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Russian volcano erupts for first time in centuries, days after 8.8 magnitude earthquake

by AP
(AP) — A volcano on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted overnight into Sunday for what scientists said is the first time in hundreds of years, days after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake. The Krasheninnikov volcano sent ash 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) into the sky, according to staff at the Kronotsky Reserve, where the volcano is located.... Read More.

Pope Francis dies at age 88

by AP
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out by Cardinal... Read More.

Eddie Fisher, ’65 White Sox All-Star reliever and former OU player, dies at age 88

by The Associated Press
ALTUS, Okla. (AP) — Eddie Fisher, the right-hander whose 15-year major league career included an All-Star selection for the Chicago White Sox and a World Series title with Baltimore, has died. He was 88. The Lowell-Tims Funeral Home & Crematory in Altus says Fisher died Monday after a brief illness. Born July 16, 1936, in Shreveport,... Read More.
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88 new positive cases of COVID-19 documented Sunday

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The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting on Sunday that there are 88 new positive cases of COVID-19 as there are currently 1,014 active cases in the state. Since testing started, there have been a total of 6,506 COVID-19 cases. No new deaths were reported on Sunday as the death toll remains at 334. A... Read More.