U.S. Marines going rogue or leading the fight?

At Afghan outpost, troops battle Taliban with an autonomy that riles many higher up in chain of command but may offer model for future missions.

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RX drug abuse 'is off the charts'

Local surge in illegal use of prescription painkillers casts doubt on efficacy of massive federal probe.

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Hilltop scales the mountaintop

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Serious tax reform long overdue

Opinion | Our current system is so complex and inefficient that Congress should devise a new one.

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Fort Sill co-ed class graduates

Basic Combat Training has gone co-ed at Fort Sill, with two of the top awards going to women as Fort Sill graduated its first gender-integrated battery of trainees Friday.

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Doctor who solved blindness mystery dies

Arnall Patz, an emeritus professor of ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University who discovered in the 1950s what was then the most common cause of blindness in premature infants, died March 11 of heart ...

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corrections, clarifications

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Inside today's Tulsa World

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Political Notebook

Brogdon at Republican Club: Gubernatorial candidate Randy Brogdon will speak this week to the Tulsa Republican Club.

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Talala boy gets new treatment

A new treatment is being given to a Talala boy who is in critical condition after contracting meningococcal disease, his grandfather said Saturday.

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Day care provider cleared of abuse

A woman who operated a day care in her Broken Arrow home has been acquitted of charges that she abused two small children there.

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Summer jobs have changed, but lessons remain same

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Tomorrow in your Tulsa World

<<< They call Stan McConnell the singing trooper. News

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Bills move on to next phase

Workers compensation reform, performance pay for teachers and expansion of charter schools are some of the key measures sought by Republican legislative leaders that will continue to advance through this ...

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World receives nod for freedom fight

The Tulsa World received an award Saturday from FOI Oklahoma for the newspaper's nearly decade-long effort to gain access to computerized records withheld by the Department of Public Safety.

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Drillers owner to speak at press club

Tulsa Drillers owner Chuck Lamson will speak at the Tulsa Press Club's Page One series on March 22.

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Dozens audition for Drillers gig

If they didn't know the words to the 'Star-Spangled Banner' before, the spectators, participants and judges at Saturday's 'Tulsa's Got Talent' audition at ONEOK Field sure do now.

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Too scared to 'snitch'

On the downhill stretch of a 12-hour shift, James Postoak was cruising the Broken Arrow Expressway in the light of a full moon.

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State fires three top health officials after complaints

Three high-ranking Oklahoma State Department of Health officials have been fired after ethics complaints were lodged by a Pawhuska-based emergency ambulance service, according to records and the former ...

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6,000 cheer Palin, Beck

Conservative superstars Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck called for Americans to demand a smaller government that adheres to the principles of its founding fathers during a rally in downtown Tulsa on Saturd ...

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Tar Creek vandals invade Picher

As the final residents prepare to move out of Picher, vandals are moving in with little fear of police intervention, an official said.

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Way back when: Today in history

1950

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Bill could obstruct accurate reporting

Thirty-six state legislators share the same names as 206 felons who are listed in an Oklahoma Department of Corrections database, a Tulsa World computer-aided analysis indicates.

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O'Reilly: Obama unlikely to shift

Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly told about 800 people who gathered in downtown Tulsa on Saturday night that he is not an 'Obama hater.'

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Catholic directive may hamstring living wills

An elderly woman taken last year to St. John Medical Center had suffered a massive stroke and could no longer speak, eat or drink.

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100 Days

Mayor Dewey Bartlett's first 100 days in office have been a rough ride.

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Canucks clobber Senators in triumphant return to GM Place

Referees Brad Meier and Brad Watson should have given the Vancouver Canucks two minutes for looking so good. The Canucks, playing their first home since Jan. 27, treated their loyal fans to a dominating performance as they clobbered the Ottawa Senators 5-1.

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Hamas leader seized in West Bank

A leading member of the Hamas militant group, Mahar Uda, is arrested in the West Bank, the Israeli army says.

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Photos: Canuck fans cheer 5-1 homecoming victory

The Canucks, playing their first home since late January, clobbered the Ottawa Senators at GM Place.

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Butler runner lifts W. Virginia to Big East crown

Da'Sean Butler's second game-winner in three days gave West Virginia its first Big East championship.

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Manny Pacquiao overwhelms Joshua Clottey, wins unanimous decision

Manny Pacquiao has won a unanimous decision over Joshua Clottey in their welterweight fight, keeping up his reputation as the world's best pound-for-pound fighter.

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Clegg bids to cool coalition talk

Nick Clegg is to say he is "not the kingmaker" amid speculation about the Lib Dems' possible role in a coalition government.

