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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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BNSF to invest $125 million in state projects

BNSF Railway Co. announced Monday it is spending $125 million to expand and improve its system in Oklahoma. Projects will include a new bypass connection at the Cherokee rail yard in west Tulsa and extending a siding area on the carrier's tracks near Mannford.

 
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Albums of autumn: 22 new and upcoming music releases to get excited about

As summer fades, so do the songs and sounds of summer. But that gives way to a fall music bonanza.

 
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Carrie Underwood: From country girl to super star

When Carrie Underwood tried out for the fourth season of "American Idol," she was a student at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. She ended up the winner, boosting her to become a country singer-songwriter who has sold millions of albums and becoming the first-ever female artist to win back-to-back Academy of Country Music Awards for Entertainer of the Year.





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Carrie Underwood talks about coming to Tulsa, co-hosting CMAs

Underwood blows away the crowd at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

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Carrie Underwood has video of the year at CMT Music Awards

Carrie Underwood has video of the year at CMT Music Awards   6/5/2013

The Checotah native performed a tribute to Oklahoma storm victims.
Underwood to star in NBC's 'Sound of Music'

Underwood to star in NBC's 'Sound of Music'   12/1/2012

Checotah native and country music star Carrie Underwood announced that she will star as Maria von Trapp in NBC's live broadcast of 'The Sound of Music.'
Underwood rocks her Blown Away Tour at BOK on Wednesday

Underwood rocks her Blown Away Tour at BOK on Wednesday   11/22/2012

Ben Tripp was blown away when he saw Carrie Underwood in Nashville in September, but it was nothing like what he saw Wednesday.
REVIEW: Carrie Underwood wows home state crowd

REVIEW: Carrie Underwood wows home state crowd   11/22/2012

Before a home crowd at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, country superstar Underwood delighted and thrilled fans with a spectacular show.
Carrie Underwood excited for BOK Center show Wednesday

Carrie Underwood excited for BOK Center show Wednesday   11/15/2012

Country music powerhouse Carrie Underwood's 'Blown Away' tour rips through Tulsa's BOK Center on Wednesday, just in time for Thanksgiving.
Carrie Underwood talks about coming to Tulsa, co-hosting CMAs

Carrie Underwood talks about coming to Tulsa, co-hosting CMAs   11/1/2012

Country songbird Carrie Underwood is looking forward to the holidays. She returns to the BOK Center on Nov. 21, just in time for Thanksgiving.
Oklahoma-tied artists rake in American County Awards nominations

Oklahoma-tied artists rake in American County Awards nominations   10/11/2012

The American Country Awards have nominated many of Oklahoma's most talented acts for this year's awards, to be broadcast live from Los Vegas starting at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 on the Fox network.
Underwood, Lambert nominated for AMA awards

Underwood, Lambert nominated for AMA awards   10/9/2012

Let’s hope Oklahoma country starlets Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert get along in real life, because they’re at each other’s necks everywhere else.
Pop blog: Carrie Underwood gives tween his first kiss

Pop blog: Carrie Underwood gives tween his first kiss   10/2/2012

Twelve-year-old Chase Kurnick told the 'Today Show's' Willie Geist and Savannah Guthrie that while he has brushed his teeth, he hasn't washed his lips.
Oprah set to interview Carrie Underwood, husband Mike Fisher on OWN Sunday

Oprah set to interview Carrie Underwood, husband Mike Fisher on OWN Sunday   5/14/2012

Oklahoma's Carrie Underwood and her husband, Mike Fisher, will do their first TV interview together Sunday on 'Oprah's Next Chapter.' It will air at 8 p.m. on cable 106 in Tulsa.
Carrie Underwood to perform on "2012 Billboard Awards" show

Carrie Underwood to perform on "2012 Billboard Awards" show   4/19/2012

The native Oklahoman joins Justin Bieber, The Wanted and LMFAO as the first artists announced Thursday as performers for the May 20 show.
Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert repeat CMA Vocalist of Year award wins

Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert repeat CMA Vocalist of Year award wins   11/9/2011

Ada native Blake Shelton gets his second Male Vocalist of the Year award, while his wife, Miranda Lambert, again takes the Female Vocalist of the Year award.
Underwood builds Checotah play area

Underwood builds Checotah play area   10/15/2011

Without a doubt, country music star Carrie Underwood is true to her school.
Carrie Underwood helps build playground in Checotah

Carrie Underwood helps build playground in Checotah   10/14/2011

On Friday, country music star and Checotah native Carrie Underwood and her CATS Foundation - Checotah Animal, Town and School Foundation - built a playground in the singer's home town.
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ABOUT CARRIE
Carrie Marie Underwood
Birthday: March 10, 1983
Birth place: Checotah, Oklahoma
Married to: Mike Fisher, 2010

Awards: She’s won a vast array of awards including three female vocalist awards from both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). In 2010, when Carrie garnered her second win as ACM Entertainer of the Year.

5 Grammy Awards
16 Billboard Music Awards
6 American Music Awards
6 People’s Choice Awards
9 CMT Music Awards
11 Academy of Country Music Awards
7 BMI Songwriter Awards
5 Country Music Association Awards
MULTIMEDIA
"Good Girl" video

"Before He Cheats" video

"Temporary Home" video

"Wasted" video

"Cowboy Casanova" video

"Jesus, Take the Wheel" video

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