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6 hrs ago | KHQ-TV Spokane

Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters

The twister that devastated Moore, Okla., was the 74th presidential disaster declared in the Sooner state in the past 60 years.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma Government, Oklahoma, Moore, OK, FEMA, US News, Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought

Thu May 23, 2013

Yahoo!

Owner reunited with tornado dog

A dog which became famous after it stood guard over a tragic victim of the Oklahoma tornado this week has been reunited with her owner.

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Related Topix: Tornado, Natural Disasters, Moore, OK, Weather, Oklahoma City, OK, Offbeat

NewsOK.com

Ex-Oklahoma County jail officer, two others charged in alleged plot to smuggle contraband

A former detention officer is behind bars, accused of smuggling drugs and cellphones inside the Oklahoma County jail with the help of an inmate's girlfriend, court records show.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma City, OK

Wed May 22, 2013

The Straits Times

Oklahoma tornado victims astounded at how they survived

Oklahoma County Sheriff's Deputy Erik Gransberg searches for victims in an underground shelter in Moore, Oklahoma on May 21, 2013.

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Related Topix: Tornado, Natural Disasters, Oklahoma, Moore, OK, Oklahoma City, OK

TheBlaze.com

Pic Goes Viral: Dog 'Standing Guard' Over Dead Body After Tornado

This dog was initially spotted standing guard near a dead body thought to be its owner.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News

Fox 23

Dog thought to be guarding owner's body belongs to tornado survivor

This dog was thought to be guarding his owner's body in the aftermath of the Moore tornado, OCSO now say that's not the case.

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KHQ-TV Spokane

Man's Best Friend To The End, Dog Stands Guard Over Deceased Owner In Oklahoma

EXAMINER.COM - On May 20, following the devastating EF-5 tornado which ripped through Moore, Okla., one dog provided his deceased guardian with one final act of loyalty.

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Related Topix: Tornado, Natural Disasters, Moore, OK, Weather, US Military, Fairchild Air Force Base, US Air Force

AlertNet

Twisters keep returning, but Oklahoma still short on ...

The people of central Oklahoma know all too well the destructive power of a tornado, but when a big one rolled toward the town of Moore again on Monday, residents had few basements and storm shelters to run to when the alarm sounded, officials said.

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Related Topix: Tornado, Natural Disasters, Oklahoma, Moore, OK, Oklahoma City, OK

Tue May 21, 2013

Gazette.net

Prince Georgea s a Heroesa aiding Oklahoma tornado relief effort

As initial death tolls rose following destruction from a vicious tornado in Oklahoma City on Monday, Chris Johnson, 38, of Bowie knew the area would be in need of food, supplies and helping hands.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK

WLTI-FM Syracuse

'Very Graphic' Devastation at Oklahoma Elementary School

At least seven children killed in the devastating tornado that tore through Moore, Okla., were from Plaza Towers Elementary School, officials said.

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Related Topix: Moore, OK, Oklahoma City, OK

Mon May 20, 2013

Tecumseh Countywide News

Tornado Kills One, Wreaks Havoc

One person is confirmed dead after a large tornado ripped through northern Pottawatomie County Sunday evening, leveling Steelman Estates mobile home park at Independence and Hwy.

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Related Topix: Pottawatomie County, OK, Bethel Acres, OK, Shawnee, OK

KURB-FM Little Rock

Massive Tornado Rips Through Oklahoma, Destroys School

A mammoth tornado carved a trail of destruction through the Oklahoma City metropolitan area and delivered a "direct hit" on an elementary school Monday, local authorities said.

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Related Topix: Tornado, Natural Disasters, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, Moore, OK

The Independent

Oklahoma braced for more storms as tornadoes kill 2

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Related Topix: Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, Weather, Mary Fallin, US Governors

NewsOn6 Tulsa

Two Arrested In Death Of OKC Boy Killed In Fire

Oklahoma City police have arrested a man and woman in connection with the death of a 7-year-old boy whose body was found April 28 in the burned remains of his home.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma City, OK

Examiner.com

Oklahoma tornadoes: Residents recover from deadly tornadoes

Several tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma on Sunday, May 19. Dozens of homes were destroyed and there has been at least one death reported.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma

WIBX-AM Whitesboro

Waitress Gets Fired for Insulting Police on Facebook

Looks like someone didn't get the memo that what you post on Facebook can be seen by lots of people-and some of them may not like it very much.

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Thu May 16, 2013

UPI

Waitress fired for Facebook picture of deputies

An Oklahoma Chili's said a waitress was fired for a Facebook photo of police dining at the eatery with a caption saying they "better hope I'm not their server." Piedmont Police and Oklahoma County sheriff's deputies said they were concerned when Ashley Warden posted a picture to her Facebook page of a group of deputies dining at the Oklahoma City ... (more)

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Related Topix: Startups, Facebook, Oklahoma City, OK

NewsOn6 Tulsa

Man Once Suspected In Carina Saunders Murder Arrested Again

On May 13, a police officer spotted a red Infinity at Interstate 40 and Meridian.

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Related Topix: Bethany, OK

Wed May 15, 2013

KOCO-TV Oklahoma City

Suspect sought in Oklahoma City man's death

The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office is asking for information about the whereabouts of Althalis "Thay" Curry, 36.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma City, OK

NewsOn6 Tulsa

19-Year-Old Woman Charged In Murder Of OKC Doctor

The District Attorney's office filed a first-degree murder charge against Jamie Lea Walker in the death of 59-year-old Deepak Bhasin.

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Related Topix: Oklahoma City, OK