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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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GM aims for electric car with 200-mile range   9/17/2013

As automakers race to make cheaper electric cars with greater battery range, General Motors is working on one that can go 200 miles per charge at a cost of about $30,000, a top company executive said Monday.
BNSF to invest $125 million in state projects

BNSF to invest $125 million in state projects   9/17/2013

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.
Tulsa Port of Catoosa plans maritime educational center

Tulsa Port of Catoosa plans maritime educational center   9/17/2013

The museum at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa is being packed up and shipped to Arkansas as port officials prep a new educational facility.

Railroad operator spending $125 million on Oklahoma projects   9/16/2013

The projects include a new bypass connection at the Cherokee Yard in West Tulsa and extending a siding area on their tracks near Mannford.

No. 19 (tie) Semgroup Corp.: Leader to exit, but firm surges   9/15/2013

SemGroup Corp. has been navigating in unchartered territory since the company filed for bankruptcy in 2008, but the energy products transportation and storage firm will soon be without the leader who guided it through choppy waters.

United Airlines accidentally posts fares of $0 to $10   9/13/2013

For a little while on Thursday, United Airlines was giving away airplane tickets for free, or close to it.

Tulsa International Airport parking expansion plan disclosed   9/13/2013

Officials hope to add a third story to one of Tulsa International Airport's two parking garages, a plan that would move short-term parking up a level and could require a pedestrian bridge to give travelers access to the terminal.

American Airlines bankruptcy plan's approval by judge provides some answers   9/13/2013

American Airlines parent AMR Corp. won a bankruptcy judge's approval for its reorganization plan Thursday, but the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against the airline's merger with US Airways has complicated the situation.
Oil in Quebec train disaster more dangerous than classified

Oil in Quebec train disaster more dangerous than classified   9/12/2013

The oil carried by a freight train that derailed and exploded in Quebec this year had been misclassified as a less dangerous type of crude, Canadian officials said Wednesday, and they urged U.S. and Canadian regulators to ensure dangerous goods are accurately labeled.
Carmakers upbeat at Frankfurt Auto Show

Carmakers upbeat at Frankfurt Auto Show   9/11/2013

The world's auto manufacturers are moving on from turbulent times - without help from Europe's lagging car markets.

John Stancavage: Special F-150 model could help boost CNG as fuel   9/11/2013

Compressed natural gas is about to get a big boost as a motor fuel this fall when Ford rolls out a special model of its best-selling F-150 truck.
Hackers find weaknesses in car computer systems

Hackers find weaknesses in car computer systems   9/8/2013

As cars become more like PCs on wheels, what's to stop a hacker from taking over yours?
Car prices hit record as buyers load in options

Car prices hit record as buyers load in options   9/7/2013

Americans are paying record prices for new cars and trucks, and they have only themselves to blame.

AAA plans to cut 90 jobs at OKC operations center   9/5/2013

AAA plans to eliminate 90 positions at its northwest Oklahoma City operations center by the end of November as it consolidates emergency dispatch for its Oklahoma members to its Tulsa office.
Automakers report sales up double-digits in August

Automakers report sales up double-digits in August   9/5/2013

The major U.S. and Japanese automakers all posted double-digit U.S. sales gains last month as car buyers snapped up pickup trucks and small cars to lead the industry toward its best month in six years.
Americans drive less as car culture wanes

Americans drive less as car culture wanes   9/1/2013

Driving in America has stalled, leading researchers to ask: Is the national love affair with the automobile over?
Toyota to roll out new Prius, hydrogen fuel cell car in 2015

Toyota to roll out new Prius, hydrogen fuel cell car in 2015   8/29/2013

Toyota has two important vehicles coming in 2015: the next-generation Prius hybrid and the company's first hydrogen fuel cell car.
Rail tanker car unsafe, group contends

Rail tanker car unsafe, group contends   8/29/2013

The head of a rail safety group compared a widely used train tank car to the recalled Ford Pinto in urging U.S. regulators to require upgrades that would prevent accidents like a Quebec derailment that killed 47 people on July 6.
Labor day travel predicted to rise

Labor day travel predicted to rise   8/23/2013

A six-hour drive to Liberal, Kan., is a Labor Day tradition for Elizabeth Lawrence of Bartlesville. Even with her children grown, Lawrence's family gathers every year, along with some extended family members, in the southwestern Kansas town.'My kids have gone since they were ... well, since forever,' Lawrence said. 'Now my grandkids are going.'
Alaska cruise cancellations disrupt vacations

Alaska cruise cancellations disrupt vacations   8/23/2013

Like so many visitors to Alaska, Phyllis McNamara was eager for a seven-day cruise along a majestic stretch of coast that is teeming with whales, bears and glaciers.

Regulator blasts use of one-member train crew   8/23/2013

The Federal Railroad Administration’s top official says he’s “shocked” that a Maine-based rail company is still using one-person crews following a deadlytrain disaster in Canada.

Train cameras may be used to monitor crews   8/22/2013

At least two major U.S. freight railroads are seeking to install cameras in their locomotives to make sure crews are following rules and avoiding cellphone use.
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