Oklahoma

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Oklahoma is a state in the South Central region of the United States, bordered by the state of Texas on the south and west, Kansas on the north, Missouri on the northeast, Arkansas on the east, New Mexico on the west, and Colorado on the northwest. It is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the 50 United States. Its residents are known as Oklahomans, and its capital and largest city is Oklahoma City.

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Besides Lacking Beds, Eleven US States Face Critical Shortage Of ICU Medical Professionals As COVID-19 infections surge, health care professionals across the US are struggling to keep up with the demand for personal protective equipment. But according to UPI, a new report reveals that in 11.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 2 weeks ago

Oklahoma Ramps Up COVID-19 Contact Tracing On Friday, public health officials in Oklahoma announced that the state will start using text messages for contact tracing. Gizmodo reports that this will allow alerts to be sent to people who may have.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:31Published 3 weeks ago

Kanye West appears as presidential candidate on Oklahoma ballot despite withdrawal rumours Kanye West has been named an official presidential candidate on the Oklahoma ballot - just hours after it was reported he'd dropped out of the race for the White House. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:46Published on July 16, 2020

Oklahoma governor tests positive for coronavirus [NFA] Oklahoma's Republican Governor Kevin Stitt said on Wednesday he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first time a U.S. state governor has announced they were infected. Colette Luke.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:23Published on July 15, 2020

Trump rally 'contributed' to COVID-19 spike: official A top health official in Tulsa, Oklahoma says U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign rally there likely helped cause a spike in cases of COVID-19 in the city. Ryan Brooks reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:08Published on July 9, 2020

Two Weeks Ago, Trump Had A Rally In Tulsa. Now The City's Overwhelmed With COVID-19 Roughly two weeks ago, President Donald Trump held a campaign rally at an indoor arena in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in which 6,200 people attended. Now, CNN reports Tulsa is experiencing a surge in novel.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:40Published on July 8, 2020

Off-Duty Cop Shoots Shoplifting Suspect Eleven Times An off-duty police officer in Del City, Oklahoma, opened fire on a Walmart customer who allegedly shoplifted. Newser reports the Langston University cop struggled with the suspect, who appeared to have.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published on July 5, 2020

Cops: Man Shot Woman Who Took Down His Nazi Flag Hunter, Oklahoma, resident Daniel John Feaster is behind bars after shooting a woman who tried to steal his flag. It was a Nazi swastika flag. Police say the 26-year-old woman was shot multiple times.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published on July 1, 2020

Trump Won't Quarantine According to New Jersey's New Mandate While President Donald Trump will visit New Jersey, he doesn’t plan to follow the state’s new quarantine mandate. New Jersey issued an order requiring visitors in states with a high number of cases.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on June 27, 2020

Secret Service Agents Self-Quarantine Before, After Trump's Tulsa Campaign Rally Business Insider reports a number of Secret Service agents and staff have been ordered to self-quarantine. The news comes in light of President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published on June 26, 2020

Dozens Of Secret Service Agents Must Quarantine Following Trump's Tulsa Rally Dozens of Secret Service agents must be quarantined following President Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The mass quarantine has resulted in the decision to test all Secret Service agents.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on June 25, 2020

Tom Petty's Family Says He Would Not Want His Songs Used For A "Campaign Of Hate" The family of classic rock legend Tom Petty has filed a cease and desist notice with the Trump campaign. The legal filing comes after one of the late musician's songs was played at the President's.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on June 23, 2020

Donald Trump’s Oklahoma Rally Disrupted by TikTok Users Donald Trump saw an abysmal turnout at his Saturday nightrally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and TikTok users are claiming credit. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:14Published on June 23, 2020

Two more Trump staffers test positive for coronavirus [NFA] Two more staff members of President Donald Trump's campaign have tested positive for the coronavirus, a Trump spokesman said on Monday. Gavino Garay has more. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:02Published on June 22, 2020

Trump opposed to removing Roosevelt statue in NYC [NFA] U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he opposed removing the towering statue of Theodore Roosevelt from outside New York City's American Museum of Natural History. Colette Luke has more. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:06Published on June 22, 2020

New Fox Poll Bad For Trump A new Fox News poll published Friday found that 59% of respondents think political rallies are a bad idea amid the coronavirus pandemic. That's bad news for the President, who loves holding campaign.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published on June 22, 2020

Tom Petty's family ban Trump from using song Tom Petty's family have sent a cease and desist letter to President Donald Trump after he played 'I Won't Back Down' at a campaign rally in Oklahoma over the weekend. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:56Published on June 22, 2020

TikTok users say they helped sabotage Trump rally TikTok users took partial credit for inflating attendance expectations at a less-than-full arena at President Donald Trump's first political rally in months, held in Tulsa on Saturday. This report.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:58Published on June 21, 2020

