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U.S. Senate rejects oil pipeline plans
Thu, Mar 08 2012 at 7:23 PM EST

An amendment to force approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline fell four votes shy of passing on Thursday, but Republicans vowed not to give up.

Big Snapshot: Powerful night tornadoes strike the Midwest
Thu, Mar 01 2012 at 11:46 AM EST

At least a dozen people were killed by the overnight string of tornadoes that were reported from Nebraska to Kentucky.

Inhofe launches wacky 'Climate Hoax' book despite severe climate impacts in Oklahoma
Wed, Feb 29 2012 at 5:49 PM EST

Sen. James Inhofe is trying to set himself up as a 'climate hoax' expert, but he lacks even the basic facts about climate change in his own state of Oklahoma.

Keystone breakthrough may muffle GOP attack on Obama
Tue, Feb 28 2012 at 3:16 AM EST

TransCanada will proceed with the southern leg of its Keystone XL oil pipeline, putting the more controversial northern section on the back burner for now.

Obama grants extensions on 'No Child Left Behind' law
Thu, Feb 09 2012 at 5:17 PM EST

States that received waivers intend to maintain a focus on narrowing the achievement gap — but will now have more flexibility.

Forecast for U.S.: Weird but eventful
Fri, Feb 03 2012 at 2:44 PM EST

A blizzard in Colorado and potential tornado conditions in the Southeast are in the forecast.

Teen repeats any word backward instantly
Mon, Jan 30 2012 at 12:20 PM EST

Video: Alyssa from Poteau, Okla., can repeat any word you say to her backwards without blinking an eye.

Third infant infected as U.S. probes baby formula
Tue, Dec 27 2011 at 7:57 PM EST

A baby tested positive for Cronobacter, a bacteria that has been linked to rare illnesses in newborns and has been found in milk-based powdered baby formula.

14 homes damaged in record earthquake in Oklahoma
Sun, Nov 06 2011 at 8:16 PM EST

The 5.6-magnitude earthquake was felt as far away as Wisconsin and South Carolina, but there were no serious injuries.

Tornado chasers swap storm stories at weather festival
Sun, Oct 30 2011 at 4:29 PM EST

Professional and enthusiasts alike converged on Oklahoma over the weekend to talk about storm chasing.

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