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  • Dozens injured as explosions rock Boston Marathon

    At least two explosions occurred at 2:50 p.m. Monday near the finish line at the Boston Marathon, injuring dozens of spectators.

    April 15, 2013

  • Saturday for Now Saturday delivery will continue — for now

     

    People who check their mailboxes for magazines, catalogs and bills on Saturdays can continue that part of their weekend routine — at least for now.

     

    April 12, 2013 1 Photo

  • Officials warn of salmonella dangers from baby poultry

    Easter and the spring season is the time of year when baby poultry, including chicks, ducklings, goslings, and baby turkeys are given as gifts or put on display in stores for children to touch and hold. 

    March 26, 2013

  • Tom Cole Republicans submit budget

    House Republicans presented our annual budget blueprint last week, followed the next day by Senate Democrats.  The contrast between the two plans could not be more stark.

    March 20, 2013 1 Photo

  • Norovirus Doctor warns norovirus spreads easily

     

    With the country in the midst of a record year for influenza cases, doctors at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are warning Oklahomans to watch out for another violent and virulent illness called the norovirus.

     

    February 28, 2013 1 Photo

  • 19 killed in fiery air balloon accident

     

    The terror lasted less than two minutes: Smoke poured from a hot air balloon carrying sightseers on a sunrise flight over the ancient city of Luxor. The balloon burst in a flash of flame and then plummeted about 1,000 feet to earth. A farmer watched helplessly as tourists trying to escape the blazing gondola leaped to their deaths.

     

    February 27, 2013

  • Breast cancer drug approved by FDA

     

    The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-a-kind breast cancer medication that targets tumor cells while sparing healthy ones.

     

    February 23, 2013

  • State of the Nations Women’s security raised by American Indian leader

    The president of the National Congress of American Indians urged the House on Thursday to pass the Violence Against Women Act so Native Americans and Alaska Natives can “protect their own people and surrounding communities against brutality.”

    February 15, 2013 1 Photo

  • Pope's resignation no shock to Ada woman Pope's resignation no shock to Ada woman

     

    Unlike many Catholics, Linda Schaefer was not shocked to learn that Pope Benedict XVI is retiring at the end of this month.

     

    February 14, 2013 1 Photo

  • No Saturday delivery

     

    The U.S. Postal Service’s decision to eliminate weekend delivery will affect businesses that send out bills and receive payments in the mail, said Mellanie Jones, marketing director for Rolling Hills Hospital in Ada.

     

    February 7, 2013

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