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• OKC mother seeking justice after sons murder

  12-05-2024 01:12 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — An Oklahoma City mother is still searching for answers for her son who was shot to death back in February. LOCAL: Police identify victim in NW Oklahoma City homicideIt has been nearly three months since police found 37-year-old Fred Gordon dead on the sidewalk in Northwest Oklahoma City.There still hasn't been an arrest, and Vickie Anderson, Fred's mother, is worried she will never get justice for her son."The last time I saw him we gave each other a hug, said we lov
  
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• WATCH: Mother bear, cub playing on trampoline in Massachusetts

  05-06-2024 22:10 via kfor.com
  
  SOUTHWICK, Mass. (WWLP) — A mother bear and her cub were seen playing on a trampoline Monday afternoon in Southwick, Massachusetts.
  A video sent to Nexstar's WWLP from Brianna Batchelor, of Southwick, shows a cub playing on the trampoline while a mother bear pulls on the surrounding protective net. The mother bear eventually finds a way onto the trampoline before the cub manages to escape.New viral Trader Joe’s item: What to know about the limited edition merch reselling for $100The
  
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• Toyota recalls over 100,000 vehicles over stalled engine concerns

  05-06-2024 22:09 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Toyota will recall about 100,000 vehicles over concerns that loose debris inside the engine could cause it to stall or otherwise fail, federal regulators announced last week.The recall covers about 3,500 Lexus LX SUVs from 2022 and 2023 and just under 100,000 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks from the same timeframe, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said.The select vehicles were built with V35A engines, which were potentially not cleared of all manufacturing deb
  
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• Where keeping cool could cost the most this summer: new report

  05-06-2024 22:08 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — While average heating costs were projected to drop over the winter, Americans aren't likely to be as lucky when it comes to cooling costs this summer. Instead, new predictions say the financial burden of staying cool could reach its highest level in a decade.
  Between June and September, the average cost of home cooling will be $719, up nearly 8% over last year, according to projections from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) and the Center for Energy,
  
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• Nebraska woman who was pronounced dead found alive at funeral home

  05-06-2024 22:06 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A Nebraska woman who had been pronounced dead at a nursing home this week was later found to be alive by a funeral home worker who noticed she was still breathing.Constance Glantz, 74, had been placed on hospice care at Mulberry Nursing Home in Waverly, Nebraska. Nursing home staff said she was dead at 9:44 a.m. Monday morning, and she was taken to a funeral home in Lincoln.Then, at 11:45 a.m., the Lincoln Police Department and the Lincoln Fire and Rescue were dispatched to
  
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• New viral Trader Joe's item: What to know about the limited edition merch reselling for $100

  05-06-2024 20:54 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX/NEXSTAR) — The craze surrounding Trader Joe's products is back again, this time for their mini insulated tote bags, which dropped on Tuesday. Like their signature mini tote bags that went viral earlier this year, these new bags are only available for a limited time — and are selling for a pretty penny online.
  The insulated mini tote bags, available in either hot magenta or cool teal, retail for $3.99. They were set to be available at Trader Joe's stores nationwide on T
  
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• Woman claims to be girl missing since 1985; mom disagrees as police investigate

  05-06-2024 20:49 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A woman is claiming to be Cherrie Mahan, an 8-year-old from Pennsylvania who went missing in 1985, but the girl’s mom says she’s not telling the truth, multiple outlets are reporting. Mahan was last seen getting off the bus in Winfield Township, Butler County. Police say a bright blue 1976 Dodge van with a mural of a mountain and a skier could have been involved in her disappearance, according to KDKA, but Mahan has never been found.Last month, a woman poste
  
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• Colorado officers help bear cub stuck in wire fence

  05-06-2024 20:42 via kfor.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — Officers with Colorado Parks and Wildlife came to the rescue Saturday when a bear cub got stuck in a wire fence.Officers with Colorado Parks and Wildlife came to the rescue Saturday when a bear cub got stuck in a wire fence in Evergreen. (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)Officers with Colorado Parks and Wildlife came to the rescue Saturday when a bear cub got stuck in a wire fence in Evergreen. (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)Officers with Colorado Parks and Wildlife came to the re
  
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• Spotify hikes prices for second time in less than a year

  05-06-2024 20:41 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) - Music and podcast streamer Spotify will increase its price for the service this summer, the company announced Monday.
  Beginning in July, an individual subscription to Spotify will be $11.99, up $1 from the previous rate. The price hike represents the second in less than a year for the audio streamer.
  The company said the changes were necessary "so that we can continue to invest in and innovate on our product features and bring users the best experience."
  In this photo illustration,
  
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• Mediterranean diet could help women live longer: study

  05-06-2024 20:16 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Women who follow a Mediterranean diet are likely to live longer, a new study suggests.Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital analyzed medical data from more than 25,000 U.S. women for up to 25 years, starting from when they were 56 years old on average.
  They found that women who had a larger Mediterranean diet intake had a "23% reduced risk of all-cause mortality."Mediterranean diets often consist of fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, leg
  
