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COVID-19 billing under congressional review at two small state hospitals
Two small hospitals in Oklahoma City and Tulsa are among 10 facilities being contacted by congressional investigators over the...
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Norman mom indicted in son's death
A Norman woman has been charged in the New Year's Day death of her 2-year-old son. The state's multi-county grand jury on...
OU delivers recruiting fireworks
NORMAN — Lincoln Riley has developed a reputation as the best in college football at developing quarterbacks. That’ll happen...
Oklahoma resident shoots, kills intruder with bow and arrow
Muskogee police are investigating after a resident reportedly shot and killed an intruder in his home with a bow and arrow...
The Oklahoman’s Super 30: Cancer survivor Owen Ostroski of Tulsa Holland Hall has bright future
TULSA — Owen Ostroski’s life began with a scare. When Ostroski was 7 months old, his parents received dreadful news. They...
Oklahoma man killed, woman injured in early-morning ATV crash
A Pryor man was killed and a woman was injured early Sunday in an all-terrain vehicle crash in Mayes County, the Oklahoma...
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OKC Civic Life for Monday, July 6, 2020
Firefighters union President Cameron Weems was optimistic Sunday the Oklahoma City Fire Department would see progress this week...
The Latest: Trump to establish 'National Garden' of heroes
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's July Fourth celebration at Mount Rushmore...
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- South Africa begins second phase of reopening of schools
- Africa starts opening airspace even as COVID-19 cases climb
- Hundreds evacuated after oil spill in central Philippines
- Waste-watching: Sewage can help track pandemic virus trends
- Bucking China pressure, Taiwan, Somaliland establish ties
- Tokyo governor, Abe say they'll cooperate on virus, Olympics
- Asia Today: 3,000 Australians in Melbourne in hard lockdown
- The Latest: Trump to establish 'National Garden' of heroes
- Violence mars Portland protests, frustrates Black community
- Cleveland Indians look into changing name amid pressure
The Mom Stop: Emerging from the pandemic cave
As a family of five, we normally bounce from soccer practice to ballet practice to scouts during the school year and spend much...
Chesapeake Energy transformation of OKC came with a price
The future for Chesapeake Energy may be uncertain, but the company’s impact on Oklahoma City, much of it shaped by founder...
Arizona governor orders bars, nightclubs, gyms, movie theaters and water parks to close for at least 30 days over virus
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona governor orders bars, nightclubs, gyms, movie theaters and water parks to close for at least 30 days...
Gurney says Mark Emmert's time is passed as NCAA president
Former OU athletics chief of academic is harsh in his assessment of Emmert
'It's tough': Black cops in Oklahoma work for change from inside
Carl Pendleton grew up with a healthy fear of cops. Young and Black in Tulsa, Pendleton heard horror stories about the Ku Klux...
July Fourth celebrated
While the pandemic forced cancellation of many popular local Independence Day events, the Luther parade went on Saturday with...
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With Medicaid expansion approved, what happens next?
Oklahoma voters on Tuesday approved a state question to expand Medicaid, but legislators won’t decide until next year how to...
By land and air, weather researchers track tornadic storms
SALINA, Kan. — For the first time in almost a decade, meteorologists from across the Midwest will track and intercept tornado birthing grounds as part of a large-scale collaborative research project. The TORUS Project, or Targeted Observation...
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Helping in more than one language: Unemployment assistance event reveals unsung heroes
Stress, anger and depression can set in quickly if you’re one of the thousands of Oklahomans without work and unable to...
Woman intentionally coughed on 1-year-old after argument with mom over social distancing
A California woman intentionally coughed on a 1-year-old baby following an argument over social distancing.
'We’ve got to have football': OU and OSU home games are vital for many business in Norman and Stillwater
College football Saturdays are big business at O’Connell’s in Norman. OU fans pour into the historic Campus Corner bar and...
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OSU basketball: Mike Holder turns to Mike Boynton during Mike Gundy investigation
STILLWATER — Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder often turned to men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton the past few...
