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Friday, February 08, 2013  Republican state senator is asking Gov. Mary Fallin to request a performance audit of the Oklahoma Insurance Department after reports of spending tens of thousands of dollars on motivational books, chamber memberships, uniforms, weapons and catering.

Monday, January 28, 2013  President Barack Obama will meet with police chiefs from three communities that have experienced mass shootings, part of his administration's push to address gun violence.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A study by the Oklahoma Insurance Department suggests Oklahoma is losing $8.8 million annually in state revenue from uninsured drivers.

Monday, December 03, 2012  From the Panhandle's home for good news and great mornings, Chef Bud Andersen's recipe for buttermilk soaked quail:

Monday, October 29, 2012  School Finance expert Lynn Moak says academic standards that continue to get tougher have more significantly reshaped Texas schools than reductions in funding.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  The Shop open to woodwoorkers all all types.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Updated: Sikh temple shooter identified by federal official, new video added.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Narcotics valued at $10,000 were seized from an Amarillo home on Thursday afternoon.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Students ran, hid behind doors after gunman opened fire at small Christian college in California

Monday, April 02, 2012  Officials: 6 dead, 3 wounded in Oakland, Calif., Christian university shooting; suspect in custody

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Peaceful Occupy protests degenerate into chaos in Oakland, Calif.; police arrest dozens

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Oakland prepared Wednesday for a broad-based call to action that was expected to include marches, pickets outside banks, school shutdowns and an attempt to close the nation's fifth-busiest port.

Friday, October 28, 2011  Anti-Wall Street protesters hold vigils for Iraq War vet injured during police clash

Friday, September 16, 2011  Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee to cut work force by 350, offering incentives to leave

Sunday, September 04, 2011  Tropical Storm Lee continues a slow drenching of the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts.