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Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the southern site of the Keystone XL pipeline
LeBron James on Thursday scored 32 points to power the Heat to a 100-96 victory over Oklahoma City
Chris Bosh found his scoring touch early and had a double double in the first half with 10 points and 10 rebounds
The Miami Heat beat Oklahoma City 100-96 on Thursday to level the NBA finals at one game apiece
Kevin Durant scored 22 points to power Oklahoma City to a 102-82 win over the Spurs
"It was good for us to get a win in front of the home crowd," said Thunder standout Thabo Sefolosha
Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday snapped San Antonio's 20-game win streak
Tony Parker (L) scored 34 points for the San Antonio Spurs
Manu Ginobili (L) scored 26 points for the San Antonio Spurs
Bryant once again carried the Lakers on his back, scoring eight of their final 10 points
Oklahoma City stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 77-75 in the NBA playoffs
Oklahoma City led by 15 points at the half and outscored the Lakers 39-24 in the third quarter
The Thunder wrapped up their Western Conference series against the Mavs with a 103-97 victory in game four
The Thunder wrapped up their Western Conference series against the Mavs with a 103-97 victory in game four
The Thunder wrapped up their Western Conference series against the Mavs with a 103-97 victory in game four
US President Barack Obama speaks at the southern site of the Keystone XL pipeline
US President Barack Obama speaks at the southern site of the Keystone XL pipeline
US President Barack Obama speaks at the southern site of the Keystone XL pipeline
President Barack Obama speaks at the southern site of the Keystone XL pipeline
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Gun legislation getting holstered on Capitol Hill

by Michael Mathes  AFP American Edition
Mar 09, 2013 14:13 EST
Three months after Newtown, the prospects for President Barack Obama's ambitious gun control measures have dimmed, as hopes for expanded background checks clash with stubborn political realities.
 

Top US court asked to weigh in on anti-abortion displays

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 07, 2013 15:29 EST
The US Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in on whether anti-abortion activists can display crude photographs of aborted fetuses during protests.
 

US suggests Keystone pipeline won't harm environment

by Jo Biddle  AFP American Edition
Mar 01, 2013 22:26 EST
The US State Department suggested that a $5.3 billion Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline would have no major impact on the environment, but stopped short of recommending it be approved.
 

US unveils Keystone pipeline environmental study

by Jo Biddle  AFP Global Edition
Mar 01, 2013 20:21 EST
The US State Department suggested that a $5.3 billion Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline would have no major impact on the environment, but stopped short of recommending it be approved.
 

Sinopec buys $1bn US shale stake from Chesapeake

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 25, 2013 12:57 EST
Chinese oil giant Sinopec is investing $1.02 billion in a US shale field as it teams up with Chesapeake Energy Corp. in a 50-50 joint venture, the companies said Monday.
 

US digs out from one winter storm as another looms

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Feb 22, 2013 13:46 EST
The central United States was digging out from a massive winter storm Friday while East Coast residents were preparing for a whopper set to strike over the weekend.
 

Massive winter storm blankets central US

by Mira Oberman  AFP American Edition
Feb 21, 2013 17:52 EST
A massive winter storm blanketed much of the central United States Thursday, dumping heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain, and even prompting tornado warnings with its high winds.
 

Oil prices mixed amid easing US pipeline concerns

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 20, 2013 08:20 EST
Global oil prices diverged on Wednesday amid easing supply concerns over an important US pipeline, analysts said.
 

US oil rises as spread with Euro benchmark narrows

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 11, 2013 17:22 EST
US oil prices jumped Monday as the spread between US and European oil contracts receded from a recent peak.
 

New US sanctions on Iran boosts oil

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 06, 2013 16:46 EST
News of stepped-up US sanctions on Iran Wednesday overcame an early decline in oil prices, leaving the commodity nearly flat.
 

Pro-life protesters march on US Supreme Court

by Robert MacPherson  AFP Global Edition
Jan 26, 2013 00:21 EST
Tens of thousands of pro-life supporters converged on the US Supreme Court to protest its landmark decision 40 years ago this week that legalized abortion in America.
 

