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• Mother charged with leaving toddlers in car while she gambled

  22-08-2017 23:59 via kfor.com
  DETROIT, MI (WXYZ) — A Pontiac mother appeared in court for an arraignment after allegedly leaving two children alone in a car at a parking building at the MGM Grand Casino while she gambled.
  Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged 27-year-old Clelie Faith Choute with two counts of child abuse-second degree.
  Choute’s bond is set at $100,000.
  It was on August 19 just before midnight, when a passerby inside the parking garage noticed two children inside a car, alone and immediately
  
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• Pair of State Stars on AP Preseason All-America Team

  22-08-2017 23:57 via kfor.com
  Two college football players from our state on the first team of the first Associated Press preseason All-America team.
  Oklahoma State wide receiver James Washington and Oklahoma guard Orlando Brown made the team.
  The AP had never put out a preseason All-America team before this season.
  It’s voted on by the members of the media who vote on the weekly top 25 poll.
  The Associated Press preseason All-America team, chosen by the votes of 51 members of the AP Top 25 media panel, and released Tu
  
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• Dog found stabbed multiple times in southwest OKC, authorities say

  22-08-2017 23:55
  
  Officials with the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare are investigating after a dog was found stabbed multiple times in southwest Oklahoma City.
  
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• Ex-lottery worker who rigged winnings, including in Oklahoma, gets 25 years in prison

  22-08-2017 23:52 via kfor.com
  A former lottery worker was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Tuesday for rigging the system in several states so he could collect the jackpots.
  Eddie Tipton, former security director of the Multistate Lottery Association, received the maximum sentence from an Iowa judge, who mentioned Eddie’s “greed” in his sentencing.
  “I certainly regret my actions,” Eddie told the court. “It’s difficult even saying that with all the people that I know behind me
  
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• Maggie Carlo named weekday morning anchor for KOCO 5 News

  22-08-2017 23:36
  
  Maggie Carlo returns to KOCO 5 to anchor KOCO 5 News weekday mornings, with co-anchor Markie Martin and Meteorologist Shelby Hays, beginning August 28th.
  
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• Earthquake in Italy: Child saved after 15 hours under rubble

  22-08-2017 23:34 via kfor.com
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  ISCHIA, Italy – Italian rescue workers have freed the last of three children trapped under rubble following a deadly earthquake on the Italian holiday island of Ischia off the coast of Naples.
  Eleven-year-old Ciro had been stuck for more than 15 hours, according to rescue services.
  They worked through the night to free Ciro’s two brothers, first pulling out seven-month old Pasquale, and then Mattias.
  “There are no words to express our happiness and satisfaction, we
  
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• 7 ways to spot an Amazon scam

  22-08-2017 23:33
  
  If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
  
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• FORECAST: Storms likely this evening

  22-08-2017 23:26
  
  FORECAST: Storms likely this evening
  
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• TSA finds four loaded firearms in 10 days at security screening checkpoints at Will Rogers World Airport 

  22-08-2017 23:17 via kfor.com
  OKLAHOMA CITY – The Transportation Security Administration has found four loaded firearms within 10 days at security screening checkpoints at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.
  The firearms were found on:
  August 13
  August 15 (Two firearms detected)
  August 21
  Officials say all four firearms were carried by different passengers and detected during x-ray screening.
  The TSA alerted Oklahoma City Police, per standard procedure, and an officer took possession of the weapons and intervie
  
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• 'She had no idea': Man pops the question during solar eclipse

  22-08-2017 23:14
  
  'She had no idea': Man pops the big question during solar eclipse.
  
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• Burglars caught on camera using truck to smash through gas station

  22-08-2017 23:14
  
  The truck can be seen backing up into the business and ramming through the shattered glass as several men jump out and attempt to remove the ATM.
  
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• Metro School District Sued By Known Devil Worshiper

  22-08-2017 23:09
  
  A known Devil worshiper is suing an Oklahoma City metro school district, claiming his family’s civil rights were violated as well as other complaints, according to court documents. 
  
