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Here’s what we know about COVID-19 in Oklahoma City metro area schools
Multiple metro school districts moved to distance learning once cases leapt to Red Level of COVID-19 spread last week.Oklahoma...
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Vascular Disease
Vascular disease is a medical condition that impacts your circulatory system. When your heart beats it pumps blood through your body through arteries and veins.
Stitt: Next course of action halting elective surgeries, not mask mandate
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Thursday said if COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to climb, his next course of action will...
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HeartScan Calcium Score Screening
The best way to get ahead of heart disease is to scan for the presence of calcium in your arteries.
Michigan professor placed on leave after racist remarks
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A science professor at a Michigan university has been placed on administrative leave and is being...
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What You Should Know About Heart Scans
In honor of Heart Health Month, do you know whether you are at risk for heart disease? A simple heart scan can reveal your heart health and potential risks.
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- Lawyer: Epstein's ex Maxwell faces onerous jail conditions
- The Latest: USC stops training after positive COVID test
- COVID-19 causes Gophers to cancel game with No. 18 Wisconsin
- Michigan professor placed on leave after racist remarks
- The Latest: Coronavirus curfew planned for El Paso, Texas
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- England soccer star Grealish admits to 2 driving offenses
- Restaurant workers out of work again as virus surges anew
- Biden transition OK'd to start as Trump runs out of options
- Pandemic leaves opening week of college hoops in disarray
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Everything You Should Know About Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is more serious than many people think. Left untreated, it can cause cardiac arrest and possible death due to sudden drops in blood oxygen from an irregular heartbeat. Here's what you need to know.
VIRUS TODAY: Holiday party defiance, mask wearing in 2021
Here's what's happening Tuesday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:— The promising advances with vaccine development do...
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What is Heart Disease?
Dr. Jeff Sparling, a cardiologist with INTEGRIS Health, explains heart disease and the risk factors that can cause heart disease to occur.
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Trump vents about election as agencies aid Biden transition
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday that he is not giving up his fight to overturn the election results,...
12 Grammy facts: BTS and Dr. Luke in, The Weeknd out
NEW YORK (AP) — Twelve things worth noting about Tuesday's nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards, from snubbed singers to...
EXPLAINER: Why the Dow topped 30,000 for the first time
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street busted through its latest milestone Tuesday, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 30,000...
Asymptomatic health care workers with COVID-19 allowed to continue working in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State Department of Health is allowing health care workers that have tested positive for COVID-19, but aren't...
As virus cases spike, financial outlook for airlines dims
With coronavirus cases spiking in the U.S. and Europe, the financial outlook of the world’s airlines is getting worse.Airlines...
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Seattle City Council OKs budget with nearly 20% police cut
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle City Council approved the city’s 2021 budget with reductions to the police budget, though not as...
Trump skips turkey jokes, gives thanks for COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nostalgia was in and jokes were out Tuesday as President Donald Trump offered a reprieve to a pair of meaty...
Nuverra Announces Multi-Faceted Debt Refinancing
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 24, 2020--Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. (NYSE American: NES) (“Nuverra,” the...
Church group pays off medical debt for some Oklahomans
More than 3,200 households in Oklahoma and Kansas will have something special to be thankful for this holiday season as they...
Court: North Dakota governor can't fill dead candidate seat
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum does not have the authority to appoint someone to a state House seat won by...
Los Angeles to consider stay-home order as virus spreads
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials in the nation’s largest county will discuss a possible stay-home order just days before...
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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California prosecutors: More than 35,000 unemployment claims filed in names of prison inmates, including Scott Peterson
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California prosecutors: More than 35,000 unemployment claims filed in names of prison inmates,...
Biden win over Trump in Nevada made official by court
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court made Joe Biden’s win in the state official on Tuesday, approving the state's final...
Americans turn up heat and Cholula sells for $800 million
With millions dining at home for safety and a swing to the spicier side in the U.S. in recent years, Cholula, the hot sauce...
Oklahoma City extends, 2 other cities adopt mask mandate
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday extended a city-wide mask mandate and two other cities have adopted a...
Keep the mask: A vaccine won't end the US crisis right away
NEW YORK (AP) — Don’t even think of putting the mask away anytime soon.Despite the expected arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in...
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to federal criminal charges, formally admitting role in opioid crisis
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to federal criminal charges, formally admitting role in opioid...
