McClendon defends leadership of Chesapeake after shareholder lectures him during meeting

OKLAHOMA CITY — The chief executive of Chesapeake Energy Corp., under fire for taking a $75 million bonus while the company was losing billions, on Friday defended his leadership at one of the nation’s largest natural gas producers.

Faced with threats, US Holocaust museum has focused heavily on security since inception

WASHINGTON — Armed guards, metal detectors and X-ray machines greet visitors to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Traffic barriers keep away trucks like the one that blew up the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.

Owners of property defaced by shark posters say they don’t want actress prosecuted

OKLAHOMA CITY — The owners of property allegedly plastered with great white shark posters by actress Jessica Alba say they have little interest in pursuing criminal charges.

Oklahoma braces for potential challenge to planned Ten Commandments monument at state Capitol

OKLAHOMA CITY — Backers of a new law authorizing a privately funded Ten Commandments monument on the grounds of Oklahoma’s Capitol didn’t get good news this week.

Cartoon showing Sotomayor strung up like pinata draws fire from Hispanics, advocates for women

OKLAHOMA CITY — Some Hispanics and advocates for women are criticizing an editorial cartoon that depicts Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor as a strung-up pinata that President Barack Obama is inviting Republicans to whack.

Legal experts ask Army to toss soldier’s murder conviction, say prosecutors withheld evidence

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson and four former U.S. attorneys are among those pressing military officials to throw out an Army officer’s murder conviction in the death of an Iraqi detainee.

CEO says Devon cutting back on gas drilling but is well-placed to weather economic downturn

OKLAHOMA CITY — Devon Energy Corp. CEO Larry Nichols said Wednesday the company is reducing its natural gas drilling in the short-term until gas prices start to rebound.

US Rep. John Sullivan, R-Okla., says he’s entered Betty Ford Center for alcohol addiction

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma congressman John Sullivan said Friday that he has entered the Betty Ford Center in California to receive treatment for his addiction to alcohol.

Oklahoma drugstore shooting stirs debate over self-defense, turns a pharmacist into folk hero

OKLAHOMA CITY — Confronted by two holdup men, pharmacist Jerome Ersland pulled a gun, shot one of them in the head and chased the other away. Then, in a scene recorded by the drugstore’s security camera, he went behind the counter, got another gun, and pumped five more bullets into the wounded teenager as he lay on the floor.

Oklahoma pharmacist accused of murder in fatal shooting of teen robber bails out of jail

OKLAHOMA CITY — A pharmacist accused of pumping six bullets into a teenager during a robbery attempt was released on bail Thursday in a case that is stoking debate about self-defense rights.

Josh Hamilton goes 1 for 2, plays 6 innings in rehab assignment with Oklahoma City

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has played six innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Rangers activate P Kris Benson; option Mendoza to Oklahoma City

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Texas Rangers have reinstated right-hander Kris Benson from the 15-day disabled list before Wednesday night’s game against the Athletics.

Oklahoma union calls for investigation into strip searches of 2 female corrections officers

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma workers union is calling for an investigation after it says two female corrections officers were strip-searched by investigators looking for gang-related tattoos.

Devon executives say partial sale of Gulf of Mexico assets possible to limit costs

OKLAHOMA CITY — Devon Energy Corp. is seeking partners to help lower costs of developing four of its discoveries in the Gulf of Mexico, the top executive of the independent oil and gas producer said Wednesday.

Chesapeake Energy post $5.7B 1st quarter loss on tumbling natural gas prices

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Chesapeake Energy on Monday posted a nearly $6 billion loss for the first quarter as tumbling natural gas prices forced one of the nation’s largest gas producers to write down the value of its gas and oil properties.

Chesapeake Energy defends $112.5M CEO pay package that has drawn criticism from shareholders

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Chesapeake Energy on Monday again defended a $112.5 million payout for its CEO, calling it a “carefully tailored” incentive package tied to company performance.

Bill Clinton returns to Oklahoma bombing site for private tour, promotes memorial and museum

OKLAHOMA CITY — Bill Clinton recalled the profound impact of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing on the nation and his presidency during a private tour of a memorial and museum honoring the 168 people killed.

Bill Clinton to sit on national board to promote Oklahoma City National Memorial

OKLAHOMA CITY — Recalling the profound impact the Oklahoma City bombing had on the nation and himself, former President Bill Clinton announced Saturday he will join a new national board to promote the mission of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum.

Lessons in forecasting, preparedness learned 10 years after Okla.-Kan. tornadoes killed 46

DEL CITY, Okla. — Chris Stiles’ 8-year-old son met his dad at the door of their Oklahoma City home on May 3, 1999, pleading with his father for a plan as a tornado approached: “You need to do something about it.”

Flaming Lips singer: Few Okla. lawmakers represent minority of ’small-minded religious wackos’

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma lawmakers who voted against making a Flaming Lips tune the official state rock song represent a minority of “small-minded religious wackos,” the band’s lead singer says.

Top prospect Xavier Henry won’t follow Calipari to Kentucky, chooses Kansas instead

OKLAHOMA CITY — John Calipari’s move to Kentucky has cost him one of his prized recruits.

Survivor of Oklahoma City bombing: If time heals all wounds, why does it still hurt?

OKALAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum brought together those who survived the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, family members of the victims and rescue workers for a program called “First Person: Stories of Hope.”