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Kate Hudson takes a shine to Oklahoma 1 hr ago | Add a comment GUTHRIE — The young mother on the couch with the 6-year-old boy bore little resemblance to the glamorously windblown blonde in the yellow chiffon Dior dress who recently graced the cover of... SECTION A - PAGE 1

Woodward welcomes Bush 1 hr ago | Add a comment WOODWARD — Former President George W. Bush told a cheering crowd Saturday night that freedom must always be defended. "Freedom is beautiful; freedom is precious; freedom must always be... SECTION A - PAGE 1

Bethany festival finds a new kind of success 1 hr ago | Add a comment BETHANY — For the tens of thousands of people who walked along the snaking sidewalks and streets of Eldon Lyon Park in Bethany, the Fourth of July smelled like funnel cakes and cinnamon rolls... SECTION A - PAGE 3

Myanmar students seek hope abroad 7 hr ago | Add a comment YANGON, Myanmar — Armed with a law degree from the University of East Yangon, 22-year-old Win is clear-eyed about his job prospects: Practically speaking, there are none. For him, the future... SECTION A - PAGE 4

Presidential preparations pay off for Woodward 47 min ago | Add a comment WOODWARD – An enthusiastic crowd came out Saturday evening to welcome former President George W. Bush for his first Oklahoma appearance since leaving the White House earlier this year.... SECTION A - PAGE 4

Some Oklahoma fireworks displays rescheduled 1 hr ago | Add a comment DISPLAY DATES Some Saturday Fourth of July firework displays were cancelled and have been rescheduled. Bethany: Fireworks at Eldon Lyon Park, 7400 NW 39 Expressway, have been rescheduled for July... SECTION A - PAGE 4

In brief: Turnaround performed 2 hr ago | Add a comment CELEBRATIONS Turnaround performed BOSTON — Saturday morning in Boston, with its rich Revolutionary War history, the Navy’s oldest commissioned warship performed its annual turnaround in... SECTION A - PAGE 5

At White House, Obama thanks military families 2 hr ago | Add a comment WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama warned Saturday "there will be difficult days ahead” in Iraq and said the U.S. will remain a strong partner to Iraq for its security. Obama,... SECTION A - PAGE 5

Teen beats the odds to earn diploma 2 hr ago | Add a comment TRENTON, N.J. — He was born on the Fourth of July, an irony he would only appreciate later, during the dark period of his life, when liberty and freedom became far more than mere words in his... SECTION A - PAGE 6

Muslim activists push to get holidays added to school year 7 hr ago | Add a comment NEW YORK — Moneeb Hassan remembers having to choose between a final exam in American history or celebrating the Muslim holy day of Eid al-Adha. In the end, he chose both. Hassan, 17, is one... SECTION A - PAGE 6