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• US lawmakers concerned about negative impact Instagram has on teens’ mental health

  20-09-2021 17:05 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — Some U.S. lawmakers are concerned about the negative impact Instagram is having on teens’ mental health.“Leaders of Facebook knew that Instagram was adversely affecting the mental health of young users, especially our young girls,” Rep. Lori Trahan (D-Mass.).According to a Wall Street Journal report, researchers found that 32% of teen girls who felt bad about their bodies said Instagram made them feel worse. This data was posted to Facebook&rsq
  
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• 'Feels like a warzone': Cleanup efforts underway in Sulphur following devastating storms

  29-04-2024 05:07 via kfor.com
  
  SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) — The community in Sulphur is still recovering from Saturday's tornadoes and is trying to get the town back on it's feet."Just devastated," said Larry Combs, a business owner."It's just sickening to see," said Allison Combs, a business owner.Larry and his daughter Allison have an antique store in Downtown Sulphur called "Hello Again."Most of what they had inside was gone in the blink of an eye after tornadoes wrecked communities across Oklahoma."It feels like a warzon
  
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• Business owners, residents begin going through rubble after tornadoes leave major damage

  29-04-2024 04:53 via kfor.com
  
  SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) — Residents in Sulphur are searching for peace after a life-changing event on Saturday Night.The city was hit hard by tornadoes that wrecked homes, trees and businesses."It's just kind of surreal," said Gary Mensch, who's business was destroyed.Mensch and his family have owned JJ's Furniture for decades and the tornadoes ripping through his city destroyed the business they have always known."25 years of hard work is being destroyed and there's nothing I can do about i
  
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• Senator Lankford tours the devastation in Sulphur

  29-04-2024 02:57 via kfor.com
  
  SULPHUR, Okla. (KFOR) - Sunday afternoon U.S. Senator James Lankford toured the Sulphur devastation and mentioned getting help to everyone in the state affected by the storms whether insured or not.
  | READ MORE > Update: 4 dead after tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma, State of Emergency declared >"It's incredibly painful to be able to see how much destruction has happened in all those buildings. But really painful when you get in a residential area and see how many families are both uninsu
  
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• Thousands compete in 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

  29-04-2024 02:47 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – The rain in downtown Oklahoma City cleared out Sunday morning, just in time for thousands of runners to fill the streets for the 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.Norman’s Korey Larson won the marathon on the men’s side with a time of 2:31:56. Edmond native and five-time champion, Catherine “Cat” Lisle, won in the women’s division with a time of 2:52:03.Other notable winners: Steven Scalzo of Harrah won in the hand crank wheelc
  
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• 3 Louisiana officers wounded by gunfire in standoff with shooting suspect: police

  29-04-2024 02:32 via kfor.com
  
  KENNER, La. (WGNO) —  Three Louisiana police officers were wounded by gunfire Sunday in a standoff with a man suspected of shooting three other people in the past week, authorities said.Police responded to a home in Kenner, about 15 miles west of New Orleans, around 9:45 a.m. and found two men had been shot, according to the Kenner Police Department. One of the victims was listed in critical condition, while the other sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
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• Extensive storm damage in Holdenville, two deaths and at least 4 injured

  29-04-2024 01:15 via kfor.com
  
  HOLDENVILLE, OKLA (KFOR.) — There's widespread damage to Holdenville after Saturday night's storms. A four month old baby and an adult man were killed. As the weather rolled through, the storms left some running to safety.
  "We just started hearing a whole bunch of wind and then my ears start feeling like they're going to pop," said Brian Davis who survived the tornado. Update: 4 dead after tornadoes ripped through OklahomaMoment after that, things took a turn.
  "The tornado hit and we ended
  
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• Red Cross offers shelter for victims in deadly storms

  28-04-2024 23:46 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - As many Oklahomans face the latest storm disaster and emergency, the Red Cross has set up locations to continue to give citizens a safe place.
  The Red Cross is offering at its shelters a place to sleep, eat meals, grab snacks and water, health services (for disaster-related conditions), such as first aid, alongside refilling lost prescriptions, replacing lost eye glasses, emotional support, mental health services, spiritual care and help reconnecting with loved ones while
  
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• Illinois woman wins $1 million after gas station customer gives her a lottery ticket

  28-04-2024 23:34 via kfor.com
  
  LOVES PARK, Ill. (WGN) — An Illinois woman was in "complete shock" after winning $1 million on a lottery ticket that a gas station customer gifted her earlier this week, lottery officials said.The woman received the Lucky Day Lotto ticket from a regular customer at a Fas Mart in Loves Park, about 85 miles northwest of Chicago, according to a press release.
  The ticket, which only cost $1, matched all five numbers for the midday drawing on Monday, April 22. The winning numbers were 3, 4, 6,
  
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• NFL wide receiver injured in Florida shooting, team says

  28-04-2024 22:55 via kfor.com
  
  SANFORD, Fla. (WGHP) — Tank Dell, a star wide receiver for the Houston Texans, is recovering after he was reportedly injured in a shooting on Saturday night."We have been made aware that Tank Dell was a victim of a shooting in Sanford, Fla. last night," the team wrote, adding that he had a minor wound and has already been released from the hospital."We are in contact with him and his family and will provide more updates when appropriate but we ask that you please respect his privacy at thi
  