Morning roundup: NFL to discuss union's desire to cancel preseason
NFL League to discuss union's desire to cancel preseason The NFL plans to consider the NFL Players Association’s recommendation...
Public Service Co. of Oklahoma and the U.S. Army work to boost Fort Sill's power capabilities
LAWTON — Resiliency is part of readiness for the U.S. Army. In June, both it and Public Service Co. of Oklahoma announced plans...
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs gaming compacts with two more tribes
Two more tribes have signed gaming compacts with the state of Oklahoma. On Thursday morning, officials with the United...
Opinion: As FedEx joins opposition to Washington NFL team’s nickname, it’s time for Daniel Snyder to do the right thing
A big shoe might have just dropped on Daniel Snyder’s all-caps stance that he will “NEVER” change the name of his football...
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Boynton a trusted voice for Holder
STILLWATER — Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder often turned to men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton the past few...
Houses of worship continue pandemic precautions
The Rev. Phil Larson became alarmed when he heard that "faith-based activities" were among a list of activities and locations...
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- Oklahoma man killed, woman injured in early-morning ATV crash
- Oklahoma resident shoots, kills intruder with bow and arrow
- Lightning nearly strikes trooper in video shared by Oklahoma Highway Patrol
- Family of hospitalized Tulsa police officer says condition improving 'hour-by-hour'
- Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signs gaming compacts with two more tribes
- Study finds asteroid impact, not volcanoes, made the Earth uninhabitable for dinosaurs: 'Only plausible explanation'
- 'I walked off the plane': Travelers irked by inconsistent face mask use amid coronavirus pandemic
- One of two Tulsa police officers shot in Monday traffic stop has died
- Oklahoma woman shot stealing Nazi flag from home expected to recover
Railway excursions back on track after pandemic pause
For some patrons of the Oklahoma Railway Museum, riding trains is a fun activity. But for others, it’s a way of life. The...
Africa starts opening airspace even as COVID-19 cases climb
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As COVID-19 cases surged in many parts of the world, the island nation of the Seychelles was looking good:...
Free downloadable album 'Oklahoma State Parks Soundscapes with Music' released
This release also includes a set of YouTube videos that feature each track of the album accompanied by scenic video footage and...
Asia Today: 3,000 Australians in Melbourne in hard lockdown
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Victoria state recorded 108 new coronavirus cases Saturday, forcing authorities to lock...
Cleveland Indians look into changing name amid pressure
CLEVELAND (AP) — They've been known as the Cleveland Indians since 1915. Those days could be over.Amid new pressure sparked by...
‘Abolitionist’ candidates largely unsuccessful in legislative races
Most legislative candidates who sought to criminalize abortion were unsuccessful last week in their election bids. At least...
Death Cafes help ease grief, loss in the time of coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — Panic attacks, trouble breathing, relapses that have sent her to bed for 14 hours at a time: At 35, Marissa...
Video: Oklahoma musical ambassador Kyle Dillingham performs 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' for July 4
The Oklahoma City multi-instrumentalist and singer was commissioned by the U.S. Department of State to submit patriotic content...
Opinion: Noose in Bubba Wallace's garage strengthens resolve to fight racism
The noose left in Bubba Wallace’s garage makes the choice brutally clear. White people can either fully...
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Chris Paul on NBA addressing racial issues: 'It's never a shut up and dribble situation'
In just over a month, 22 of the NBA's 30 teams will step onto a court and do something they have not done since mid-March....
One of two Tulsa police officers shot in Monday traffic stop has died
Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson, a 15-year veteran of the department, has succumbed to gunshot wounds he suffered in the line...
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Watch: Oklahoma native Kelli O'Hara performs 'If I Loved You' on PBS' 'A Capitol Fourth'
The nation’s 244th birthday celebration featured new performances from iconic locations across the country, including...
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The Oklahoman's Listing of the Week for July 4, 2020
The Listing of the Week is a former model home, Craftsman/Modern Farmhouse style, in north Oklahoma City, just west of the...