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• Video: Florida woman leads officers on chase after fleeing traffic stop

  05-06-2024 20:07 via kfor.com
  
  SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman is in custody after leading authorities on a chase after fleeing from a traffic stop in St. Augustine last week, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook.
  On May 29, deputies stopped a vehicle driven by Alexandria Mason, who had an active felony warrant out of Citrus County, according to the sheriff's office. Mason allegedly failed to appear in Citrus County court over possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
  
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• New contests, classes coming to 2024 Oklahoma State fair

  05-06-2024 19:59 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma State Fair Competition Guides are now available for those looking to compete this year.According to fair officials, there are some important dates to remember:
  July 1 - August 15: Enter to participate in Creative Arts contests for freeAugust 24 & 25: Take-in of non-cooking items, plus canningSeptember 7 & 8: Cooking take-inSeptember 12 - 22: Oklahoma State FairSeptember 23 & 24: Creative arts reclaimLOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma State Fair announces 2024 co
  
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• Are giant parachuting spiders spreading in the US this summer?

  05-06-2024 19:10 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX/Nexstar) — They're giant, invasive, and able to parachute through the air in what can only be described as an arachnophobe's greatest fear. These spiders, better known as Joro spiders, have already been spotted in multiple states, but could they be coming to an area near you any time soon?Joro spiders, or Trichonephila clavata, are native to Asia. They've been in the U.S. for at least a decade, having already invaded Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Re
  
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• From the Archives: Gold Star Memorial Library

  05-06-2024 18:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — As Channel 4 celebrates its 75th anniversary, we are opening the film vault.
  1952 — Visitors to Oklahoma City University awaited the completion of the "Gold Star Memorial Library."
  But construction ran into trouble and entire floors were never finished.
  It was supposed to house the University's Religion Department, but that didn't happen.
  Instead, The School fo Law used it for more than three decades.No graduation students sign their names on the 7th floor.
  The
  
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• Police seek help identifying man suspected of construction theft

  05-06-2024 18:27 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Police Department says, a man is wanted after stealing construction materials.Image courtesy Oklahoma City Police Department
  Police officials confirm, the suspected person in the photo above stole construction materials from a site in the 4400 block of SW 21st Street late last month.Court docs reveal excessive stabbing led to woman’s SE OKC murderAuthorities say, if you recognize him, or have any information on the case, contact Crime Stoppers 405.2
  
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• City of Moore residents prepare for city-wide garage sale

  05-06-2024 18:26 via kfor.com
  
  MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - The City of Moore announced on Wednesday its Citywide Garage Sale Weekend on Thursday, June 6 - Sunday, June 9, 2024.
  It's ALL DAY folks!Image courtesy City of MooreCity officials say, if you plan on having a garage sale during the dates above to register. Your registered sale will be automatically added to the list for shoppers to view.In the last 2 days 2 big storm systems dumped flash flooding rains across portions of Oklahoma. The rainfall totals are coming in.Participa
  
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• NFL Hall of Famer's nephew charged in fentanyl overdose death

  05-06-2024 18:23 via kfor.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — One of the nephews of late NFL Hall of Famer Tiaina Baul "Junior" Seau Jr. is facing a homicide charge in connection to the fentanyl overdose death of a 31-year-old in San Diego last year.Micah Seau, 31, pleaded not guilty to murder and conspiracy to commit a crime during his arraignment in a San Diego County Court on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, the co-defendant in the case, 59-year-old Sheri Cavanaugh, also pleaded not guilty to the same charges.According to the S
  
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• 4-year-old stomped on by cow elk in Colorado, second attack in days

  05-06-2024 18:07 via kfor.com
  
  ESTES PARK, Colo. (KDVR) — Another cow elk has attacked a child in Estes Park, marking the second attack in days.In the latest incident, around 1:30 p.m. Monday, a cow elk "suddenly charged and stomped on" a 4-year-old boy at a playground, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. A family member scared off the elk, and the boy was treated at a hospital and released later that night.Families at the playground were unaware that two elk calves were hidden in a nearby rock area, CPW said in a
  
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• 75th Anniversary: America's biggest stars graced Channel 4 cameras

  05-06-2024 17:37 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Dionne Warwick sang her smash hit "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" written by Oklahoman Jimmy Webb.  Tons of huge stars knew their way to Oklahoma City.  They performed in the now legendary 4th of July Stars and Stripes shows of the 1970"s produced by Channel 4 and shown nationally on NBC."So, we had stars like Bob Hope, Tennessee Ernie Ford,  Kate Smith, the 5th Dimension,  Dione Warwick, Mike Douglas,  John Davidson every year. 
  
