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• Oklahoma Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives unveiled

  07-11-2024 23:26 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Thursday, Governor Kevin Stitt announced the new Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. It stems from House Bill 3840 and is under the umbrella of Oklahoma Human Services.Faith-based groups and non-profits can register with the state's "Be A Neighbor" program, where Oklahoman's can use the website to find services like housing, clothing, food, mental health programs, and more. LOCAL NEWS: Heartland set to host 23rd annual Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Fest
  
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• Metro woman suing multiple parties amid issues with her home

  08-11-2024 02:25 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A metro woman said her home turned into a house of horrors only about a month after she bought it.She alleges that inspectors told her things were pretty much good to go, but mold inside made her sick, while flooding issues and crumbling walls have led to a lawsuit."This is where most of the mold is inside of the walls,” Miranda Augusta said pointing to the south side of her home. LOCAL NEWS: Family says looter stole up to $50K in items from their tornado-damag
  
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• Petition to put Norman Entertainment District up for vote moves forward

  08-11-2024 00:23 via kfor.com
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — On Wednesday, the Norman City Clerk's Office notified petitioners that the office has verified a valid number of signatures in their petition to put the Rock Creek Entertainment Project Plan up for a vote.According to a letter from City Clerk Brenda Hall, 6,098 signatures were needed to move the petition forward—25 percent of the number of votes cast in the previous general municipal election.
  A total of 10,689 signatures were verified, bringing petitioners one
  
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• OK County Clerk's Office hosts first annual Veterans Recognition Day

  08-11-2024 00:04 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) - Forrest “Butch” Freeman served in the Air Force for almost 24 years before working as Oklahoma County’s Treasurer. "It's been quite some time now since I retired from the Air Force, but still, you're still reminded of it every day,” said Freeman.  GOOD NEWS!: Woman reunited with photo after tornado destroys homeOn Thursday, he was honored at the Oklahoma County Clerk Office’s first annual Veterans Recognition Day. "You
  
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• Family says looter stole up to $50K in items from their tornado-damaged home

  08-11-2024 00:01 via kfor.com
  
  HARRAH, Okla. (KFOR) — The Zachary family was dealt a devastating blow. First, by the powerful weekend tornadoes, now, by thieves.The Zachary family.Myelia Zachary and her husband, Jeffrey, say they feel violated and distraught after a looter ransacked their home, stealing thousands of dollars worth of their belongings."You're trying to recover as much as you can, or get an idea of what you can take to your new property," said Jeffrey Zachary.He adds, "We walked through the house to see so
  
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• "We're a one-stop shop": OKC sets up two tornado outreach centers

  08-11-2024 00:00 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — There are now two tornado outreach centers set up in the hardest hit areas after Sunday morning's EF-3 tornados. Officials are hoping those impacted by the storms will find all their answers there."They really just don't know what their next steps are," said Audrea George with OKC Emergency Management."We're a one-stop shop," said Shameka Lee, with the City of OKC's Action Center.
  The two outreach centers are set up at Harmony Christian Church, at 7100 S. Choctaw Rd.
  
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• Donald Trump has sweeping plans: What he's proposed

  07-11-2024 23:56 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration.The former president and now president-elect often skipped over details but through more than a year of policy pronouncements and written statements outlined a wide-ranging agenda that blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more populist bent on trade and a shift in America's international role.Trump's agenda also would scale back federal government eff
  
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• Trump picks Susie Wiles for White House chief of staff

  07-11-2024 23:53 via kfor.com
  
  Susie Wiles, who led President-elect Trump’s campaign for the past two years, will serve as his chief of staff when he takes office in January.“Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history, and was an integral part of both my 2016 and 2020 successful campaigns,” Trump said in a statement.“Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. Susie will continue to work tirelessly to Make America Grea
  
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• Can Trump run for another term in 2028?