South Africa begins second phase of reopening of schools
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — While thousands of South African students are returning to school Monday after nearly four months when...
Hundreds evacuated after oil spill in central Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 400 people have been evacuated from a coastal village in the central Philippines after...
Waste-watching: Sewage can help track pandemic virus trends
NEW YORK (AP) — One county in Utah beat back a spike of pandemic virus infections in the spring, and another saw its rate jump....
Bucking China pressure, Taiwan, Somaliland establish ties
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan has scored a rare diplomatic victory in establishing relations with the independent region of...
Tokyo governor, Abe say they'll cooperate on virus, Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo’s governor and her political rival, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, agreed Monday to cooperate on...
Oklahoma Events! Helen Ford Wallace
HONORING MORGAN AND DAVID Party: Morgan Clifton and David Henderson were honored at a Fiesta Wedding Shower in the backyard of...
Oklahoma Highway Patrol faces imminent shortage of troopers
For Col. Brent Sugg of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the last few months have been “rough.” But for the chief of the state’s...
Costco adding 459 jobs to future operations center, but average salary is dropping
Costco is pulling back on its promised wages for a new operations center in northwest Oklahoma City, but as part of a requested...
Trooper remains hospitalized; SUV driver not at fault
An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper was still in the hospital Friday with internal bleeding, broken bones and a concussion after...
Violence mars Portland protests, frustrates Black community
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters in this liberal, predominantly white city have taken to the streets peacefully every day for...
5 killed, 3 injured in North Carolina highway crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Five people were killed and at least three others seriously injured after a highway crash in Charlotte,...
Arkansas judge: denies casinos motion for contempt
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge denied a casino's motion for contempt alleging that a state commission did not...
Cops fired over photos of chokehold used on Elijah McClain
AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Three officers were fired Friday over photos showing police reenact a chokehold used on Elijah McClain, a...
Alabama health officials can't verify 'COVID party' reports
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Department of Public Health said it could not verify reports of so-called COVID-19 parties...
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Paint schemes go political as NASCAR season heats up
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Many a fan is quick to insist they do not like politics in their sports — no kneeling, no raised fists, no...
Russian FM hosts speaker of Libya's east-based parliament
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's top diplomat met Friday with the speaker of the parliament based in eastern Libya to discuss a political...
Redskins to have 'thorough review' of name amid race debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Redskins began a “thorough review” of their name Friday, a significant step toward moving on...
Iran declines to disclose cause of mysterious nuke site fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An online video and messages purportedly claiming responsibility for a fire that analysts...
4 dead, 97 injured in blast at Turkish fireworks factory
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An explosion at a fireworks factory in northwestern Turkey on Friday killed four people and injured 97...
Modi visits military base close to China amid standoff
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unannounced visit Friday to a military base in a remote...
Woman given life for plot to blow up St. Paul's Cathedral
LONDON (AP) —A woman was jailed for life, with a minimum sentence of 14 years, on Friday for plotting to blow up London's St....
Ministers voice support for Oklahoma County judge
A group of Black ministers voiced their support Thursday for an Oklahoma County District Court judge who is facing disciplinary...
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OHP troopers injured in collision in Oklahoma City
Three troopers in the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Motorcycle Division were injured Thursday along the Kilpatrick Turnpike in a...
Supreme Court lets stand decision overturning death sentences
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to review an appeals court decision that overturned the death sentences of an...
MAPS 4 board goes to work
The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board met for the first time Thursday, kicking off a decade or more of oversight of the $988...
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Oklahoma Fourth of July plans change with the coronavirus pandemic
Most of the time, Oklahoma's Fourth of July calendar resembles a fireworks show: lots of familiar fun, with a smattering of new...
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Texas governor issues mask order to fight coronavirus
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday ordered that face coverings must be worn in public across most of the...
