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• How to photograph the 2017 solar eclipse

  07-08-2017 19:31
  
  Hoping to take photos of next month's eclipse? Check out these tips.
  
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• Metro cities searching for more lifeguards to keep pools fully open

  10-06-2026 01:23 via kfor.com
  
  The summer heat is in full swing, and many families are flocking to the pool to stay cool, but many places nationwide and across the state are facing a shortage of lifeguards.
  
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• College football bombshell: Judge rules Sorsby eligible despite betting scandal

  10-06-2026 01:15 via kfor.com
  
  In news that shocked the world of college football, a judge's ruling Monday morning will allow Texas Tech's quarterback, Brendan Sorsby, to play this coming season after the NCAA ruled him permanently ineligible for gambling on games, including some on his own team when he was at Indiana.
  
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• Noble County teacher arrested for physical abuse of special needs student

  10-06-2026 01:12 via kfor.com
  
  Mike Arnold, a former Special Education Teacher at Frontier Public Schools, is facing charges for child abuse, domestic assault, and battery.
  
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• Police investigating after 7-year-old found dead in Guymon hotel pool

  10-06-2026 00:51 via kfor.com
  
  GUYMON, Okla. (KFOR) — Police are investigating after a child was found dead in a Guymon hotel pool. According to the Guymon Police Department, just before 7:45 p.m. on Monday, officers were called to the Travel Lodge Hotel at 620 NE Highway 54 following reports of an unresponsive 7-year-old in the pool. No information surrounding [...]
  
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• Midwest City man indicted for threat against the President of the United States

  10-06-2026 00:28 via kfor.com
  
  On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced the unsealing of a federal indictment charging a Midwest City man with making a threat against the President of the United States.
  
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• Texas teen convicted of murder for stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet

  09-06-2026 22:07 via kfor.com
  
  MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a competition was convicted of murder Tuesday in a trial that drew attention far beyond the booming Dallas suburb where the two students attended different high schools. A jury rejected Karmelo Anthony’s claims of self-defense during [...]
  
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• Texas teen convicted of murder in a fatal stabbing at a high school track meet

  09-06-2026 21:37 via kfor.com
  
  MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a meet was convicted of murder Tuesday in a trial that drew national attention far beyond the booming Dallas suburb where the two students attended different high schools. A jury rejected Karmelo Anthony’s claims of self-defense [...]
  
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• More swings for AI stocks drag Wall Street back on the roller coaster

  09-06-2026 21:18 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — More sudden reversals for high-flying artificial-intelligence stocks sent Wall Street reeling on Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% after careening between an early gain of 1% and a midday loss of 2.3%, pulling further from its all-time high set a week ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 106 points, [...]
  
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• FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 20 years

  09-06-2026 20:37 via kfor.com
  
  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, the first such addition since the late 1990s.
  
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• Another sell-off for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling

  09-06-2026 20:07 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Another sell-off for high-flying artificial-intelligence stocks whipsawed Wall Street on Tuesday. The S&P 500 dropped 0.9% after careening between an early gain of 1% and a midday loss of 2.3%, sinking further from its all-time high set a week ago. The Nasdaq composite was 1.7% lower, and the Dow Jones Industrial [...]
  
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• Stellantis recalls over 1M Jeeps due to potential fire hazard: NHTSA

  09-06-2026 19:35 via kfor.com
  
  "Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired," the NHTSA warned.
  
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• Midwest City motorcycle wreck causing traffic delays, says Midwest City PD

  09-06-2026 19:15 via kfor.com
  
  Emergency crews alongside Midwest City investigators are working an accident near the area of 800 S. Air Depot, in the northbound lanes.
  
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• Another sell-off for AI stocks drags Wall Street sharply lower

  09-06-2026 19:10 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Another sell-off for high-flying artificial-intelligence stocks is dragging Wall Street sharply lower on Tuesday. The S&P 500 dropped 1.7% after careening between an early gain of 1% and a loss of 2.3%, sinking further from its all-time high set a week ago. The Nasdaq composite was 2.9% lower, and the Dow [...]
  
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• Wall Street falls sharply as AI stocks resume their sell-off

  09-06-2026 18:25 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Artificial-intelligence stocks are resuming their sell-off on Tuesday, and the former superstars that had led the market to records are dragging Wall Street down with them. The S&P 500 dropped 1.5% after erasing an early gain of 1% and pulled further from its all-time high set a week ago. The Dow [...]
  
