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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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News about the medical community and the health of Tulsans and Oklahomans.
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Nine more Oklahomans sickened by West Nile   9/13/2013

The majority of West Nile cases do not develop into serious illness, but many affected this year in Oklahoma have developed threatening symptoms.

Oklahoma doctor disciplined for using Skype to treat patients   9/13/2013

Medical board documents show that Skype is not approved as a telemedicine communication system.
Sports concussions: Prevention, recovery at forefront of study at Tulsa facility

Sports concussions: Prevention, recovery at forefront of study at Tulsa facility   9/13/2013

When Nigel Carter was tackled two weeks ago during practice and hit his head hard on the turf, he knew immediately what had happened.
Click here to read a story about the pros and cons of losing the Backyard Bowl.
Click here to read about unexpected star players in previous Backyard Bowls.
Click here to get important stats for this year's Backyard Bowl.
Click here to catch up with some of the high school teams.
Click here to read three sophomores to keep your eye on throughout their careers.
Click here to read the Cascia Hall-Glenpool story.
State board lets Tulsa surgeon accused of negligence, incompetence and fraud keep license

State board lets Tulsa surgeon accused of negligence, incompetence and fraud keep license   9/13/2013

The Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision approved an agreement Thursday that will allow a Tulsa surgeon who is accused of negligence, incompetence and fraud to keep his license.

U.S. measles tally already among worst in 15 years   9/12/2013

Nearly all of this year's cases have been traced to travelers.

Tulsa surgeon accused of negligence, fraud allowed to keep license   9/12/2013

Two patients were paralyzed and one patient subsequently died, according to the complaint.
OSU-Tulsa president to oversee Medical Center

OSU-Tulsa president to oversee Medical Center   9/11/2013

The president of the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is stepping down to become CEO of the trust overseeing the OSU Medical Center.
New Hillcrest pregnancy centers reach out to underserved

New Hillcrest pregnancy centers reach out to underserved   9/9/2013

Taylor Winterhalder is pregnant with twin boys. It's her first pregnancy.

Groups race to hire, train 'Obamacare' guides   9/9/2013

More than 100 nonprofits and related organizations, which specialize in everything from running soup kitchens to organizing farm workers, have been recruited by the federal government to sign up 'navigators' to help the 30 million uninsured people who can now gain coverage.

Fewer nursing homes give dementia patients antipsychotic drugs   9/9/2013

Oklahoma nursing homes have reduced their use of antipsychotic drugs in residents with dementia by about 15 percent in the past year, according to data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Oklahoma high in preventable deaths   9/9/2013

Oklahoma is in the region where the most preventable deaths from heart disease and stroke occur, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control.
Larger-than-life colon exhibit gives visitors an inside look

Larger-than-life colon exhibit gives visitors an inside look   9/7/2013

Walking through a large, inflatable exhibit Friday, Brenda Brown was able to see what her colon cancer looked like when it was diagnosed as Stage IV almost two years ago.
Insure Oklahoma to get one-year extension

Insure Oklahoma to get one-year extension   9/6/2013

Gov. Mary Fallin said the agreement 'is a big win for Oklahoma.'

Continuing coverage: Read more on Oklahoma and the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, here.

Knitters, crocheters needed to stitch purple caps for campaign against shaking babies   9/6/2013

Crying is normal for babies, and they should never be shaken, no matter how frustrated a person gets.

Woman is first 2013 Oklahoma West Nile virus victim   9/5/2013

The woman was 70 to 79 years old and was one of the state's four recorded cases of the mosquito-borne illness so far in 2013, health officials said.
Seven file new suit against dentist

Seven file new suit against dentist   9/5/2013

Seven people filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Tulsa oral surgeon who might have exposed at least 7,000 patients to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, as well as against his dental assistants, the companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of anesthesia used on the plaintiffs and 10 unnamed defendants.

Tulsa oral surgeon accused in health scare sued   9/4/2013

Health officials said Harrington exposed roughly 5,000 patients with infectious diseases due to rusty instruments and unsanitary practices. His office was shut down in March.
Rally to Improve Birth wants women to know their options

Rally to Improve Birth wants women to know their options   9/2/2013

Missy David, a spokeswoman for the rally in Jenks and a doula who provides counseling and support before, during and after childbirth, said: “It’s not hospital birth v. home birth. It’s about respectful, safe maternity care.”
Doctor shortage a concern in rural Oklahoma

Doctor shortage a concern in rural Oklahoma   9/1/2013

Despite efforts to increase the number of doctors in rural areas, many Oklahoma counties are still sorely lacking physicians to provide sufficient care to their residents, according to health experts.

High suicide rate of Oklahoma's veterans, soldiers a concern   9/1/2013

Oklahoma veterans and active-duty military personnel are killing themselves at twice the rate of civilians, despite increased efforts to address the problem.

Groups gear up to help Oklahomans enroll in health insurance plans   9/1/2013

With one month to go, organizations hiring dozens of navigators to help Oklahomans learn about the new federal health insurance plans are scrambling to get ready.
Tulsa County sees rise in whooping-cough cases

Tulsa County sees rise in whooping-cough cases   8/31/2013

A higher than usual number of cases of whooping cough in Tulsa County has health officials concerned.
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