Kansas City police officer shot, suspect dead after shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A shooting Thursday in Kansas City, Missouri, left a suspect dead and a police officer in critical...
Union tells actors not to work on pandemic film 'Songbird'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The union that represents film actors told its members Thursday not to work on the upcoming pandemic...
California governor: Wear masks, avoid July 4th gatherings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Californians on Thursday to turn to their “better angels" and use common...
Mexico's top human rights official says she was threatened
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The head of Mexico’s governmental human rights commission said Thursday she has received threatening...
Texas A&M, Jimbo Fisher handed recruiting penalties by NCAA
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M's football program was placed on probation and coach Jimbo Fisher given a six-month...
The Latest: USL's Indy Eleven to return with limited fans
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The United Soccer League’s Indy Eleven will...
Epstein pal arrested, accused of luring girls for sex abuse
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested Thursday on charges she helped lure at least three girls — one as young as 14...
House judiciary panel to interview ousted NY prosecutor
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ousted former U.S. attorney for Manhattan will sit down with the House Judiciary Committee next week for...
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US unemployment falls to 11%, but new shutdowns are underway
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. unemployment fell to 11.1% in June as the economy added a solid 4.8 million jobs, the government...
Court record shows St. Louis couple pulled gun before
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The white St. Louis couple who became internationally famous for standing guard with guns outside their...
Bolivia tries to hold elections amid pandemic, risking chaos
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Deserted during months of quarantine, the streets of Bolivia are roiling again with protests that have...
US, Russia share a complex and bloody history in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Moscow and Washington are intertwined in a complex and bloody history in Afghanistan, with both suffering...
EU leaders seek 'dialogue' with China over Hong Kong law
BERLIN (AP) — Two of the European Union's most powerful individuals said Thursday that the 27-nation bloc will continue to...
Social media companies face revenue hit from boycotts
Verizon's decision to join the growing boycott against Facebook and Twitter risks hurting the social media giants where it...
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Unemployment falls to 11.1% as US added a record 4.8 million jobs in June, but pandemic dims outlook for further gains
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment falls to 11.1% as US added a record 4.8 million jobs in June, but pandemic dims outlook for...
Opinion: Reopenings may collapse as infections spread
A decision by Mayor David Holt to require restaurant and bar workers to wear masks the next two weeks follows an alarming...
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Black Lives Matter protest over criminal charges planned in OKC
Hundreds are expected Thursday morning at a protest in Oklahoma City over the filing of terrorism and other felony charges...
Oklahoma County commissioners discuss possible Black Lives Matter mural
Oklahoma County commissioners are mulling over a request to paint a Black Lives Matter mural outside of the county jail. During...
Oklahoma City's homeless population increases 24%, largest uptick since 2007
Over 1,500 people were experiencing homelessness during Oklahoma City’s yearly count of its homeless population in January, a...
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OKC reinstating some restrictions in response to spike
Mayor David Holt is issuing emergency orders, purposely ahead of the July Fourth holiday, in an attempt to short-circuit a...
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Progressive candidate unseats Democratic incumbent for OKC House seat
A progressive community organizer in the heart of Oklahoma City defeated a top Democrat in Oklahoma's House. Mauree Turner...
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Masks now required on elevators in Oklahoma County facilities
Those who want to ride elevators in Oklahoma County facilities will now be required to wear a mask unless they are medically...
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Republican candidates for Oklahoma County sheriff head to runoff, commissioner wins primary
Current Oklahoma County Sheriff P.D. Taylor will face Norman police officer Tommie Johnson in a Republican runoff for county...
Seattle police forcibly clear 'lawless' protest zone
SEATTLE (AP) — Wearing helmets and wielding batons and rifles, Seattle police turned out in force at dawn Wednesday in the...
Cases spike in Sunbelt, other states back off on reopening
PHOENIX (AP) — California closed bars, theaters and indoor restaurant dining all over again across most of the state Wednesday,...
