News Brief: meat, debates and Google Fiber

• W.H.O. report links certain meats to colorectal cancer (New York Times)

 The International Agency for Research on Cancer, an organization associated with the World Health Organization, published a report Monday that links colorectal cancer to the consumption of certain processed meats and red meats. The organization reviewed 800 studies on cancer to find the link.

•  Hobby Lobby owners confirm federal probe into religious artifacts (The Washington Post)

The Green family, owners of Hobby Lobby, is said to be cooperating with a federal investigation into the importation of certain religious artifacts originating from Iraq. The family is set to open a Bible museum in Washington D.C. in 2017.

• Republican presidential candidates debate on CNBC (New York Times)

The top 10 leading Republican candidates debated for more than two hours Wednesday in third GOP presidential debate that aired on CNBC. The candidates hammered in their usual talking points with a few unscripted attacks at fellow candidates and the moderators.

•  Google looks at OKC as candidate for fiber expansion (NewsOK)

Google is considering Oklahoma City for an expansion of its high-speed broadband Internet and cable TV service – Google Fiber. Google will examine the city closely from infrastructure to geology to determine if Google Fiber would be compatible. Jacksonville and Tampa, Fla. are on the list with Oklahoma City as potential candidates.

• Paul Ryan elected House speaker (Politico)

Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin was elected the 54th speaker of the House in a ceremony Thursday. Ryan, 45, is the youngest speaker since 1869. Former Speaker John Boehner was ousted from the role earlier this month.

• Oklahoma governor unveils new turnpike projects (NewsOK)

Gov. Mary Fallin announced plans for six new turnpike projects in Oklahoma – two are new toll routes in the metro area. A new road will link Interstate 40 to Interstate 44 in eastern Oklahoma City, and the other route will extend the Kirkpatrick Turnpike south to connect to State Highway 152/Airport Road for easier access to Will Rogers World Airport. The total cost of all six projects is estimated at $892 million.

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