Just Kidding? Trump Tells Tulsa Supporters He Ordered A Slowdown Of COVID-19 Testing At a campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday, President Donald Trump said he ordered a "slow down" of novel coronavirus testing. According to Business Insider, Trump said the US has so far.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published on June 21, 2020

Trump on NFL protests: 'We will never kneel' During his campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma Saturday night, U.S. President Donald Trump said "we will never kneel" during the National Anthem or the flag. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:37Published on June 21, 2020

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'Lucky recipient of a monster': Man snags 146-pound world record paddlefish in Oklahoma The Oklahoma paddlefish weighed 146 pounds 11 ounces, and estimated to be 25 to 35 years old. After photos, the fish was released back into the water. USATODAY.com - Published 2 weeks ago

Inflammatory Comments Delay Confirmation of Retired General to Pentagon Post Half an hour before a hearing for Anthony J. Tata was to begin, the Oklahoma Republican who is the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee delayed it. NYTimes.com - Published 2 weeks ago
‘Our compassionate hero’Oklahomans pay tribute to late civil rights icon, Rep. John Lewis Not long after arriving in Washington, D.C., as Oklahoma’s newest elected congressman, J.C. Watts decided to seize the opportunity. He invited Rep. John Lewis to lunch. “I wanted to pick his brain.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt tests positive for coronavirus Oklahoma City, Okla. — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Wednesday that he’s the first governor in the United States to test positive for the coronavirus and that he is isolating at home. Stitt,.. WorldNews - Published on July 16, 2020Also reported by •NYTimes.com •USATODAY.com

