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Oklahoma parents and teachers sue to stop top education official's classroom Bible mandate
Read full article: Oklahoma parents and teachers sue to stop top education official's classroom Bible mandateA group of Oklahoma parents, teachers and ministers are suing to stop the state's top education official from forcing schools to incorporate the Bible into their lesson plans.
FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US
Read full article: FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the USThe FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S. That's according to a Justice Department announcement Tuesday.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court denies a request to reconsider Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit dismissal
Read full article: The Oklahoma Supreme Court denies a request to reconsider Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit dismissalThe Oklahoma Supreme Court has rejected a request to reconsider its ruling to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the two known living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court?
Read full article: Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court?Police officers are starting to use artificial intelligence to help write crime reports.
Latest search for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims ends with 3 more found with gunshot wounds
Read full article: Latest search for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims ends with 3 more found with gunshot woundsInvestigators say the latest search for the remains of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims has ended with three more containing visible gunshot wounds.
Oklahoma state superintendent orders schools to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12
Read full article: Oklahoma state superintendent orders schools to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12Oklahoma's top education official is ordering public schools to incorporate the Bible into lessons for grades 5 through 12.
Public funds for religious charter school would be unconstitutional, Oklahoma high court says
Read full article: Public funds for religious charter school would be unconstitutional, Oklahoma high court saysThe Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that the approval of what would be the nation's first state-funded Catholic charter school is unconstitutional.
Dominant Pac-12 softball nears end with conference realignment set to scatter programs
Read full article: Dominant Pac-12 softball nears end with conference realignment set to scatter programsBoth Stanford and UCLA were emotional when it sunk in that they had finished the last game between Pac-12 softball teams before the league splits up.
Wind towers crumpled after Iowa wind farm suffers rare direct hit from powerful twister
Read full article: Wind towers crumpled after Iowa wind farm suffers rare direct hit from powerful twisterA wind farm in southwest Iowa suffered a direct hit from a powerful tornado that crumpled five of the massive power-producing towers, including one that burst into flames.
DOJ adds Oklahoma to the list of states it's suing to block their immigration laws
Read full article: DOJ adds Oklahoma to the list of states it's suing to block their immigration lawsThe U.S. Department of Justice is suing Oklahoma over a new state law that seeks to impose criminal penalties on those living in the state illegally.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder overcome Mavs defense to even series 2-2
Read full article: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder overcome Mavs defense to even series 2-2Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a Dallas franchise playoff record of 13 blocks, rallying for a 100-96 victory to even their Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2.
Bumble's billboard ads sneered at celibacy as an alternative to dating โ and the company got stung
Read full article: Bumble's billboard ads sneered at celibacy as an alternative to dating โ and the company got stungThe dating app Bumble got stung after running billboard ads that appeared to sneer at celibacy as an alternative to meeting people online.
Doncic scores 29 points as Mavericks top Thunder 119-110 to tie series at 1-1
Read full article: Doncic scores 29 points as Mavericks top Thunder 119-110 to tie series at 1-1Luka Doncic had 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-110 to even their Western Conference semifinals series at one win apiece.
Mavericks star Luka Doncic looks to bounce back from rough Game 1 against the Thunder
Read full article: Mavericks star Luka Doncic looks to bounce back from rough Game 1 against the ThunderLu Dort was the defensive catalyst as the Oklahoma City Thunder held Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic to 19 points on 6-for-19 shooting in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of Pelicans
Read full article: Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of PelicansThe Oklahoma City Thunder entered the playoffs facing questions about their relative youth and playoff inexperience.
BNSF becomes 2nd major railroad to sign on to anonymous federal safety hotline for some workers
Read full article: BNSF becomes 2nd major railroad to sign on to anonymous federal safety hotline for some workersBNSF will become the second major freight railroad to allow some of its employees to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without fear of discipline.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92 as OKC takes a 2-0 lead
Read full article: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92 as OKC takes a 2-0 leadShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.
How Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration laws
Read full article: How Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration lawsOklahoma is the latest Republican-led state to impose criminal penalties for those who reside in the state illegally.
Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic picked as the NBA's MVP finalists. Wemby up for 2 trophies, too
Read full article: Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic picked as the NBA's MVP finalists. Wemby up for 2 trophies, tooDenver's Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons.
Oklahoma sues natural gas companies over price spikes during 2021 winter storm
Read full article: Oklahoma sues natural gas companies over price spikes during 2021 winter stormOklahoma's attorney general is suing two Texas-based natural gas companies over soaring prices during Winter Storm Uri in 2021.
