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Oklahoma's amazing stories of courage

Rebuilding a destroyed community takes time. The admirable resilience of its people is already on display.

Duffy says he won't leave Senate, calls for 'open inquiry' into expense scandal
Sen. Mike Duffy said Thursday he'll be "happy to co-operate" with anyone investigating the expense scandal that forced him to leave the Conservative caucus, but he won't quit the Senate.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford fires his chief of staff
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's chief of staff Mark Towhey was fired Thursday and escorted out of city hall by security guards.
Second suspect charged in Tim Bosma death to plead not guilty
A second man who's been charged in the death of Tim Bosma intends to plead not guilty, his lawyer says. Mark Smich, 25, appeared in Hamilton court on Thursday morning where he was formally charged with first-degree murder in Bosma's death.

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Don't fear fitness props!
No idea what to do with a medicine ball or kettle bell? Olympian Perdita Felicien shows you the best ways to shake up your workout.
Spring wardrobe must-haves
Don't want to overhaul your entire wardrobe but still want to stay on trend this spring? Invest in these five items.