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• Dollar Tree considering options for Family Dollar, including possible sale

  05-06-2024 17:04 via kfor.com
  
  (AP) — Discount retailer Dollar Tree says it's looking at strategic options for the Family Dollar stores that it owns, including a possible sale of the segment.Dollar Tree said Wednesday that alternatives also include a spinoff or other disposition of the business.Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar nearly a decade ago for more than $8 billion after a bidding war with rival Dollar General.But the company has had difficulty incorporating Family Dollar into its business and recently
  
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• OKCPD looking for more information in 2021 cold case

  05-06-2024 16:40 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Police Department is looking into an unsolved case from 2021.On Friday, June 11, 2021, officers responded to a shooting near the 6000 block of S. Douglas Ave. around midnight. When officers arrived, they found three victims.LOCAL NEWS: Two arrested after shooting leads to chase in NW Oklahoma CityAccording to OKCPD, two victims were taken to a nearby hospital where they were treated and released. The third victim, 28-year-old Larry McDowell, was pronounce
  
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• Marvel and 'Lost' star Evangeline Lilly is 'stepping away' from Hollywood

  05-06-2024 16:19 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Evangeline Lilly, known for her roles in “Ant-Man” film franchise and the ABC series “Lost,” appeared to announce her retirement from acting in a message shared to social media this week.“Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but stepping into your dharma replaces the fear with fulfillment,” Lilly, 44, wrote on Instagram.Evangeline Lilly is photographed at the premiere of Marvel's "An
  
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• In 3rd attempt, Boeing launches NASA astronauts for the first time

  05-06-2024 14:50 via kfor.com
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing launched astronauts for the first time Wednesday, belatedly joining SpaceX as a second taxi service for NASA.A pair of NASA test pilots blasted off aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule for the International Space Station, the first to fly the new spacecraft.The trip by Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams was expected to take 25 hours, with an arrival Thursday. They will spend just over a week at the orbiting lab before climbing back int
  
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• After 2 attempts, Boeing tries again to launch first NASA astronaut flight

  05-06-2024 14:50 via kfor.com
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing geared up again Wednesday for its first astronaut launch, held up for years by safety concerns.It was the third launch attempt for NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams in Boeing’s Starliner capsule. Rocket-related trouble thwarted the first two countdowns.The astronauts will test Starliner’s systems on the way to the International Space Station, where they'll spend at least a week before aiming fo
  
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• America's hottest big city using ice immersion to treat heat stroke victims

  05-06-2024 13:55 via kfor.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The season's first heat wave is already baking the Southwest with triple-digit temperatures as firefighters in Phoenix — America's hottest big city — employ new tactics in hopes of saving more lives in a county that saw 645 heat-related deaths last year.Starting this season, the Phoenix Fire Department is immersing heatstroke victims in ice on the way to area hospitals. The medical technique, known as cold water immersion, is familiar to marathon runner
  
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• 1,000 days in space? A cosmonaut has become the first to do it

  05-06-2024 13:54 via kfor.com
  
  A 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut has become the first person to spend 1,000 days in space, Russian space agency Roscosmos said Wednesday.Oleg Kononenko achieved the milestone on Tuesday, having made five journeys to the International Space Station dating back to 2008.His current trip to the ISS began Sept. 15, 2023, when he launched alongside NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara and compatriot Nikolai Chub.Kononenko first took the cumulative space-time record in February 2024, wh
  
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• California mom blasted on social media for never returning shopping carts

  05-06-2024 13:50 via kfor.com
  
  (KTLA) -- A single mother of two is facing backlash on social media after making a controversial confession: that she doesn’t return her shopping carts at the grocery store.Dr. Leslie Dobson, a Los Angeles-based clinical and forensic psychologist, posted her brief rant on TikTok and Instagram last week.“I’m not returning my shopping cart, and you can judge me all you want,” she said.
  “I’m not getting my groceries into my car and getting my children into the ca
  
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• Two arrested after shooting leads to chase in NW Oklahoma City

  05-06-2024 13:33 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Two people have been taken into custody after a shooting led to a pursuit Wednesday morning, according to police.Oklahoma City Police say officers responded to an apartment complex near NW 122nd St. and Western Ave. around 3 a.m. after receiving a call of shots fired. LOCAL NEWS: OKCPD search for suspected auto burglarsTwo cars left the scene as officers arrived. When police attempted to pull one car over, the driver stopped and was taken into custody. The second vehicle l
  
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• Court docs reveal excessive stabbing led to woman's SE OKC murder

  05-06-2024 13:21 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – New court documents have shed new details after a woman was found stabbed May 27th inside a home.Oklahoma City Police initially responded to a welfare check call at a home near S. Shallow Brook Drive around 5:00 p.m. LOCAL NEWS: One arrested after woman found stabbed in SE Oklahoma CityDocuments said officers found the woman with stab wounds inside a home in the area. After interviewing witnesses, documents say one witness said they saw a male and two females enter t
  
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• Crews responding to multi-car crash in SW Oklahoma City

  05-06-2024 01:52 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Emergency crews are responding to a crash involving at least six vehicles near SW 104th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.The Oklahoma City Police Department says the number of injured people and the severity of any possible injuries is unknown at this time.Drivers are advised to take a different route as the crash is causing major delays.News 4 has a crew headed to the scene and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
  
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