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We moved from California to Oklahoma. But why Oklahoma? | Guest opinion: In a word, Oklahoma is a sanctuary. It is the best state in the nation to raise our ...
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We moved from California to Oklahoma. But why Oklahoma? | Guest opinion
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Sitt rolls out red carpet for Jews looking to leave New York City
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Sitt rolls out red carpet for Jews looking to leave ...
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Oklahoma governor calls non-binary student’s death a ‘tragedy’: Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old from the suburbs of Tulsa, died a day after a fight in a school ...
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Oklahoma governor calls non-binary student’s death a ‘tragedy’
Quick Glance: Oklahoma student's death leads to demands for answers
  • Investigators in Owasso, Oklahoma, are looking into the death of a nonbinary student who passed away a day after a school altercation.

  • There are conflicting reports regarding the student's identity, belonging to the transgender and gender nonconforming community.

  • According to his mother, Sue Benedict, Nex was bullied by other students for months.

  • Police are conducting an investigation and will interview students and school staff in the upcoming weeks.
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In reversal, Nebraska governor accepts federal dollars to feed low-income kids: Jim Pillen breaks with 14 other Republican governors to enroll in Summer EBT ...
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In reversal, Nebraska governor accepts federal dollars to feed low-income ...
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Goodbye, grocery tax: Gov. Stitt signs latest tax cut into law: Gov. Kevin Stitt signs bill to eliminate the state grocery tax during a ceremony at the Capitol ...
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Goodbye, grocery tax: Gov. Stitt signs latest tax cut into law
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signs compact with Cherokee Nation, state's largest tribe
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signs compact with Cherokee Nation ...
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Gov. Stitt quoted Scripture in a recent speech, but religious leaders are taking issue. Here's why.
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Gov. Stitt quoted Scripture in a recent speech, but religious leaders are ...
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Republicans now say it might be okay to ignore the Supreme Court: Another threshold has been crossed in the GOP’s move away from the rule of law.
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Republicans now say it might be okay to ignore the Supreme Court
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Oklahoma governor: Abbott-Biden border standoff ‘a powder keg worth of tension’: Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-Okla.) said the standoff between President Biden and Gov ...
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Oklahoma governor: Abbott-Biden border standoff ‘a powder keg worth of ...
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Texas border dispute breeds loose talk of civil war, resistance on right: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) isn’t technically defying the Supreme Court. But others ...
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Texas border dispute breeds loose talk of civil war, resistance on right
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'Civil War' Warnings Grow Over Texas Border Standoff: A clash between Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Biden administration could escalate ...
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'Civil War' Warnings Grow Over Texas Border Standoff
Quick Glance: Trump praises Texas Governor in Border Clash with Biden Administration
  • Trump praised Texas Governor Greg Abbott for border security measures and resistance against the Biden administration.

  • He promised to support Texas in the fight against illegal immigration and criticized the Biden administration for their actions.

  • Trump lamented the Biden administration's attempts to weaken him through prosecution and emphasized the negative impact of immigration on Hispanic and Black families.

  • Immigration policy was a key issue in Iowa's Republican caucuses, where Trump found support among voters like Rob Williams.
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Why You’ll Still Pay Oklahoma Grocery Tax : Oklahoma is eliminating state grocery taxes, but that doesn’t mean groceries will be tax-free.
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Why You’ll Still Pay Oklahoma Grocery Tax
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Social media reacts to news of Toby Keith's death: 'America lost a legend today': Zach Bryan, Gov. Kevin Stitt and members of the OU community responded to Toby ...
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Social media reacts to news of Toby Keith's death: 'America lost a legend ...
Quick Glance: Country Music Icon Passes Away at 62
  • Renowned country musician Toby Keith has passed away at 62 after battling stomach cancer for three years.

  • He is survived by his wife Tricia Lucas, married in 1984, and their three children Shelley, Krystal and Stelen.

  • At the time of their marriage, Keith and Lucas were only 20 and 19 years old, respectively.