Health experts slam US deal for large supply of virus drug
LONDON (AP) — Public health experts on Wednesday criticized the U.S. for securing a large supply of the only drug licensed so...
Amsterdam's red-light district emerges from lockdown
AMSTERDAM (AP) — It wasn't quite business as usual Wednesday as Amsterdam's red-light district emerged from coronavirus...
Trump: I'll veto defense bill to keep Confederate base names
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is vowing to veto a massive defense bill to keep military bases such as Fort Bragg...
Death row inmates eligible for commutation hearings, AG Hunter says
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter said Tuesday death row inmates are eligible for commutation hearings through the state’s...
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Hong Kong police make first arrests under new security law
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police made the first arrests Wednesday under a new national security law imposed by China’s central...
Launch of NASA Mars rover delayed again, 2 weeks left to fly
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA has delayed the launch of its newest Mars rover yet again — to the end of July at the earliest...
Downtown OKC's Midtown Walkabout returns for month of July
Midtown Walkabout Month will take place all day on Saturdays in July and will feature summertime promotions and activities for...
Edmond group hosts virtual walk, donates to homeless women veterans
EDMOND — The Daughters of the American Revolution Cordelia Steen Chapter in Edmond recently coordinated a virtual FunRunWalk in...
Reunions: Oklahoma high school reunions
Editor's note: In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, several venues and businesses are temporarily closed. Please...
Couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage
Go to Oklahoman.com/life/weddings to view Oklahoma couples celebrating 50 years or more of marriage. Publication of anniversary...
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Adopt a pet: Oklahoma City-area pet adoption options
Editor's note: Please contact area shelters before visiting. Some shelters may be closed, have adjusted hours of operation or...
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Amanda English has received the 2020 ACTE Regional IV Teacher of the Year award. She was recognized in May at the Association...
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Ten students representing five Oklahoma school systems received recognition for their projects during the 2020 National History...
OSU Extension offers summer youth workshops
The Oklahoma County OSU Extension Service will offer youth workshops during July at the OSU Extension Conference Center, 2500...
Church's senior minister officially resigns
A metro-area church besieged with numerous allegations of misconduct continues to hold worship services, at least online....
Entrepreneur faces charges in claimed $1.4B hospital lab-billing scheme
A Miami entrepreneur who led a rural hospital empire that included communities in Oklahoma is facing charges in what federal...
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Patriotic parade for seniors set for Thursday in Oklahoma City
With most Independence Day festivities canceled across Oklahoma City, one local group plans to help seniors celebrate in a...
Oklahoma City lays off eight employees
The city of Oklahoma City laid off eight employees as measures took effect to counter the COVID-19 pandemic's effects on city...
"True change": Oklahoma County Jail Trust officially takes over county jail
The last 13 months resembled a marathon to Tricia Everest. But instead of running, the miles were filled with legal contracts,...
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Solar powered, unmanned aircraft will be developed in Oklahoma
A record-setting aircraft powered by the sun will return to Oklahoma, this time as a platform for developing a persistent...
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OKC schools to return with in-person and virtual classes
The largest school district in Oklahoma is pushing toward both traditional and virtual education in the 2020-21 school year...
Oklahoma voters narrowly approve Medicaid expansion
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma voters narrowly decided on Tuesday to expand Medicaid health insurance to tens of thousands...
Horn handily captures Democratic nod in closely watched race
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn easily dispatched her lone opponent Tuesday to capture the Democratic nomination in...
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Ajay Pittman narrowly wins reelection in House District 99
State Rep. Ajay Pittman won her reelection bid for House District 99 by narrow margins tonight, pulling off a close victory...
Hong Kong security law criticized abroad, defended by China
China’s enactment of a national security law for Hong Kong on Tuesday drew statements of deep concern and regret from abroad...
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Weinstein reaches tentative $19M deal with accusers
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein and his former studio’s board have reached a nearly $19 million settlement with dozens of his...
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5 officers investigated over use of force at Austin protests
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Five Austin police officers are on paid administrative duty amid an investigation into the use of what...