Can you repeat that? Hearing trouble more obvious with masks
DALLAS (AP) — As nurse Teri Wheat made her rounds at a Texas maternity ward, she began to realize she was having a hard time...
In pandemic era's isolation, meaning of 'self-care' evolves
NEW YORK (AP) — These days, with a pandemic raging, this is what life can look like:Staring at your face on Zoom for hours...
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Oklahoma reports 2,736 new COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths Tuesday
The Oklahoma State Department of Health releases COVID-19 updates each day. We'll keep track of the trends and cases here.
Best Buy reports 3Q results that exceed Wall Street views
NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy Co. reported fiscal third-quarter results that blew through analysts' expectations as the nation's...
Dow Jones Industrial Average trades above 30,000 points as stocks continue to climb on vaccine hopes, Biden transition
NEW YORK (AP) — Dow Jones Industrial Average trades above 30,000 points as stocks continue to climb on vaccine hopes, Biden...
White House still planning holiday parties, despite warnings
WASHINGTON (AP) — All those warnings from public health officials begging Americans to limit gatherings this holiday season...
Oklahoma senior citizens find new meal delivery service unappetizing
Many senior citizens in 10 southern Oklahoma counties are miffed over a decision by the Southern Oklahoma Development...
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US consumer confidence drops to 96.1 as virus spreads
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence fell to a reading of 96.1 in November as rising coronavirus cases pushed American...
US consumer confidence drops to 96.1 in November as rising virus infections push optimism to lowest level since August
WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer confidence drops to 96.1 in November as rising virus infections push optimism to lowest level...
US agrees for now to stop deporting women who alleged abuse
HOUSTON (AP) — The U.S. government has agreed temporarily not to deport detained immigrant women who have alleged being abused...
Oklahoma health professionals: Take COVID-19 precautions this Thanksgiving
Local health care professionals encourage Oklahomans to take COVID-19 precautions this Thanksgiving as the state continues to...
Global Sewage Treatment Facilities Market Size & Forecast Report 2020-2024 Featuring SUEZ, Bulab Holdings, Xylem., and Hitachi - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 24, 2020--The "Global Sewage Treatment Facilities Market: Size & Forecast with Impact Analysis of...
US home price gains accelerate as pandemic shakes up housing
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices jumped in September as strong demand, low interest rates and the smallest number of...
Thanksgiving could make or break US coronavirus response
In Pennsylvania, if you’re having friends over to socialize, you’re supposed to wear a mask — and so are your friends. That’s...
Elton John, TikTok team up to educate about AIDS epidemic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Elton John AIDS Foundation and TikTok are teaming up to raise awareness about the disease through a...
The show must go on: Students put a spin on 'Romeo & Juliet'
WESTWOOD, Mass. (AP) — “Parting is such sweet sorrow” — especially for a theater troupe hoping to stage a live performance of...
Millennial Money: Conquer Black Friday from your couch
’Twas days before Black Friday when all around the country, shoppers were gearing up for a day full of shopping.OK, so maybe...
Savvy Senior: How to claim Social Security benefits during the pandemic
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: With my local Social Security offices being closed due to COVID-19, what is the best way to apply for my...
Are dining tents a safe way to eat out during the pandemic?
Are dining tents a safe way to eat out during the pandemic?Health experts say outdoor dining tents are generally safer than...
College students, Thanksgiving and the pandemic: Here's what to know
Adam’s Journal My sons are scheduled to come home from college for Thanksgiving. (And Christmas, New Year’s and beyond; the...
Brain cancer survivor marks Thanksgiving milestone
The day before Thanksgiving in 2015, Mike Schuster’s life changed in an instant. Schuster, then 50, blacked out when he...
Thanksgiving cleanup: How to kill coronavirus in the kitchen
As Oklahomans set the table for Thanksgiving this week, or clean up after a feast, here are the items that are approved, or at...
Tips for keeping Thanksgiving safe
It’s as tough to swallow as dry stuffing: In 2020, the safest Thanksgiving is one spent at home only with immediate family. But...
Awaiting Yellen at Treasury: Yet another daunting crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Janet Yellen is in line for another top economic policy job — just in time to confront yet another...
Biden signals sharp shift from Trump with Cabinet picks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday tapped Obama-era officials for top national security and economic roles,...
DC boosts limits on restaurants, gatherings amid virus spike
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's capital is tightening its public COVID-19 restrictions in the face of spiraling virus numbers...
Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings
About 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S....
Loeffler to return to campaign after negative COVID-19 test
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler said Monday that she will return to public campaigning after she got a second straight...
Court: Texas, Louisiana can end Planned Parenthood funding
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Texas and Louisiana can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned...
LA on the brink of a stay-home order as COVID cases rise
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation’s largest county was on the brink of a stay-home order just days before Thanksgiving after a...
The Latest: Trump, US agency allow formal Biden transition
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local):8 p.m.The General Services Administration has...
US agency ascertains Biden as winner, lets transition begin
WASHINGTON (AP) — The General Services Administration ascertained Monday that President-elect Joe Biden is the “apparent...
Get in the holiday mood with Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton
Here’s a collection of 2020 holiday albums reviewed by The Associated Press.____________Carrie Underwood, “My Gift” (Capitol...
States impose new rules, plead with public to stop spread
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new coronavirus restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly...
Army Corps of Engineers grants final federal Line 3 permit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Monday approved the final federal permit for Enbridge Energy's planned...
Federal prisons to prioritize staff to receive virus vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal prison system will be among the first government agencies to receive the coronavirus vaccine,...
Ex-Homeland Security official Mayorkas returns under Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is turning to a veteran of the Department of Homeland Security to lead the agency...
Tourists few, NY gift shops struggle but don't lose (heart)
NEW YORK (AP) — In souvenir shops from Times Square to the World Trade Center, shelves full of T-shirts and trinkets still...
Know before you go: COVID-19 travel restrictions
While many Oklahomans will be staying home for the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be many others who plan to travel across...
South Carolina officials eye single drug for execution plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state of South Carolina says an inmate scheduled to be executed next week could be put to death with...
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Six tips for Thanksgiving: How to celebrate the holiday safely during the pandemic
The safest way to celebrate is at home with your immediate household.
Fauci says Santa Claus has 'innate immunity,' won't be spreading COVID-19 to anyone this Christmas
Santa Claus is coming to town. And he's not bringing COVID-19.
Altice, Korn Ferry rise; Newmont, Twist Bioscience fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Monday:Altice USA, up $2.76 to $35.03The cable television...
Toy safety group releases annual list of top 10 'worst' toys
BOSTON (AP) — Cute plastic animals with tiny accessories that pose a choking hazard, Black Panther-inspired claws with the...
'Thanksgiving Grandma' keeps up tradition despite COVID loss
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona woman who drew widespread attention after opening her Thanksgiving table to a stranger she...
Pandemic has taken a bite out of seafood trade, consumption
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has hurt the U.S. seafood industry due to a precipitous fall in imports and...
VIRUS TODAY: 3rd vaccine shows promise, death toll soars
Here's what's happening on Monday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S:THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY—Pharmaceutical company...
Ex-British Airways CEO poised to lead airline trade group
GENEVA (AP) — The CEO of the main trade group for global airlines will step down next March, and organization officials are...
National Zoo panda cub named Xiao Qi Ji or 'Little Miracle'
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than three months after his birth, the National Zoo's new panda cub finally has a name.Officials at the...
Retail trade group sees solid holiday sales despite pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Retail Federation, the nation's largest retail trade group, expects that holiday sales could...
$15 million in CARES Act relief on the way to Oklahoma County small businesses, nonprofits
Oklahoma County commissioners voted 2-1 Monday to provide $15 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to small businesses...
Man leaves $3K tip for a beer as restaurant closes for virus
CLEVELAND (AP) — A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19...
Oklahoma City Council to consider extending mask mandate
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday is to vote on whether to extend a city-wide mask mandate in an effort...
Employers start sending workers shopping for health coverage
Instead of offering one or more options, some companies are turning health insurance shopping over to employees.A federal rule...
'A better time than any': Finding joy in music lessons, jams
These weren’t the piano lessons of my youth. Quite the opposite.Gone was the septuagenarian teacher crowding me on a piano...
UN: COVID-19 lockdowns slashed pollutants, not CO2 levels
GENEVA (AP) — A slowdown in industrial activity linked to the coronavirus pandemic has cut emissions of pollutants and...
S&B Completes 300,000 BPD NGL Fractionation Project for Phillips 66
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 23, 2020--S&B today announced the successful, on-time completion of two NGL fractionation plants...
Biden expected to nominate Blinken as secretary of state
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state, according to multiple...
Ohio governor sees growing criticism from fellow Republicans
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — For months, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine steered cleared of second-guessing President Donald Trump, a fellow...
In ‘Sound of Metal,’ a groundbreaking portrait of deafness
What should deafness sound like on film? For his debut feature “ Sound of Metal,” filmmaker Darius Marder wanted to create a...
The Archivist: Giving thanks, talking Sooner football behind bars in 1913
The recent coronavirus increase has caused a change in many traditional Thanksgiving celebrations. Instead of friends and...
How Democrats came up short in bid to expand House majority
MONROE, Iowa (AP) — This swath of southeast Iowa isn't supposed to be a nailbiter for Democrats.For more than a decade, voters...
Co-founder of viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge dies at 37
YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — A co-founder of the social media ALS ice bucket challenge, which has raised more than $200 million...
AstraZeneca says late-stage trials of its COVID-19 vaccine were “highly effective’’ in preventing disease
LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca says late-stage trials of its COVID-19 vaccine were “highly effective’’ in preventing disease.
CDC recommends Americans don't travel for Thanksgiving
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending against travel for Thanksgiving. During a press briefing...
Urban Outfitters earns, consumer confidence, new home sales
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:RETAIL WOESUrban Outfitters serves up its...
New Zealand leader Ardern offers virus know-how to Joe Biden
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday became the latest world leader to...
Swift wins top prize at AMAs, says she's re-recording music
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards, but she missed...
Jury duty? No thanks, say many, forcing trials to be delayed
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Jury duty notices have set Nicholas Philbrook’s home on edge with worries about him contracting the...
Wisconsin congressman says he tested positive for COVID-19
JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, according to a statement from the...
Virus News: G-20 leaders vow to make vaccines available
Here's what's happening on Sunday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. and around the world:THREE THINGS TO KNOW...
Many Americans flying for holiday despite CDC pleas
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Millions of Americans bought tickets to fly somewhere for Thanksgiving before the nation's top public...
Loeffler has negative COVID-19 test 2 days after positive
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler's latest coronavirus test came back negative, but her campaign said Sunday she will...
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Bruce Swedien, Grammy-winning engineer of 'Thriller,' dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bruce Swedien, a five-time Grammy-winning audio engineer who collaborated with Michael Jackson and Quincy...
In Wisconsin recount, Trump challenges pile up, slow tally
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin recount observer Ardis Cerny stretched her neck as far as she could toward a Plexiglas divider...
Rules about police wearing masks vary widely across US
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — Although authorities have been encouraging people to wear masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many...
Inequality 'baked into' virus testing access as cases surge
The day after Amanda Serulneck found out she might have been exposed to COVID-19, she visited a rapid testing center in New...
New homeless shelter may provide additional beds during COVID-19 pandemic
Oklahoma City’s homeless shelters collectively cut bed space by roughly a third this year to allow for social distancing during...
Oklahoma reports 3,406 new COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The number of reported cases of the coronavirus increased by 3,406 and the number of deaths from the virus...
Business owners upbeat about vaccine, wary as virus spreads
NEW YORK (AP) — Promising news about a coronavirus vaccine has small business owners feeling more upbeat despite cases of the...
Credit counseling CEO discusses aid in the time of pandemic
Rebecca Steele is the president and CEO of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, the largest nonprofit financial...
Black clergy, United Way to launch anti-coronavirus effort
NEW YORK (AP) —Black clergy leaders are joining forces with the United Way of New York City for a new initiative designed to...
For rookie Thanksgiving cooks, expert tips to avoid disaster
NEW YORK (AP) — After Christopher Hughey tweeted that he’s tackling his first Thanksgiving turkey this year, the advice started...
Inmate describes COVID-19 outbreak in prison: 'It was hell'
Two weeks into his stay in Lexington A&R, a guard approached Robert Lavern’s cell door and told him to gather his...
FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Trump received
U.S. health officials Saturday agreed to allow emergency use of a second antibody drug to help the immune system fight...
Sen. Loeffler quarantining after mixed COVID-19 test results
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler is quarantining after receiving mixed results from recent coronavirus tests, a day...
California enacts nighttime curfew as COVID-19 cases spike
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A majority of Californians are under a nighttime curfew beginning Saturday as surging coronavirus cases...
Analysis: With silence, GOP enables Trump's risky endgame
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in Congress are engaged in a risky but calculated bet that once President Donald Trump has...
Carson says he's 'out of the woods' after battling COVID-19
STERLING, Va. (AP) — Housing Secretary Ben Carson is crediting unapproved, experimental treatments with saving his life after...
Many GOP lawmakers shrug off Statehouse mask-wearing rules
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Many Republican lawmakers in states where coronavirus cases and hospitalizations have surged are not...
Nevada facing double-bind of rising cases, limping economy
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As the coronavirus surges to record levels in Nevada, the governor has implored residents to stay home. But...
Skates (and masks) on! Rockefeller Center ice rink opens
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rockefeller Center ice-skating rink is opening in a limited way but on time for the holidays.The iconic,...
Oklahoma virus hospitalizations top 1,500, 3,663 more cases
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The number of people hospitalized in Oklahoma with the coronavirus surpassed 1,500 on Saturday and the...
Week offers snapshot of how Trump, Biden approach presidency
WASHINGTON (AP) — One spent the week at his home in Delaware carefully trying to build a government and preparing to take on a...
Retailers brace as virus bears down on consumers and economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — LaTonya Story is every retailer’s worst fear.With the viral pandemic re-surging through the country and the...
Trump tweets Don Jr doing well after coronavirus infection
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., is doing “very well” in quarantine...
Here's what faith leaders say Oklahomans should do to stay safe from COVID
Three faith coalitions are calling on Oklahoma's faith community to consider worshiping virtually, wearing masks and staying...
US Rep. Mike Garcia claims win in swing district north of LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia claimed victory Friday in his back-and-forth contest with Democrat Christy...
Trump objects to counting thousands of Wisconsin ballots
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The recount of the presidential election in Wisconsin’s two most heavily Democratic counties began Friday...
Court: Tennessee can enforce Down syndrome abortion ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Tennessee can begin outlawing abortions because of a prenatal...
California pub tries to keep calm, carry on with virus rules
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — By most measures of what keeps a pub afloat, the coronavirus pandemic should already have Ye Olde...
Birthday time: Biden turns 78, will be oldest U.S. president
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden turned 78 on Friday. In two months, he'll take the reins of a politically fractured...
NY's Cuomo to receive International Emmy for virus briefings
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to soon receive an International Emmy award for his once-daily televised...
Sen. Alexander: Trump admin should aid in Biden transition
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander said Friday that President Donald Trump's administration should aid...
Some governors ignore CDC advice on Thanksgiving gatherings
Coronavirus infections are ravaging South Dakota, where more than half of tests have come back positive for weeks. Yet Gov....
1st drug for rare rapid-aging disease extends kids' lives
The first drug was approved Friday for a rare genetic disorder that stunts growth and causes rapid aging in children, after...
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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows:ABC’s “This Week” — Ron Klain, chief of staff to President-elect Joe...
Biden wants Congress to pass virus aid in lame-duck session
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is pushing Congress to approve billions of dollars in emergency COVID-19...
Daily COVID-19 deaths in US reach highest level since May
The surging coronavirus is taking an increasingly dire toll across the U.S. just as a vaccine appears close at hand, with the...
Maryland officials renew Hogan criticism on 500K virus tests
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers renewed criticism Friday of Gov. Larry Hogan’s April procurement of 500,000 COVID-19...
Mnuchin denies trying to limit Biden's economic options
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin denied on Friday that he is attempting to limit President-elect Joe Biden's...
Spokesman: Trump's son Don Jr. has tested positive this week for coronavirus, has been isolating and has no symptoms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spokesman: Trump's son Don Jr. has tested positive this week for coronavirus, has been isolating and has no...
Lawyers: Children detained at border facing COVID exposure
HOUSTON (AP) — Border Patrol agents are detaining about 65 immigrant children at a station in South Texas in conditions that...
Texas education board set to revise sex education curriculum
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — In the first changes to the sex education curriculum in Texas in more than 20 years, the State Board of...
Oklahoma Christian University offered COVID-19 tests for students heading home for Thanksgiving holiday
Oklahoma Christian University students tested for final exams and for COVID-19 this week. Dr. Jeff McCormack, the university's...
Pfizer, BioNTech seek emergency use of COVID-19 shots in US
Pfizer formally asked U.S. regulators Friday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process...
Trump makes late-term bid to lower prescription drug costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trying to close out major unfinished business, the Trump administration issued regulations Friday that could...
Toronto goes back into lockdown because of a surge in cases
TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s largest city is going back into lockdown because of a surge in COVID-19 cases.The Ontario provincial...
Virus News: Another case record, positive news on vaccine
Here is what’s happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAYThe development of a...
Midwest health system CEO says he had virus, won't wear mask
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The head of one of the largest regional health systems in the Midwest has told his employees that he has...
Study: Motorcycle rally sparked COVID-19 cases in next state
NEW YORK (AP) — When nearly a half-million motorcycle enthusiasts gathered in South Dakota this summer, health experts worried...
Doctor: Oklahoma virus restrictions 'too little, too late'
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Oklahoma are “too little, too late” and hospitalizations...
The Latest: McConnell proposes shifting funds to COVID aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local):2:45 p.m.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is...
Universal strikes another deal with a major theater chain
Another major movie theater chain has struck a deal with Universal Pictures to allow for shorter exclusive theatrical windows....
What does emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine mean?
What does emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine mean?It's when regulators allow shots to be given to certain people while studies...
Oklahoma Songwriters Festival goes virtual this weekend
An Ada native who has been based in Nashville, Tennessee, for the past decade, Maloy created the Oklahoma Songwriters Festival...
Heading home for the holiday? Get a virus test, colleges say
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As college students prepare to go home for the holidays, some schools are quickly ramping up COVID-19...
Florida's Sen. Scott has coronavirus, 'very mild symptoms'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said Friday he had tested positive for the coronavirus and was isolating at home...
Owl found in Rockefeller Center tree could take flight soon
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Court upholds hog verdict; Smithfield announces settlement
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Mnuchin rejects renewal of some Fed emergency loan programs
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California governor announces overnight curfew for nearly the entire state as coronavirus cases rise at record pace
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IMF director: virus could disrupt global recovery
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Trump pursues recount of 2 liberal Wisconsin counties
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GOP increasingly accepts Trump's defeat — but not in public
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Oklahoma virus hospitalizations top 1,400, spread unyielding
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Empty desks: Coronavirus robs US classrooms of teachers
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Dems nominate Pelosi as speaker again to lead into Biden era
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Pfizer: COVID-19 shot 95% effective, seeking clearance soon
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Dolly Parton adds pandemic hero to list of accomplishments
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Edwin Edwards hospitalized again, this time with pneumonia
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Target gains steam heading into crucial holiday season
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Sorry, Grinch. Virus won't stop NORAD from tracking Santa
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Financially troubled startup helped power Trump campaign
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Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus
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Trump ally McCarthy is reelected leader of House Republicans
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Sioux Falls OKs mask mandate after push from medical groups
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States tightening anti-virus restrictions amid case surge
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Los Angeles County imposes new restrictions, readies plans for mandatory curfew as coronavirus cases spike
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County imposes new restrictions, readies plans for mandatory curfew as coronavirus cases spike.
US paid for ambassador to New Zealand to fly on private jet
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Bankruptcy judge OKs federal settlement with Purdue Pharma
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Some resist California's new coronavirus restrictions
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Army secretary says wreath-laying event at Arlington back on
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Federal prison left inmates with virus in housing for a week
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TC Energy says Keystone XL pipeline fits Biden agenda
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New Orleans: Coronavirus nixes Mardi Gras-season parades
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Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry
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Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for the coronavirus; he's the longest-serving Republican senator
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for the coronavirus; he's the longest-serving...
States plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens
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Twitter, Facebook CEOs vow election action; GOP touts curbs
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Field of tulips joins worried mom with widow battling cancer
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Proenza designers reflect on getting off the 'hamster wheel'
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Theater at renowned Jacob's Pillow dance center burns down
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Oklahoma City mayor says he'll get COVID-19 vaccine, encourages others to do the same
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Energized religious left vows to keep up pressure with Biden
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Judge awards $10 million to family in 'wrongful life' case
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Georgia elections chief battles fellow Republicans, Trump
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Fed's Powell says virus spike threatens U.S. economy
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The Jones Assembly postpones Local Tap event due to COVID-19 pandemic
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Oklahoma sees record number of virus hospitalizations
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Play 'Thoughts of a Colored Man' to get a Broadway run
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Weak 0.3% US October sales gain spreads some holiday unease
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Stitt announces limits on bars, restaurants due to COVID outbreak
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Ohio senator joins COVID-19 vaccine study to set example
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Public health programs see surge in students amid pandemic
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SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station
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California businesses hit with new virus restrictions
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'More people may die': Biden urges Trump to aid transition
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Pandemic politics leave DC in gridlock as virus surges
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Georgia official says Graham asked him about tossing ballots
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Trump attacks Vegas-area certification of Biden election win
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California governor imposes new restrictions in pandemic
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Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
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Changing course, Iowa governor enacts limited mask mandate
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2nd virus vaccine shows striking success in US tests
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As COVID cases surge, Stitt cracks down on bars, restaurants
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McCarrick scandal, pandemic pose challenges for US bishops
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Rep. Omar terminates contract with husband's consulting firm
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Michigan governor says she has authority for stay-home order
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Ohio Republican governor tweaked by Trump, praised by Biden
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Texas surpasses 20,000 virus deaths, second highest in US
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Stitt puts new restrictions on bars, restaurants amid surge
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Oklahoma lawmakers get pay raise as state agencies face cuts
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As deaths spiral, South Dakota governor opposes mask rules
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Moderna, HD Supply rise; Casper Sleep, Virgin Galactic fall
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Dow closes at a record high for first time since February, recouping its pandemic losses, as hopes build for a vaccine
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US House to offer regular virus testing for members, staff
After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to...
California governor pulls 'emergency brake,' imposes new restrictions on businesses amid spike in coronavirus cases
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US appeals court weighs law on supervised injection sites
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal appeals court became the latest panel to wrestle with the nation’s opioid epidemic as judges...
David Copperfield halts Vegas show after staffer gets virus
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Illusionist David Copperfield is suspending his Las Vegas stage show after a crew member tested positive for...
Korean Air to acquire Asiana Airlines for $1.62 billion
Korean Air says it will acquire Asiana Airlines for $1.62 billion in a major restructuring of the Korean aviation market as the...
Watch: Gov. Stitt, health commissioner hold news conference on Oklahoma COVID cases
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Commissioner of Health Lance Frye will hold a COVID-19 update at noon today at the Oklahoma State...
AP VoteCast: Oklahoma voters mixed on state of nation
Voters in Oklahoma made their pick for president while holding mixed views about the country's direction, according to an...
AP VoteCast: Voters sour on state of nation
Voters made their pick for president while holding negative views about the country's direction, according to an expansive AP...
Home Depot reunites with HD Supply in deal valued at $8B
Home Depot is reuniting with former subsidiary HD Supply, buying the company in a deal valued at about $8 billion.The...
I volunteered for Moderna's COVID vaccine trial. Here's why I think I got the vaccine, not placebo.
WOODLAND PARK, N.J. – When Pfizer announced last week that its COVID-19 vaccine was testing far better than expected, I had an...
VIRUS DIARY: During upheaval, inauguration prep is a comfort
WASHINGTON (AP) — As I chug up Capitol Hill near the end of my morning run, I pass the same bustle I’ve seen every four years...
Moderna's candidate COVID-19 vaccine looks to protect 94.5% of those who get it, trial shows. 'This makes me giddy,' one doctor says.
A second COVID-19 candidate vaccine looks to be even more effective than the first, with both protecting more than 90% of those...
Here comes Santa Claus - with face masks and plexiglass
NEW YORK (AP) — Santa Claus is coming to the mall — just don’t try to sit on his lap.Despite the pandemic — and the fact that...
Election 2020 Today: Biden advisers on virus, pot embraced
Here’s what’s happening Monday in Election 2020TODAY’S TOP STORIES:‘HE WON’: President Donald Trump worked to take back an...
Biden seeks window on vaccine plans as Trump stalls handoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden's scientific advisers plan to meet with vaccine makers in coming days even as a...
Moderna says early data suggests its COVID-19 vaccine is effective, putting a second shot closer to seeking US approval
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Moderna says early data suggests its COVID-19 vaccine is effective, putting a second shot closer to...
Trump tweets words 'he won'; says vote rigged, not conceding
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump worked to take back an apparent acknowledgment that Joe Biden won the White House and...
2020 Distributed Power Generation Thematic Research - Featuring Siemens, Schneider Electric and Samsung Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 16, 2020--The "Distributed Power Generation - Thematic Research" report has been added to...
Lawmakers ponder safety during session
Legislative leaders are working on plans to safely return to session Feb. 1 amid a record spike in COVID-19 cases and...
This Week: Tyson Foods, Walmart, Target results
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:Tyson pluckedTyson Foods is expected to...