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Hershel Lamirand announces retirement from Oklahoma Health Center Foundation May 24, 2013 Foundation executive Hershel Lamirand's career spans 32 years on the OU Health Sciences Center campus Read More
Trustee opposes $20M payout to American Air CEO May 24, 2013 The Justice Department is objecting to a proposed $20 million severance payment for American Airlines CEO Tom Horton, saying it's bigger than allowed by bankruptcy law. Horton became CEO when American filed for Chapter 11 protection in November 2011. The proposed merger of US Airways Group Inc. and American calls... Read More
FDA warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy May 24, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — Health officials are investigating cases involving patients who suffered complications after being injected with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy. The Food and Drug Administration said Friday the problems involve seven patients who received steroid... Read More
Dollar and precious metals at a glance May 24, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — Key currency exchange rates Friday, compared with late Thursday in New York: Read More
Business Highlights May 24, 2013 ___ Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout NEW YORK (AP) — This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are driving to less luxurious places like nearby campgrounds. The good news: At some U.S. campgrounds these days you get live bands, air guitar... Read More
Business Highlights May 24, 2013 ___ Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout NEW YORK (AP) — This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are driving to less luxurious places like nearby campgrounds. The good news: At some U.S. campgrounds these days you get live bands, air guitar... Read More
UMaine unveils offshore wind data buoy May 24, 2013 ORONO, Maine (AP) — A data-collection buoy that can be plopped in the ocean and used to determine the suitability of remote locations for offshore wind farms is ready for real-world testing, the University of Maine announced Friday. The university's advanced composites center worked with private industry... Read More
Summary Box: Stocks little changed, end week down May 24, 2013 WEEKLY LOSS: Major stock indexes ended the week lower for the first time since the week ending April 19. A disappointing manufacturing report out of China and a sharp fall in Japan's stock market rattled investors' nerves this week. But anxiety over the Federal Reserve's bond-buying program was the main culprit.... Read More
Southern Co. team weighing changes from renewables May 24, 2013 ATLANTA (AP) — The Southern Co. is brainstorming ways it could more widely incorporate renewable energy, particularly solar power, into its traditional business model, CEO Thomas Fanning said this week. The southeast utility has assembled a brainstorming team tasked with considering how renewable energy... Read More
Pharmaceutical co. ISTA pleads in NY federal case May 24, 2013 BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — ISTA Pharmaceuticals Inc. pleaded guilty on Friday in a federal case involving its eye drug Xibrom, admitting it promoted the drug for unapproved uses and agreeing to pay $33.5 million in fines and fees. ISTA, which was acquired by Rochester-based Bausch & Lomb Inc. last year, also pleaded... Read More
BC-Markets-At-A-Glance May 24, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — A snapshot of major stock and commodities market indicators Friday: 1,363 advances, 1,266 declines Most Active: Bk of Amer 13.24 +0.03 Comp Sales: 2,702,263,752 Arca Comp Sales: 967,056,513 1,273 advances, 1,172 declines Most Active: Facebook 24.313 —0.747 Nasdaq Sales: 1,422,359,076 DJ... Read More
Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal May 24, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank, saying the Japanese company's use of Chinese networking equipment could open up U.S. networks to snooping and hacking. The New York... Read More
US Treasury bond market at a glance May 24, 2013 Key barometers in the Treasury market late Friday, compared with late Thursday. Price changes in the 10-year note and 30-year bond are per $100 invested: ___ 1. Bond Buyer index of 40 actively traded municipal bonds. Read More
Metals and agricultural futures prices slip May 24, 2013 Metals prices are ending slightly lower, as are agricultural futures. Crude oil ended the week down 2 percent. Gold for June delivery fell $5.20 to $1,386.60 an ounce Friday. Prices for silver, platinum, palladium and copper also fell. Crop prices were also slightly lower. In July contracts, wheat fell 5.75... Read More
How the Dow Jones industrial average fared Friday May 24, 2013 Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday. Both the Dow and S&P 500 had their first weekly losses since the week ending April 19. A disappointing manufacturing report out of China and a sharp fall in Japan's stock market rattled investors' nerves this week. But... Read More
Stocks barely budge; market ends week with loss May 24, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index dropped 0.91 of a point to close at 1,649.60. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 8.60 points to 15,303, a gain of 0.1 percent. Procter & Gamble supported the Dow with an... Read More
Walmart to sell frozen Fatburger patties May 24, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — Fatburger, a chain with a devoted following on the West Coast, said Friday it will sell its branded frozen beef patties in Walmart stores nationwide. The Beverly Hills, Calif.-based chain said the beef patties are in select stores now and will roll out nationally over the next several weeks.... Read More
Sears, Abercrombie, P&G are big movers May 24, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Procter & Gamble Co., up $3.18 at $81.88 The maker of Tide detergent and Crest toothpaste said that it is bringing back its former CEO A.G. Lafley to replace Bob McDonald.... Read More
A look at Netflix since stock plunged from peak May 24, 2013 Here's a look at Netflix since its stock peaked in July 2011 at nearly $305. Netflix had just announced an unpopular price increase in the U.S., and investors got worried by the intensity of the customer backlash. Even after subscriber complaints subsided, investors remained concerned about intensifying competition... Read More
A look at Netflix since stock plunged from peak May 24, 2013 Here's a look at Netflix since its stock peaked in July 2011 at nearly $305. Netflix had just announced an unpopular price increase in the U.S., and investors got worried by the intensity of the customer backlash. Even after subscriber complaints subsided, investors remained concerned about intensifying competition... Read More
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Judges hear Hobby Lobby's arguments

A panel of eight federal appellate court judes heard oral arguments Thursday afternoon in Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.'s challenge to part of the Affordable Care Act that requires it to cover the cost of emergency contraceptives for its employees.

OKC Central: TimeCar comes to Deep Deuce

TimeCar is now open for business in Deep Deuce. It's a car sharing service, and will offer nearby residents and businesses 24-hour access to vehicles.

Drink up: family marks 50 years in business

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'Place making' next big key to urban development

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Chesapeake Energy sells twin office buildings

Chesapeake Energy Corp. has sold the twin Central Park office buildings near N Lincoln Boulevard and Interstate 44 for $22 million, taking a $7 million loss on the properties it purchased two years ago.

The Play: May 7, 2013

Coming up in tomorrow's Oklahoman: an update on a high profile murder trial, will furloughs still take place within the Department of Defense, what is "Tier 3" gasoline and movement within the Hertz corporation.

BC Clark is hiding jewelery

BC Clark is hiding jewelery around Oklahoma City between now and Mother’s Day, with hints provided on its Facebook page.

Renovation set to start on Mideke Building in Oklahoma City's Bricktown

Mideke Building LLC has closed on the Mideke building in Bricktown, construction set to start next week on converting top three floors into 36 apartments.


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