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Politics. President Barack Obama visited Cushing, Okla., to discuss energy policy. He arrived after a plane flight, a helicopter ride and a jaunt in an SUV, which is how most people get to Cushing.

Politics. Republican presidential candidates revive sales of Etch a Sketches while making fun of Mitt Romney. Joke’s on you, Etch a Sketch manufacturers say on the way to the bank.

Crime. Two men were arrested in connection with the theft of a 1-ton crane weight from a construction site. It’s kind of hard to hide something that weights, you know, a ton.

Weather.Recent rains help lessen the drought throughout much of the state. In other news, grass grows for the first time in years.

Business. Everyone is angry about high gas prices, but no one’s sure who to blame. Blame your Hummer.

Entertainment. “The Hunger Games” opens. Teenagers and I go crazy.

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