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How new redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections

by The Associated Press
By LEAH ASKARINAM Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling. Now, Texas Republicans want to break that tradition — and other states could follow suit.President Trump has asked the Texas Legislature to create districts, in time for... Read More.

A look at the status of US executions in 2025

by The Associated Press
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press(AP) — Twenty-six men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S., and 10 other people are scheduled to be put to death in seven states during the remainder of 2025.The next scheduled execution is in Florida, when a man who killed his wife and two... Read More.
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Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has 2 stents inserted to treat blocked arteries

by The Associated Press
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas basketball coach Bill Self had two stents inserted into his heart to treat blocked arteries on Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after he "felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms.”“The procedure went very well, and he is expected to make a full recovery,” the Kansas athletic department said in... Read More.

Oklahoma County to pay $55,000 to family of deceased inmate

by News 9
OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma County leaders have settled a lawsuit this week involving the family of an inmate who died at the Oklahoma County Detention Center in 2022.The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says Kyle Shaw died from a fentanyl overdose a year after he was booked into jail.Shaw's brother filed a federal lawsuit in... Read More.
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Obama went to ‘nefarious lengths’ to delegitimize Trump’s 2016 presidential win: Leavitt

by The National News Desk(TNND)
WASHINGTON (TNND) — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said former President Barack Obama went to "great and nefarious lengths" to delegitimize President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential win by creating "a false narrative" about Russia's involvement in that year's election.She said the truth has come to light nearly 10 years later --... Read More.

Hulk Hogan, WWE Hall of Famer and legendary champion, dies at 71

by ABC News
Two-time WWE Hall of Famer and former world champion Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died Thursday at the age of 71, according to Clearwater, Florida, police and World Wrestling Entertainment. "WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away," the company said. "One of pop culture’s... Read More.

Crazy Days, DXDT and Tax Free Weekend in Ponca City

by Ponca City Now
Prepare for a trifecta of excitement in downtown Ponca City! Our Crazy Days retail event is once again paired with Oklahoma's tax-free weekend and the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council's Down by Downtown concert series! Immerse yourself in a weekend of commerce and community as our vibrant downtown streets transform into a hub of... Read More.
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Lawsuit: Doctors play music bingo during surgery, allegedly leads to patient’s death

by KUSA/CNN Newsource/WKRC
LONE TREE, Colo. (KUSA/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A lawsuit has been settled after a shocking revelation that a surgeon and anesthesiologist played a music bingo game during a routine eye surgery, allegedly leading to the death of a man from cardiac arrest.Chris Reiter, Bart Reiter's widow, recounted the day of the surgery, saying she was... Read More.