Oklahoma court considers whether to allow the US' first publicly funded Catholic school
Read full article: Oklahoma court considers whether to allow the US' first publicly funded Catholic schoolOklahoma's attorney general is urging the state's highest court to stop the creation of what would be the nation's first publicly funded religious charter school.
Edwards scores 27 as Timberwolves top Thunder 107-101 in a matchup of Western Conference leaders
Read full article: Edwards scores 27 as Timberwolves top Thunder 107-101 in a matchup of Western Conference leadersAnthony Edwards scored 27 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-101 in a matchup of teams that entered the night tied atop the Western Conference standings.
Oklahoma trooper violently thrown to the ground as vehicle on interstate hits one he'd pulled over
Read full article: Oklahoma trooper violently thrown to the ground as vehicle on interstate hits one he'd pulled overAn Oklahoma trooper who was thrown to the ground when a vehicle heโd pulled over for a traffic stop was hit by another vehicle says he feels lucky that he was able to walk away.
US government rejects complaint that woman was improperly denied an emergency abortion in Oklahoma
Read full article: US government rejects complaint that woman was improperly denied an emergency abortion in OklahomaThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says an Oklahoma hospital did not violate federal law after doctors told a woman with a nonviable pregnancy to wait in the parking lot until her condition worsened enough to qualify for an abortion.
Thunder roll past Trail Blazers 139-77, tie fifth-biggest victory margin in NBA history
Read full article: Thunder roll past Trail Blazers 139-77, tie fifth-biggest victory margin in NBA historyShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Josh Giddey had a triple-double and Oklahoma City rolled past the Portland Trail Blazers 139-77 on Thursday night, a 62-point victory that matched the fifth-largest rout in NBA history.
Chesapeake Energy, Southwestern Energy combining in $7.4 billion deal
Read full article: Chesapeake Energy, Southwestern Energy combining in $7.4 billion dealChesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy are combining in a $7.4 billion all-stock deal to form one of the biggest natural gas producers in the U.S. The announcement is just the latest tieup in the energy sector, following a nearly $60 billion deal between Exxon Mobil and Pioneer Natural Resources and a $53 billion deal between Chevron and Hess.
LeBron James scores season-high 40 points, Lakers beat Thunder to end 4-game skid
Read full article: LeBron James scores season-high 40 points, Lakers beat Thunder to end 4-game skidLeBron James scored a season-high 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-120 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBAโs Thunder through 2050
Read full article: Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBAโs Thunder through 2050Oklahoma City voters have approved a 1% sales tax for six years to help fund a new downtown arena for the NBAโs Thunder that is estimated to cost a minimum of $900 million.
Oklahoma City voters consider 1% sales tax to build a $1 billion arena for NBA's Thunder
Read full article: Oklahoma City voters consider 1% sales tax to build a $1 billion arena for NBA's ThunderOklahoma City voters will decide whether to approve a 1% sales tax to fund a new downtown arena for the NBA's Thunder.
Spurs' Wembanyama and Thunder's Holmgren have off nights in rookie showdown
Read full article: Spurs' Wembanyama and Thunder's Holmgren have off nights in rookie showdownVictor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder seemed to be trying to avoid creating a rivalry after the much-anticipated first regular season meeting between two of the NBAโs top rookies.
Jokic's 28 points lead Nuggets past Thunder 128-95 in Holmgren's 1st regular-season home game
Read full article: Jokic's 28 points lead Nuggets past Thunder 128-95 in Holmgren's 1st regular-season home gameNikola Jokic had 28 points and 14 rebounds to help the Denver Nuggets roll past the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-95.
Antetokounmpo believes signing extension now should help the Bucks avoid distractions
Read full article: Antetokounmpo believes signing extension now should help the Bucks avoid distractionsGiannis Antetokounmpo wanted to make sure his contract status didnโt distract the Milwaukee Bucks as they made a run at another championship.
Family of Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton says she is making 'remarkable' progress
Read full article: Family of Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton says she is making 'remarkable' progressThe family of Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton says she is making โremarkableโ progress in her battle with a rare form of pneumonia.
Federal judge in Oklahoma clears the way for a ban on medical care for transgender young people
Read full article: Federal judge in Oklahoma clears the way for a ban on medical care for transgender young peopleA federal judge in Oklahoma has declined to stop a new law from taking effect that makes it a felony crime for health care workers to provide gender-affirming care to young transgender people.