  07-11-2024 23:21 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Former President Donald Trump has been projected to retake the White House for a second term starting in January 2025.The historic election also marked the first in well over 100 years that an ex-president was re-elected to the nation’s highest office after having previously held the position. The last president elected to serve two non-consecutive terms was Grover Cleveland, who occupied the White House between 1885 and 1889 and again between 1893 and 1897.Cleveland did
  
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• Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump

  07-11-2024 23:16 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday.Smith charged Trump last year with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. But
  
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• Trump says there's no 'price tag' on his deportation proposal

  07-11-2024 23:15 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) — President-elect Trump said in an interview with NBC News on Thursday that "there is no price tag" when it comes to his mass deportation plan.Throughout the campaign cycle, Trump touted a "Day 1 agenda" that oftentimes focused on border and immigration crackdowns, saying at nearly every rally, "On Day 1, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history.”Trump has said the mass deportations will target those in the country illegally and especially those wi
  
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• 2024 likely to be hottest year on record, first to exceed Paris agreement threshold

  07-11-2024 23:14 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) - This year will likely be the warmest ever recorded, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said in a statement Thursday.In its announcement, Copernicus noted that last month was itself the second-warmest October ever recorded, behind only 2023's.
  It was also the 15th of the last 16 months in which global average surface air temperatures exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average, the warming ceiling agreed upon in the Paris Climate Agreement.
  
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• Pentagon prepares for Trump’s return to White House

  07-11-2024 23:00 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- The outgoing Biden administration is vowing to give the incoming Trump administration what it did not receive in 2021: a peaceful transition of power."That's what the American people deserve," said President Joe Biden Thursday. "I assured him [Trump] that I direct my entire administration to work with his team to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition."The U.S. State Department and Pentagon echoed President Biden, saying the transition is vital to the country's security
  
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• 3 charged in death of Liam Payne: officials

  07-11-2024 22:29 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Following an extensive investigation, authorities in Argentina say three people have been charged in connection with the October death of pop singer and former One Direction band member Liam Payne.Payne, 31, fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16.
  Hotel staff at the Casa Sur Hotel in the chic Palermo neighborhood of Argentina’s capital where Payne was staying called the police with concerns about a guest who they say was “overwhelmed with
  
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• What is the 4B movement? Interest spikes after Trump win

  07-11-2024 22:28 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — One day after now President-elect Donald Trump won the White House, beating the second woman to go against him, a new movement centered around boycotting men has seen an uptick in online interest. The 4B movement, which originated in South Korea, is described as a feminist movement against the patriarchy and has been gaining steam on social media. The hashtag has thousands of videos, but more have been created after the presidential election. What is the
  
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• RFK Jr. says 'entire departments' at FDA 'have to go'

  07-11-2024 22:27 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is slated to hold a potentially big role in a new Trump administration, said Wednesday there are "entire departments" within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that "have to go.""In some categories … there are entire departments, like the nutrition department at the FDA … that have to go, that are not doing their job. They're not protecting our kids," Kennedy said during an interview on MSNBC.Kennedy endorse
  
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• Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader?

  07-11-2024 22:25 via kfor.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projected on NewsNation, ending their four-year stretch in the minority.The GOP’s leadership within the Senate will shift as longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell announced earlier this year that he will step down as minority leader. A trio of candidates have emerged as possible successors to McConnell, headed by South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the Senate Republican whip as well a
  
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• American Freight closing all locations nationwide: 'Everything is on sale'

  07-11-2024 22:24 via kfor.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – American Freight, a chain of furniture stores operating in dozens of states, is planning to permanently shutter all 328 locations amid struggles with "sustained inflation and macroeconomic challenges," according to its parent company.The locations are currently hosting store-closing sales managed by Hilco, a company which offers liquidation services.The closing of all American Freight locations comes after its parent company, Franchise Group, Inc., filed for bankruptc
  
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• Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises after the Fed cuts interest rates

  07-11-2024 22:07 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to make things easier for the economy. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was barely changed, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1.5%. The rate cut was widely expected. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said it’s too early to know how Donald Trump’s presidential victory will shift the Fed’s rate policies. Treasury yields remained lower following the Fe
  
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• Heartland set to host 23rd annual Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival

  07-11-2024 22:04 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Are Oklahomans ready to get into the holiday spirit? Well, get ready as Oklahoma City and Heartland are set to host the 23rd annual Oklahoma City Tree Lightning Festival.The long-awaited holiday festival is set to kick-off on Tuesday, November 12, on the Mickey Mantle Plaza of Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. GREAT STATE: 50-plus bird calls, one OKC boy equals a social media sensation“The Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival is a mome
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street rises after the Fed cuts interest rates

