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• What box will you check? US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity

  29-03-2024 11:13 via kfor.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, an effort that federal officials believe will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage.The revisions to the minimum categories on race and ethnicity, announced Thursday by the Office of Management and Budget, are the latest effort to label and define the people of the United Stat
  
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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.
  McIntyre Law Chopper 4 over S
  
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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.
  McIntyre Law Chopper 4 over SulphurMcIntyre Law Chopper 4 over S
  
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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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• Why your Google search results may look different

  28-04-2024 16:46 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Next time you turn to Google with a question, you may be given an "experimental" answer.
  Google has recently started testing generative AI – or artificial intelligence – tools in it search results. Now, when you type in a question or a series of keywords, you may see a paragraph of text generated up top.
  The AI-produced summary is meant to help you understand a topic more quickly, Google said when announcing the feature last year. Underneath the AI overview are link
  
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• Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly's challenge of 20-year sentence

  28-04-2024 14:04 via kfor.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — The singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in Chicago, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.Jurors in 2022 convicted the Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, on three charges of producing child sexual abuse images and three charges of enticement of minors for sex.In his appeal, Kelly argued that Illinois' former and shorter statute of limitations on child sex crime prosecutions should
  
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• Damage at the Norman Westheimer Airport

  28-04-2024 05:22 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — Strong and damaging winds caused damage in Norman Saturday night.
  When KFOR Meteorologist Jon Slater was tracking storms moving into Norman from the south, he reported winds up to 80 mph.
  The Westheimer Airport did have some damage.
  KFOR reports there could have been two tornadoes in the area. There have been more than 10 tornadoes in the state during the Saturday severe weather.
  
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• Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency Management releases storm damage update

  28-04-2024 01:36 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) released the latest severe weather damage reports:
  Garfield County Emergency Management reports two homes damaged in the Hillsdale area     Grant County reports numerous trees damaged or down.Kay County Emergency Management reports three to four structures damaged, several power poles broken, and numerous trees down. Two storm-related vehicle accidents are also reported.   Payne County
  
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• Body of missing Iowa trucker has been found months after disappearance, wife says

  28-04-2024 01:24 via kfor.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (KCAU) – The wife of an Iowa truck driver, whose monthslong disappearance led to an extensive search effort, says her missing husband has been found dead.
  Sarah Schultz told Nexstar's KCAU that her husband David Schultz's body was found not far from where searches were held. She added that she was able to identify the body by the boots.
  “We’re still in shock,” Sarah said. “I know after being gone, you know, for two to three days that something bad h
  
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• Border Patrol says it's ready for new migrant surge in El Paso

  28-04-2024 00:06 via kfor.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A new cargo train carrying hundreds of migrants atop boxcars arrived Thursday morning in Juarez, Mexico, the third mass arrival of asylum-seekers to the region in the past three days.Some U.S. officials are attributing the surge to a concerted effort by transnational criminal organizations to profit from foreign citizens fleeing economic and public safety crises in their countries.
  As the trickle of migrants coming across the Rio Grande increases by the hou
  
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• Paramedic sentenced to 4 years of probation for Elijah McClain's death

  27-04-2024 23:46 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) — A Colorado paramedic has been sentenced to four years of probation for his role in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. Jeremy Cooper, a former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic, was convicted on Dec. 22 of criminally negligent homicide. He was the last of first responders to be sentenced for their roles in McClain’s death. McClain, a 23-year-old Black man, was walking home on Aug. 24, 2019, when he was stopped by police officers answering a call of a “suspicious
  
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• WATCH: Classic Super Cells develop throughout the metro

  27-04-2024 23:41 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - KFOR's Chief Meteorologist Mike Morgan followed severe weather as it hit Oklahoma beginning Saturday morning.
  South of Hinton, Oklahoma, Image KFOR's McIntyre Law Chopper 4According to Chief Meteorologist Mike Morgan people should remain weather aware,
  There have been several possible tornadoes and the storms have the potential to drop hail,, flooding rains, and damaging winds.Mike Morgan spotted a radar indicted tornado near the town of Electra to the west of Wichita Fall
  
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• Have a unique phobia? Fear not! You're not alone

  27-04-2024 22:34 via kfor.com
  
  PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Do you have a unique phobia? Those with autophobia, the fear of being alone, need not worry in being alone in their fears.
  According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 9.1% of Americans, over 19 million people, experienced a specific phobia in the past year. State Senate leader says the governor has “personal hatred” for himThe Recovery Village gave a list of 21 rare phobias people may experience, and where these fears could stem f
  
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