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• New screwworm cases raise concern for Texas cattle, beef prices

  09-06-2026 18:10 via kfor.com
  
  Concerns over the spread of the New World screwworm are growing after multiple new cases were confirmed on Monday, and as state and federal officials ramp up efforts to contain the parasite.
  
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• Wall Street drops as AI stocks slide sharply again

  09-06-2026 17:45 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Artificial-intelligence stocks are tumbling again on Tuesday, and the former superstars that had led the market to records are dragging Wall Street along with them. The S&P 500 dropped 1.1% after erasing an early gain of 1% and pulled further from its all-time high set a week ago. The Dow Jones [...]
  
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• Man attacked by alligator after allegedly fleeing DWI investigation in Louisiana

  09-06-2026 17:12 via kfor.com
  
  Despite his injuries, the driver allegedly continued to flee before being found again.
  
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• Police release more information after two found dead in SW Oklahoma City

  09-06-2026 16:29 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City Police have released new details after two people were found dead Sunday evening. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers responded an apartment complex near I-240 and Walker Ave. at around 11 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found two people deceased in a tent behind the complex. Their injuries [...]
  
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• Tesla driver seen napping behind wheel on California highway

  09-06-2026 15:30 via kfor.com
  
  The video ends before the driver’s apparent nap does.
  
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• Oklahoma City Police make arrest using RTIC drone

  09-06-2026 15:26 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City Police were able to make an arrest with help from a Real Time Information Center drone. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers received a call regarding two people chasing each other, one possibly having a gun. Using the RTIC drone, officers were receiving real-time updates regarding the [...]
  
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• Emergency crews respond to crash near I-35 in Edmond

  09-06-2026 15:09 via kfor.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) - Emergency crews responded to a crash near I-35 in Edmond Tuesday morning. Officials say the collision happened near I-35 and Covell Rd. It is unclear what caused the crash or if anyone was hurt. Traffic is being impacted in that area. No more information is available at this time.
  
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• Police investigating fatal shooting in Purcell

  09-06-2026 13:14 via kfor.com
  
  PURCELL, Okla. (KFOR) - Police say they're looking into a deadly shooting that happened in Purcell Monday night. According to the Purcell Police Department, the incident began as a domestic disturbance call that later escalated to a shooting. When officers arrived, they found one man dead. No information has been released regarding a suspect, but [...]
  
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• Edmond City Council passes data center moratorium through end of year

  09-06-2026 05:17 via kfor.com
  
  The Edmond City Council voted Monday to place a moratorium on data center developments through at least December 31, as city leaders say they want to be prepared in the event someone proposes building one in the city.
  
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• Residents say brown water has plagued an Osage County rural water district for years

  09-06-2026 02:10 via kfor.com
  
  Osage County Rural Water District No. 21 customers say they've been dealing with brown water coming out of their tap for years, and it has only gotten worse.
  
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• Oklahoma agencies concerned over changes to homelessness federal funding

  09-06-2026 01:31 via kfor.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is shifting away from the 'housing first' approach to homelessness funding, focusing instead on mental health and addiction treatment, which Oklahoma advocates say is not the primary cause of homelessness.
  
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• Women's College World Series draws big crowds despite absence of OU, OSU

  09-06-2026 01:20 via kfor.com
  
  Oklahoma City has been a popular destination for visitors with the NBA Playoffs, Route 66 Centennial, and Women's College World Series, resulting in record-breaking attendance and hotel occupancy rates.
  
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• Yukon Mayor responds to resignation of Jeff Wootton after recall petition filing

  09-06-2026 01:18 via kfor.com
  
  City Manager and Vice Mayor Jeff Wootton resigned from his position Saturday after being named in a recall petition to be removed from office.
  
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• 'Bring her home': Savannah Guthrie shares new message after mother's alleged abduction

  09-06-2026 00:08 via kfor.com
  
  Authorities believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home on the early morning hours of Feb. 1, 2026.
  
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• Oklahoma National Guard Museum hosts grand opening June 12

  08-06-2026 20:21 via kfor.com
  
  The Oklahoma National Guard Museum is preparing to move into a new chapter in history, debuting its new home on June 12, 2026.
  
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