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• Why do you need glasses to prevent permanent eye damage during eclipse?

  13-10-2023 19:42 via kfor.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — We're less than a day away from the first of two solar eclipses over the next few months.On Oct. 14, an annular eclipse will briefly dim the skies over sections of the western U.S. and Central and South America. Viewing the eclipse safely will require some prep on your part, however."(I see) a few patients a year that have either accidentally looked at the sun or were trying to view an eclipse," said Dr. Andrew Neighbors, a Seattle-based optometrist.According to Neighbors,
  
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• New video released after suspect shot on Halloween   

  27-11-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  WARNING: The video in this story contains graphic material of an officer-involved shooting that may be upsetting to viewers. Discretion is advised.OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — There are new details surrounding a man's gunfight with Oklahoma City Police. The violence started just before 1 a.m. on Halloween morning.Authorities pulled over Timothy Foster for a traffic violation, near Southwest 59th and May Avenue. RELATED COVERAGE: Pursuit leads to officer-involved shooting, police sayAt first, Fos
  
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• Former sports association president accused of embezzling $199K

  27-11-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON, Okla. (KFOR) — The president of the Washington Association of Sports has been accused of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars meant for kids sports in a small Oklahoma town.44-year-old Michael Gordon, the former president of the Washington All Sports Association, was arrested and charged with embezzlement on Monday morning."The Washington All Sports Association is a nonprofit group that helps and supports local youth sports leagues in that Washington, Oklahoma, area," said H
  
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• Evictions could spike across Oklahoma

  27-11-2024 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  CLEVELAND COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – Housing experts predict Oklahoma could see a surge in evictions over the next two months.Oklahoma already has one of the highest eviction rates in the country and the pandemic relief funds to prevent evictions has expired, which could lead to a heightened spike.In October, more than 4,000 people across the state were evicted from their homes. Lindsay Lewis has been living in her Norman apartment for four years. A few weeks ago, she was notified of a problem
  
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• Police arrest one person after short chase ends with crash in SE OKC

  27-11-2024 01:09 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police have arrested one person after a short police chase led to a crash near Southeast 81st and Sooner Road on Tuesday night.Scene of a crash near Southeast 81st and Sooner Road. Photo courtesy KFOR.Police say there may be a second suspect who ran away from the scene and got into another car.The reasons for what led up to the chase are unknown at this time.
  
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• Thanksgiving travel kicks off in Oklahoma

  27-11-2024 00:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Whether you're hitting the road or skies before Thanksgiving, holiday travel is now all gas and no brakes.AAA reports 9 out of 10 Thanksgiving travelers will be traveling before gobbling down the turkey. That translates to 640,000 Oklahomans hitting the pavement. It's best if you know the work zones across the state."We have about 50 major projects that are going to impact the interstate and state highways and the Turnpikes," said Bryce Boyer with the Oklahoma Depart
  
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• Three Texas men wanted, $25,000 stolen from man while praying at Oklahoma shrine

  27-11-2024 00:09 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Police are searching for three men from Texas accused of stealing thousands of dollars in cash from a man while he was praying.Arrest warrants for Gabriel Lara, Nicholas Barrientos and Ruben Barrientos reveal the crimes that took place earlier this month.The theft reportedly started with stealing an Oklahoma license plate off of another car parked outside Santa Fe South High School, then putting that plate on their car.The suspects then went to the Bank of America ne
  
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• Dog treats distributed to 19 states recalled for potential salmonella

  26-11-2024 23:42 via kfor.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A chicken-based dog treat sold online and in stores across 19 states has been recalled over the potential risk of salmonella.The product, Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips, was manufactured by Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. in Lenoir, North Carolina, according to the Food and Drug Administration.The decision to recall the treats comes after third party laboratory tests noted the "potential for contamination." The lab also found contamination in a lot of the same pr
  
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• Mega Millions jackpot reaches $489M ahead of Thanksgiving: When's the next drawing?