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Huge opposition rally in Thailand

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters gather in Bangkok to press the Thai government to step down.

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A Community Touched Forever By Chelsea King

Even those who never even met Chelsea King felt connected to her.

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Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids

ATLANTA -- President Barack Obama is promising parents and their kids that with his administration's help they will have better teachers in improved schools so U.S. students can make up for academic ground lost against youngsters in other countries.

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ABC, Lifetime among winners of GLAAD Media Awards

NEW YORK -- Joy Behar, Cynthia Nixon and the ABC drama series "Brothers & Sisters" are among this year's recipients of media awards from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

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Chinese PM rejects yuan criticism

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao rejects criticism that Beijing keeps the yuan undervalued in order to boost exports.

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US mom: Daughter held in Ireland 'lost her mind' (AP)

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Protesters surge into Bangkok wanting new election

BANGKOK -- Leaders of tens of thousands of protesters who swarmed into Bangkok from Thailand's rural areas Sunday threatened mass street demonstrations if the government didn't respond to their demand for a dissolution of Parliament within 24 hours.

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Rain to give way to clear skies, sunshine

After a dip in temperatures that brought snow to the higher elevations, the Valley is expected to see sunnier skies and warmer weather. Read comments

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Film focuses on Fresno Co. youths, alcohol

The public is invited to a screening of a documentary film about underage drinking in Fresno County. The screening will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Arte Americas on Van Ness Avenue in Fresno. Read comments

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Judge rules Fresno Co. overcharged cities

Fresno County charged local cities excessive fees when calculating property-tax revenues for three years under a complex formula devised by the state, a Fresno County Superior Court judge has ruled. Read comments

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Economy the focus as China political session ends

BEIJING -- China vowed Sunday to remain alert to any renewed signs of economic crisis, but said it will hold the line against critics urging an appreciation of its currency and will not seek an aggressive leading role in world affairs.

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Knicks stun Mavericks to end 13-game streak

Bill Walker scored a career-high 23 points, Wilson Chandler added 22 and the New York Knicks snapped Dallas' 13-game winning streak and avenged a 50-point loss to the Mavericks earlier this season with a 128-94 victory

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In pictures

Secrets of Italian artist Caravaggio in the frame

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Kissinger released from South Korea hospital

Former U.S.

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Henry Kissinger released from South Korea hospital

Former U.S.

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At least 3 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche

REVELSTOKE, British Columbia -- An avalanche struck a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains on Saturday, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing, police said.

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Oklahoma Camp Fire members celebrate 100-year anniversary

Smoke from a bonfire and laughter drifted through the air Saturday at Camp DaKaNi as Camp Fire USA members of all ages celebrated the organization’s 100th birthday.Several dozen members of the Heart of Oklahoma Council gathered in a clearing at the camp, located on E Hefner Road.

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APNewsBreak: Probe questions runaway Prius story (AP)

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Valley nursing grads scramble to find jobs

When Vicki Phangrath started nursing school, she stepped on a path virtually certain to end with a good-paying job. Read comments

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Pacquiao dominates Clottey for decision

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Fighting on the star, Manny Pacquiao showed once again why he is such a star.

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Co-sleeping tied to alarming number of infant deaths

Three out of every four Milwaukee County babies who suffocated in their sleep or died of SIDS in 2007 and 2008 were sleeping with an adult or with another child, according to a first-of-its kind analysis of infant fatalities.

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Daylight time begs answers

So much of what we do in our lives has connections to something I’ve never given a lot of thought to — daylight.

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Jets coach Rex Ryan has weight-loss surgery

Jets coach Rex Ryan has undergone a weight-loss procedure to help him fight obesity.

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Pucetas impresses in Giants' 8-4 win over Mariners

San Francisco pitcher Kevin Pucetas continued his spotless spring by retiring all nine Seattle hitters he faced and outfielder Andres Torres homered, doubled and scored three times for a Giants split squad that beat the Mariners 8-4 Saturday.

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Selection Show viewing party details

Washington is inviting fans to watch the Selection Show with players and coaches on Sunday. The school will open the doors to the Don James Center at 2:30 p.m.

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Washington Class 3A basketball tournament

Glacier Peak 59, Franklin Pierce 45

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Premier: China's yuan to remain `basically stable'

China's premier rejected foreign pressure over its exchange rate controls and said Sunday the Chinese currency will be kept "basically stable."

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History, progress clash at mysterious Alabama mound

The latest episode in the very long history of the Oxford stones began last June, when an excavator showed up on the hill. The city was planning for the construction of a Sam's Club nearby and intended to use dirt from the hill for the area where the store would sit.

