Dirk, Pierce All-Stars; runs end for KG, Duncan

9 February 2012, 5:02 pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce overcame slow starts to return to the All-Star game, while lengthy runs ended for Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan. Nowitzki was chosen Thursday to his 11th straight All-Star game, despite his lowest scoring average since his second NBA season.Read more on... Read More »

Man jailed after standoff with police in Oklahoma City

9 February 2012, 5:02 pm

BY ROBERT MEDLEY Staff Writer rmedley@opubco.comFreddie Earl Johnson, 49, was arrested after he was found hiding inside a mechanic's shop in northeast Oklahoma City.Read more on NewsOK.com ... Read More »

US Marines posed with Nazi symbol in Afghanistan

9 February 2012, 4:45 pm

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Marine Corps on Thursday once again did damage control after a photograph surfaced of a sniper team in Afghanistan posing in front of a flag with a logo resembling that of the notorious Nazi SS — a special unit that murdered millions of Jews, gypsies and others. The Corps sa... Read More »

Johnson in 3-way tie at Pebble; Tiger starts well

9 February 2012, 4:16 pm

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Dustin Johnson pitched in for eagle on the third hole at Pebble Beach to get a small measure of revenge. Read more on NewsOK.com ... Read More »

Delaware County teen shoots boyfriend, kills herself, sheriff says

9 February 2012, 4:14 pm

BY SHEILA STOGSDILLA teenage girl killed herself with a gun after shooting her boyfriend, Delaware County Sheriff Rick Littlefield said Thursday night.Read more on NewsOK.com ... Read More »

Insurance Department apologizes for 'offensive' email

9 February 2012, 3:53 pm

BY DON MECOY Business Writer dmecoy@opubco.comOffensive email: State Insurance Department issues apology for email; says employee responsible.Read more on NewsOK.com ... Read More »

Rangers, Cruz strike $16M, 2-year deal

9 February 2012, 3:46 pm

Nelson Cruz seems to be a perfect fit for the Texas Rangers with his potent bat and big personality. With hopes of staying together even longer, AL championship series MVP Cruz and two-time defending AL champion Texas avoided arbitration by agreeing Thursday to a $16 million, two-year contract. "Nel... Read More »

Kodak to stop making cameras, digital frames

9 February 2012, 3:32 pm

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Picture it: Save for a few disposable point-and-shoots, Kodak is exiting the camera business. Eastman Kodak Co.Read more on NewsOK.com ... Read More »

Judge slams critics of Texas school prayer ruling

9 February 2012, 3:02 pm

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A federal judge who was vilified by Republican presidential hopefuls for banning prayer at a Texas high school graduation delivered a scathing and unusually personal response Thursday, saying those who used the case to further political goals "should be ashamed.Read more on News... Read More »

Oklahoma commissioner seeks more for mental health

9 February 2012, 2:51 pm

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's mental health commissioner is urging legislative budget writers to increase funding to treat the thousands of people who suffer from mental illness or substance abuse in the state.Read more on NewsOK.com ... Read More »