  26-11-2024 23:41 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Someone could start their Thanksgiving Eve a few million dollars richer thanks to a massive Mega Millions jackpot that's up for grabs.
  Without a winner on Friday, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $489 million with a cash option of $229.3 million ahead of the next drawing. If you're hoping to try your luck, you may only have a few hours to buy a ticket before the drawing at 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday.
  The current Mega Millions grand prize has been growing since Sep
  
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• Mustang man sought after allegedly dumping animal at Dog park

  26-11-2024 23:36 via kfor.com
  
  MUSTANG, Okla. (KFOR) - The Mustang Police Department is seeking the identity of a man after dumping a dog at a dog park.According to officials, the man sought (photos below) dumped a dog at a Dog Park on Tuesday.Mustang PD seeks to identify individual dumping a dog, Image courtesy Mustang Police DepartmentMustang PD seeks to identify individual dumping a dog, Image courtesy Mustang Police DepartmentMustang PD seeks to identify individual dumping a dog, Image courtesy Mustang Police Department
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• Experts share pet safety tips for the holidays

  26-11-2024 23:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - As the holidays are approaching and the house gets hectic with the hustle and bustle of meals, visitors and travel, experts are sharing tips to keep your pets safe. Dr. Andrea Stevens, DVM, at the Portland Veterinary Clinic warns that with folks coming and going, an open door can mean a quick escape. "Let's make sure that pets are not getting out and getting lost in the street,” said Stevens. “So, make sure we've got a collar on. Make sure you've got
  
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• One person dead after crash in SW Oklahoma City

  26-11-2024 23:13 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — One person is dead following a crash in southwest Oklahoma City on Tuesday afternoonAuthorities responded to the fatal crash that happened near Southwest 89th Street and South McKinley Avenue.Fatal crash near Southwest 89th Street and South McKinley Avenue. Photo courtesy KFOR.At least one person is dead from the collision involving two vehicles. There are no reports of any other injuries.Oklahoma City Police say SW 89th between Pennsylvania Avenue and Western Avenue
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talk

  26-11-2024 22:23 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records Tuesday after Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street, even if they could roil the global economywere they to take effect.
  The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to top the all-time highit set a couple weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 123 points, or 0.3%, to its own record set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite gained 0.6% as Microsoft and Big Tech led the way.
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• Stock market today: Wall Street rises to records despite tariff talk

  26-11-2024 22:08 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed at more records after Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% to reach another all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.3% to its own record set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.6% as Big Tech stocks helped lead the way. Stock markets abroad saw mostly modest losses, after President-elect Trump said he plans to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Cana
  
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• Israel, Lebanon's Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire to end nearly 14 months of fighting

  26-11-2024 22:04 via kfor.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.Israeli warplanes meanwhile carried out the most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs since the start of the conflict and issued a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 24 people were killed in strikes across the country, according t
  
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• Israel approves proposed ceasefire with Hezbollah

  26-11-2024 22:04 via kfor.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.In the hours leading up to the Cabinet meeting, Israel carried out its most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs and issued a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 24 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to loc
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street rises toward records despite tariff talk

  26-11-2024 21:28 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising toward records Tuesday after Donald Trump’slatest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street, even if they could roil the global economy were they to take effect.
  The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% and was on track to top its all-time high set a couple weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 81 points, or 0.2%, to its own record set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.5% higher, with less than an hour remaining
  
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• OKCPD seeks information in fraud investigation at local supply store

  26-11-2024 20:09 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Authorities are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a woman (pictured below) in connection to a fraud investigation.Police seek to identify woman in fraud investigation, Image courtesy OKCPDAccording to police, the woman seen in the photo (above) went into an electric supply store in Northwest OKC and paid for over $1,000 in supplies with a fraudulent check.If you recognize her, contact Crime Stoppers at 405-235-7300 you could earn a cash reward. OKCPD welfar
  
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• WATCH: Man throws coffee at charging elk in Colorado

  26-11-2024 19:55 via kfor.com
  
  EVERGREEN, Colo. (KDVR) — A video has surfaced of a man throwing what appears to be coffee at a bull elk at Evergreen Lake in Colorado.In the video, shot by Matt Roehl, the man appears to be angered that the animal is on his path to work.“He was trying to get to work when all the action took place,” Roehl told Nexstar's KDVR.The man in the video first yells at the elk. Then after the elk charges, he eventually tosses the beverage in the animal's direction.“He was trying t
  
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• Walmart becomes largest company to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion policies

  26-11-2024 19:53 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations that have done the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.The changes, confirmed by Walmart on Monday, are sweeping and include everything from not renewing a five-year commitment for an equity racial center set up in 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd, to pulling out of a prominent gay righ
  
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• What fast food restaurants will be open for Thanksgiving 2024?