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• Survey shows more than 530 teacher vacancies in Oklahoma

  22-08-2017 23:06
  
  A new survey shows Oklahoma schools are beginning a new year with more than 530 teacher vacancies and more than two-thirds of the state's superintendents saying the teacher shortage is worse than last year.
  
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• Oklahoma City Animal Welfare seeking information about dog stabbing

  22-08-2017 22:57 via kfor.com
  OKLAHOMA CITY - Authorities are asking for help finding the person who stabbed a dog nearly 20 times in southwest Oklahoma City.
  "It was blood. He was covered in blood everywhere," said Yolanda, the woman who found him outside her door. "He came over, he just looked at me like 'I need your help' and I just cried."
  Yolanda called police, and the dog was rushed into emergency surgery.
  "Did a lot of internal injuries to the spleen area, and abdomen area, as well as around the face and in the hindq
  
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• Violin prodigy, 9, bounces back after 3 strokes

  22-08-2017 22:56
  
  Caesar Sant has sickle cell anemia and has suffered three strokes, but he's not letting that get in his way.
  
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• Done with your eclipse glasses? Donate them to kids in another part of the world

  22-08-2017 22:41
  
  Donating your used eclipse glasses means people in other parts of the world get to experience the spectacular event in 2019!
  
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• ‘Some remains’ of missing 10 sailors found after collision

  22-08-2017 22:35 via kfor.com
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  “Some remains” of 10 missing US sailors have been found after the collision between the US destroyer John S. McCain and an oil tanker near Singapore, US Navy Adm. Scott Swift said Tuesday.
  Navy and Marine Corps divers found the remains in the sealed compartments aboard the McCain, said Swift, commander of the Pacific Fleet.
  The Royal Malaysian Navy has located one body at sea, and officials are working to determine if it is one of the missing sailors, he said. Divers have
  
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• Bill would block use of food stamps for soda in Florida

  22-08-2017 22:34
  
  A House Republican filed a proposal Friday that seeks to prevent people from using food-assistance benefits to buy soft drinks.
  
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• Man arrested after Tulsa Police seize 76 pounds of marijuana

  22-08-2017 22:32 via kfor.com
  TULSA, Okla. – A man was arrested Tuesday after police seized 76 pounds of marijuana.
  KJRH reports officials found “marijuana and drug proceeds” after searching two Tulsa homes.
  35-year-old Dustin Drake was arrested in connection to the bust.
  Dustin Drake/ Tulsa County jail
  A FedEx package containing 10 pounds of marijuana arrived at the same time police were searching the homes.
  76 pounds of marijuana and $19,000 in drug proceeds were seized.
  Drake faces trafficking marijuana
  
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• Teens will ditch Facebook for these social media networks

  22-08-2017 22:30
  
  Facebook will no longer be the most popular social media network among teens, according to a study.
  
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• 'Annie,' 'The Producers' writer Thomas Meehan dies at 88

  22-08-2017 22:21
  
  Broadway writer Thomas Meehan has died at 88.
  
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• Woman dies after falling off balcony while ‘laughing very hard’

  22-08-2017 22:12 via kfor.com
  WESTMORLAND COUNTY, Pa. – A 50-year-old Pennsylvania woman died when she lost her balance and fell off of a balcony in Mexico after “laughing very hard.”
  Sharon Regoli Ciferno, a sixth-grade teacher in western Pennsylvania, was on vacation and sitting on a rooftop deck at a friend’s house when she fell, according to PennLive.
  “She started laughing very hard and when she put her head back she lost her balance and fell back,” David Regoli, told the newspaper. &l
  
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• Missouri governor stays execution of convicted killer amid new DNA evidence

  22-08-2017 22:10 via kfor.com
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  A Missouri man convicted of murder will not be put to death on Tuesday night after Gov. Eric Greitens issued a stay of execution and ordered a review of his case amid new DNA evidence.
  “A sentence of death is the ultimate, permanent punishment,” Greitens said in a statement. “To carry out the death penalty, the people of Missouri must have confidence in the judgment of guilt. In light of new information, I am appointing a Board of Inquiry in this case.”
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• This man made a whole bedroom under the stairs for his dog

  22-08-2017 22:08
  
  Best. Dog dad. Ever.
  
