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7-Eleven Inc. announces acquisition of 7-Eleven Stores in central Oklahoma
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. announced Friday it is acquiring a chain of more than 100, locally-owned 7‑Eleven Stores in...
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Monken was a candidate for OSU offensive coordinator
Monken could lead Georgia's offense into the 21st century
Recap: OKC Central Live Chat with Steve Lackmeyer
The Oklahoman's Steve Lackmeyer addressed questions from readers Friday morning.
Tablets may soon be available for Oklahoma County jail inmates
Inmates at the Oklahoma County jail may be able to access tablets for communication and entertainment in the near future. The...
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Thunder allows the fewest foul shots per game — by a wide margin
The Thunder limits its fouls and thus maximizes its victory opportunities
Hoop Dreams: Mount St. Mary's Jacob Brooks won't soon forget his basket at The Peake
Jacob Brooks sat on the bench, shouting out nicknames as his teammates went through shooting drills. Magic Johnson. Stephen...
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- Woman dies after being struck by car in Moore
Oklahoma lawmakers seek to ban cannabis billboards
Some GOP state legislators want to ban billboards advertising medical marijuana, prevent future dispensaries from being located...
Lawyer for just-ousted Grammys CEO fires back at academy
NEW YORK (AP) — Recording Academy CEO Deborah Dugan, who the company announced Thursday was placed on administrative leave, has...
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- Virginia urges justices to uphold weapons ban at gun rally
- Officials, activists say 2 Iraqi protesters killed
- US agency examining Tesla unintended acceleration complaint
- Ukrainian president rejects prime minister's resignation
- Original member of The Wiggles recovering in hospital
- Newly released sex offender accused of sex assault on bus
- Jury of 7 men, 5 women selected for Weinstein's rape trial
- Hillary Clinton to 2020 Democratic voters: pick a winner
- Banks, communications stocks lead small gains on Wall Street
- Dershowitz, Starr join Trump impeachment legal defense
Financial irregularities discovered in audit of Garfield County town
KREMLIN — A state audit of the small Garfield County town of Kremlin has revealed numerous financial irregularities, including...
'Keep enjoying the ride': Chris Paul and Thunder happy to see where second half of NBA season takes them
Chris Paul didn’t know the Thunder had reached the halfway point in the season until he stepped into the practice facility...
US agency examining Tesla unintended acceleration complaint
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's auto safety agency is looking into allegations that all three of Tesla's electric vehicle...
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'We’re going to be in the race': OSU's Mike Gundy sees 2020 Cowboys as Big 12 contenders
When the new year arrived, Chuba Hubbard seemed likely gone, Tylan Wallace possibly gone and Kasey Dunn absolutely gone from...
Murder defendant denies planning fatal drug robbery
A murder defendant who took the witness stand Thursday told a jury he did not plan a drug robbery that claimed the life of a...
Ardmore woman facing felony drug, child neglect charges after police find nearly 120 pills
An Ardmore woman is facing felony drug and child neglect charges after police allegedly discovered a large amount of...
Flu deaths rise again, first child death reported
Flu deaths rise again, first child death reported The latest weekly flu report shows a child has died from the illness in...
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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Martinez-Brooks to seek Ward 3 city council seat in Oklahoma City
Current Ward 3 Councilman Larry McAtee is retiring when his term ends in 2021.
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Oklahoma uses funds derived from gaming to defend against lawsuit brought by tribes
OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt is using funds generated by tribal fees to pay for a law firm to defend him in a lawsuit...
Norman Chocolate Festival a sweet deal for education
As if you needed any more reason to eat chocolate, this weekend it helps support education in Norman. The 38th annual Norman...
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Final DOL rule clarifies exclusions from regular rate of pay
What does the federal Labor Department's final rule on regular rate of pay mean for employers and employees? The former rules...
Ghosn lawyers rebut new Nissan claims against fugitive exec
TOKYO (AP) — The legal team of Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn issued a statement Friday refuting the latest allegations...
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College football top 150: Was Archie Griffin better than Jim Thorpe?
No argument with Jim Brown ranking No. 1
Movie review: '1917' delivers immersive and intimate World War I story
The film - which earned two Golden Globes Sunday, for best dramatic motion picture and best movie director for Mendes - was...
Once homeless in Oklahoma, NFL running back buys his dad a house
The Oakland Raiders running back and his family endured homelessness at times during Jacobs' childhood.
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'Weathering With You' PG-13 1:51 3 of 4 stars Mythical meteorology meets teen romance in the visually striking, tunefully...
Oklahoma lawmakers propose 'MAGA' license plate options
State Sens. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, and Marty Quinn, R-Claremore, have filed legislation to create "Make America Great...
For some major US shippers, 2019 ended on a sour note
For major shipping companies dealing with trade wars and slowing global growth, conditions appear to have deteriorated for some...
Oklahoma oil prices and drilling report for Jan 17, 2020
Oklahoma crude oil prices as of 5 p.m. Thursday: Oklahoma Sweet: Sunoco Inc. — $55 Oklahoma Sour: Sunoco Inc. — $43 Oklahoma...
Is your eye the next frontier for small screen tech? First look at new smart contact lens
Commercial availability for the Mojo Lens is likely about two years away, with the more immediate use cases in the enterprise...
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Ex-Arby's manager pleads guilty to fatal shooting after alleged spitting incident
Deionna Young received a 25-year sentence for first-degree manslaughter.
4 changes that could affect Social Security in 2020
If you’re one of almost 69 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits, you’ll...
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OKLAHOMA CITY Member of 'Central Park Five' to speak at OC Raymond Santana, one of the wrongfully convicted "Central Park...
Art experts confirm painting found hidden in Italian museum's walls is the stolen Klimt work "Portrait of a Lady."
ROME (AP) — Art experts confirm painting found hidden in Italian museum's walls is the stolen Klimt work "Portrait of a Lady.".
Poachers killed an elk and dumped it in an Oklahoma parking lot; wardens are asking for help with clues
Oklahoma game wardens are asking for tips on an unusual wanton-waste case.
Court papers detail claims in dustup between public relations firms
Social welfare organizations may keep their donors' identities a secret.
Morning Roundup: New Mets manager Beltran out amid sign-stealing scandal
MLB New Mets manager Beltrán out amid sign-stealing scandal So for the second time since they last threw a pitch, the New York...
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OSU basketball: Marcus Watson's attorney files third motion of continuance
STILLWATER — Former Oklahoma State freshman basketball player Marcus Watson’s attorney filed a third motion of continuance on...
What to do in Oklahoma on Jan. 16, 2020: Hear Oklahoma trumpeter David B. Hooten at Edmond's Armstrong Auditorium
In addition to being an internationally acclaimed musician, Hooten is also a local business owner and currently serves as...
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Officials, activists say 2 Iraqi protesters killed
BAGHDAD (AP) — Two protesters were killed and over a dozen wounded in central Baghdad on Friday in renewed violence between...
The Source: An Oklahoma news podcast
Welcome to The Source, a podcast that takes a look at the current events in Oklahoma, as told by the reporters and editors from...
OU basketball: Why Top Daug's return feels like getting back 'a piece of ourselves' for one Oklahoma City woman
Editor's note: This column has been updated to reflect that Top Daug was retired after the 2004-05 basketball season. Prior to...
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Heavy rainfall, flooding possible for parts of Oklahoma
Follow current weather conditions from around the state.
Can anyone replicate LSU’s run in 2020?
NEW ORLEANS — Nick Saban looked miserable on the Superdome sideline after smiling through a pregame national TV appearance that...
What to do in Oklahoma on Jan. 15, 2020: See special fan preview screenings of the Japanese animated film 'Weathering With You'
“Weathering With You” made its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and had a sold-out U.S....
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Justices turn away appeal of women who went topless at beach
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court is leaving in place the public nudity convictions of three women who removed their...
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Virginia urges justices to uphold weapons ban at gun rally
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia urged the state Supreme Court on Friday to uphold a weapons ban at an upcoming gun rally in the...
Ukrainian president rejects prime minister's resignation
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected his prime minister's offer to resign and asked him to...
Newly released sex offender accused of sex assault on bus
VERNAL, Utah (AP) — A sex offender recently released from an Iowa prison has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting...
Jury of 7 men, 5 women selected for Weinstein's rape trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury of seven men and five women was selected Friday for Harvey Weinstein's rape trial after an arduous...
Hillary Clinton to 2020 Democratic voters: pick a winner
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton has advice for Democratic voters faced with an unsettled field of presidential...
Banks, communications stocks lead small gains on Wall Street
Major U.S. stock indexes edged higher in afternoon trading Friday as solid earnings from banks helped extend momentum from the...
Dershowitz, Starr join Trump impeachment legal defense
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is adding experience in constitutional law and the politics of impeachment to his...
California teachers exposed to jet fuel dump plan lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California teachers plan to file a lawsuit after a commercial airliner with engine trouble dumped...
Mexico's president hopes to raffle off presidential jet
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced the latest in a series of desperate ideas Friday to...
Warren-Sanders dust-up gets 'who cares?' from Iowa Democrats
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Ann Stromquist watched this week’s Democratic presidential debate like the research scientist she is....
Taxpayer money approved for Oklahoma governor's ex-company
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A state panel that includes appointees of Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has approved more taxpayer subsidies...
Iran's top leader strikes defiant tone amid month of turmoil
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's supreme leader lashed out at Western countries as he led Friday prayers in Tehran for the first time...
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EU border chief says migrant entries from Turkey on the rise
BRUSSELS (AP) — The number of migrants entering Europe from Turkey rose significantly last year as people fleeing strife in...
Baylor hires LSU's Aranda as head coach
Baylor hired LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda as its new head coach Thursday, three days after the Tigers completed their...
Man convicted of child sex abuse sentenced for child porn
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont man whose initial 60-day sentence for sexually abusing a child caused an outcry has been...
Florida woman saved from burning car just before it explodes
STUART, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man stopped at the scene of a burning wreck and teamed up with a sheriff's officer to save the...
Global stocks inspired by US rally, hopes for Chinese growth
Global stocks rose Friday, seemingly buoyed by high spirits on Wall Street, as new data suggested China's economic slowdown may...
UK psychiatric group cites social media dangers to the young
LONDON (AP) — Britain's Royal College of Psychiatrists is urging that mammoth tech companies like Facebook and Twitter turn...
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Sales of flowers, pork push Dutch farm exports to new record
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch agriculture exports rose 4.6% in 2019 from the previous year to a new record of 94.5...
China population now over 1.4 billion as birthrate falls
BEIJING (AP) — China's population crept past 1.4 billion last year for the first time, even as the birthrate continues to...
Germany gives investigators more tools against child porn
BERLIN (AP) — The German parliament on Friday approved legislation that will allow investigators to use computer-generated...
Search suspended days after deadly collision off Texas coast
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Days after a fishing boat's collision with a chemical tanker just off the Texas coast left one person...
Hong Kong airline stops pregnancy tests for Saipan travelers
HONG KONG (AP) — The airline Hong Kong Express has apologized for having required some female passengers bound for the U.S....
Martinez-Brooks to seek council seat
Jessica Martinez-Brooks, who serves as a volunteer on several city boards and as interim diversity officer at Oklahoma City...
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Raising the civic IQ: Elected municipal officers invited back to campus
Civics lessons for elected city officers and those thinking about running for office begin Saturday at Oklahoma City University...
Giuliani associate names Trump, Pence, more in Ukraine plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is claiming Trump was directly...
Warren-Sanders clash was inevitable as voting gets closer
WASHINGTON (AP) — As long as they are rivals, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders couldn't stay friends forever.The White House...
Trump's trial begins, senators vowing 'impartial justice'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate opened the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump with quiet ceremony Thursday —...
FBI arrests 3 alleged white supremacists ahead of gun rally
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A former Canadian Armed Forces reservist and two other men who authorities say are linked to a violent...
Board delays vote on moving Confederate monument at Ole Miss
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Confederate monument will remain, for now, in a prominent spot on the University of Mississippi campus,...
Panel finds FAA followed procedures in approving Boeing Max
A government advisory committee has concluded that federal regulators followed established procedures when they certified the...
New Mets manager Beltrán out amid sign-stealing scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Beltrán, called out on a curveball again.So for the second time since they last threw a pitch, the New...
Trump boosts school prayer, faith groups as he rallies base
In a bid to solidify his evangelical base, President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed to protect prayer in public schools and...
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FBI plans to notify states about local election breaches
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI, in a change of policy, is committing to inform state officials if local election systems have been...
State Dept chided for silence over alleged threats to envoy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine's announcement on Thursday of an investigation into alleged surveillance of the U.S. ambassador has...
New Iowa caucus rules could spark clashing claims of victory
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa caucuses are never simple. Voters spend hours in high school gymnasiums or public libraries,...
Watchdog: White House violated law in freezing Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House violated federal law in withholding security assistance to Ukraine, an action at the center...
Displaced families await post-quake housing in Puerto Rico
PONCE, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Antonetti family sat in the shade of a tree eating orange slices while contemplating the long day...
New street protests in France amid pension strikes
PARIS (AP) — Opponents of President Emmanuel Macron's proposed overhaul of France's pension system marched in Paris and other...
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NFL at 100: 2 iconic moments mark history of NFC title games
With “The Catch” that sent San Francisco to its first Super Bowl and “The Blown Call” that kept New Orleans at home, NFC...
Putin fast-tracks effort to extend his rule in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Thursday fast-tracked work on constitutional changes that could keep him in power...
Warrant issued for Odell Beckham after video shows butt swat
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A misdemeanor simple battery warrant has been issued for Cleveland Browns wide receiver and former LSU star...
Few statehouses feature memorials to actual historical women
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's Statehouse would join a small number of others around the country with outdoor monuments...
Mom of 2 Oregon children swept into ocean thanks supporters
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mother of two young children who drowned off the Oregon coast when a rogue wave swept them into the...
Virginia moves to brink of becoming 38th state to ratify ERA
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia on Wednesday moved to the brink of becoming the crucial 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights...
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Trial date set for woman in false abduction case
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. (AP) — A trial date has been set for a West Virginia woman charged with making up a story about an Egyptian...
New Olympic hosting ideas tested at Lausanne Youth Games
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — New ways of solving challenges for Olympic host cities are being tested this month at the Winter...
Jurors acquit teen who said he didn't know gun was loaded
OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas teen who said he didn't know a gun was loaded when he fatally shot a 14-year-old friend has been...
China welcomes US deal, says 'core concerns' must be met
BEIJING (AP) — China’s government welcomed an interim trade deal with Washington and said Thursday the two sides need to...
Yemen separatists, government troops pull back from key city
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni separatists and forces loyal to the country's U.N.-recognized government whose deadly infighting...
Hong Kong leader says special status can endure beyond 2047
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam said Thursday that the ''one country, two systems'' framework under which the...
China says Russia ties not affected by Putin cabinet change
BEIJING (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin's sudden announcement of constitutional changes that prompted the prime...
Concert review: OKC Philharmonic's 'Minimalism' had whimsy and fanfare
Saturday’s riveting Oklahoma City Philharmonic concert, "Minimalism in a New World," celebrated trailblazing American composers...
Recent reforms lead over 30% decrease in average inmate population at Oklahoma County jail
The average number of inmates at the Oklahoma County jail has decreased by over 30%, which community leaders attribute to new...
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Co-defendant testifies at OKC murder trial
A man who admitted pulling the trigger during a fatal drug robbery told a jury Wednesday he didn't mean to kill the son of a...
Legislator pushes bills to help homeless youth in Oklahoma City
An Oklahoma legislator is working with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to slash red tape that can prevent...
Avana Apartments sale sets record for downtown OKC
A new record sale price has been set for downtown rental properties with the recent purchase of the Avana Arts Apartments....
Wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dead at 75
Rocky "Soulman" Johnson, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler who became better known as the father of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson,...
Cora remorseful, Red Sox begin search for new manager
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox need to find a new manager, and it sounds like they haven't gotten over their old one.Heaping...
Small plane crashes in Utah neighborhood, killing pilot
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A small plane crashed Wednesday in a Utah neighborhood, killing the pilot as the aircraft narrowly...
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Virginia House panel advances ERA for full floor vote
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia moved a step closer to ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment on Tuesday, even as the measure's...
House leaders march Trump impeachment articles to the Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a dramatic procession across the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats carried the formal articles of impeachment...
Roberston scores 31, Oklahoma women top No. 17 West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Taylor Roberston made eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 31 points to help Oklahoma beat No. 17...
Michigan lawmaker faces probe over comment to reporter
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Republican state lawmaker will be subject to a sexual harassment investigation for telling a young...
Warren-Sanders rift has progressives nervous about fallout
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For nearly a year, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders pushed strongly progressive ideas into the...
Prosecutor: Texas teen mistakenly killed friend in school
HOUSTON (AP) — A 16-year-old student mistakenly shot his friend in their Houston-area high school’s ROTC room before fleeing...
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Texas inmate executed for killing wife in 2005
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas inmate with a history of violence against women was executed Wednesday evening for fatally...
Aviation experts puzzled after airliner dumps fuel over city
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some aviation experts said Wednesday that they were puzzled after the crew of a commercial airliner decided...
Judge halts Trump's order allowing states to block refugees
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday halted President Donald Trump's executive order that gave state and...
Rep. Kirkpatrick of Arizona seeking treatment for alcoholism
PHOENIX (AP) — U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona said Wednesday that she's taking time off from her congressional duties to...
Student fatally shot at Texas high school; suspect arrested
BELLAIRE, Texas (AP) — A 19-year-old student was shot to death Tuesday at a Texas high school, and a suspect was arrested hours...
Smelly Rio de Janeiro water supply has residents on edge
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — There’s a creeping sense of alarm in Rio de Janeiro after more than a week of foul tasting and smelling...
Judge revokes bail for Avenatti, cites new crime evidence
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California judge revoked attorney Michael Avenatti's bail Wednesday, forcing a delay of his New York...
Emphasis on US exports, trade secrets in China trade deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China reached a trade deal Wednesday that eases tensions between the world’s two...
Raising the civic IQ: Elected city leaders invited back to campus
A partnership of the Oklahoma Municipal League and Oklahoma City University offers a "Learn to Govern" certificate.
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Rooney: Steelers standing pat at QB heading into 2020
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Art Rooney II isn't quite sure what to make of what the Pittsburgh Steelers president called one of the...
Orphaned teen told he can't live in senior living community
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona couple says their senior living community won't allow their orphaned grandson to keep staying with...
Police: Mafia ripped off EU for millions in farm aid
ROME (AP) — Crime clans of the Sicilian Mafia working in cahoots with public officials defrauded the European Union of more...
Police-scanner watchdog Robert Moose dies
Robert Moose was a man in the know. Whether that was following news from around the world, relaying information about severe...
Sudan reopens airspace after end of armed mutiny, 2 killed
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan said it reopened its airspace Wednesday after an armed revolt from within its security forces shut down the...
5 corpses found in clandestine burial pit in southern Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities say they have found a clandestine burial pit with at least five corpses in a town where...
Video: 20 seconds of terror between missiles in Iran crash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's top diplomat acknowledged Wednesday that Iranians “were lied to" for days after the...
Trial begins about slaying tied to pot sale
The son of a former county sheriff was unaware of the "death trap" that awaited him and his best friend when they drove four...
Actress charged in mom's stabbing death claims self-defense
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An actress charged with fatally stabbing her mother last month in suburban Kansas City told 911...
Want to sell on Amazon? Businesses must weigh pros, cons
NEW YORK (AP) — While many small manufacturers and retailers believe Amazon is the place to be, Lyris Autran is forgoing the...
Key takeaways from Democratic presidential debate in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Some key takeaways from Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines, the final forum before...
Spain: Second death confirmed after chemical plant blast
TARRAGONA, Spain (AP) — Emergency workers found a lifeless body Wednesday at a petrochemical plant in northeastern Spain,...
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World shares slip on jitters over China-US trade deal
BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mostly lower on Wednesday as conflicting reports raised concerns over the likely outcome of a...
'Amazing': New embryo made of nearly extinct rhino species
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in...
Reunions: Oklahoma high school reunions
Anadarko Anadarko High School class of 1960: Looking for classmates for a 60th reunion June 19-20. For more information, email...
Adopt a pet: Oklahoma City-area pet adoption options
Bethany Animal Control Shelter: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month,...
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Putnam City School Museum to honor four with Lifetime Service awards
Four longtime volunteers will be honored as the 2020 recipients of Lifetime Service Awards presented by the Putnam City Schools...
Warren makes debate case: Democratic woman can beat Trump
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Elizabeth Warren made a forceful case for a female president and stood behind her accusation suggesting...
Former OKC elementary to be converted to a film studio
A former elementary school in far east Oklahoma City may find itself at the center of a pivot in the film and television...
I-235 closure planned for weekend of Jan. 24
Interstate 235 will be closed to through traffic at the Interstate 44 interchange during the weekend of Jan. 24, state...
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OKC school district reports progress, unease from consolidation plan
Tremors from a massive shake-up in Oklahoma City Public Schools are still rumbling one full semester since district...
OnCue set for site of former Founders Bank in OKC
OnCue is set to build a new station on the block that was once home to the midcentury landmark Founders Bank building. The...
Horn introduces bill to rename downtown post office for Clara Luper
Led by Rep. Kendra Horn, Oklahoma members of the U.S. House on Tuesday sponsored legislation to rename the downtown Oklahoma...
Democrats release new documents on eve of impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have released a trove of documents they obtained from Lev Parnas, a close associate of...
Young, Huerter power Hawks to 123-110 win over Booker, Suns
ATLANTA (AP) — Kevin Huerter says he has no idea when Trae Young is about to go on one of his hot streaks.The latest scoring...
Jet dumps fuel that lands on schoolkids near Los Angeles
CUDAHY, Calif. (AP) — An airliner with engine trouble dumped jet fuel that fell as a smelly mist on dozens of schoolchildren...
Twins finalize 3-year, $30M contract with Sanó
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Miguel Sanó’s tenure with Minnesota has flashed all the potential the Twins envisioned when they started...
Pelosi sets Wednesday votes to send impeachment to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House is set to vote Wednesday to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to...
EU pressures Iran on atom deal in last-ditch bid to save it
BRUSSELS (AP) — Britain, France and Germany on Tuesday ratcheted up pressure on Iran to stop violating its landmark nuclear...
'They want them gone': Norman parents complain of school devices
NORMAN — Dozens of Norman parents said they were unhappy with technology use in the city's public school district, with fears...
Dem senator says he has 51 votes to restrain Trump on Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic senator said Tuesday he has at least 51 votes to support a bipartisan resolution asserting that...
Debate to highlight vanishing diversity in Democratic field
A half dozen White House hopefuls will gather on a debate stage in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday night at a critical moment in...
Wisconsin appeals court puts voter rolls purge on hold
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin appeals court on Tuesday put on hold an order to immediately remove up to 209,000 names from...
Spain: Chemical plant explosion kills 1, injures at least 9
MADRID (AP) — A massive explosion at a petrochemical plant in northeastern Spain on Tuesday killed one person and injured at...
NSA finds major security flaw in Windows 10, free fix issued
The National Security Agency has discovered a major security flaw in Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system that could let...
OKC police: Customer attacks manicurists for speaking Vietnamese
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An angry Oklahoma City woman is accused of slapping a nail salon worker and punching and threatening...
Police: Customer attacks manicurists for speaking Vietnamese
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An angry Oklahoma City woman is accused of slapping a nail salon worker and punching and threatening...
Dating apps leak personal data, Norwegian group says
LONDON (AP) — Dating apps including Grindr, OkCupid and Tinder leak personal information to advertising tech companies in...
US officials cite deterrence to defend lethal drone strike
WASHINGTON (AP) — For all of the Trump administration’s insistence that the threat of an “imminent” attack led to the American...
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is backdrop to US humanities grants
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The National Endowment for the Humanities is seeking to inspire private and local matching investments in...
Climate is changing. Investing needs to, too, says BlackRock
NEW YORK (AP) — A changing climate means dramatic risks for the world — and for investments too, the chief of the world’s...
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Egypt says it's probing death of imprisoned US citizen
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt said Tuesday it would investigate the death in custody of a U.S. citizen who had gone on a hunger strike as...
Teen missing for weeks found dead in vacant home's chimney
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A three-week-long search for a missing Ohio teenager who was last seen walking to school ended after...
Republicans seek to undo new Missouri redistricting model
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican senators rolled out a plan Tuesday to ask Missouri voters to undo key parts of a...
Russians hacked company key to Ukraine scandal: researchers
BOSTON (AP) — A U.S. cybersecurity company says Russian military agents have successfully hacked the Ukrainian gas company at...
Cuba warns citizens to prepare for cooking-gas shortages
HAVANA (AP) — The Cuban government is warning citizens to prepare for shortages of cooking gas due to Trump administration...
Las Vegas animal rescue: Cowboy hat-wearing pigeon dies
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas animal rescuers have confirmed one of three hat-wearing pigeons that gained popularity on social...
Two injured in school bus accident in SE OKC
Two students suffered minor injuries Tuesday when their school bus got into an accident with a concrete truck in southeast...
Questions of racism linger as Harry, Meghan step back
LONDON (AP) — When accomplished, glamorous American actress Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in 2018, she was hailed as a...
You can get a free Popeyes chicken sandwich through DoorDash this week
Popeyes and the delivery service are celebrating their new partnership with the deal.
Four bodies recovered from small-plane crash in Montana ID'd
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Authorities said Monday that four men from Billings died in a small-plane crash over the weekend in...
Seattle reins in spending by 'foreign-influenced' companies
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle City Council on Monday unanimously passed a measure to rein in political spending by...
NASCAR changes rules to try to improve short-track racing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has changed the rules on its aerodynamic package for short tracks and road courses because the...
Swedish driver Ericsson lands hot chocolate company sponsor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A hot chocolate company led by Hollywood stuntman and occasional racer Stanton Barrett has signed as...
Gambia's ex-dictator Jammeh reportedly wants to come home
BANJUL, Gambia (AP) — Gambia's longtime dictator Yahya Jammeh, who fled into exile three years ago after an election loss, has...
Iran announces arrests over downing of plane that killed 176
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Tuesday that authorities have made arrests for the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger...
South Africa to strip refugees' status for any political act
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa can now strip refugees of their asylum status if they engage in any political activity related...
Sheriff: 4 dead in Florida home, 1 person in custody
CELEBRATION, Fla. (AP) — Four bodies were found inside a central Florida home and sheriff's officials said they have one person...
Germany: Synagogue photo prompts police raids on Chechens
BERLIN (AP) — German police raided premises in four states early Tuesday on suspicion that a group of Chechens were scouting...
Harsh weather kills 70 more people in Pakistan, Afghanistan
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Severe winter weather has claimed more lives as avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall killed 55...
Black mayor of racially diverse Iowa city backs Buttigieg
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Quentin Hart, the black mayor of Iowa's most racially diverse city, is backing Pete Buttigieg for...
Downtown to grow out, not up, in next decade
A couple of weeks ago I looked back at the last decade, and it was astounding to put together just a glimpse of all the...
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Burrow, LSU cap magical season, beat Clemson 42-25 for title
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — From small-town Ohio kid to Louisiana legend, Joe Burrow capped his record-breaking, Heisman-winning season...
Harding Charter Prep hosts open house for prospective students
Harding Charter Preparatory High School will host its second Prospective Student/Family Open House at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 in the...
OKC man who killed nephew in 'heat of passion' gets 7 years
A man who admitted fatally shooting his nephew during an argument pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and was sentenced to seven...
Wisconsin judge orders up to 209K voter names be deleted
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge on Monday found the state's bipartisan elections commission to be in contempt...
Florida lawmakers debate if college athletes can be paid
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers began considering on Monday whether they would allow college athletes to profit...
Supreme Court rejects appeal in texting suicide case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday left in place the conviction of a Massachusetts woman who sent her boyfriend text...
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Mayor David Holt is on a quest. With a book in hand, he hopes to read to children at every elementary school in Oklahoma City...
Milan designers hybridize menswear for next fall/winter
MILAN (AP) — Milan designers continued their exploration of the shifting roles and representations of men in changing times.The...
Virginia police: No shooting found at middle school
HENRICO, Va. (AP) — Police in Virginia responded Monday to a report of an active shooter in the area of a Henrico County middle...
Despite differences, Spain gets its new coalition government
MADRID (AP) — Spain's first coalition government in the four decades since the return of democracy took shape Monday as 22...
Pot petitions face pushback from medical marijuana advocates
Two initiative petitions to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma have divided the state’s burgeoning medical marijuana...
Conservative philosopher Roger Scruton dies at 75
LONDON (AP) — Roger Scruton, one of Britain’s most prominent conservative philosophers, has died. He was 75.Scruton’s family...
Woodward, Hexcel attempt to become a force in aerospace
Woodward and Hexcel are merging in an all-stock deal that would create one of the largest suppliers in the aerospace and...
New Mexico kicks Carlton Bragg Jr. off team after DWI arrest
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico forward Carlton Bragg Jr. has been dismissed from the Lobos basketball team following his...
Lava gushes from volcano near Manila; tens of thousands flee
TAGAYTAY, Philippines (AP) — Red-hot lava spewed from a volcano near the Philippine capital of Manila on Monday as tens of...
Global markets subdued ahead of US-China trade pact signing
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were subdued Monday ahead of the signing of an interim U.S.-Chinese trade pact and as...
Sheriff's deputy announces campaign for Oklahoma County sheriff
Sheriff’s office deputy Mike McCully announced last week he intends to run for Oklahoma County sheriff. McCully, 63, stationed...
OKC civic life for Monday, Jan. 13, 2020
They said it "I'll bet you never thought you'd see me humbled enough to cry." — Longtime Oklahoma City Councilwoman and...
20-40-60 Etiquette: How to juggle time when visiting family during the holidays
QUESTION: We ran around during the holidays to all of the relatives’ houses for gift exchanges and Christmas cheer. We had to...