By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NORMAN, Oklahoma (KOCO) — The Norman Police Department recently adopted a furry friend that’s now the 911 call center’s therapy dog. This first responder has quite the story. Bella became the first therapy dog in Oklahoma exclusively assigned to a 911 call center. Before joining
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The University of Missouri Board of Curators unanimously passed a $3.9 billion budget for the coming fiscal year Thursday.
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story AMES, Iowa (KCCI) — At Iowa State University, school officials have suspended the Men’s Cyclone Hockey Club from all competition next school year following a team hazing investigation. The college began an investigation into the club in the spring. The Office of Student Conduct says
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama (WVTM) — Memorial services for two of the three victims killed in the shooting at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church last week were held on Wednesday. Family, friends and community members gathered at the Vestavia Hills church to remember the lives of Walter
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By Faith Karimi, CNN Comedian Khaby Lame has become the king of TikTok — all without uttering a word. With more than 142.9 million followers, Lame has dethroned teen dancer and content creator Charli D’Amelio to become the most-followed person on the platform. Lame, 22, who was born in the West African nation of Senegal
Continue ReadingBy KAREN ANDERSON Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Alana Ross had already endured two heartbreaking miscarriages by the time she became pregnant with the baby she came to call Everleigh. Together with her partner, Dan McCarthy, they had so much hope to finally start a family. “I just wanted
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story WEST MIFFLIN, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Roller-coaster enthusiasts from all over the world will descend on our area for a weeklong conference. Coaster Con 44 is the flagship event of American Coaster Enthusiasts. The organization is bringing its members to venture across Ohio and Pennsylvania to
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By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs ahead of what’s sure to be an emotional weekend, leading Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 for a sweep of the season series. Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy, Will Smith and Justin Turner
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By Matt Egan, CNN Business The oil industry pushed for an easing of tensions and a dialing back of finger-pointing from the White House during a Thursday meeting with the Energy Department as high gas prices continue to anger politicians and consumers. “Our guys raised concerns about the ongoing tone from the administration. We asked
Continue Reading By Matt Egan, CNN Business The oil industry pushed for an easing of tensions and a dialing back of finger-pointing from the White House during a Thursday meeting with the Energy Department as high gas prices continue to anger politicians and consumers. “Our guys raised concerns about the ongoing tone from the administration. We asked
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By Evan Perez, CNN Justice Correspondent Federal investigators on Wednesday conducted a search of the home of former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, people briefed on the matter tell CNN. Clark is the former DOJ lawyer who former President Donald Trump sought to install as attorney general in the days before the January 6 Capitol
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By Donald Judd and Maegan Vazquez, CNN The Biden administration on Thursday rolled out free at-home Covid-19 tests that are designed to be more accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired. White House Covid-19 response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said the administration will provide more accessible, rapid self-tests to Americans across the country
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MILWAUKEE, Wi. (KMIZ) The St. Louis Cardinals lost the final game to the Brewers 6-4 Thursday to end the series in a 2-2 tie. Dakota Hudson pitched four innings on the mound for the red birds allowing five earned runs on seven hits. St. Louis started off hot at the plate with two scores coming
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By Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer For more than a decade, individual Supreme Court conservatives lamented lower court decisions that endorsed gun regulations, as their own court failed to expand a 2008 ruling that said the Second Amendment protects a right to a handgun in the home for self-defense. One of
Continue Reading By Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer For more than a decade, individual Supreme Court conservatives lamented lower court decisions that endorsed gun regulations, as their own court failed to expand a 2008 ruling that said the Second Amendment protects a right to a handgun in the home for self-defense. One of
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Zoe Sottile, CNN The first official joint portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has been revealed to the public at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England. The Duke and Duchess visited Cambridge on Thursday to see the 210 centimeter by 110 centimeter oil painting, crafted by British artist Jamie Coreth. The portrait shows
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill that will exempt FIFA World Cup tickets from sales tax when the games are played in Kansas City in 2026. The governor signed the bill Thursday and praised the bipartisan effort to bring the games to Kansas City, which was chosen last week
Continue Reading KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill that will exempt FIFA World Cup tickets from sales tax when the games are played in Kansas City in 2026. The governor signed the bill Thursday and praised the bipartisan effort to bring the games to Kansas City, which was chosen last week
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By Barbara Starr and Oren Liebermann, CNN The Biden administration on Thursday announced an additional $450 million in military aid for Ukraine, with the US giving the war-stricken country four more multiple launch rocket systems and artillery ammunition for other systems. The package, which will be drawn from existing Defense Department stocks, also includes 18
Continue Reading NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle has signed goalkeeper Nick Pope to a four-year contract after the England international completed a move from relegated Burnley. The Premier League club paid a fee reported to be 10 million pounds ($12.3 million) for Pope who made 141 league appearances in his six seasons at Burnley. The 30-year-old Pope
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