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September 18, 2013
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13 killed in Washington shooting rampage

A defense contractor employee went on a shooting rampage Monday inside a building at the heavily secured Washington Navy Yard, spraying bullets in the hallways and firing from a balcony onto office workers in an atrium below, authorities and witnesses said. Thirteen people were killed, including the gunman.

 
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OSU will investigate claims made in Sports Illustrated series

Citing a strong appetite for its "Dirty Game" series on Oklahoma State football, Sports Illustrated released the fifth and final chapter a day earlier than originally announced.

 
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Exporting from Tulsa area grows at fast pace

In just 12 years, natural gas plant builder Thomas Russell Co. grew from a Tulsa startup to a $750 million company.

 
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Greek Festival organizers ready for hungry visitors

In the Greek culture, families generously share and celebrate food.

 
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Greek Festival organizers ready for hungry visitors In the Greek culture, families generously share and celebrate food.

NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON
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TOM GILBERT World Chief Photographer

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4-day prostitution sting in Tulsa, Rogers, Ottawa and Delaware counties leads to 42 arrests The bureau's Human Trafficking Unit concluded a four-day operation Friday that focused on organized sex ...

SHEILA STOGSDILL World Correspondent

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OSU will investigate claims made in Sports Illustrated series Citing a strong appetite for its "Dirty Game" series on Oklahoma State football, Sports Illustrated released ...

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Dance for a cause Saturday

By NOUR HABIB Staff Writer on Aug 2, 2013, at 1:00 PM  Updated on 8/02 at 11:22 AM

TULSA TO DO

The week ahead: Drillers, consignment shopping and "Grease"

Some of the week's options:

Sunday
The Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-In is set for 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday.
The ...

This weekend: Bull-riding, music and a free movie

Music, bull-riding and a 5K race are on the calendar this weekend.

Casino shows
Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms and Smash ...

The week ahead: Consignment sale, free haircuts and a Theatre Tulsa event

The week's options:

Sunday
Start the day off browsing the Sunday Market at the Guthrie Green park, 111 E. Brady ...

CONTACT THE BLOGGER

Nour Habib

918-581-8369
Email

Like to dance? Dance to make a difference Saturday at Ballroom Blitz Dance Studio, 4960 (D) S. 83rd E. Ave.

"Dancing for a Difference" will benefit Hospitality House of Tulsa, which serves family members whose loved ones are in the hospital.

The evening will include a group dance lesson from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by a lively social dance until 10 p.m. Admission is $5.

For more information on the event, call Ballroom Blitz Dance Studio at 918-516-8558. For more about Hospitality House, visit www.HHTulsa.org or facebook.com/HHTulsa.

Follow Nour Habib on Twitter.

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TULSA TO DO

The week ahead: Drillers, consignment shopping and "Grease"

Some of the week's options:

Sunday
The Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-In is set for 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday.
The ...

This weekend: Bull-riding, music and a free movie

Music, bull-riding and a 5K race are on the calendar this weekend.

Casino shows
Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms and Smash ...

The week ahead: Consignment sale, free haircuts and a Theatre Tulsa event

The week's options:

Sunday
Start the day off browsing the Sunday Market at the Guthrie Green park, 111 E. Brady ...

CONTACT THE BLOGGER

Nour Habib

918-581-8369
Email

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SCENE FEED

Greek Festival organizers ready for hungry visitors In the Greek culture, families generously share and celebrate food.

NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON
World Scene Writer

3 hours ago

Best Bets: Charlie Pride and the Swon Brothers, Hot air balloon festival Head to Tahlequah to see country music legend Charlie Pride and Muskogee natives and rising stars the ...

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Staff Reports

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