Oklahoma City mayor unveils plan for $900M arena to keep NBA's Thunder through 2050
Read full article: Oklahoma City mayor unveils plan for $900M arena to keep NBA's Thunder through 2050Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt is unveiling a proposal for a new $900 million downtown arena that would keep the NBA's Thunder in the city through at least 2050 if approved by voters.
David Grann and Siddhartha Mukherjee are among contenders for a prestigious nonfiction prize
Read full article: David Grann and Siddhartha Mukherjee are among contenders for a prestigious nonfiction prizeBooks about the perilous state of our world, our food and our relationship with technology are in the running for Britainโs leading nonfiction book award, the Baillie Gifford Prize.
Charges dropped against 7 Oklahoma police officers in 3 separate fatal shootings
Read full article: Charges dropped against 7 Oklahoma police officers in 3 separate fatal shootingsOklahoma Countyโs new prosecutor says sheโs dropping criminal charges against seven police officers in three separate fatal shootings in 2020.
Oklahoma death row inmate plans to reject chance for clemency despite maintaining his innocence
Read full article: Oklahoma death row inmate plans to reject chance for clemency despite maintaining his innocenceAn Oklahoma death row inmate scheduled to be executed in September for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student says he plans to reject his chance for a clemency hearing.
Oklahoma softball ace Jordy Bahl announces plans to transfer after winning national title
Read full article: Oklahoma softball ace Jordy Bahl announces plans to transfer after winning national titleOklahoma softball ace Jordy Bahl has announced she is transferring and heading back to her home state of Nebraska.
Oklahoma school board approves what would be the 1st taxpayer-funded religious school in US
Read full article: Oklahoma school board approves what would be the 1st taxpayer-funded religious school in USAn Oklahoma school board has voted to approve what would be the nation's first publicly funded religious school.
Jennings has game-winning double, Oklahoma tops Stanford, reaches Women's College World Series final
Read full article: Jennings has game-winning double, Oklahoma tops Stanford, reaches Women's College World Series finalTiare Jennings doubled in the ninth inning to score two runs to lead the top-seeded Sooners past No. 9 Stanford 4-2 for a shot at their third straight Womenโs College World Series title.
West's 3-run homer, Rogers' pitching help Tennessee top Alabama 10-5 in WCWS softball opener
Read full article: West's 3-run homer, Rogers' pitching help Tennessee top Alabama 10-5 in WCWS softball openerRylie West hit a three-run homer and No. 4 seed Tennessee defeated No. 5 seed Alabama 10-5 in the opening game of the Womenโs College World Series.
Oklahoma's top education official embraces culture wars
Read full article: Oklahoma's top education official embraces culture warsOklahoma's newly elected Republican head of public schools campaigned for the job last fall on a platform of banning certain books and fighting โwoke ideologyโ in public schools.
'The damage is unbelievable:' Tornadoes kill 3 in Oklahoma
Read full article: 'The damage is unbelievable:' Tornadoes kill 3 in OklahomaCrews scrambled to restore power to thousands of residents after tornadoes plowed through Oklahoma during another deadly spring storm in the U.S., killing at least three people and damaging dozens of homes.
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Pelicans in play-in
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Pelicans in play-inShai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted his 32-point night with a go-ahead baseline jumper and four clutch free throws in the final 29 seconds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 to remain alive in the Western Conference play-in tourament.
Founder of Love's Travel Stops dies in Oklahoma at age 85
Read full article: Founder of Love's Travel Stops dies in Oklahoma at age 85Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores says the founder of the convenience store chain known for its red and yellow heart logo, โClean Places, Friendly Facesโ motto, tractor-trailer maintenance and in-store showers has died.
Tyson, others, lose Oklahoma lawsuit over poultry pollution
Read full article: Tyson, others, lose Oklahoma lawsuit over poultry pollutionThe world's largest poultry producer is among nearly a dozen poultry companies that face a March 17th deadline to reach agreement with the state of Oklahoma on how to clean a polluted watershed.
Embiid has triple-double in 76ers' road victory over Thunder
Read full article: Embiid has triple-double in 76ers' road victory over ThunderJoel Embid had 16 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fifth career triple-double and the Philadelphia 76ers never trailed in beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-96 on Saturday night.
Apple workers in Oklahoma vote to unionize in 2nd labor win
Read full article: Apple workers in Oklahoma vote to unionize in 2nd labor winThe National Labor Relations Board says workers at an Apple store in Oklahoma City voted to unionize, marking the second unionized Apple store in the U.S. in a matter of months.
Oklahoma-based tribes say followed rules on Freedmen rights
Read full article: Oklahoma-based tribes say followed rules on Freedmen rightsLeaders and representatives of five Oklahoma-based tribes have told a U.S. Senate committee they have followed treaties and court rulings regarding the citizenship of Freedmen and that the federal government should respect their sovereignty.
