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Moore tornado aftermath: Severe weather hampers recovery efforts

Firefighters have completed their search for survivors and are now responding to injury calls, the Moore fire chief said.

Storms in Tulsa area possible today; Thunderstorms hit Oklahoma City area
OU, OSU, Tulsa band together for T-shirt, will provide proceeds to disaster relief and recovery
State House passes emergency aid bill for tornado response
Medical Examiner's Office releases names of those killed in Moore tornado
Plaza Towers teacher's aide recounts twister
The love of a dog can help the healing begin
Red Cross volunteer keeps relief workers well-supplied
Sapupla native's photo of Moore tornado on Time magazine cover
How to help those affected by the Moore tornado
VIDEO: Going back home
SLIDESHOW: Clean-up continues in the aftermath of the Moore tornado
SLIDESHOW: Aerial photos show Moore tornado's destructive path

 
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OU, OSU, Tulsa band together for T-shirt, will provide proceeds to disaster relief and recovery

The shirts include all three logos of the schools. Proceeds will be donated directly to the United Way.

 
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  • Major kudos to West Virginia baseball coach, Big 12 Conference
  • Kathy McConnell-Miller leaving Shock coaching staff
  • Oklahoma-Baylor to start Big 12 baseball tournament play at 12:30 p.m. following rain delay
  • Josh Holliday brings postseason pedigree to OSU baseball
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Memorial Day weekend travel expected to rise, AAA-Oklahoma says

The recent surge in gasoline prices in Oklahoma could curb Memorial Day travel somewhat, but many state residents still are expected to plan trips for the holiday, a new report says.

 
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Readers Forum: Keith Ballard: Common Core would boost academic rigor

School is more than learning your ABCs and how to solve quadratic equations. We know that learning how to think critically, work cooperatively, and solve problems creatively are among the most important skills children need to be good citizens, contributing members of society, and productive workers in a competitive global economy.

  • Bruce Plante: Anthony Weiner's Recognition
  • Teachers' valor in the Moore tornado recounted
  • Fallin's Medicaid decision leads to job losses here
  • Letter to the Editor: Practice questioned
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We have two pair of Paul McCartney tickets to give away. Want 'em?

Here’s your (two) chance(s) to win one of two pairs of tickets to see Paul McCartney perform May 30 at the BOK Center.

 
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  • Blake Shelton, Kenny Wayne Shepherd among musicians helping tornado relief efforts
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Photos and stories from the 2013 Moore tornado. Who is Tulsa's next mayor?

Tulsa To Do

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  • This weekend: Festivals, mixed martial arts and Spring in the Square
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What to do? The Tulsa World Picks

Best bets: Thompson Square, Summer's Fifth Night

Best bets: Thompson Square, Summer's Fifth Night

Sunday is the last day to attend the 41st annual Tulsa International Mayfest in downtown Tulsa.

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Events on May 23

Bridging the Past, Present, and Future: Works by Sandra Ramos

May 23, 2013
(Th-Sat: 11am-6pm, Sun: 1pm-5pm)

The opening reception for this exhibit is open to the public and is on March 28th from 5-7pm! This exhibition is comprised of prints, video and objects ...

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Divorce Support @ Asbury

May 23, 2013
(7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Tue & Thu)

Support group on Tuesday, Divorce Recovery, for early stage issues and Divorce Rebuilding on Thursday for rebuilding your life after a relationship en ...

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High Fiber: Women to Watch 2013

May 23, 2013
(Th-Sat: 11am-6pm, Sun: 1pm-5pm)

The Arkansas Women to Watch Exhibition begins touring the state on February 1st at the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas in Pine Bluff through ...

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Play Together, Learn Together

May 23, 2013
(9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)

Play Together, Learn Together is a FREE program sponsored by the Thornton YMCA for children ages birth through 4 years and their caregivers. The program ...

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Twin Hills Reunion 2013

May 23, 2013
(10:00a.m - 1:00p.m.)

Twin Hills School Reunion 2013 June 29, 2013 from 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m Food will be catered, the cost is $12.00 per person. Please R.S.V.P. by June 17 ...

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