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Tulsa city councilors asked to move forward on use of Tate Brady's name in Tulsa Arts District "I come not to praise Tate Brady but to help bury him," Workman said. "Action needs to be taken. I think ...

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World's Editorials Writers

6 days ago

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Letter to the Editor: Complicit It was with sadness and disbelief that I read your Benghazi editorial on May 15.

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Graduation

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1 day ago

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102 Comments

Boy Scouts' leaders to vote on lifting gay-youth ban With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the ...

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A friendly reminder ...

By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR Scene Writer on Jul 27, 2008, at 1:23 AM  Updated on 7/27 at 1:23 AM

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Carrie Underwood, other Okies earn nominations for Music Row Awards

MusicRow magazine announced nominees for its 25th annual MusicRow Awards , Nashville’s longest running industry trade awards ...

Tulsa State Fair announces secondary stage performers

Yep, fair news is already trickling in.

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

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BARRELHOUSE BEAT

Carrie Underwood, other Okies earn nominations for Music Row Awards

MusicRow magazine announced nominees for its 25th annual MusicRow Awards , Nashville’s longest running industry trade awards ...

Tulsa State Fair announces secondary stage performers

Yep, fair news is already trickling in.

The 2013 local lineup for the Hard Rock Stage at the International Beer ...

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

Local musician Philip Zoellner 's recording a new album. There's no release date, but in the meantime, enjoy the new video ...

CONTACT THE BLOGGER

Jennifer Chancellor

918-581-8346
Email

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Kendall-Whittier site part of growing urban gardening trend David Goswick eats garlic all the time, but he never buys it.

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT
World Scene Writer

4 hours ago

Jennifer Chancellor: Carrie Underwood, other Okies earn nominations for Music Row Awards MusicRow magazine announced nominees for its 25th annual awards show, and nominees include ties to Carrie ...

Jennifer Chancellor Scene Writer

9 minutes ago

Style Scene: Get your skin ready for summer The beginning of summer is soon upon us, and with it a host of beauty challenges to confront. Here are ...

BRAVETTA HASSELL World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Seth MacFarlane won't return as Oscars host Seth MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014.

AP Wire Service

1 hour ago

'New Frontier' exhibit opens at Gilcrease after return from Italy venue Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci coined the phrase in a letter.

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Hard Rock Stage lineup set for Tulsa State Fair Yep, fair news is already trickling in.

JENNIFER CHANCELLOR
World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Harwelden Awards: Teresa Miller, Donald Armstrong among those honored by AHCT Teresa Miller, executive director of the Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, ...

JAMES D. WATTS JR.
World Scene Writer

1 hour ago

Fall TV: Networks' new lineups woo viewers lost to cable, online The fall TV season for the five networks is still months away, but the battle already has started to ...

RICK BENTLEY The Fresno Bee

1 hour ago

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DR. KOMOROFF Universal Uclick

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AMY DICKINSON

2 hours ago

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Staff Reports

2 hours ago

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 ...

JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT
World Scene Writer

3 hours ago

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SCOTT CHERRY World Restaurant Critic

4 hours ago

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.

RITA SHERROW World Scene Writer

7 hours ago

Severe weather threat diminishing for northeast Oklahoma Update 7:10 p.m.: The severe weather threat has diminished for much of northeastern Oklahoma. ...

JERRY WOFFORD World Staff Writer

12 hours ago

Medical Examiner: 51 killed in tornado that swept through Moore The death toll is expected to rise, officials said. The tornado had winds up to 200 mph, the National ...

Associated Press

7 hours ago

Photos, video and reaction to today's storms We continue to update the story as Oklahomans react.

Staff Reports

11 hours ago

Open carry in Oklahoma is nonissue When Oklahoma joined 43 other states in allowing residents to openly carry handguns last year, local ...

AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer

1 day ago

At least one dead as tornadoes rip through Oklahoma One person was confirmed dead by Pottawatomie County Sheriff Mike Booth.

