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Click here for updates on this story     TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — Around 11 a.m. Friday, as the sun continued its morning ascent and brought with it a harsh 90-degree day, nine cyclists arrived in Tahlequah to complete a three-week journey of more than 950 miles. Although the elevated terrain of northeast Oklahoma and the

Click here for updates on this story     Female firefighter alleges captain left her crew in burning building in retaliation for complaints (Lincoln Journal Star) — A female Lincoln firefighter suing the department over alleged discrimination and retaliation is asking a judge to order an independent investigation after, she says, a captain at the center of

Click here for updates on this story     FREMONT, Nebraska (Fremont Tribune) — In the late 1970s, Gordon and Susan Miller’s children wanted to earn some spending money. So the Millers planted sweet corn to provide their kids, Scott, Ryan and Kori, with jobs. From that idea grew a produce business, called Grandview Farm. The farm,

A far-right extremist who became the object of a month-long manhunt after threatening a top doctor fighting Covid-19, appears to have killed himself, authorities in Belgium said Sunday. A body, believed to be that of Jurgen Conings, was found on Sunday in a wooded area of the town Dislen-Stockem, in Belgium’s eastern Limburg province, according

Here’s a look at the life of singer and actress Lindsay Lohan. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1986 Birthplace: New York, New York Birth name: Lindsay Dee Lohan Father: Michael Lohan, an ex-Wall Street trader Mother: Dina (Sullivan) Lohan, a television personality, actress and manager Other Facts Lohan has performed on the soundtracks to the

An off-duty deputy’s wife and his 4-year-old stepdaughter were shot early Sunday morning when a gunman forced entry into their Houston, Texas, home and opened fire, according to Police Chief Troy Finner. At about 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Houston police responded to an “officer assist” call on West Dallas Street where the suspect, described as a

Here’s a look at the life of comedian, actor, director, producer, playwright and screenwriter Mel Brooks, best known for comedic farces such as “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Spaceballs.” Personal Birth date: June 28, 1926 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Melvin James Kaminsky Father: Max Kaminsky, a process server Mother: Kate

Here is a look at Charles Manson and the 1969 “Manson Family” murders. Personal Birth date: November 12, 1934 Death date: November 19, 2017 Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio Birth name: Charles Milles Maddox Father: Father’s name unavailable publicly Mother: Kathleen Maddox Marriages: Rosalie Jean (Willis) Manson (1955-divorce date unknown); was also married to a woman

Here’s a look at the life of former Philippines First Lady Imelda Marcos. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1929 Birth place: Manila, Philippines (some sources say Leyte Province) Birth name: Imelda Remedios Visitacion Romualdez Father: Vicente Orestes Romualdez Mother: Remedios Trinidad Marriage: Ferdinand Marcos (May 1, 1954-September 28, 1989, his death) Children: Irene, Ferdinand Jr.

Here is a look at the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Considered the nation’s most important civil rights legislation since Reconstruction (1865-1877), it prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Following that law, US President Lyndon B. Johnson signed landmark civil rights bills including the 1965

Here’s a look at the life of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Personal Birth date: July 3, 1971 Birth place: Townsville, Queensland, Australia Father: John Shipton Mother: Christine (Hawkins) Assange Children: with Stella Moris: Max and Gabriel Other Facts When he was a year old, his mother married Brett Assange, who adopted him. Guest-starred as himself

Here’s some background information about active United States aircraft carriers. Ten of the active air carriers are in the Nimitz class and are the largest warships in the world. There is one active air carrier in the new Gerald R. Ford class; the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78, commissioned on July 22, 2017. Gerald R.

Here’s a look at the life of Andrea Yates, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the drowning of her five children. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1964 Birth place: Houston, Texas Birth name: Andrea Pia Kennedy Father: Andrew Kennedy Mother: Jutta Karin (Koehler) Kennedy Marriage: Russell “Rusty” Yates (April 17, 1993-March