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• Oklahoma AG enacts price gouging law for 12 counties

  28-04-2024 22:54 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond on Sunday, enacted Oklahoma's price gouging law for 12 counties after devastating storms rolled throughout the state on affecting many Oklahomans yesterday.“In the aftermath of these devastating storms, unscrupulous actors should know that my office will absolutely not tolerate exorbitant prices on goods and services desperately needed by Oklahomans during this difficult time", said Drummond. Damage at the Norman Westheimer
  
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• Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma, leaving trail of destruction and thousands without power

  28-04-2024 22:38 via kfor.com
  
  SULPHUR, Okla. (AP) — Tornadoes killed at least four people in Oklahoma and left thousands without power Sunday after a destructive outbreak of severe weather flattened buildings in the heart of one rural town and injured dozens of people.Nearly 30,000 people remained without electricity after tornadoes began late Saturday night. The destruction was extensive in Sulphur, a town of about 5,000 people, where many downtown buildings were reduced to rubble and roofs were sheared off houses acr
  
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• 3 women got HIV after 'vampire facials': CDC explains how it happened

  28-04-2024 22:35 via kfor.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new information about an Albuquerque spa that was shut down by health regulators after clients were infected with HIV.The report released by the CDC on Thursday contained data that was collected by researchers with the federal agency, and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), about individuals who received "vampire facials," also known as "platelet-rich plasma (PRP) microneedling
  
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• South Dakota governor defends herself over criticism for killing dog

  28-04-2024 22:18 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) defended herself from social media criticism Sunday after she shared a story about killing her dog after a hunting trip.In an excerpt from her new book, Noem described shooting and killing her 14-month-old wirehaired pointer, “Cricket,” due to poor behavior. The story garnered mass criticism online, including a viral response from Democratic governors, who mocked Noem by sharing photos with their own pets.“I can understand wh
  
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• Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma and leave trail of destruction, including thousands without power

  28-04-2024 22:14 via kfor.com
  
  SULPHUR, Okla. (AP) — Tornadoes killed at least four people in Oklahoma and left thousands without power Sunday after a destructive outbreak of severe weather flattened buildings in the heart of one rural town and injured dozens of people.Nearly 30,000 people remained without electricity after tornadoes began late Saturday night. The destruction was extensive in Sulphur, a town of about 5,000 people, where many downtown buildings were reduced to rubble and roofs were sheared off houses acr
  
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• 10 shot outside Florida bar after argument turns violent: deputies

  28-04-2024 21:46 via kfor.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Ten people were shot outside a Florida bar early Sunday morning, according to authorities, and a teenager has been taken into custody.Deputies in Seminole County were called to the Cabana Live in Sanford just after midnight for a crowd outside the bar, local outlet WESH reported.A security guard tackled and disarmed the shooter almost immediately, and a second guard handcuffed him until sheriff's deputies arrived, according to an arrest report from the Seminole County
  
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• Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma; governor issues state of emergency for 12 counties amid power outages

  28-04-2024 21:37 via kfor.com
  
  SULPHUR, Okla. (AP) — Tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma have flattened buildings across one rural town, killing at least four people, causing widespread power outages and leaving a trail of destruction, Gov. Kevin Stitt said Sunday.
  Nearly 30,000 people remained without power after tornadoes began late Saturday night. The damage was extensive in Sulphur, a town of about 5,000 people, where some downtown buildings were reduced to rubble and roofs were sheared off houses across a 15-block
  
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• Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma as governor issues state of emergency for 12 counties amid storm damage

  28-04-2024 21:29 via kfor.com
  
  HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (AP) — Tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma and flattened buildings across one rural town killed at least four people, Gov. Kevin Stitt said Sunday.
  Nearly 30,000 people remained without power after tornadoes that began late Saturday night and left a wide trail of destruction. The damage was extensive in Sulphur, a town of about 5,000 people, where some downtown buildings were reduced to rubble and roofs were sheared off houses across a 15-block radius.
  Stitt said about
  
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• Nuggets, Thunder have chances to move into Round 2, and Boston seeks 3-1 lead in Miami

  28-04-2024 21:23 via kfor.com
  
  Denver is one win from returning to Round 2. And Oklahoma City is a win away from getting there for the first time since 2016.A pair of first-round series may end on Monday night, when defending champion Denver plays host to the Los Angeles Lakers — the Nuggets lead 3-1 in that matchup — and West No. 1 seed Oklahoma City looks to finish off what would be a four-game sweep of New Orleans.Also Monday: Boston, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and top overall seed in the NBA play
  
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• Your $1 bill could be worth thousands — if it has these 3 things

  28-04-2024 21:19 via kfor.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA/NEXSTAR) — Have a few $1 bills lying around? Before you spend them, you may want to check if they're worth even more than a buck.Earlier this week, Wealthy Nickel, a finance blog, reminded currency collectors of an error the Bureau of Engraving and Printing made in the last decade.
  As you likely know, every paper note the U.S. prints — from the lowly $1 bill to the $100 bill — is printed with a serial number. Like your Social Security number, there
  