RANDY ELLIS NewsOK.com

16 hours ago

Governor tours tornado-ravaged Shawnee area At least two people have died, 39 have been injured and more than 200 homes have been damaged or des ...

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15 hours ago

Kids rescued from rubble at Moore elementary Rescue workers lifted children from the rubble before they were passed down a human chain and taken to ...

Associated Press

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Officials: Tornado in Moore so large, may not be recognized After being on the ground for more than half an hour, the massive twister dissipated.

Associated Press

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Death notices for May 20 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

1 day ago

Shock rookie Skylar Diggins talks about life on, off the court Welcome to Tulsa, Skylar.

BRAVETTA HASSELL World Scene Writer

1 day ago

House speaker won't save Insure Oklahoma “It is unfortunate these Oklahomans will be without health insurance due to President (Barack) Obama’s ...

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Moore tornado: At least 20 children among the dead; 2 dozen more still missing Rescue workers are searching the rubble of a collapsed school for two dozen more students.

MICHAEL B. MAROIS and BRIAN K. SULLIVAN Bloomberg News

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18 hours ago

Tulsan accused of kicking officer, paramedic in Sand Springs arrest He was “extremely agitated, with both hands clinched into fists … and screaming multiple profanities” ...

AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer

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Death notices for May 19 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

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­AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer

20 hours ago

457 Comments

Tulsa city councilors asked to move forward on use of Tate Brady's name in Tulsa Arts District "I come not to praise Tate Brady but to help bury him," Workman said. "Action needs to be taken. I think ...

KEVIN CANFIELD World Staff Writer

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370 Comments

Sen. Jim Inhofe goes 'unvarnished' for speech in Tulsa The potential Republican U.S. Senate candidates waiting in a long line for incumbent Sen. Jim Inhofe ...

RANDY KREHBIEL World Staff Writer

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245 Comments

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DAVID HARPER World Staff Writer

2 days ago

231 Comments

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BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

6 days ago

187 Comments

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LAURIE WINSLOW World Staff Writer & ROD WALTON World Business Editor

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162 Comments

Benghazi: Looking for truth or playing politics? The only cure for the Benghazi fever that has infected Washington likely will be the midterm elections ...

World's Editorials Writers

6 days ago

147 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Complicit It was with sadness and disbelief that I read your Benghazi editorial on May 15.

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139 Comments

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KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

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Justice Department investigating IRS The Justice Department is investigating the Internal Revenue Service for targeting tea party groups for ...

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BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

6 days ago

104 Comments

Graduation

MIKE KEEFE via Caglepost.com

1 day ago

104 Comments

Tulsa killings continue at record pace; latest slaying is year's 30th A man told police that a woman he met at a strip club Thursday attacked him later in the morning, leading ...

JERRY WOFFORD World Staff Writer

4 days ago

102 Comments

Boy Scouts' leaders to vote on lifting gay-youth ban With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the ...

DAVID CRARY Associated Press

2 days ago

97 Comments

Tulsa library system budget takes hit from property tax cut The Tulsa City-County Library has cut more than $800,000 from its proposed operating budget for fiscal ...

SARA PLUMMER World Staff Writer

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90 Comments

U.S. House votes again to repeal 'Obamacare'; Coburn pushes bill against expanding Medicare The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to repeal the Affordable Care Act - Obamacare - ...

WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer

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89 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Euphemism "Sunday Morning Quarterback" in the World's Capitol Report May 12 contains this brief:

Anthony J. Lauinger, Tulsa

3 days ago

89 Comments

Government seizes AP phone records The Justice Department secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for ...

MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

last week

86 Comments

Open carry in Oklahoma is nonissue When Oklahoma joined 43 other states in allowing residents to openly carry handguns last year, local ...

AMANDA BLAND World Staff Writer

1 day ago

85 Comments

Letter to the Editor: Where's the outrage? I just read the article in the Tulsa World announcing that Gov. Mary Fallin has signed into law a bill ...

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