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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.

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.
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17-year-old Eli Willits from Fort Cobb, No. 1 pick in MLB draft, signs with Nationals for $8.2 million bonus

by The Associated Press
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Eli Willits didn’t want to waste time before signing his first pro contract. The 17-year-old shortstop is on a tight schedule.Willits agreed with the Washington Nationals on Saturday for an $8.2 million signing bonus, only six days after the club selected him No. 1 overall in Major... Read More.

Governor Stitt seeks to exclude soda, candy from food stamp purchases

by The Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said on Thursday the state is seeking federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from the list of items that can be purchased under the benefit for low-income Americans long known as food stamps.Stitt made the announcement during an event at the Capitol with U.S.... Read More.
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Preservation Oklahoma Announces 2025 Most Endangered Places List

by Preservation Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY — Preservation Oklahoma has unveiled its annual list of Oklahoma's Most Endangered Places for 2025. The list features a variety of sites across the state, including sites representing the work of Oklahoma architects, community gathering places, and archaeological sites.This year's list of endangered sites are: -The Prairie House, Norman -Orpheum/Cook Theater, Okmulgee -West Winds Motel,... Read More.

US measles count now tops 1,200 cases, and Iowa announces an outbreak

by The Associated Press
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer(AP) — The U.S. logged fewer than 20 measles cases this week, though Iowa announced the state's first outbreak on Thursday and Georgia confirmed its second on Wednesday.There have been 1,214 confirmed measles cases this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday. Health officials in... Read More.
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Afghan man accused of planning Election Day attack in US pleads guilty

by The Associated Press
By NADIA LATHAN Associated Press/Report for America(AP) — An Afghan man in Oklahoma accused of planning an Election Day attack in the U.S. on behalf of the Islamic State group pleaded guilty on Friday to terrorism-related charges in federal court.Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, pleaded guilty to two offenses: conspiring and providing support to the... Read More.

A look at the status of US executions in 2025

by The Associated Press
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press(AP) — Nineteen men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S., and 11 other people are scheduled to be put to death in eight states during the remainder of 2025.Four men are scheduled to be executed next week in Florida, Alabama, Oklahoma, and South Carolina.Other... Read More.