  26-11-2024 19:11 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Whether you’re looking for a pre-turkey trot coffee, a road trip snack, or a meal to replace your not-quite-right family dinner, various restaurants will be open for Thanksgiving this year. The national restaurant chains listed below have confirmed they will be open for the holiday, however, hours may vary by location. You may want to check your location’s hours online or by calling ahead before you try to visit.Applebee’sWhile Applebee’s locations
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street hangs near its records despite tariff talk

  26-11-2024 19:11 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are hanging near their records on Tuesday as Wall Street takes Donald Trump’slatest talk about tariffs in stride, even if they could roil the global economy were they to take effect.
  The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in afternoon trading and was on track to squeak past its all-time high set a couple weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 49 points, or 0.1%, from its own record set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.6% higher, as of 1:04 p.m
  
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• Elton John says he has lost sight in one eye after infection

  26-11-2024 19:10 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Music legend Elton John says an infection he got earlier this year has left him without sight in one eye.
  The "Rocket Man" singer revealed in September that a severe eye infection had left him with "only limited vision in one eye." At the time, John told his Instagram followers that he was healing but that it was "an extremely slow process" and it would "take some time before sight" would return to his eye.
  While speaking with 'Good Morning America' host Robin Roberts recently,
  
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• Trump's favorability climbs in post-election poll

  26-11-2024 19:08 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President-elect Donald Trump’s favorability climbed by six points after he was elected president earlier this month, a new poll on Tuesday found.The president-elect’s favorability rating hit 54 percent post-election, which is up from 48 percent pre-election, according to an Emerson College poll. Trump is viewed most favorably by men, at 61 percent, while 48 percent of women view him favorably.Among white voters, 59 percent view him favorably, while 53 percent of Hispani
  
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• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: How to watch and stream

  26-11-2024 19:06 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups and more stars than can fit around a table.The parade begins on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and ends at Mac
  
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• What grocery stores are open for Thanksgiving 2024?

  26-11-2024 19:02 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Whether you forgot an item or need a replacement meal for a burnt turkey, the retailers open to serve your needs on Thanksgiving Day may be a bit limited. Many major retailers, like Target and Walmart, are continuing a tradition they started during the COVID pandemic and will remain closed for the holiday. (You can see a full list of those major retailers here.)However, many nationwide grocery chains and retailers will be open on Thanksgiving. It is worth noting that hours
  
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• Child porn arrest of OKC police officer candidate

  26-11-2024 18:56 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A job interview turned into a police investigation.
  A man interviewing to become an Oklahoma City Police officer ends up being arrested for having child porn.
  During a pre-employment polygraph, Braden Robertson reportedly admitted to downloading and looking at child porn.
  He also allegedly admitted to molesting a young girl when he was younger.
  The 22-year-old was booked into the Oklahoma County jail for aggravated possession of child porn.
  
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• Child porn arrest of applicant for OKC Police

  26-11-2024 18:56 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A preliminary job interview turned into a police investigation.A man interviewing to become an Oklahoma City Police officer ends up being arrested for having child porn.
  During a pre-employment polygraph, Braden Robertson reportedly admitted to downloading and looking at child porn.
  He also allegedly admitted to molesting a young girl when he was younger.
  The 22-year-old was booked into the Oklahoma County jail for aggravated possession of child porn.
  
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• Very demure, very 2024: Why this TikTok term was declared word of the year by Dictionary.com

  26-11-2024 18:45 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In a very mindful, very thoughtful announcement Monday, Dictionary.com declared "demure," a word made popular by TikTok but dating back roughly 700 years, as the word of the year for 2024.Dictionary.com hands out the Word of the Year title to the word that captures "pivotal moments in language and culture." Recent winners include hallucinate, woman, and allyship."These words serve as a linguistic time capsule, reflecting social trends and global events that defined the year," t
  
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• Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs like like Wegovy or Ozempic

  26-11-2024 18:42 via kfor.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning.The costly proposal from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sets the stage for a potential showdown between the powerful pharmaceutical industry and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an outspoken opponent of the weight-loss drugs who,
  
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