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• Tornadoes kill 3 in Oklahoma as governor issues state of emergency for 12 counties amid storm damage

  28-04-2024 20:04 via kfor.com
  
  HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (AP) — Tornadoes that tore across Oklahoma left a wide trail of destruction Sunday, leveling homes and buildings and knocking out power for tens of thousands of residents. At least three people were killed, including a child.
  Dozens of reported tornadoes have wreaked havoc in the nation's midsection since Friday, with flood watches and warnings in effect Sunday for Oklahoma and other states — including Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas.
  In Oklahoma, a tornado ri
  
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• Climber dies after 1,000-foot fall on Alaska peak

  28-04-2024 19:02 via kfor.com
  
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A helicopter crew recovered on Saturday the body of a climber who died after falling about 1,000 feet while on a steep, technical route in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve, park officials said in a statement.Robbi Mecus, 52, of Keene Valley, New York, died of injuries sustained in a fall Thursday while climbing a route on the southeast face of the 8,400-foot Mount Johnson, the park said. Her climbing partner, a 30-year-old woman from California, was
  
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• Update: 4 dead after tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma, State of Emergency declared

  28-04-2024 18:22 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Strong devastating and deadly storms moved through Oklahoma.
  There are two confirmed deaths, a child and an adult male in Holdenville.
  Several others were injured.
  At least 17 tornadoes touched down in the state on Saturday.
  That number could rise as the National Weather Service surveys the damaged area and works to confirm what caused the damage.
  Storm damage in Holdenville (KFOR)
  There is extensive damage reported in Sulphur and Holdenville.
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• Update: 4 dead after tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma

  28-04-2024 18:22 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Strong devastating and deadly storms moved through Oklahoma.
  There are four confirmed deaths, including a child.
  Several others were injured.
  At least 17 tornadoes touched down in the state on Saturday.
  That number could rise as the National Weather Service surveys the damaged area and works to confirm what caused the damage.
  Storm damage in Holdenville (KFOR)
  There is extensive damage reported in Sulphur and Holdenville.
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• New: Deadly and damaging tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma

  28-04-2024 18:22 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Strong devastating and deadly storms moved through Oklahoma.
  There are two confirmed deaths, a child and an adult male in Holdenville.
  Several others were injured.
  At least 17 tornadoes touched down in the state on Saturday.
  That number could rise as the National Weather Service surveys the damaged area and works to confirm what caused the damage.
  Storm damage in Holdenville (KFOR)
  There is extensive damage reported in Sulphur and Holdenville.
  McIntyre Law Chopper 4 over S
  
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• Deadly and damaging tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma

  28-04-2024 18:22 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Strong devastating and deadly storms moved through Oklahoma.
  There are two confirmed deaths, a child and an adult male in Holdenville.
  Several others were injured.
  At least 17 tornadoes touched down in the state on Saturday.
  That number could rise as the National Weather Service surveys the damaged area and works to confirm what caused the damage.
  There is extensive damage reported in Sulphur and Holdenville.
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• 4 dead after tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma

  28-04-2024 18:22 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Strong devastating and deadly storms moved through Oklahoma.
  There are four confirmed deaths, including a child.
  Several others were injured.
  At least 17 tornadoes touched down in the state on Saturday.
  That number could rise as the National Weather Service surveys the damaged area and works to confirm what caused the damage.
  Storm damage in Holdenville (KFOR)
  There is extensive damage reported in Sulphur and Holdenville.
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• Tornadoes kill 2 in Oklahoma as governor issues state of emergency for 12 counties amid storm damage

  28-04-2024 18:00 via kfor.com
  
  HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (AP) — At least two people, including a child, died in tornadoes that swept through Oklahoma, authorities said Sunday as emergency crews assessed the extensive damage to homes and businesses from the high winds, hail and flooding.
  Dozens of reported tornadoes have wreaked havoc in the nation's midsection since Friday, with flood watches and warnings in effect Sunday for Oklahoma and other states — including Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas.
  In Oklahoma, a torna
  
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• Former Moore Mayor, Glenn Lewis, dies

  28-04-2024 17:36 via kfor.com
  
  MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - KFOR has learned that a former Mayor of Moore passed away.
  Glenn Lewis dedicated 30 years serving the Moore community.
  He was recently honored with the key to the city.
  No word on how he passed, but it is not related to the recent severe weather.
  Current Mayor Mark Hamm announced Lewis' passing saying tCity's thoughts and prayers are with the family.
  No word on services at this time.
  
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• Olympic trials wrap up in Oklahoma City

  28-04-2024 17:24 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Dozens of people from around the country braved the high winds for the final day of the highly anticipated Olympic trials.The U.S Olympic trials were held at RIVERSPORT in Oklahoma City.
  On Saturday coaches and athletes attended the last day of trials hoping to secure a spot on Team USA."It's been pretty dramatic," said Liam Makaloff, a coach from Colorado. "I'm super impressed with the amount of turnout we've had." Oklahoma adventure park plays host to Olympic trial
  
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