High costs in Iraq but success, too Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — A war that once seemed likely to end in a panic of helicopters fleeing the American embassy now seems destined to conclude as the result of a parliamentary process. A landmark...

Economy may deter Mexican migration Yesterday | Comments 2 MEXICO CITY — Mexican emigration has dropped 42 percent over the last two years, a government study released Thursday showed. The fall confirmed America has become less appealing amid an...

European history, art, culture live on the Web Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Add a comment BRUSSELS, Belgium — Attention all culture-craving couch potatoes: Cultural riches from over 2,000 years of European civilization are going digital. It’s part of a new European Union...

Art Exhibit: Phillips Collection likely to make an impression in Oklahoma City Tue, Nov 18, 2008 | Add a comment The brilliant light and soft colors of American Impressionist paintings from the Phillips Collection again are illuminating the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. The museum’s latest special...

Hunger rising among children Mon, Nov 17, 2008 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — About 691,000 children went hungry in America sometime in 2007, while close to one in eight Americans struggled to feed themselves even before this year’s sharp economic...

Government seepage not temporary Sat, Nov 15, 2008 | Comments 1 WASHINGTON — Conservatism’s intellectual chaos reverberated in the Republican ticket’s end-of-campaign crescendo of surreal warnings that big government — verily,...

For heroes, a Veterans' Day salute Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Comments 1 Veterans from five wars quietly bowed their heads Tuesday morning, some wiping away tears, as a bugler played taps. The solemn moment broke what was mostly a celebration. Patriotic band music and...

Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame Inductees Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Comments 1 Col. Robert Abraham — He fought in World War II as company commander and made his first combat jump into Normandy, France on D-Day, June 6, 1944. His decorations include the Legion of...

Crescent schools get $800,000 grant Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment CRESCENT — History classes could become a little more interesting in the coming months for students in Crescent Public Schools, school officials said. The district has received an $800,000...

Oklahoma veterans honored on Veterans Day Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Comments 11 Hundreds of people have gathered at ceremonies in Oklahoma City to honor the state's veterans on Veteran's Day. Veterans of conflicts stretching from World War II to Iraq gathered at the 45th...

Edmond couple compiles stories by veterans about life during war Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment Edmond couple compiles stories by veterans about life during war Touching and remarkable stories of life during World War II written by Edmond veterans are included in "As We Lived It —...

Let’s remember to appreciate, honor veterans Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Add a comment I had the pleasure of meeting several Edmond veterans and their spouses last week at the Edmond Senior Center. These people are amazing, a real inspiration and a delight to be around. I told my...

Oklahoma veterans recall 'extraordinary' time Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Add a comment Veterans who attended Edmond Senior Center’s Veterans Day program last week felt like they were taken back in time. As the singing duo Heart and Soul performed Andrews Sisters’ songs...

Give thanks to vets today Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Add a comment NORMAN — No one needs to remind me that today is Veterans Day. In fact, Veterans Day is the one holiday I will never forget — it’s my birthday. When I was in grade school, I...

Crescent schools get grant Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment CRESCENT — History classes could become a little more interesting in the coming months for students in Crescent Public Schools, school officials said. The district has received an $800,000...

Harvard seeking spending cuts amid economic crisis Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Add a comment CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) - Harvard University says it is considering spending cuts because the economic slowdown may reduce federal grants or the school's substantial endowment. In an e-mail to...

Letters to the Editor: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 Sat, Nov 8, 2008 | Comments 62 A changed America In the first baby steps of the 21st century, on Nov. 4, 2008, America changed. It’s time to retool some of our thought processes: Some of the old mind-sets will take their...

Of note: Norman writer wins award Sun, Nov 9, 2008 | Add a comment Norman writer wins award Rilla Askew, a Norman writer, has been presented a 2008 WILLA Literary Award by Woman Writing the West. Askew’s honor was based on her book "Harpsong,”...

Slump likely will bring hot ski deals Fri, Nov 7, 2008 | Add a comment BEAVER CREEK, Colo. — Mike and Pam Mathe have taken their two children skiing at Beaver Creek over Christmas break each of the past five years. It’s their one big vacation for the year,...

Oklahoma City to dedicate WWI memorial Fri, Nov 7, 2008 | Add a comment City to dedicate WW I memorial A plaque honoring World War I veterans will be unveiled Friday at Overholser Dam in Oklahoma City. The plaque pays tribute to the state’s World War I veterans...