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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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BRUCE PLANTE
World Editorial Cartoonist

1 hour ago

Letter to the Editor: Say thanks to a medic This is National EMS Week and Wednesday is National EMS for Children Day.

Sue Watkins, Tulsa

58 minutes ago

Tulsa's ministers While they represent decidedly different religious beliefs, Sherman and Biggs, as a result of their upbringing ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 hour ago

Letter to the Editor: A suggestion I do not know former Mayor Kathy Taylor. I do know that Taylor left a terrible situation in our city ...

Wilfred Vargas, Tulsa

1 hour ago

Letter to the Editor: Shoot straight The May 12 Tulsa World featured an editorial cartoon implying that raising a child to be familiar with ...

Jim Helm, Tulsa

1 hour ago

Letter to the Editor: Read the Bible In the May 13 Tulsa World a headline read, 'Pope Francis gives church hundreds of new saints.'

Bob Penick, Perkins

1 hour ago

Fallin, Shannon clash over health insurance quagmire The ongoing political furor over health insurance reached a fevered pitch on Monday when House Speaker ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 hour ago

Graduation

MIKE KEEFE via Caglepost.com

1 day ago

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

Gene Kinney, Tulsa

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Above average What is the reason for the wild jump in the local price of gasoline?

Robin Mundt, Tulsa

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Bad idea I'm voting for Kathy Taylor no matter what. She's the best candidate for sure.

Linda Connor, Tulsa

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Lost vote Like many residents in Tulsa and the surrounding communities, I received an absentee ballot application ...

Melissa Ethridge-Jack, Tulsa

1 day ago

House freshmen get their campaign talking point Finally, Reps. Jim Bridenstine and Markwayne Mullen and their freshmen colleagues in the U.S. House of ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 day ago

Bill attempts to fix unfixable school grading process The state House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill that would revise the controversial law ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 day ago

Brady District: Its past and its future? What is offensive? To whom and/or how many? Does offensiveness have a shelf life? At what point are the ...

MIKE JONES Associate Editor

1 day ago

Could we, should we lower blood-alcohol limit to 0.05? Last week the National Transportation Safety Board recommended reducing the legal threshold for drunk ...

JULIE DELCOUR Associate Editor

1 day ago

Oklahoma's natural wonders need attention Now that vacation season is upon us, the hunt is on for fun and affordable destinations. How's this for ...

JANET PEARSON Associate Editor

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Wondering The article in the May 9 World about Candace Bahr leaving her son in the car for 90 minutes last July ...

Mike McFadden, Tulsa

2 days ago

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 ...

Tedd Adams, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Two camps The Benghazi affair is only an affair because of politics: the Republicans dislike for the Democrats ...

Roy N. O'Mara, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Twilight zone From George Washington through James E. Carter is how long it took this nation to acquire $1 trillion ...

J.K. Craig, Bethany

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Same song In regards to the increase of state fees charged to offset tax cuts, you must go no further than the ...

Gary Smallwood, Muskogee

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Own solution After reading Bret Stauffer's solution to job growth ('In the hole,' May 12), I have my own solution ...

Michael Sean Kennedy, Park Hill

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Not so funny Had to laugh when the income tax was lowered. An old senator said they always cover loss by raising somewhere ...

Mary Roomsburg, Okmulgee

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Not ideal Republicans denounce the increase in fees for government services, but they are largely to blame for ...

Bob Haring, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: More animal news In regard to the 'Homosexuality in animals' letter of May 10: I would like to set the record straight ...

Gae Hill, Collinsville

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: HP restrictive Thirteen years ago, our family bought and looked forward to fixing up and settling in a neglected 1908 ...

Lise Glaser, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: All is not well What kind of economic recovery is jobless, loaded with inflation at every level, and no longer counts ...

Jimmie Erwin, Tulsa

2 days ago

The Amazing Fallin BRUCE PLANTE CARTOON

BRUCE PLANTE
World Editorial Cartoonist

2 days 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

10 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

5 hours ago

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

Staff Reports

9 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

22 hours 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

14 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

13 hours ago

Death notices for May 20 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

1 day 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

14 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

11 hours 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 ...

WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer

13 hours ago

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

23 hours ago

Kelly Hines: OSU's nonconference hoops schedule taking shape With the return of Marcus Smart and a probable top-10 preseason ranking, Oklahoma State appears to be ...

16 hours ago

Death notices for May 19 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

2 days 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

16 hours 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

5 hours ago

Severe weather slams parts of state Much of northeast Oklahoma is in a moderate risk of severe weather again Monday; Fallin declares state ...

JERRY WOFFORD World Staff Writer

1 day ago

Parents cross line from spanking into abuse According to Oklahoma state law, parents are not prohibited from "using ordinary force as a means of ...

KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

22 hours 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, ...