Senator in 2010 deposition: 13-year-olds can consent to sex
Read full article: Senator in 2010 deposition: 13-year-olds can consent to sexU.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma testified as part of a civil case into an alleged sexual assault at the Baptist church camp he oversaw that he believed a 13-year-old can consent to sex.
Oklahoma hits record 6 HRs at WCWS in 16-1 rout of Texas
Read full article: Oklahoma hits record 6 HRs at WCWS in 16-1 rout of TexasJocelyn Alo and Tiare Jennings fueled Oklahomaโs record-setting offensive burst to help the Sooners move a victory away from successfully defending their Womenโs College World Series title.
Alo's 2 HRs lead Oklahoma past UCLA, into WCWS finals
Read full article: Alo's 2 HRs lead Oklahoma past UCLA, into WCWS finalsJocelyn Alo hit two homers, including a grand slam, and No. 1 seed Oklahoma beat No. 5 UCLA 15-0 in the second game of a doubleheader to advance to the Womenโs College World Series finals.
Top-seeded Oklahoma rolls past Northwestern 13-2; Texas next
Read full article: Top-seeded Oklahoma rolls past Northwestern 13-2; Texas nextTiare Jennings and Jana Johns hit grand slams to help No. 1 seed Oklahoma roll past No. 9 seed Northwestern 13-2 in five innings on the opening day of the Womenโs College World Series.
Booker has 25 points, Suns beat Thunder for 8th straight win
Read full article: Booker has 25 points, Suns beat Thunder for 8th straight winDevin Booker had 25 points, 12 assists and a career-high six steals to help the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-104 on Thursday night.
US House candidate sorry for intoxication during sleepover
Read full article: US House candidate sorry for intoxication during sleepoverA U.S. House candidate in Oklahoma has apologized after reports that she became intoxicated, berated several middle-school aged girls at a sleepover party and vomited in a clothes hamper.
Strong sales, profit from Walmart on cusp of holiday season
Read full article: Strong sales, profit from Walmart on cusp of holiday seasonWalmart topped almost all expectations in the third quarter, an encouraging sign for the upcoming holiday shopping season already beset by snarled supply chains and rising costs.
Oakland County Road Commission seeking part-time help for the winter
Read full article: Oakland County Road Commission seeking part-time help for the winterThe Road Commission for Oakland County is looking to hire 24 part-time seasonal drivers and laborers to assist their full-time staff for winter this year.
Oklahoma GOP leaders upset over nonbinary birth certificate
Read full article: Oklahoma GOP leaders upset over nonbinary birth certificateRepublican leaders in Oklahoma are expressing outrage after learning the State Department of Health issued a birth certificate this year with a nonbinary gender designation.
Oklahoma judge blocks 2 abortion laws, allows 3 others
Read full article: Oklahoma judge blocks 2 abortion laws, allows 3 othersAn Oklahoma judge has temporarily blocked two new anti-abortion laws from taking effect next month, including a measure that would prevent abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Detroit Tigers select high school pitcher Jackson Jobe with No. 3 overall pick in MLB draft
Read full article: Detroit Tigers select high school pitcher Jackson Jobe with No. 3 overall pick in MLB draftThe Detroit Tigers drafted high school pitcher Jackson Jobe with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 MLB draft.
Search at collapse site revives memories of past tragedies
Read full article: Search at collapse site revives memories of past tragediesRescuers who responded to past disasters say the search for victims of the Florida condo collapse brought back memories of the Oklahoma City bombing and the Sept. 11 attacks.
Juarez leads Oklahoma past Florida State for fifth title
Read full article: Juarez leads Oklahoma past Florida State for fifth titleGiselle Juarez threw her second consecutive complete game and Oklahoma won its fifth national championship, beating Florida State 5-1 in the Womenโs College World Series.
Sooners top Florida State 6-2, force decisive Game 3 at WCWS
Read full article: Sooners top Florida State 6-2, force decisive Game 3 at WCWSJocelyn Aloโs go-ahead homer in the sixth inning helped Oklahoma beat Florida State 6-2 on Wednesday night and force a decisive Game 3 for the Womenโs College World Series title.
Oklahoma jury recommends death for alleged serial killer
Read full article: Oklahoma jury recommends death for alleged serial killerA jury in Oklahoma has recommended a death sentence for an alleged serial killer who was convicted of kidnapping a woman from a car wash and killing her more than 20 years ago.