ShowBiz Minute: Cannon, Megan Thee Stallion, West Nick Cannon apologizes to Jewish community for hurtful words; Megan Thee Stallion says she was shot, expects to recover; Rapper Kanye West files for Oklahoma presidential ballot. (July 16) USATODAY.com - Published on July 16, 2020
Kanye West secures Oklahoma presidential ballot spot Kanye West has qualified to appear on the presidential ballot in Oklahoma, securing a spot on the final day before the deadline passed. The rapper and fashion designer filed the necessary paperwork on.. WorldNews - Published on July 16, 2020
Kanye West will appear on Oklahoma presidential election ballot, files first federal candidate paperwork Kanye West's unlikely bid for the presidency moved forward with two key filings, including one ensuring he'll be on the Oklahoma election ballot. USATODAY.com - Published on July 16, 2020	Brad Parscale replaced as Trump's campaign manager Brad Parscale was reportedly blamed by Mr Trump's inner circle for a poorly attended rally in Oklahoma. BBC News - Published on July 16, 2020
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No human remains found at ‘Tiger King’ zoo, sheriff says WYNNEWOOD, Okla. — There is no evidence of human remains at the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, an animal refuge once owned by "Joe Exotic." Cadaver dogs brought in as part of the... WorldNews - Published on July 11, 2020	For Muscogee (Creek) Tribe in Oklahoma, at Long Last Vindication After decades of betrayals and broken treaties, the Supreme Court ruled that much of Oklahoma is their land, after all. NYTimes.com - Published on July 11, 2020
Justices rule swath of Oklahoma, including most of Tulsa, remains tribal reservation WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a large chunk of eastern Oklahoma remains an American Indian reservation, a decision that state and federal officials have warned could throw.. WorldNews - Published on July 10, 2020	Trump camp eyes course correction for rallies: 'We can't have a repeat of Tulsa' WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's return to the campaign trail in Oklahoma last month was viewed as such a debacle that his re-election effort is working to avoid future underwhelming crowds.. WorldNews - Published on July 10, 2020
US Supreme Court rules half of Oklahoma is Native American land The justices decide an eastern swathe of the state should be recognised as part of a reservation. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020Also reported by •NYTimes.com	Supreme Court gives Native Americans jurisdiction over eastern half of Oklahoma Legal authority over virtually half of Oklahoma – home to 1.8 million residents and including Tulsa, its second-largest city – was at issue. USATODAY.com - Published on July 9, 2020
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Oklahoma woman shot while trying to remove Nazi flag Authorities say a man shot her in the back after she took it from his front porch in Oklahoma. BBC News - Published on July 1, 2020	Jared Kushner Makes Trump Campaign Change After Rally Fiasco After thousands of empty seats at the president’s rally in Tulsa, Okla., his son-in-law moved Michael Glassner, an original Trump campaign hire in 2015, from his role of chief operating officer. NYTimes.com - Published on July 1, 2020
'His sacrifice will not go unremembered': Oklahoma police sergeant fatally shot during traffic stop, suspect arrested Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin told reporters Sgt. Craig Johnson died Tuesday after being shot multiple times early Monday morning. USATODAY.com - Published on June 30, 2020	Trump takes his first 2020 trip to the US-Mexico border Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump is taking his first 2020 trip to the US-Mexico border Tuesday amid ongoing concerns about an uptick in coronavirus cases and on the heels of his foray back on the.. WorldNews - Published on June 23, 2020
President Trump bashed for his 'slow down' COVID-19 testing remark US President Donald Trump's recent remark, during his first Presidential campaign in Tulsa, Oklahoma amid COVID-19 pandemic, that he had asked officials to "slow the testing down" has lit fresh.. WorldNews - Published on June 22, 2020	'More the number of tests, more the number of cases': Trump urges health officials to 'slow' down COVID-19 testing He took to the stage to deliver his re-election campaign speech at Tulsa, Oklahoma,; without wearing a face mask and thousands who attended the rally followed suit. DNA - Published on June 21, 2020
Trump comeback rally features empty seats, staff infections TULSA, Okla. — President Donald Trump launched his comeback rally Saturday by defining the upcoming election as a stark choice between national heritage and left-wing radicalism. But his intended.. WorldNews - Published on June 21, 2020	TikTok Teens Claim They Tanked Trump Rally Did a successful prank inflate attendance expectations for President Trump’s rally in Tulsa, Okla.? NYTimes.com - Published on June 21, 2020
Protests begin peacefully outside Trump rally Black Lives Matter protests against President Donald Trump began peacefully Saturday as the president held his first campaign rally in months in Tulsa, Oklahoma, despite warnings from public health.. USATODAY.com - Published on June 21, 2020	President Trump departs for Tulsa rally President Donald Trump left the White House on Saturday for a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As he departed, he said the rally would be an "unbelievable" event. (June 20). USATODAY.com - Published on June 20, 2020
Trump supporters arrive early for Tulsa rally Supporters of President Donald Trump were filling streets Saturday around the Oklahoma stadium where the president will hold his first rally in months. (June 20) USATODAY.com - Published on June 20, 2020	Coronavirus Updates: Latest News and Analysis The Australian state of Victoria is bringing back preventive measures after a sudden spike in cases. As people gathered in Tulsa, Okla., for a campaign rally by President Trump, health officials worry.. NYTimes.com - Published on June 20, 2020
Trump's Oklahoma rally can go ahead, court rules Oklahoma's Supreme Court rules that the president's Saturday rally can take place as planned. BBC News - Published on June 19, 2020	Tulsa mayor imposes curfew ahead of Trump's rally; police move out supporters who had camped out The mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, imposed a curfew ahead of President Donald Trump's campaign rally, moving out supporters who had lined up days in advance. USATODAY.com - Published on June 19, 2020
Oklahoma coronavirus cases surge, hospitalizations rise ahead of Trump's Tulsa rally Oklahoma cases of COVID-19 rose by 450 on Thursday, ahead of a rally for President Donald Trump and demonstrations set for this weekend in Tulsa. USATODAY.com - Published on June 19, 2020	Trump in Tulsa: City faces up to violent past ahead of rally The city in Oklahoma was the site of the deadliest single act of racial violence in US history. BBC News - Published on June 19, 2020
Dozens already in line for weekend Trump rally Some supporters of President Donald Trump started gathering outside the Tulsa, Oklahoma, arena that will host his first campaign rally during the coronavirus pandemic two days before the actual.. USATODAY.com - Published on June 18, 2020	'It's going to be safe.' Oklahoma Gov. Stitt says state is ready for pivotal Tulsa campaign rally Some Oklahoma officials, including Republicans, have warned against bringing thousands of people into an indoor venue for the Trump campaign rally. USATODAY.com - Published on June 18, 2020
Covid Cases Rise as Trump Says Virus Is ‘Fading’: Live Updates Oklahoma, where President Trump plans a rally this weekend, is among the states reporting a record number of new cases. An outbreak in Beijing prompted a backlash against salmon. Arizona and Texas will.. NYTimes.com - Published on June 18, 2020	Descendants of Tulsa's 1921 race massacre seek justice as the nation confronts a racist past Tulsa, Oklahoma (CNN)The beating heart of Tulsa, Oklahoma's Greenwood District is Vernon A.M.E. Church. Vernon sits atop the only structure still standing after the 1921 race massacre left the.. WorldNews - Published on June 18, 2020
Hauling tents and coolers, Trump supporters line up days in advance for Tulsa rally James Massery, 57, of Preston, Oklahoma said he was using his vacation days from work to make sure he gets into the rally. USATODAY.com - Published on June 18, 2020	Coronavirus Live Updates: Mixed Messages From Washington Oklahoma, where President Trump plans a rally this weekend, is among the states recording a record number of new cases. Arizona and Texas will allow local officials to require masks. NYTimes.com - Published on June 18, 2020
COVID-19 cases surge in Oklahoma, other states ahead of Trump's Tulsa rally Several U.S. states including Oklahoma reported a surge in new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, just days before a planned campaign rally for President Donald Trump in Tulsa that will rank as the.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020

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