White Florida officer charged in shoving of Black woman
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A white Florida police officer was charged with battery Tuesday for allegedly shoving a kneeling...
Protester hit by Iowa governor's SUV sure it was intentional
ACKLEY, Iowa (AP) — An SUV carrying Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds hit a Black Lives Matter protester who was trying to block the...
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US Rep Horn easily captures Democratic nod in 5th District
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn easily dispatched her lone opponent Tuesday to capture the Democratic nomination in...
Officers put on leave over photos tied to Elijah McClain
AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Multiple police officers in suburban Denver have been placed on paid leave during an investigation into...
Fauci, CDC chief raise concerns about full airline flights
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full...
With a pen stroke, Mississippi drops Confederate-themed flag
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — With a stroke of the governor’s pen, Mississippi is retiring the last state flag in the U.S. with the...
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More OKC protesters charged with rioting
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater filed two more rioting cases Tuesday, despite complaints he has excessively...
Cornell says in-person learning is best for public health
As colleges around the country grapple with how to reopen in the fall, Cornell University's president on Tuesday announced that...
Gas explosion at clinic in Iranian capital kills 19
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An explosion from a gas leak in a medical clinic in northern Tehran killed 19 people, Iranian state TV...
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Sunbelt states rush to line up hospital beds, not barstools
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida and other states across the Sunbelt are thinning out the deck chairs, turning over the...
Ex-Atlanta officer who killed Rayshard Brooks granted bond
ATLANTA (AP) — The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks can be free on bond while his case is...
Pompeo urges UN arms embargo on Iran's `terrorist regime'
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Calling Iran “the world’s most heinous terrorist regime,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged the...
Biden: Trump has failed at home on virus, abroad with Putin
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden took aggressive aim Tuesday at President Donald Trump’s fitness for the Oval Office,...
Latvia bans Russian television channel RT
HELSINKI (AP) — The Baltic nation of Latvia has banned the state-controlled Russian television channel RT, saying that it is...
EU reopens its borders to 14 nations but not to US tourists
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, and possibly China soon, the bloc...
Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schooling
WASHINGTON (AP) — States can't cut religious schools out of programs that send public money to private education, a divided...
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Black Lives Matter OKC leader criticizes DA for protest charges
The executive director of Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City on Monday called the filing of criminal charges against protesters...
Oklahoma County Jail Trust talks contracts, COVID-19 before July 1 takeover
Two days before officially taking over management of the county jail on July 1, the Oklahoma County Jail Trust shored up...
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Former state health commissioner Gary Cox returning to OU
A recently replaced commissioner of the Oklahoma Health Department is expected to become an associate dean at the University of...
China cuts Uighur births with IUDs, abortion, sterilization
The Chinese government is taking draconian measures to slash birth rates among Uighurs and other minorities as part of a...
Golden State Killer admits to dozens of rapes, 13 murders
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former police officer who terrorized California as a serial burglar and rapist and went on to kill...
Serious coronavirus-linked condition hit 285 US children
At least 285 U.S. children have developed a serious inflammatory condition linked to the coronavirus and while most recovered,...
Couple draw guns at crowd heading to St. Louis mayor's home
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A white couple who stood outside their St. Louis mansion and pointed guns at protesters support the Black...
Critics slam country artists for playing for unmasked crowds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Fellow musicians and fans alike are criticizing country artists who performed at outdoor concerts this...
2 Oklahoma police officers shot, suspect taken into custody
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Two police officers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, were shot and critically wounded on the city's east side Monday...
A how-to: BET pulls off artistic, virtual, political success
NEW YORK (AP) — You’d think trying to produce the 2020 BET Awards during the coronavirus pandemic would be filled with...
Pittsburgh protesters sue police, allege excessive force
A group of protesters is suing Pittsburgh city and police officials, saying officers used unnecessary, excessive force to...