  • "I had my brain wrapped around it, and I was in a good spot either way," said Keith to 9News.
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Newsmax Airs Alarming Discussion of Civil War With Federal Gov: The wildly speculative interview comes amid rising tensions over border enforcement in Texas.
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Newsmax Airs Alarming Discussion of Civil War With Federal Gov
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As Gov. Stitt focuses on tax cuts, Oklahoma faces $25 billion in overdue infrastructure repairs
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As Gov. Stitt focuses on tax cuts, Oklahoma faces $25 billion in overdue ...
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Lt. Gov second to resign from cabinet over AG opinion; Stitt warns of shockwaves through government
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Lt. Gov second to resign from cabinet over AG opinion; Stitt warns of ...
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Oklahoma is the latest state to target DEI programs. What’s next?: Oklahoma has now joined other states, like Florida and Texas, that have moved to limit DEI ...
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Oklahoma is the latest state to target DEI programs. What’s next?
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Josh Hawley Wants to Take Away Biden's Power: "Let's just say if a state wants to enforce the federal law on the border, let's let them do it," Hawley said.
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Josh Hawley Wants to Take Away Biden's Power
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Oklahoma governor signs latest deal with a tribal nation. Here's what to know: The agreement with the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes is the fifth tobacco tax ...
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Oklahoma governor signs latest deal with a tribal nation. Here's what to ...
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Gov. Stitt says new compact guarantees access to tribal tag data. But the state already had the data
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Gov. Stitt says new compact guarantees access to tribal tag data ...
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Vetoes, lawsuits and fake memes: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s year working with tribes
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Vetoes, lawsuits and fake memes: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s year working ...
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Republicans target diversity efforts on campus and elsewhere: Diversity initiatives would be defunded or banned from universities and other public institutions ...
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Republicans target diversity efforts on campus and elsewhere
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Weigh in on how you would solve the division between Gov. Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma's tribes
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Weigh in on how you would solve the division between Gov. Kevin Stitt and ...
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Governor addresses taxes, the Swadley's BBQ controversy, sending National Guard troops to the southern border and civil asset forfeitures
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It's been nearly 10 years since lawmakers last addressed civil asset forfeiture. Gov. Stitt has asked for change
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It's been nearly 10 years since lawmakers last addressed civil asset ...
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Proposed law would require Oklahoma governor to reach out to tribes during compact talks
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Proposed law would require Oklahoma governor to reach out to tribes during ...
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Fourth Oklahoma tribe offering food assistance for children after state opts out: The Osage Nation is joining the Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw nations ...
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Fourth Oklahoma tribe offering food assistance for children after state ...
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Oklahoma Senate leader says he'll immediately cancel special legislative session: Sen. Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, says the proper time to consider tax ...
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Oklahoma Senate leader says he'll immediately cancel special legislative ...
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Five Tribes come out against Oklahoma governor's state, tribal police task force: Leaders of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee and Seminole nations sent ...
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Five Tribes come out against Oklahoma governor's state, tribal police task ...
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Gov. Stitt approves emergency alcohol rule for restaurant staff tastings: Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed an emergency rule into effect allowing specific licensed ...
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Gov. Stitt approves emergency alcohol rule for restaurant staff tastings
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Oklahoma sues Florida company again over pandemic relief fund spending failures: “We have to hold this vendor responsible and protect Oklahoma taxpayers from ...
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Oklahoma sues Florida company again over pandemic relief fund spending ...
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Oklahoma governor, Chickasaw Nation reach tobacco tax, car tag agreement: The deals came together weeks ahead of the legislative session, where lawmakers will ...
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Oklahoma governor, Chickasaw Nation reach tobacco tax, car tag agreement
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Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will ask courts to restore governor's control over agency
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Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will ask courts to restore governor's control ...
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Oklahoma Rejects Plan To Help Feed Hungry Kids: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said "certain agenda items" stopped him from approving a USDA food program for ...
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Oklahoma Rejects Plan To Help Feed Hungry Kids
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Oklahoma tribes to offer food assistance after state declines federal program: The Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations will offer the program to eligible ...
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Oklahoma tribes to offer food assistance after state declines federal ...
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Choctaw chief won't join Oklahoma governor's reservation task force, either: Choctaw Chief Gary Batton becomes the second leader of a large tribal nation to ...
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Choctaw chief won't join Oklahoma governor's reservation task force ...
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Oklahoma governor signs executive order defunding DEI efforts in public colleges: Oklahoma GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed an executive order that defunds ...
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Oklahoma governor signs executive order defunding DEI efforts in public ...
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Oklahoma Guv Kevin Stitt Goes Full DeSantis in Latest Executive Order : “I’ve heard from all over the state that they’re just tired of wasting our dollars on ...
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Oklahoma Guv Kevin Stitt Goes Full DeSantis in Latest Executive Order
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