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• Four loaded firearms found in 10 days at OKC airport checkpoints, TSA officials say

  22-08-2017 22:06
  
  Four loaded firearms have been found in 10 days at security checkpoints at the Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.
  
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• A pregnant meteorologist gave a speech about body-shaming after getting criticized on Twitter

  22-08-2017 21:56
  
  Kelsey McEwen publicly called out someone who said her maternity clothes were "disgusting."
  
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• Mark Wahlberg tops list of highest-paid actors

  22-08-2017 21:55
  
  The "Transformers" star nudged aside Dwayne Johnson with an income of $68 million.
  
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• This dad created an app that freezes your kids' phones until they answer your texts

  22-08-2017 21:41
  
  "He knows when to use it and when I send him a message on it, it will be important"
  
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• Catholic priest reveals he was once a KKK member

  22-08-2017 21:40
  
  "While I firmly believe God forgave me -- as he forgives anyone who repents and asks for forgiveness -- forgetting what I did would be a mistake."
  
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• SkyWest Airlines building new maintenance facility at Will Rogers World Airport

  22-08-2017 21:38 via kfor.com
  OKLAHOMA CITY –Will Rogers World Airport says that a new airline will be investing millions of dollars in a facility and will bring hundreds of jobs to the area.
  On Tuesday, the airport announced that SkyWest Airlines will build a 135,000 square foot hangar at Lariat Landing to serve as a regional maintenance facility for the airline’s Bombardier CRJ and Embraer 175 aircraft.
  Officials say the company will invest approximately $30 million for construction of the facility, which is e
  
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• Flash Point team discusses Charlottesville tragedy, Russia investigation and alleged Oklahoma City domestic terrorist

  22-08-2017 21:34 via kfor.com
  OKLAHOMA – The Flash Point team tackled some of the biggest topics in politics this week.
  Former U.S. Attorney Sandy Coates joined Mike Turpen, Kirk Humphreys and Kevin Ogle to discuss the recent Charlottesville tragedy and ongoing Russia investigation.
  The team also talked about the alleged Oklahoma City domestic terrorist, among other subjects.
  Flash Point is sponsored by Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores.
  
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• HBO hit series spurs interest in huskies

  22-08-2017 21:33
  
  HBO hit series spurs interest in huskies
  
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• Barbara Palmer, The Lady Mule Skinner, one of our favorite Great State stories from 2011 takes her last ride.

  22-08-2017 21:32 via kfor.com
  The family of Barbara Palmer shared the sad news of her passing over the weekend. We took a ride with Palmer and her team of mules in the country side near Wynnewood in November of 2011.
  Take a look at this story and tell me if it wasn't a memorable ride for you too.
   
  
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• Lawmakers unveil ‘line item’ legislation to create ‘transparency’ in budget process

  22-08-2017 21:28 via kfor.com
  OKLAHOMA CITY – Several Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a proposal that would require some state agencies to provide a ‘line-item’ budget to legislators.
  On Tuesday, seven lawmakers held a news conference to discuss the proposal.
  The measure would focus on agencies that receive more than $100 million in state funds. Those agencies include the Department of Human Services, the Department of Corrections and the Department of Education.
  The ‘line-item’ budget would
  
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• Freshman dies after collapsing at high school football practice

  22-08-2017 21:28
  
  At least four other boys have died during the past two months around the country during practices.
  
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• Oklahoma Corporation Commission passes rule to allow two-mile long horizontal well operations

  22-08-2017 21:23 via kfor.com
  OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Corporation Commission passed an emergency rule to new legislation that will allow for two-mile long horizontal well operations.
  “The Oklahoma legislature, in its last session, passed a law that allows what are called long laterals to be drilled in Oklahoma regardless of the formation,” Matt Skinner, with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, said.
  Long laterals, also known as horizontal drilling, were previously only allowed in certain formations. T
  
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• Oklahoma among worst states for women’s equality, study says

  22-08-2017 21:12
  
  Oklahoma is among the country’s worst states when it comes to women’s equality, according to a WalletHub study.
  
