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A new season of documentaries, debates, high-profile interviews and online activity investigating the impact of the global recession.

Starting with the fateful day Lehman Brothers collapsed, "Aftershock" covers what led to the pandemic financial meltdown, looks at how investments and ordinary peoples' lives have changed over the year, questions big thinkers, reports from China and other countries on the shifting economic balance, and covers key financial gatherings like the upcoming G20 Summit.

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Oklahoma City, OK – State Rep. Wade Rousselot held an interim study today to alleviate concerns about legislation to protect underground utilities that may be advanced in the 2010 session.

By john Durkee

Bartlesville, OK – Blaze destroys historic Bartlesville building

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. (AP) Firefighters in Bartlesville are still mopping up hot spots after an early morning blaze that destroyed a nearly 100-year-old downtown building.

Fire officials say the fire was first reported about 3 a.m. Monday, and it took more than three hours to extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported.

Located across from the ConocoPhillips office complex, the historic building housed eight tenants, including a restaurant.

By Associated Press

McAlester, OK – McALESTER, Okla. (AP) A grand jury investigation will get under way in McAlester this week into alleged crimes by a convicted child rapist. The Pittsburg County grand jury was seated last week at the request of Attorney General Drew Edmondson's office. The panel was convened to look into allegations against 65-year-old convicted child rapist David Harold Eugene Earls.

By Associated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – Judges asked to squeeze more money from defendants

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) As state courts deal with a decline in revenue, the Supreme Court is pressing local judges to squeeze more fines out of criminal defendants.

Judges are encouraged at workshops to raise fines in certain instances and to not forgive court costs. They also have been told they should require those getting probation to pay more upfront.

A handbook encourages "defendants to pay their fines, fees and costs by credit card."

By John Durkee

Tulsa, OK – Last week, we told you about a congressional hearing that was held here in Tulsa dealing with the federal energy policy. It was hosted by Congresswoman Mary Fallin and chaired by Pennsylvania Democrat Jason Altmire. This morning, we hear from Tulsa's Congressman John Sullivan. He favors a revision of the nation's energy policy.

By Assoicated Press

Tulsa, OK – Tulsa woman, 95, beaten during home invasion

TULSA, Okla. (AP) A 95-year-old Tulsa woman is recovering after police say she was beaten during a home-invasion robbery.

Police say a man broke into the woman's home early Saturday while she was asleep, struck her in the face and body, and demanded money and guns.

Police records show the robber took a coin purse, a BB gun and $100 in cash.

A neighbor called police, who arrested 51-year-old Danny Wilson about two blocks away.

By Assoicated Press

Oklahoma City, OK – Garrett says education will remain in her future

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Even those on the other side of the aisle recognize state Superintendent Sandy Garrett as a consummate politician.

But after almost two decades as arguably Oklahoma's most popular elected official, she's ready to try something else.

Garrett announced earlier this week she doesn't plan to seek re-election for a sixth term as superintendent and will step down at the end of her current term, which runs through 2010.

By David Hamby

Tulsa, OK – Two students from The University of Tulsa have been diagnosed with type A influenza. The cases, which are believed to be unrelated, were reported to TU officials Friday after the students visited the on-campus Alexander Health Clinic. In keeping with TU's health emergency plans, the students have been isolated at campus residences until the flu symptoms have passed.

By Assoicated Press

Anadarko, OK – Investigators seek FBI's help in pastor's slaying

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) State investigators are asking the FBI for help in solving the grisly killing of a pastor inside her church in Anadarko.

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Jessica Brown said Friday they want the federal agency's help in analyzing the death of 61-year-old Carol Daniels.

Brown says the FBI has experts in fields like behavioral science that could help them find the killer.