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Normans Jazz in June opens Thursday

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band of New Orleans leads the list of world-class jazz and blues artists set to perform during the 30th annual Jazz in June festival that opens Thursday in Norman. PHOTO ...
Prosecutors say stolen car was at heart of 2011 fatal shootings in Oklahoma City

Rayvon Johnson, 22, of Oklahoma City, is charged with first-degree murder in the 2011 deaths of Lamar Shirley and Marcel Grigsby. A third victim was the intended target, prosecutors ...
Insurance payments on Oklahomas May tornadoes exceed $560 million

Tornado payments exceed $560M Insurance claims from the May tornadoes have topped 70,000, with insurance payments exceeding $560 million, the Oklahoma Insurance Department said ...
Be there to be square as national square dance convention comes to Oklahoma City

Angel and Bill Baker dance during a Teacup Chains square dance in Edmond in January. The Bakers are helping plan the 62nd National Square Dance Convention that gets underway later this month in Oklahoma City. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The ...
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Angel and Bill Baker dance during a Teacup Chains square dance in Edmond in January. The Bakers are helping plan the 62nd National Square Dance Convention that gets underway later this month in Oklahoma City. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The ...

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The French Connection [DVD]

Prior to its release in late 1971 and subsequent winning of five of that year's Academy Awards, including best picture, director, and actor, there had never been a movie quite like The French Connection. There have been dozens and dozens since--most of what we associate with police-themed TV shows, especially Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue owe a direct debt to the film--whic ... ...

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Oklahoma shelters housing pets lost in the May storms will close after Sunday

Owners still looking for displaced pets are encouraged to attend Sunday's adoption day at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. Any pets still without owners will then be dispersed to local and national rescue ...
Norman area library events for June

Votes are being taken now in the teen area of the Norman Library, 225 N Webster Ave., for "You Pick It Movie Night," which is set for 7 p.m. Saturday in the library's Lowry Room. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Librarians debate book choices "Battle of the Books," a teen program featuring local librarians who will debate their favorite ...
Rodeo kicks off LibertyFest in Edmond

EDMOND -- Edmond's annual LibertyFest gets underway this weekend with the 45th annual LibertyFest Rodeo. The rodeo begins at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Carl Benne Arena, 300 N ...
Oklahoma City metro-area achievers

The Robert "Bob" Burton Democratic Scholarship is named in honor of the deceased county vice chairman who encouraged young Democrats to become active in the political party. Burton's widow, Shirley, is scholarship committee chairwoman. "On Nov. 5, 2012, I am proud to say I was able to vote in my very first presidential election with my mother by my side," Moore wrote in ...
Red Earth writing program at Oklahoma City University will present literary readings

The Red Earth Masters of Fine Arts program at Oklahoma City University will host two public literary readings in July as part of its summer in residency ...

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Porn stars offer sex acts to help Oklahoma tornado victims

Porn stars' offer to help Oklahoma tornado victims by auctioning off sex acts has angered internet users.

In the footage that was filmed at the Exxotica Porn Expo in Florida, adult stars Bonnie Rotten, Elodie Bang Bang and Joanna Angel can be seen pledging a series of x-rated encounters, the Sun reported.

However, the stars vented their anger towards viewers who branded the video tasteless.

YouTube user Tom Denman said that it was disgusting that the porn stars were making fun of a tragedy like that by offering deprived sexual acts under the guise of charity.

The clip was uploaded to vice.com by Chris Nieratko, who defended his video on the site, saying that that there is a joke to lighten the mood of, no matter how severe the situation might be.

He said that even he could feel the true sorrow for what the people of Oklahoma are going through, adding that if he could offer one thing other than money and clothes, it was the gift of laughter. (ANI)