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US stocks fall as Greek bailout debate winds on Updated: 24 min ago | Comment on this article Leave a comment NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell on Wall Street Tuesday, weighed down by continuing economic struggles in Europe. The Dow Jones industrial average slid 33 points to 12,841 around 11:15 am. Bank of America led the Dow lower with a decline of 2.6 percent. The Standard & Poor's 500 fell 5 points to 1,347. The Nasdaq... Read More
Bangkok blast wounds Iranian attacker, 4 others Updated: 39 min ago | Comment on this article Leave a comment BANGKOK (AP) — An Iranian man fleeing wounded from an explosion at a rented Bangkok house lobbed a grenade at police that rebounded and blew off one of his legs Tuesday in a series of blasts Israel said were an attempted terrorist attack by Iran. The blasts came a day after an Israeli diplomatic car was bombed... Read More
Creditors spell out Greece austerity measures Updated: 54 min ago | Comment on this article Leave a comment BERLIN (AP) — Greece's international creditors spelled out the detailed spending cuts and reforms that Athens has to introduce before it can receive vital bailout cash, according to a draft document obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday. The measures — which range from getting tougher with tax evaders to... Read More
Grains futures mixed, livestock prices rise Updated: 55 min ago | Comment on this article Leave a comment CHICAGO (AP) — Grains futures traded mixed in early trading Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery fell 6.25 cents to $6.35 a bushel; March corn fell 6.25 cents to $6.3325 a bushel; March oats were unchanged at $3.25 a bushel; while March soybeans rose 2 cents to $12.54 a bushel. Beef... Read More
OU, OSU football schedules released for 2012 Published: Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment The Big 12 football schedule was released Tuesday. Here is a look at the schedules for Oklahoma and Oklahoma State: OKLAHOMA * Sept. 1: TBD * Sept. 8: TBD * Sept. 15: TBD * Sept. 22: vs. Kansas State * Sept. 29: TBD * Oct. 6: at Texas Tech * Oct. 13: vs. Texas (at Dallas) * Oct. 20: vs. Kansas * Oct.... Read More
Funeral for Whitney Houston set for Saturday in NJ Updated: 1 hr ago | Comment on this article Leave a comment NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Whitney Houston's funeral will be held Saturday in the church where she first showcased her singing talents as a child. The owner of the Whigham Funeral Home in Newark said Tuesday that the funeral will be held at noon at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark. The funeral home said that no... Read More
January retail sales gain points to modest growth Updated: 1 hr ago | Comment on this article Leave a comment WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans rebounded from a weak holiday season and stepped up spending on retail goods in January. The latest government report on retail sales pointed to a slowly improving economy. Retail sales rose at a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.... Read More
Boeing locks in biggest plane order with Lion Air Updated: 1 hr ago | Comment on this article Leave a comment NEW YORK (AP) — Boeing has locked in its biggest order ever with a little-known airline halfway around the world. The Chicago airplane manufacturer said Tuesday that it has finalized an order from Indonesian carrier Lion Air for 230 planes — worth a combined $22.4 billion. The deal is the largest commercial... Read More
Justin Adams is charged with murder in deaths of wife, unborn child Updated: 1 hr ago Justin Adams, of Blanchard, was charged Monday with two counts of murder in the stabbing death of his wife, Jaymie Adams, while she was pregnant with her fifth child. Read More
Biden greets Chinese VP for official visit Updated: 1 hr ago | Comment on this article Leave a comment WASHINGTON (AP) — China's likely future leader Xi Jinping made his first visit to the White House Tuesday and said he wanted to continue building a cooperative relationship with the United States. Xi's visit is being closely watched because he will likely lead China over the coming decade, but his remarks after... Read More
Cabinet minister says Israel will settle the score with Bangkok attackers Published: Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment JERUSALEM (AP) — Cabinet minister says Israel will settle the score with Bangkok attackers. Read More
Prosecutors seek to reinstate Knox conviction Updated: 1 hr ago | Comment on this article Leave a comment MILAN (AP) — Italian prosecutors have appealed to Italy's highest criminal court against the overturning of the murder convictions of American Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend in the brutal slaying of a British student. Perugia prosecutors filed the 111-page appeal on Tuesday, more than four months after an... Read More
Businesses boosted stockpiles 0.4 percent Published: Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment WASHINGTON (AP) — Companies restocked at a faster pace in December, a positive sign that they expect consumers to step up spending. Business stockpiles grew 0.4 percent in December, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. That followed a similar gain in November. Sales rose 0.7 percent, almost double the November... Read More
Putnam City teacher arrested on allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student Published: Tue, Feb 14, 2012 School officials said the teacher was removed from the school Thursday. They will address the situation at a news conference at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Read More
West Virginia settles Big East lawsuit, will join Big 12 in July Published: Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment West Virginia University will pay the Big East a reported $20 million to leave for the Big 12. Read More
Panetta, Dempsey defend military budget plan Published: Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and the nation's top military leader on Tuesday defended the Pentagon's slimmed-down, $614 billion budget, telling lawmakers it's time to show Congress is serious about reducing the deficit. Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Panetta warned... Read More
Iranian boats shadow US aircraft carrier in Gulf Updated: 2 hr ago | Comment on this article Leave a comment ABOARD THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (AP) — Iranian patrol boats and aircraft shadowed a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group as it transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. The passage ended a Gulf mission that displayed Western naval power amid heightened tensions with Tehran, which has threatened to choke off vital... Read More
Update: Black ice and fog hazards of Tuesday morning drives Updated: 2 hr ago | Comment on this article Leave a comment Areas of fog between 10 a.m. and noon. Widespread dense freezing fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy with a high near 52. Read More
Investigators called to scene of a body found in Choctaw, Oklahoma Updated: 2 hr ago A body has been found lying on the side of the road in Choctaw, Oklahoma. The OSBI has been requested to assist Choctaw police. Read More
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