MIKE BROWN World Sports Writer

17 hours ago

Guerin Emig: Colvin's senior season already off to encouraging start Three months from the opener, Oklahoma's starting cornerback is already being noticed.

21 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

3 days ago

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

2 days ago

245 Comments

Amber Hilberling discusses husband's fatal fall Amber Hilberling told a national television audience on Friday that she still can't understand what happened ...

DAVID HARPER World Staff Writer

2 days ago

231 Comments

Benghazi schmegazi

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

6 days ago

187 Comments

Tulsa gas price soars 33 cents in two days to $3.82; low inventories, refinery shutdowns blamed A mid-continent squeeze is suddenly spiking Tulsa gasoline prices to levels hardly seen in nearly five ...

LAURIE WINSLOW World Staff Writer & ROD WALTON World Business Editor

4 days ago

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

5 days ago

147 Comments

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

Gene Kinney, Tulsa

1 day ago

139 Comments

Minnesota Senate OKs gay marriage; governor to sign bill Minnesota is set to become the 12th U.S. state where gay couples can get married after a final legislative ...

PATRICK CONDON & BRIAN BAKST Associated Press

6 days ago

134 Comments

Teen arrested after knife found in his car at Jenks High School He was later released after posting bond on $10,000 bail.

KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

6 days ago

121 Comments

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

STEPHEN OHLEMACHER & HENRY C. JACKSON Associated Press

6 days ago

110 Comments

Penalizing the IRS BRUCE PLANTE CARTOON

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

5 days 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

3 days ago

102 Comments

Graduation

MIKE KEEFE via Caglepost.com

1 day 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

1 day 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

2 days ago

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

4 days ago

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

6 days ago

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

22 hours 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 ...

Tedd Adams, Tulsa

2 days ago

Can't find Nina? Just click on the cartoon and she's pointed out.

By BRUCE PLANTE Editorial Cartoonist on Oct 17, 2011, at 6:00 AM  Updated on 10/16 at 6:21 PM

EDITORIAL CARTOONIST BRUCE PLANTE

Plante's best of 2011

I talk about some of the most popular cartoons of the year.

The Best of Plante Cartoons

Check out my selections for my best cartoons of the year.

Pickin' Plante's Best

Watch a video of me discussing the best cartoons of 2011.

I worried about this one. I really hoped readers would understand that Governor Fallin should be commended for finally fixing our horrible bridges. I just thought it could become an accidental PR faux pas deluxe if everyone weren't careful. Just trying to help.








EDITORIAL CARTOONIST BRUCE PLANTE

Plante's best of 2011

I talk about some of the most popular cartoons of the year.

The Best of Plante Cartoons

Check out my selections for my best cartoons of the year.

Pickin' Plante's Best

Watch a video of me discussing the best cartoons of 2011.

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OK insurance

BRUCE PLANTE
World Editorial Cartoonist

1 hour ago

Letter to the Editor: Say thanks to a medic This is National EMS Week and Wednesday is National EMS for Children Day.

Sue Watkins, Tulsa

58 minutes ago

Tulsa's ministers While they represent decidedly different religious beliefs, Sherman and Biggs, as a result of their upbringing ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 hour ago

Letter to the Editor: A suggestion I do not know former Mayor Kathy Taylor. I do know that Taylor left a terrible situation in our city ...

Wilfred Vargas, Tulsa

1 hour ago

Letter to the Editor: Shoot straight The May 12 Tulsa World featured an editorial cartoon implying that raising a child to be familiar with ...

Jim Helm, Tulsa

1 hour ago

Letter to the Editor: Read the Bible In the May 13 Tulsa World a headline read, 'Pope Francis gives church hundreds of new saints.'

Bob Penick, Perkins

1 hour ago

Fallin, Shannon clash over health insurance quagmire The ongoing political furor over health insurance reached a fevered pitch on Monday when House Speaker ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 hour ago

Graduation

MIKE KEEFE via Caglepost.com

1 day ago

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

Gene Kinney, Tulsa

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Above average What is the reason for the wild jump in the local price of gasoline?

Robin Mundt, Tulsa

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Bad idea I'm voting for Kathy Taylor no matter what. She's the best candidate for sure.

Linda Connor, Tulsa

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Lost vote Like many residents in Tulsa and the surrounding communities, I received an absentee ballot application ...

Melissa Ethridge-Jack, Tulsa

1 day ago

House freshmen get their campaign talking point Finally, Reps. Jim Bridenstine and Markwayne Mullen and their freshmen colleagues in the U.S. House of ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 day ago

Bill attempts to fix unfixable school grading process The state House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill that would revise the controversial law ...

World's Editorials Writers

1 day ago

Brady District: Its past and its future? What is offensive? To whom and/or how many? Does offensiveness have a shelf life? At what point are the ...