  07-11-2024 21:32 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising Thursday, as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to make things easier for the economy.
  The S&P 500 was up 0.9% in late trading, adding more to its surge from the day beforefollowing Donald Trump’s presidential victory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 69 points, or 0.2%, with 45 minutes remaining in trading, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.6% higher.The Fed’s announcement that it was easing its main interest rate caused
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street adds to its big gains after the Fed cuts interest rates

  07-11-2024 21:04 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are ticking higher Thursday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a second straight time, just as investors had expected.
  The S&P 500 was up 0.7% in afternoon trading, as momentum slowed from its surge a day beforefollowing Donald Trump’s presidential victory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 3 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 2:50 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.5% higher.The Fed’s announcement that it was eas
  
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• Trump Jr.: I want people who ‘don’t think they know better’ than father in Cabinet

  07-11-2024 20:59 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) – Donald Trump Jr. said he wants people who “don’t think they know better” than his father, President-elect Trump, to be a part of the Republican administration. “I’m going to be heavily involved on the transition. I want to make sure now that we know who the real players are, the people who will actually deliver on the president’s message, the people who don’t think that they know better than the duly elected president of the Unite
  
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• Woman finds engraved wedding band inside thrift store, wants to find owner

  07-11-2024 20:58 via kfor.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Lake Waukomis woman discovered a cherished item inside a thrift store find. She believes it was mistakenly donated and wants to return it to the family of its rightful owner.A woman found an engraved wedding band at Savers, a thrift store off Barry Road in Kansas City, Missouri. Now, she wants to find the family it belongs to.“It’s kind of romantic when you find something like this,” Carlie Goss said.Goss thought she scored, buying a vintage bag for $3.99.
  
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• LIVE: Fed Chair Powell takes questions on decision to cut key interest rate

  07-11-2024 20:56 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week.The rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Fed’s renewed focus on supporting the job market as well as fighting inflation, which now barely exceeds the central bank’s 2% target.Thurs
  
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• Fed cuts key interest rate by a quarter-point: 'We're on a path to a more neutral stance'

  07-11-2024 20:56 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week.The rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Fed’s renewed focus on supporting the job market as well as fighting inflation, which now barely exceeds the central bank’s 2% target.Thurs
  
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• Authorities seek two in theft investigation at Nike Outlet

  07-11-2024 20:15 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Larceny investigators are asking for help identifying two individuals captured stealing merchandise inside a local business.
  Individual sought in theft investigation, Image courtesy OKCPDIndividual sought in theft investigation, Image courtesy OKCPD
  According to police, the two alleged suspects (shown above) were captured on camera stealing merchandise from the Nike Outlet store in Oklahoma City.
  If you know these individuals you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers wi
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after the Fed cuts interest rates, as expected

  07-11-2024 20:14 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising Thursday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a second straight time, just as investors had expected.
  The S&P 500 was up 0.6% in afternoon trading, as momentum slowed from its surge a day beforefollowing Donald Trump’s presidential victory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 5 points, or 0.1%, as of 2:01 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 1.3% higher.The Fed’s announcement that it was easing its main inter
  
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• 'Jeopardy!' contestant says recent clue made host, audience 'a little uncomfortable'

  07-11-2024 19:49 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – What is “uncomfortable,” Ken?That was the feeling in the room after “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings read aloud a "problematic" clue on the October 28 episode, according to a contestant on that show.Contestant Heather Ryan, a health program director from Binghamton, New York, recently spoke about the incident with Pipe Dream, the Binghamton University student newspaper. Drew Carey reveals secret about ‘Price Is Right’ contestantsRyan was competi
  
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• OKDHS accepting replacement SNAP requests after November storms

  07-11-2024 18:41 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma Human Services is now accepting requests for replacement SNAP benefits after several counties in the state were impacted by severe storms in November.SNAP benefit recipients in Cleveland, Garvin, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma and Stephens counties who lost food due to tornadoes or power outages may qualify to get some benefits back. Woman reunited with photo after tornado destroys homeThose effected can apply for benefit replacement using the "Request for Destr
  
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