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The article focuses on two cities with common name, Wynnewood in Oklahoma and Wynnewood in Pennsylvania. Wynnewood, Pennsylvania was named for Thomas Wynne, physician to state founder William Penn. The town is dotted with baronial stone mansions, legacies of captains of industry who called Philadelphia suburb home in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In Wynnewood, Oklahoma, an island of a few thousand people live in the rural Washita Valley. This Wynnewood is one of a handful of southern Oklahoma towns that has a counterpart on Philadelphia's string of suburbs.

Profiles Mat Hoffman, an extreme sports bicyclist and businessman in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Attitude towards the sports; Acrobatic and entrepreneurship skills of Hoffman; Accidental wounds and injuries of the bicyclist.

Recounts the jaw injury suffered by John Bright, a football player from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, during a matchup in October 21, 1951. Possibility that the attack on Bright was racially-motivated; Overview on events that took place during the football match; Implications of such incident for race relations in universities.

Focuses on the culture of generosity in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ranking of the city based on charitable contributions and gifts from independent foundations; Philanthropic community's compensation for lack of government funds to support the city's arts, human and social services; Tracing of charitable roots to the city's oil-boom heritage.

Reports on the favorite outdoor activities of residents in Oklahoma. Planning of the adventures; Excursion to the 7-Eleven store at Southeast Twenty-fourth Street in Norman; Construction of a tree house.

Focuses on the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, a private charitable foundation in Oklahoma founded by philanthropist Lloyd Noble. Initial focus on improving the agricultural sector; Awarding of grants to various humanitarian organizations; Formation of a hands-on agricultural division and a plant biology group; Plans for the foundation's biotechnology division.

Features the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman, Oklahoma. Account on the history of the museum; Efforts of Dr. Michael Mares, museum director, to raise awareness for the museum; Details on several exhibits. INSETS: Head of the Class (labor of success), by Adam Buckley Cohen.;Unearthed! (recovery of dinosaur), by Adam Buckley Cohen..

The article discusses increasing cybercrime and mentions how in 2014 intellectual property (IP) and trade secret theft cases rose in the U.S., and related cases. Topics discussed include charges against five Chinese military hackers for cyber crimes prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice on May 19, 2014, need of educating employees about cybercrime, and prevention from these type of theft by using trained and certified forensic examiners and data loss prevention specialists.

Features Skulls Unlimited International, an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based supplier of osteological specimens. Annual volume of osteological specimens cleaned and sold by the company; Price range of osteological specimens offered by the company; Clients served by Skulls Unlimited.

Focuses on Andoe Salon in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Price of haircut; Sale of paintings by internationally recognized artist Joe Andoe, brother of salon's co-owner Scott Andoe.

Features the attractions of Sulphur, a town in Oklahoma. Medicinal value of sulfur water from the Vendome Well; Retail of saddles at the Billy Cook Harness and Saddles store; Activities offered at the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. INSETS: Horsing Around (horse made of sulphur).;JUNKIN'(sulphur made antiques).;Good Night (sulphur additives to have a good sleep).;ON THE GREEN (lakes with sulphur).

Focuses on several haunted establishments in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Presence of barber shop owner Ivan Ridge's spirit at the Gray Brothers Building; Account of a supernatural happenings at the Stone Lion Inn; Apparitions of a black-dressed man at the Lauren Danielle Bed and Breakfast. INSET: Where to Eat (specialties of restaurants)..

The article features the Haqqani network, another source of opposition to the Americans in Afghanistan after the Islamic militant Talibans. The confrontation with the group is said to undermine the flaws inherent in the U.S. strategy to rid Afghanistan of terrorism and establish democracy. The author points at the policy to support rebel groups resisting Soviet influence, not declaring Haqqani as a serious threat and the U.S.'s confrontational attitude as some of the flaws in U.S. policy.

The article discusses the use of drone attacks and night raids by the U.S. and its allies in combating al-Qaeda and the Taliban. It notes that the tactics indicate an ability to adapt procedure to realities. It criticizes the failure of the U.S. to create a strategy that would end the war in Afghanistan. Particular focus is given to the impact of the use of drones on the face of warfare. The debate on whether or not the use of predator and reaper drones is good for mankind is also addressed.

The article discusses the decision of the U.S. to withhold 800 million U.S. dollars in aid to Pakistan. It considers the cut as a calculated risk aimed to press Pakistan into ending the insurgency. The decision to cut aid is said to be a good one. The need to struck a balance and to apply precise amount of pressure to Pakistan is stressed. The article suggests denying the insurgency sanctuary and support from Pakistan to limit its fighting power.

The author assesses the speech of U.S. President Barack Obama that called for withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan from 2011 to 2012. The author mentions the right points made by Obama on his speech including the success of U.S. military missions, training Afghan security forces, and promoting a civil and democratic society in Afghanistan, which have been the main goals of U.S. forces in the country. The author mentioned mistakes Obama made including withdrawal of 33,000 troops by 2012, which can lead to security risks in Afghanistan.

The article discusses the plans of the U.S. to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. It highlights a CBS poll showing 64 percent of Americans in favor of decreasing the number of troops. It mentions the support of U.S. lawmakers and even mayors in favor of a military drawdown in July 2011. It discusses the advice of exiting Defense Secretary Robert Gates to U.S. President Barack Obama to exercise restraint in removing only 3-5,000 troops in July 2011. It advises Americans to consider whether the U.S. armed forces are helping or hindering Afghanistan.

Highlights the performance of the University of Tulsa's basketball team. Victory of the Golden Hurricane in the 2001 National Invitation Tournament; Record of wins from 1993 to 2001; Tapping of John Phillip for the position of head coach.

Presents details on the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon scheduled on April 29, 2001. Tour of the city by the participants; Donation of the proceeds to the Oklahoma City National Memorial.

Focuses on the achievements of Bob Simmons as head coach of the Oklahoma State University (OSU) football team in Stillwater. Role played by Simmons in restoring respectability to the team; Recovery from a kidney transplant surgery; Simmons' resignation in November 2000 under pressure from the OSU administration.

Focuses on Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating's tireless work in support of George W. Bush's presidential campaign. Keating's appearance on national television to declare his support for Bush; Rumor that Keating was among those considered to be Bush's running mate.