MIKE JONES Associate Editor

1 day ago

Could we, should we lower blood-alcohol limit to 0.05? Last week the National Transportation Safety Board recommended reducing the legal threshold for drunk ...

JULIE DELCOUR Associate Editor

1 day ago

Oklahoma's natural wonders need attention Now that vacation season is upon us, the hunt is on for fun and affordable destinations. How's this for ...

JANET PEARSON Associate Editor

1 day ago

Letter to the Editor: Wondering The article in the May 9 World about Candace Bahr leaving her son in the car for 90 minutes last July ...

Mike McFadden, Tulsa

2 days ago

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 ...

Tedd Adams, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Two camps The Benghazi affair is only an affair because of politics: the Republicans dislike for the Democrats ...

Roy N. O'Mara, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Twilight zone From George Washington through James E. Carter is how long it took this nation to acquire $1 trillion ...

J.K. Craig, Bethany

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Same song In regards to the increase of state fees charged to offset tax cuts, you must go no further than the ...

Gary Smallwood, Muskogee

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Own solution After reading Bret Stauffer's solution to job growth ('In the hole,' May 12), I have my own solution ...

Michael Sean Kennedy, Park Hill

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Not so funny Had to laugh when the income tax was lowered. An old senator said they always cover loss by raising somewhere ...

Mary Roomsburg, Okmulgee

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: Not ideal Republicans denounce the increase in fees for government services, but they are largely to blame for ...

Bob Haring, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: More animal news In regard to the 'Homosexuality in animals' letter of May 10: I would like to set the record straight ...

Gae Hill, Collinsville

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: HP restrictive Thirteen years ago, our family bought and looked forward to fixing up and settling in a neglected 1908 ...

Lise Glaser, Tulsa

2 days ago

Letter to the Editor: All is not well What kind of economic recovery is jobless, loaded with inflation at every level, and no longer counts ...

Jimmie Erwin, Tulsa

2 days ago

The Amazing Fallin BRUCE PLANTE CARTOON

BRUCE PLANTE
World Editorial Cartoonist

2 days 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

10 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

5 hours ago

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

Staff Reports

9 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

22 hours 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

14 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

13 hours ago

Death notices for May 20 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

1 day 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

14 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

11 hours 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 ...

WAYNE GREENE World Senior Writer

13 hours ago

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

23 hours ago

Kelly Hines: OSU's nonconference hoops schedule taking shape With the return of Marcus Smart and a probable top-10 preseason ranking, Oklahoma State appears to be ...

16 hours ago

Death notices for May 19 Including Tulsa and northeastern Oklahoma.

Staff Reports

2 days 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

16 hours 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

5 hours ago

Severe weather slams parts of state Much of northeast Oklahoma is in a moderate risk of severe weather again Monday; Fallin declares state ...

JERRY WOFFORD World Staff Writer

1 day ago

Parents cross line from spanking into abuse According to Oklahoma state law, parents are not prohibited from "using ordinary force as a means of ...

KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

22 hours 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, ...

MIKE BROWN World Sports Writer

17 hours ago

Guerin Emig: Colvin's senior season already off to encouraging start Three months from the opener, Oklahoma's starting cornerback is already being noticed.

21 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

3 days ago

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

2 days ago

245 Comments

Amber Hilberling discusses husband's fatal fall Amber Hilberling told a national television audience on Friday that she still can't understand what happened ...

DAVID HARPER World Staff Writer

2 days ago

231 Comments

Benghazi schmegazi

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

6 days ago

187 Comments

Tulsa gas price soars 33 cents in two days to $3.82; low inventories, refinery shutdowns blamed A mid-continent squeeze is suddenly spiking Tulsa gasoline prices to levels hardly seen in nearly five ...

LAURIE WINSLOW World Staff Writer & ROD WALTON World Business Editor

4 days ago

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

5 days ago

147 Comments

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

Gene Kinney, Tulsa

1 day ago

139 Comments

Minnesota Senate OKs gay marriage; governor to sign bill Minnesota is set to become the 12th U.S. state where gay couples can get married after a final legislative ...

PATRICK CONDON & BRIAN BAKST Associated Press

6 days ago

134 Comments

Teen arrested after knife found in his car at Jenks High School He was later released after posting bond on $10,000 bail.

KENDRICK MARSHALL World Staff Writer

6 days ago

121 Comments

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

STEPHEN OHLEMACHER & HENRY C. JACKSON Associated Press

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110 Comments

Penalizing the IRS BRUCE PLANTE CARTOON

BRUCE PLANTE World Editorial Cartoonist

5 days 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

3 days ago

102 Comments

Graduation

MIKE KEEFE via Caglepost.com

1 day 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

1 day ago

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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

2 days ago

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

4 days ago

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

6 days ago

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

22 hours 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 ...

Tedd Adams, Tulsa

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