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State Briefs: Shelter seeks pet gifts 8 hr ago OKLAHOMA CITY Shelter seeks pet gifts The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is seeking donations of pet toys and dog beds, city officials said. The donations will go the shelter’s animals as part...
2 Oklahoma City suspects await charges in Cleveland County death 8 hr ago NORMAN — Two Oklahoma City residents arrested on murder complaints in connection with a man’s body found in the trunk of a burning car in Norman will stay in the Cleveland County jail...
Chinese point blame in fatal mine blast 11 hr ago | Add a comment HEGANG, China — The coal mine that exploded in northern China, killing 104, had too many workers underground in an effort to increase output, a government official said Monday. Sunday’s...
Survivor of ferry rescued next day 4 hr ago | Add a comment JAKARTA, Indonesia — Rescuers plucked a woman from choppy waters Monday, some 25 hours after she jumped from a crowded ferry that sank in a storm off Indonesia’s Sumatra island. At...
Earthquake reported near Oklahoma City 22 hr ago | Add a comment A small earthquake was reported late Sunday near Oklahoma City, the third quake reported near the metro in the last nine days. The temblor, measuring 2.6 on the Richter scale, struck about 11:45...
In brief: Nation Sun, Nov 22, 2009 | Add a comment Investigation Radiation detected MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is sending investigators to the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant after a small amount of...
Indonesian ferry sinks, killing 29 Yesterday | Add a comment JAKARTA, Indonesia — Rescuers saved more than 240 people aboard a crowded Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but 29 people have died and at least...
Radiation leak at Three Mile Island investigated Sun, Nov 22, 2009 | Add a comment MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is sending investigators to the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant after a small amount of radiation was detected there....
Two dead after incidents in Wynnewood, Moore Sun, Nov 22, 2009 Teen falls from truck WYNNEWOOD — A Pauls Valley teen died from head injuries suffered late Friday when he fell from the tailgate of a moving pickup, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol....
‘Storm Chaser’ Dominator rolls through Manhattan Tue, Nov 17, 2009 | Add a comment New Yorkers pride themselves on not staring. Paparazzi stalking a major movie star? A cabbie might yell something. Movie shooting on your block? New Yorkers are more likely to curse the...
Two arrested in Norman in connection with Oklahoma City man's death Sat, Nov 21, 2009 NORMAN — Two people were arrested Saturday in connection with the death of an Oklahoma City man whose body was found in the trunk of a burning car last week. Antonio Cordell Mendoza, 23,...
Man killed by train in Moore Sat, Nov 21, 2009 MOORE – An unidentified man died Saturday morning after he was hit by a train in Moore while he was lying on the tracks. The conductor of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe saw a man lying on the...
2 die in crashes on Oklahoma roads Thu, Nov 19, 2009 Recent crashes on state roads killed two people, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Mary Jo Garrison, 46, McLoud Garrison died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash Wednesday near McLoud in...
Report: Aerial maneuver might have led to crash near Quartz Mountain airport Thu, Nov 19, 2009 ALTUS, Okla. (AP) — A preliminary investigative report says a pilot might have attempted an aerial maneuver before a plane crash at Quartz Mountain Regional Airport that killed two people....
Oil rig accident kills 2 in Elk City Wed, Nov 18, 2009 ELK CITY — An oil rig accident involving a crane killed two Vici men Tuesday who worked for an Oklahoma City-based company. Kathy Willingham, human resources director for Cactus Drilling Co.,...
Chandler man dies in crash Wed, Nov 18, 2009 Chandler man dies in crash HARRAH — A Chandler man has died after a wreck earlier this month east of Harrah in Lincoln County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported Wednesday. Rusty Dawn...
Overflowing tank blamed in spill Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | Add a comment Retail Santas arrive at area mallsSt. Nick’s no slouch. He has been making appearances before the shopping season officailly begins.
Canadian County Courthouse to close for funeral Wed, Nov 18, 2009 | Add a comment EL RENO — The Canadian County Courthouse will close at noon Friday to allow courthouse staff to attend a funeral service for County Commissioner Grant Hedrick Jr. The service will be at 2...
If 2012 is end of world, there’s much to be done Thu, Nov 19, 2009 | Add a comment Things to do before Dec. 21, 2012: →Check out the Mayan calendar, maybe the "Girls of the Dzibilchaltun” swimsuit edition. →Do some in-depth research to see whether any of...
Oil rig accident in Elk City kills 2 Vici men Thu, Nov 19, 2009 ELK CITY, Okla. (AP) — An oil rig accident involving a crane has killed two Vici men who worked for an Oklahoma City-based company. Kathy Willingham, the human resources director for Cactus...
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