Oakland Press News- FBI: Agents fell to deaths training off Virginia coastNORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Two FBI agents who died while training off the Virginia Beach coast fell to their deaths when a helicopter had trouble during a “maritime counterterrorism exercise,” an agency spokeswoman said Monday night.
- In tornado's wake, worried parents seek out kids after at least 20 children are reported dead WITH VIDEOSMOORE, Okla. (AP) — The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside a suburban Oklahoma City church, listening intently as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off — survivors of Monday's deadly tornado.
- At least 51 people — including at least 20 children — killed in massive Oklahoma tornado; death toll could rise by 40 WITH VIDEOMOORE, Okla. (AP) — A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death tol […]
- Police: School near Oklahoma City directly hit by tornadoMOORE, Okla. (AP) — Authorities say an elementary school in an Oklahoma City suburb took a direct hit from a mile-wide tornado.
- FBI: Agents fell to deaths training off Virginia coast
Tag Archives: Oakland University
Oakland Joins Horizon League
Well, all I can say is it is about time. Oakland University has officially joined the Horizon League. The move will hopefully create a great rivalry with the University of Detroit Mercy. The two schools are about 45 minutes away. … Continue reading
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Tagged Detroit, Detroit News, Horizon League, Oakland, Oakland University, Tom Leyden, University of Detroit Mercy, WXYZ
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Finally the Madness is here!
Michigan and Michigan State took very different routes throughout this college basketball season, but the results so far are similar. Both are low seeds and playing very close to home as (4) Michigan plays (13) South Dakota State at 7:15 … Continue reading
College Basketball Saturday
All around the country local college basketball teams were in action. The afternoon started off with the Michigan State defeating the Purdue Boilermakers 84-61. The Boilermakers were hanging around for a little while but the Spartans end up pulling away … Continue reading
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Tagged basketball, College basketball, Detroit Titans, Men's Basketball, Michigan State, NCAA, Oakland University
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Golden Grizzly to the NBA
Keith Benson @RealKITO has been called up by the Golden State Warriors! #GrizzGangorDie #AlwaysaGrizzly #OhYeahOU @OUGrizzlies— OU Grizz Gang (@OUGrizzGang) March 24, 2012 Former Oakland center Keith “Kito” Benson has signed a 10-day contract with the Golden State Warriors and … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Bogut, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, Keith Benson, Mark Jackson, NBA Draft, NBADL, Oakland University, pick-and-pop, run-and-gun
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One took care of business and the other did not… And what happened Oakland?!
Looking back at the big weekend that was in local college basketball left two teams with a conference championship, another in the tournament championship game and the last upset in the final moments. First lets start with the Big Ten … Continue reading
Weekend Preview 3/2
Today we have the Detroit Tigers playing Florida Southern University, with possible fifth starters Andy Oliver and Drew Smiley pitching for the Tigers. This will also be the first game for Prince Fielder in a Tiger uniform. Tonight we have … Continue reading
Weekend Preview 2.24.12
This weekend we take a look at a busy Saturday in Detroit with every team but the Pistons in action. Detroit Mercy is at Youngstown State in a big game as far as seeding goes in the Horizon league. Colorado … Continue reading
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Tagged All Star Game, Detroit Mercy, Detroit Red Wings, Michigan, Michigan State, Oakland University, Pistons, Red Wings
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Weekend Preview 2.17.12
Pretty full weekend of sports as we look at the Pistons, Wings and all of the local colleges in action. Both Oakland and Detroit Mercy are involved in a “Bracketbuster” game this weekend and I make a bold prediction about … Continue reading