Abortion foes vent disappointment after Supreme Court ruling
NEW YORK (AP) — Abortion opponents vented their disappointment and fury on Monday after the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision...
AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks
AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks following the...
Top US judge in LA steps down over remark called insensitive
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The top-ranking federal judge for the Los Angeles area has told fellow judges and court staff that he is...
Israeli leaders at odds over West Bank annexation plan
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's top two leaders appeared to feud Monday about the timing of the country's planned annexation of parts...
A long-overdue 'Tip of the Cap' to baseball's Black pioneers
Barack Obama tipped his cap. So did three other former U.S. presidents and a host of prominent civil rights leaders,...
Group smuggling e-waste to Africa busted in Spanish islands
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities announced Monday that they had dismantled a criminal network that smuggled some 2,500 tonnes...
Militants attack Karachi stock exchange, killing at least 3
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Militants attacked the stock exchange in the Pakistani city of Karachi on Monday, killing at least...
Liz Weston: Some taxpayers face a desperate wait for refunds
As a 58-year-old woman on disability, Robin Short of Wallingford, Connecticut, relies on her tax refund to catch up on bills....
Hunger stalks children in Yemen as UN cuts aid programs
AL-HANABIYA, Yemen (AP) — When Issa Nasser was born late last year in a village in northern Yemen, his weight was about 3...
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'Level Red' effects worsen at Fire Department Some Oklahoma City fire rigs are being idled due to staffing shortages as...
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'Better prepared': OU medical students work to improve LGBTQ health care
Students and educators at the OU College of Medicine are marking Pride month by helping future health care providers better...
20-40-60 Etiquette: It's best not to whine about the wine
QUESTION: I was at dinner at a friend’s home. The host offered a white wine with the meal. I only like red wine. Would it have...
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The Latest: Charges possible after Philippines parade, dance
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine officials say authorities in a central village may face criminal or administrative complaints...
In NYC, marking 50th anniversary of Pride, no matter what
NEW YORK (AP) — There were protests, rainbow flags and performances — it was LGBTQ Pride, after all.But what was normally an...
Look away, Dixie: Mississippi to lose rebel emblem from flag
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers voted Sunday to surrender the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, more...
Paris mayor reelected, green wave in France local elections
PARIS (AP) — Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared victory in her reelection bid as municipal elections postponed by the...
Chesapeake Energy Corp. seeks bankruptcy protection
Chesapeake Energy Corp., the Oklahoma City-based pioneer in horizontal drilling and completion techniques, has filed for...
Black candidates push race debate into GOP-held districts
COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) — It was a scene Jeannine Lee Lake never would have imagined when she first ran against Greg Pence, Vice...
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Former Redskins assistant, "Hogs" creator Bugel dies at 80
Former Washington Redskins assistant coach Joe Bugel, regarded as one of the top offensive line coaches in NFL history, has...
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Oklahoma County voters to narrow candidates in two key races June 30
Oklahoma County voters will narrow down candidates in two key races Tuesday during the primary election. Five men filed for...
OKC Public Schools Wall of Fame nominations open through July 10
Unsung heroes live among us. They are working in hospitals, at fire and police departments, at grocery stores and as truck...
Oklahoma City Parties! Helen Ford Wallace
LET’S ACT A LITTLE WILD Luncheon: Judy Love invited a group of close friends for a “Social Distance” Luncheon and “a lot of...
The Latest: South Korea still coping with new virus clusters
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has confirmed 62 additional cases of the coronavirus over a 24-hour period as the Asian...
Satellite image: Iran blast was near suspected missile site
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An explosion that rattled Iran’s capital came from an area in its eastern mountains that...
Nurses, doctors feel strain as virus races through Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) — They saw the ominous photos: Crowded hospitals, exhausted nurses, bodies piling up in morgues. It was far away,...
'Occupy City Hall' protest urges budget cuts for NYC police
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of protesters camped outside City Hall are demanding that lawmakers slash the New York City police...