Pro-life protesters march on US Supreme Court

by Robert MacPherson  AFP American Edition
Jan 25, 2013 18:40 EST
Tens of thousands of pro-life supporters converged Friday on the US Supreme Court to protest its landmark decision 40 years ago this week that legalized abortion in America.
 

US oil price slumps after pipeline cutback

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Jan 23, 2013 16:37 EST
US crude oil prices closed sharply lower Wednesday, dragged down by news that a key pipeline had cut capacity due to a bottleneck.
 

Controversial Keystone pipeline passes another hurdle

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Jan 22, 2013 13:51 EST
The controversial Keystone pipeline passed another hurdle Tuesday after the governor of Nebraska approved a new route that will avoid environmentally sensitive areas like the state's Sand Hills.
 

Oil prices jump on inventories, Algeria situation

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Jan 16, 2013 16:24 EST
Global oil prices rose Wednesday due to a surprising drop in US oil inventories and concerns over the potential effect on oil supply from fighting in Mali.
 

Saudi denies seeking to push up oil price

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Jan 14, 2013 19:58 EST
The world's biggest oil exporter Saudi Arabia denied on Monday that a five percent cut in its crude output was aimed at boosting prices on international markets.
 

Oil prices stable as traders eye new US pipeline

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Jan 14, 2013 13:14 EST
Global oil prices steadied on Monday after the completion of a major US pipeline expansion project that will cut oversupplied inventories in the United States, the world's biggest crude consuming nation.
 

US study warns of extreme heat, more severe storms

by Shaun Tandon  AFP Global Edition
Jan 11, 2013 21:22 EST
A government report warned the United States could face more frequent severe weather including heat waves and storms for decades to come as temperatures rise far beyond levels being planned for.
 

US 'Doggie in Window' singer Patti Page dies at 85

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Jan 02, 2013 18:22 EST
US singer Patti Page, famous for songs including "The Tennessee Waltz" and the novelty hit "How much is that Doggie in the Window?", has died, a spokesman said Wednesday. She was 85.
 

Travel chaos as deadly storm hits northeast US

by Brigitte Dusseau  AFP Global Edition
Dec 27, 2012 23:23 EST
The US northeast was battered by heavy snow and strong winds as a powerful storm carved a violent arc across several states, killing more than a dozen people and snarling holiday travel.
 
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:

State of Oklahoma
Flag of OklahomaState seal of Oklahoma
FlagSeal
Nickname(s): Sooner State
Motto(s): Labor omnia vincit (Latin)
before statehood, known as
the Oklahoma Territory
Map of the United States with Oklahoma highlighted
Official language(s)None
DemonymOklahoman; Okie (colloq.)
CapitalOklahoma City
Largest cityOklahoma City
Area Ranked 20th in the US
 - Total69,898 sq mi
(181,195 km2)
 - Width230 miles (370 km)
 - Length298 miles (480 km)
 - % water1.8
 - Latitude33°37' N to 37° N
 - Longitude94° 26' W to 103° W
Population Ranked 28th in the US
 - Total3,642,361 (2008 est.)[1]
 - Density52.7/sq mi  (20.34/km2)
Ranked 36th in the US
Elevation 
 - Highest pointBlack Mesa[2]
4,973 ft  (1,515 m)
 - Mean1,296 ft  (395 m)
 - Lowest pointLittle River[2]
289 ft  (88 m)
Admission to Union November 16, 1907 (46th)
GovernorC. Brad Henry (D)
Lieutenant GovernorJari Askins (D)
U.S. SenatorsJames M. Inhofe (R)
Thomas A. Coburn (R)
U.S. House delegation4 Republicans, 1 Democrat (list)
Time zones 
 - all of the state (legally)Central: UTC-6/-5
 - Kenton (informally)Mountain: UTC-7/-6
AbbreviationsOK Okla. US-OK
Websitehttp://www.ok.gov