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• Here's how to tell if you damaged your eyes during the eclipse

  22-08-2017 21:11
  
  You're not making up that headache.
  
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• Missouri governor stops convicted killer's execution amid DNA concerns

  22-08-2017 21:08
  
  Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has stopped the scheduled execution of convicted killer Marcellus Williams after lawyers claimed new DNA evidence could prove his innocence
  
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• Garland Jeffreys to give ACM@UCO master class in downtown Oklahoma City

  22-08-2017 21:03
  Delivering on its pledge to connect students directly to today's music industry, the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahomawill host a master class with acclaimed musician Garland Jeffreys at 2 p.m. Sept. 14. The class will take place in the ACM@UCO Songwriting Room on the first floor of the academy at 25 S Oklahoma Ave. Jeffreys is best-known for his 1977 hit single "Wild In The Streets," as well as for his many collaborations and performances with artists including
  
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• 2 inmates who escaped in northwest Oklahoma may be armed

  22-08-2017 21:03
  Major County Sheriff Steve Randolph says inmates Andrew Foy and Darren Walp overpowered two transport officers about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday and took the van on U.S. 412 north of Fairview. The small city is about 80 miles northwest of Oklahoma City.
  
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• Woodward police detective charged with two counts of child sexual abuse

  22-08-2017 20:55 via kfor.com
  WOODWARD, Okla. – A Woodward police officer has been charged following allegations of child sexual abuse.
  After a request from the Ellis County District Attorney’s Office, OSBI looked into the month-long investigation involving Woodward Police Detective Patrick Gandara.
  Gandara, who is a 23-year veteran of law enforcement, was arrested earlier this month.
  Court records indicate that Gandara was charged with two counts of sexual abuse of a child stemming from separate incidents.
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• Woman says this popular baby powder brand gave her ovarian cancer

  22-08-2017 20:55
  
  On Monday, a jury awarded a California woman $417 million because she developed ovarian cancer and had used Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder for decades.
  
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• What the heck is a bitcoin and should you even care? Here’s the scoop

  22-08-2017 20:54
  
  Confused about what bitcoins are? This 5-minute explainer will have you more informed than most.
  
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• Android malware can steal data from more than 2,000 apps

  22-08-2017 20:50
  
  Faketoken can lift personal user data from more than 2,000 apps.
  
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• The eclipse is over – here’s what to do with your glasses

  22-08-2017 20:31 via kfor.com
  The Great American Eclipse captivated hundreds of millions on Monday - but now that the nationwide party is over, what to do with all those glasses?
  To prevent mass waste, you have several options.
  If you have a pair from the 12 manufacturers approved by NASA and the American Astrological Standards, they are good forever, as long as they are not scratched, punctured, or warped.
  You could save them as a souvenir, or even for the next American eclipse on April 8, 2024, if they're stored prop
  
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• “He had blood gushing everywhere,” Oklahoma man shot in the forehead during argument

  22-08-2017 20:26 via kfor.com
  SULPHUR, Okla. – An Oklahoma man was taken into custody after he allegedly shot his friend in the head during an argument.
  On Saturday afternoon, police say that 28-year-old James Williams and 27-year-old Dakota Simco were at an apartment complex in Sulphur when an argument took a dangerous turn.
  “It sounded like furniture being thrown, that’s what it sounded like,” Kalie Most, who lives downstairs, told KXII.
  Most says she was inside her apartment when she heard some co
  
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• All clear given at White House after lockdown

  22-08-2017 20:20
  
  Reporters and construction crews have been allowed to return to the North Lawn of the White House after the Secret Service investigated a suspicious package.
  
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• What to do with your leftover eclipse glasses

  22-08-2017 20:17
  
  The next time you'll need those special shades will be in 2024.
  
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• US announces new sanctions against Chinese, Russian entities that fund North Korean missile programs

  22-08-2017 20:08 via kfor.com
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  The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions Tuesday targeting Chinese and Russian entities that help fund and facilitate North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
  Coupled with the United Nations Security Council resolution passed earlier this month, Tuesday’s sanctions are intended to further isolate the companies and individuals outside of North Korea that are providing key support to Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions.
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