Why Oklahomans Don't Like Basements

A high water table and red clay that soaks up the moisture make dry basements an expensive and iffy proposition right in the heart of Tornado Alley. In fact, because of their reputation for leaks, a basement can actually be a barrier to a home's resale in the state.

Oklahoma's GOP Senators Are In Tornado Aid Bind

Tom Coburn and James Inhofe have become the faces of pushback on federal emergency spending.

Former IRS Head To Senate: It Wasn't My Fault

Douglas Shulman led the IRS from 2008 to 2012, when the agency targeted conservative groups.

Who Becomes The Face Of A Horrific Attack?

In the aftermath of horrible acts of violence, whose faces stick in our memory?

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