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Atlantic City casinos reopen in a changed pandemic world
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Eager to hit the slot machines and table games after a 108-day absence, gamblers wore face masks and...
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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...
States reverse openings, require masks amid virus resurgence
Arizona's Republican governor shut down bars, movie theaters, gyms and water parks Monday and leaders in several states ordered...
EU finalizing virus 'safe list,' US unlikely to make the cut
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is edging toward finalizing a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter...
What to know before getting a Real ID
Where can I get a Real ID? The Department of Public Safety will begin issuing Real IDs on Monday at the agency's Oklahoma City...
Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas Strip mainstay, filing for bankruptcy protection amid coronavirus
Cirque du Soleil announced Monday it is filing for bankruptcy protection as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rattle the...
Annual event offers chance to fire unusual weapons — and blow stuff up
WYANDOTTE — The long drive from Jackson, Mississippi, to this rural community in northeast Oklahoma is one Houston Hardin...
Oklahoma to begin issuing Real IDs Monday
Oklahoma will begin issuing Real ID driver’s licenses Monday, making it one of the last states to seek compliance with federal...
South Dakota governor on taking down Mount Rushmore: ‘Not on my watch’
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, has a simple response to those that question whether it will be taken down: “Not...
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Trump administration extends visa ban to non-immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is extending a ban on green cards issued outside the United States until the end of...
Discover Oklahoma: Planning a state park trip? There's an app for that
It is fascinating to me thinking about how apps have changed how we do business, how we select a recreational activity, how we...
Smaller Heartland Flyer to continue to run despite 'dramatically' down ticket sales
Amtrak’s passenger train operating between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas, will continue to offer daily train service, but...
State health commissioner issues advisory on Trump rally as cases continue to surge
Oklahoma’s top health official on Tuesday warned people planning to attend President Donald Trump’s rally in Tulsa that they...
Oklahoma works with neighboring states to attract international tourists
Oklahoma is working together with cities in Texas and Louisiana on a new tour plan intended to bring in more tourists from...
Discover Oklahoma: 2020 summer staycation ideas
Much has been said and written about "buy local," and it's a practice that's more important now than ever. We all know how...
'Best day ever': Gamblers flock to downtown Las Vegas on first night of casino reopenings
Travel search company Kayak saw a more than 100% surge in Las Vegas flight searches in late May the day after Nevada Gov. Steve...
Cell phone data: Grand Lake among places booming on Memorial Day
People at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks drew a scolding from across the internet Memorial Day weekend after images of...
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Oklahoma tourism industry trying to cowboy up after hard hit from coronavirus pandemic
Visitors returning to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum are greeted by the cardboard countenance of the new...
Planning a visit to Las Vegas when hotels, casinos reopen June 4? Here are the rules you need to know
LAS VEGAS – Planning a visit next week to post-pandemic Las Vegas? Expect to get your temperature checked. Nevada...
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'Rebuilding America' chronicles the reopening of the US after coronavirus pandemic closures
The reopening of America is a story of businesses adapting to a new normal, one where customers are at least 6 feet apart, and...
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Rebuilding America: 'Life-changing event' of COVID-19 could alter how we work, spend and retire
Many Americans are grappling with a future that may mean fewer jobs at stores and restaurants and more technology positions.
Farzaneh brothers support education, housing, other causes in central Oklahoma
MOORE — Revolution didn’t break out in Iran 40 years ago until after the Farzaneh brothers left to study architecture at the University of Oklahoma, but its effects reached around the world and lay a heavy weight on both of them. “Because of...
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What’s the future for Disney, Universal and other theme parks around the US?
Just about any theme park visit will prove to be a different experience for those who visit.
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Will we ever go to movie theaters again? And are the Oscars even happening? We have answers
When can fans expect to see their favorites in theaters again? Experts answer a few burning questions about the uncertain...
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Shopping reinvented: America's stores, malls reopen with masks, curbside pickup and closed fitting rooms
As malls across the nation get back to business, here's how the retail landscape has changed and how people will shop.
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Will restaurants feel like hospital cafeterias in the future? Chefs struggle to bring dining out back
For many Americans tired of baking sourdough and eating their own cooking, those restaurants reopening in the coming weeks will...
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TV's biggest cliffhanger: Will my show return on schedule?
No matter how much programmers plan, the coronavirus, as it has in so many walks of life, will dictate what happens. Right now,...
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What schools will look like when they reopen: Scheduled days home, more online learning, lots of hand-washing
Bringing kids back to school presents major worries about health, not so much for children – who seem to be less at risk for...
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States are reopening. But many still require travelers to self-quarantine. Here’s where
See which states have lifted quarantine orders and which still require or recommend them.
Masks spark public judgment, ridicule among customers as businesses reopen
It’s not just the mask avoiders facing public scrutiny. People who wear masks in locales where businesses are reopening say...
OKC's 21c Museum Hotel is reopening
Contrary to reports Saturday on social media, downtown’s 21c Museum Hotel is not closing permanently. The hotel has been a...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Car rental giant Hertz files for bankruptcy
Hertz filed for bankruptcy protection Friday, unable to withstand the coronavirus pandemic that has crippled global travel and...
NFL player sues United Airlines, alleging he was sexually assaulted during flight
An unidentified NFL player filed a lawsuit against United Airlines, saying another passenger sexually assaulted and harassed...
Discover Oklahoma: Things to do in an 'ever-changing world'
The old phrase “We live in an ever-changing world” has taken on new meaning of late. With some places opening back up for...
Roy Horn of 'Siegfried and Roy' dies of COVID-19 at age 75
Roy Horn, half of the Las Vegas stage duo Siegfried & Roy, died of complications due to the coronavirus Friday. He was 75.
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Oklahoma to start issuing REAL IDs July 1
Oklahoma will begin issuing REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses at select locations on July 1. The state was originally...
Many coronavirus mutations are circling the globe, but we don’t know if any are more dangerous
Several recent studies have identified mutations of the original SARS-CoV-2 virus that emerged in China and causes COVID-19....
Dallas salon owner who reopened in defiance of Texas' coronavirus restrictions sentenced to 7 days in jail
Minutes after Gov. Greg Abbott announced salons and barbershops in Texas could reopen Friday, a Dallas salon owner was...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Oklahoma traffic counts dropped over 30 percent as COVID-19 caused many residents to stay home
Traffic volumes on some Oklahoma highways dropped by more than 30 percent during April as government officials closed down the...
'We had to do something': A New Mexico city goes into lockdown to curb the coronavirus
Travel to Gallup by family groups and individuals is usually normal behavior near the start of a month, but not now. An...
Hotel industry issues coronavirus safety guidelines ahead of anticipated travel surge
Hotels around the country are prepping for travelers to start showing up again amid the coronavirus pandemic. But how can...
Interstate 235 reopens early
Interstate 235 between NW 36 and NW 63 in Oklahoma City reopened Sunday as crews completed hanging new bridge beams ahead of...
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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Businesses weigh reopening - or close again - as cases rise
It’s not the reopening businesses were hoping for.After months of shutdown, restaurants, stores and even amusement parks...