Bar owners worry as virus surges in their workplaces
HOUSTON (AP) — The din of conversation and music that normally fills The Cottonmouth Club in downtown Houston fell silent last...
What to wear: Feds' mixed messages on masks sow confusion
Forgive the American people if they're in a fog about face masks. President Donald Trump and the federal government have done a...
EU narrows down border list, US unlikely to make the cut
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union envoys are close to finalizing a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter...
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Events scheduled for those needing help with unemployment claims
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission has scheduled two Oklahoma City events for people needing help processing their...
Some OKC protesters charged with terrorism, rioting, assault
Protesters blamed for the violence that broke out in Oklahoma City the last weekend in May were charged Friday with terrorism,...
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Oklahoma State Fair's cancellation expected to have a ripple effect
In 2007, fiddler Kyle Dillingham and his bandmates in Horseshoe Road played 33 shows in 11 days at the Oklahoma State Fair. The...
OKC Zoo cuts 12 positions due to pandemic
The Oklahoma City Zoo has eliminated 12 staff positions after financial setbacks caused by COVID-19. The zoo said "many" of the...
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Oklahoma County judge tests positive for COVID-19
Oklahoma County District Judge Natalie Mai has tested positive for COVID-19, The Oklahoman has learned. Mai notified the...
Edmond man faces 30 years in prison for smuggling firearms to Middle East
An Edmond man faces 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to illegally shipping firearms to the Middle East, as well as...
Hard-hit tribe takes strict steps as virus surges in Arizona
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — People in the deserts of Arizona flee to the White Mountains when the triple-digit heat is too much to...
Coronavirus task force briefs — but not at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — There was no presidential appearance and no White House backdrop when the government's coronavirus task force...
Congress stalls out — again — dealing with national trauma
WASHINGTON (AP) — For a moment, Congress had a chance to act on policing reform, mobilized by a national trauma and...
Milton Glaser, designer of 'I Love NY' logo, dies at 91
NEW YORK (AP) — Milton Glaser, the groundbreaking graphic designer who adorned Bob Dylan’s silhouette with psychedelic hair and...
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Gunmen wound Mexico City police chief; 3 dead
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A high-sided construction truck and a white SUV pulled into the path of Mexico City's police chief just as...
Trump signs 'strong' executive order to protect monuments
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to protect monuments, memorials and statues facing...
Some states revert to restrictions as virus cases surge
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and Florida reversed course and clamped down on bars again Friday in the nation's biggest retreat...
Plan advances to allow dismantling Minneapolis Police Dept.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously advanced a proposal to change the city charter to allow...
Appeals court: Trump wrongly diverted $2.5B for border wall
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday ruled against the Trump administration in its transfer of $2.5 billion...
Texas shuts down bars as hospitalizations surpass 5,000
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott shut down bars in Texas again on Friday and scaled back restaurant dining, the...
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Virus hits Venezuelan city, raising fears of broader crisis
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hospitals in the capital of Venezuela's main oil-producing state are filled with coronavirus patients...
Spacewalking astronaut loses mirror, newest space junk
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A spacewalking astronaut added to the millions of pieces of junk orbiting the Earth on Friday,...
Pentagon chief seeks to reassure NATO over US troop plans
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Friday sought to reassure allies at NATO that Washington will consult them...
House moves to approve DC statehood; Senate GOP opposes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House is moving toward approval of a bill to make the District of Columbia the 51st...
US consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers increased their spending by a record 8.2% in May, partly erasing huge plunges the previous...
UK tour operator scraps Florida visits over Disney measures
LONDON (AP) — Europe’s biggest travel and tourism company, TUI, is cancelling all holidays to Florida from the U.K. until...
As party leaders age, progressive Black Democrats take stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Yearning for change, a group of progressive Black Democratic congressional hopefuls is rushing toward the...
Protesters: Remove statues of slave kneeling before Lincoln
Calls are intensifying for the removal of twin Emancipation memorials in Washington, D.C., and Boston that depict a freed slave...