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The winning numbers

The winning numbers drawn Saturday night in Powerball are:

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Squalicum takes second straight Class 2A crown

With its long-range shooting uncharacteristically quiet, Michael Greene took things inside and delivered Squalicum its second straight Class 2A boys championship.

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State deficit casts a shadow that leaves educators in the dark

As officials in Morton High School District 201 try to balance their budget, they've touched off angry school board meetings, student protests and utter confusion.

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Despite SDSU's 55-45 triumph, UNLV still confident heading into Selection Sunday

A year ago, getting to the title game of the Mountain West Conference tournament alone wasn't enough to keep San Diego State's NCAA tournament bubble from bursting a day later. Now, after the Aztecs lowered their stress level by securing the league's automatic bid on Saturday with a 55-45 victory over UNLV, the Rebels can still probably head into Selection Sunday pretty confident at 25-8 with a firm resumé in its portfolio.

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Dealing with death keeps doctor going | Photos

Knowing that cures could be found at any time motivates doctor

Dr. Richard W. Byrne labored for more than three hours to remove a malignant tumor from his patient's brain, aware his efforts would not defeat the deadly cancer.

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Census shows our changing portrait

No easy answers for many filling out new form

Look in the mirror and what do you see?

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State taking steps to phase out dry cleaning chemical

Illinois is moving to phase out the use of perchloroethylene, or perc, a common dry-cleaning chemical linked to cancer, liver damage and neurological problems.

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River Ridge wins third title in 4 years

After River Ridge watched its seven-point halftime lead evaporate, Class 2A girls state tournament MVP Jennifer Cole took matter into her own hands.

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Wis. man credits Packers loyalty for saving life

A Wisconsin man who says his Green Bay Packers loyalties helped save his life has been voted into the team's Fan Hall of Fame.

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China promises steps to boost imports

China's premier promised Sunday to increase imports to promote trade and appealed to other nations to oppose what he said was rising global protectionism.

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Champions!

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Militant with money links leads Abu Sayyaf faction

A Filipino militant wanted by Washington has become leader of a key faction of Abu Sayyaf, the al-Qaida-linked extremist group in the southern Philippines for which he has previously acquired foreign funding, the Philippine military says.

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S. Africa's World Cup stadium shines amid inequality

Come June, soccer's World Cup will be hosted by South Africa. Though only four of the 64 games are to be played here in Nelspruit, a $137 million stadium was built for the occasion.

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Recession fueling a boom in insurance-fraud schemes

The sour economy is producing a bumper crop of cash-strapped consumers, business owners and shady agents who are fueling a wave of insurance fraud that's keeping regulators and law-enforcement officials busy from coast to coast.

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Exam comes first for Kennedy Catholic guard Yaz Fuller | 3A Girls Notebook

Standout Kennedy Catholic guard Yaz Fuller was late to the Lancers' game Saturday after taking the SAT earlier in the day in Seattle.

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Brother Martin Claims State Hoops Title

Ten 4th quarter points from senior guard Pat Swilling Jr. powered the Brother Martin Crusaders to the Louisiana 5A boys basketball title Saturday night.

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Thousands without power

Power outages now top more than 27,000 customers in southwestern Connecticut as strong winds and heavy rains sweep across the region.

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Squalicum boys repeat as champs | 2A Basketball

Michael Greene had 24 points on 10-of-11 shooting as Squalicum repeated as Class 2A boys champ with a 67-63 win over Burlington-Edison.

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Manny Pacquiao dominates Joshua Clottey | Boxing

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines dominated Joshua Clottey, a native of Ghana who lives in New York, from the opening bell Saturday night to retain his welterweight title and cement his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

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At least 3 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche

An avalanche struck a rally of up to 200 snowmobilers in Canada's Rocky Mountains on Saturday, killing at least three people and leaving an unknown number missing, police said.

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River Ridge wins third title in 4 years

Tournament MVP Jennifer Cole scored 16 points to lead River Ridge to its third Class 2A girls state title with a 57-46 victory over Prosser on Saturday.

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Seattle Pacific women down Alaska Anchorage to reach West Regional final

It wasn't a championship game, but it felt like one. "Totally," said Seattle Pacific women's basketball coach Julie van Beek, who experienced...

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Knicks get measure of revenge in rout of Mavericks | NBA

The Dallas Mavericks had the most lopsided victory in franchise history when they beat the New York Knicks by 50 points in the teams' last...

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How your U.S. lawmaker voted this week

Here's how state members of Congress voted on major issues in the week that ended Friday.

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Washington Class 2A basketball tournament

Burlington-Edison 67, Tumwater 42

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This week's passages

This week's passages.