State gets good news on W. Nile Comments 0 3A When it comes to West Nile cases in Oklahoma, it’s been a tale of two years. This year, reports of the virus are down with only nine confirmed cases and no deaths. That compares with 107 ca SECTION A - PAGE 1

Big losses on market hit home Comments 0 1B Oklahoma stocks took a hit Monday as the broader market tumbled. Oil and natural gas prices slid amid a historically tight credit market and fears of economic malaise. Shares of several state-bas SECTION A - PAGE 1

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EMSA marks its 30 years of service in our state Comments 0 The Emergency Medical Services Authority, which provides ambulance service to Oklahoma City, Tulsa and 14 other cities, is celebrating 30 years of service this month. Founded in Tulsa, it... SECTION A - PAGE 3

Weather shift curbs West Nile Comments 0 State reports of West Nile virus are down sharply this year with only nine confirmed cases and no deaths. Last year in Oklahoma, there were 107 cases of the mosquito-borne virus; eight were... SECTION A - PAGE 3

No Headline Comments 0 One in 75 patients who gets a knee or hip replaced must get it replaced again within three years, new research finds. First-time hip and knee replacements are skyrocketing, for good reason. They... SECTION A - PAGE 3

Iraqi Christians increase their efforts to preserve political representation Comments 0 BAGHDAD — A top Shiite lawmaker urged parliament Monday to restore quotas for Christians and other small religious communities on ruling provincial councils that voters will select by Jan.... SECTION A - PAGE 5

After Iraq deployment, focus is on family again Comments 0 FORT SILL — A lot has changed for Sgt. 1st Class Kenric Brooks and his wife, Staff Sgt. Eleanor Brooks, during their 15-month deployment together in Iraq. Most of that change occurred in the... SECTION A - PAGE 5

Penguins head for cooler climate Comments 0 SAO PAULO, Brazil — More than 370 penguins that mysteriously washed up on Brazil’s equatorial beaches were flown south and released closer to the frigid waters they call home, environment SECTION A - PAGE 7

Russians organizing an exit from Georgia Comments 0 TBILISI, Georgia — Russian forces stepped up preparations Monday to withdraw from bases and checkpoints surrounding two separatist regions in Georgia, four days before a deadline being closely SECTION A - PAGE 7