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US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

Friday, August 28 by AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four weeks to five weeks. Six months later, there still is no off-ramp in sight despite Trump’s repeated assertions that the war has been won or... Read More.

Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 25, SEC leads conferences with 9 ranked teams

Tuesday, August 18 by The Associated Press

Ohio State and Oregon were 1-2 in The Associated Press Top 25 released Monday, giving the Big Ten Conference the top two teams in the preseason rankings for the first time in 65 years and just the second time ever. The Buckeyes received 40 first-place votes and Oregon received 14 in voting by 69 media members who cover college football. Ohio State... Read More.

Congo Ebola health workers protest unpaid wages, disrupting response as deaths top 1,800

Friday, August 7 by AP

Health workers at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak protest over unpaid wages at the provincial governor’s office in Ituri, eastern Congo, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Constant Same Bagalwa) BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Dozens of Congolese health workers at the epicenter of the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record staged protests Thursday to... Read More.

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Cowley College Awarded on USA TODAY’s America’s Top Vocational Schools 2026 List

Monday, July 27 by Ponca City Now

Cowley College has been awarded on USA TODAY’s list of America’s Top Vocational Schools 2026. The award list was announced on July 23rd, 2026, and can currently be viewed on the USA TODAY’s website. The ranking of the best schools offering vocational training via undergraduate certificate or diploma is based on an analysis of five... Read More.

As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar

Monday, June 22 by AP

Associated Press OBBUERGEN, Switzerland. -High-level U.S.-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war had a tense start Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran took offense at comments by President Donald Trump, who threatened to attack and told Iran’s president to watch what he says. The comments from afar — on... Read More.

Israel says it killed 2 top Iranian officials in wartime blow to country’s leadership

Wednesday, March 18 by AP

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel said Tuesday it killed two senior Iranian security officials in overnight strikes in a major blow to the country’s leadership. Iran, which did not immediately confirm either death, fired new salvos of missiles and drones at its Gulf Arab neighbors and Israel in a war... Read More.

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 in return, tempers flare as Thunder top Nuggets 127-121 in OT

Saturday, February 28 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points in his return after missing nine games with an abdominal strain, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-121 in overtime on Friday night in a testy matchup that featured multiple technical fouls and an ejection. Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning... Read More.

Po-Hi Orchestra Brings Home Top State Honors

Friday, February 20 by Ponca City Now

Katie Parr -The Ponca City High School Symphonic Orchestra earned straight superior ratings on stage and in sight-reading Thursday morning at the OSSAA State Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. Since the orchestra received superior ratings at their fall contest, the group has earned the OSSAA Sweepstakes Award. This award is... Read More.

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at the Davos forum, but many top US allies aren’t participating

Friday, January 23 by AP

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his Board of Peace to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas, insisting that “everyone wants to be a part” of the body he said could eventually rival the United Nations — despite many U.S. allies... Read More.

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Broken Arrow ranks among top medium-sized cities in U.S. News & World’s latest poll

Tuesday, January 20 by KTUL

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (KTUL) — Broken Arrow has again earned national recognition, ranking among the Best Medium-Sized Cities in the United States in U.S. News & World Report’s latest poll, following last year’s designation as one of the Best Cities to Live in the country. In 2025, the city ranked as the Best Place to Live in Oklahoma,... Read More.

The great Christmas movie debate: top five picks

Thursday, December 25 by Washington-Amazing America TV

WASHINGTON (Amazing America TV) — Let’s start with a quick disclaimer: this list of the top five Christmas movies is part preference and part proven classic. Every film selected by Amazing America’s Kevin Kotwas has earned its place on “best holiday movie” lists over the years. He kicks off the countdown with a family vacation that... Read More.

NOC Sheep Center students earn top honors at National Livestock Expo

Thursday, December 4 by Ponca City Now

Students from the Northern Oklahoma College Sheep Center Production class achieved outstanding success at the prestigious North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky—often regarded as the “Super Bowl” of sheep shows. The NOC team exhibited eight Dorsets and four Hampshires from the NOC Sheep Center show flock in the Open Breeding Shows, earning... Read More.

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US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 25, SEC leads conferences with 9 ranked teams

Congo Ebola health workers protest unpaid wages, disrupting response as deaths top 1,800

As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar

Israel says it killed 2 top Iranian officials in wartime blow to country’s leadership

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 in return, tempers flare as Thunder top Nuggets 127-121 in OT

Po-Hi Orchestra Brings Home Top State Honors

Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at the Davos forum, but many top US allies aren’t participating

Broken Arrow ranks among top medium-sized cities in U.S. News & World’s latest poll

The great Christmas movie debate: top five picks

NOC Sheep Center students earn top honors at National Livestock Expo

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