The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers affected by recent tornadoes.
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State budget discussions in the Oklahoma legislature are lagging. As lawmakers discuss the line-item minutiae in their subcommittees and the big-picture priorities alongside the governor, disagreements remain on a handful of key issues and the end of session draws near.
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Jimcy McGirt, the man behind the landmark McGirt v Oklahoma decision, is expected to be released soon on probation.
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Another year, another glitter-filled spectacle known as the Eurovision Song Contest. The Grand Final airs Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET on Peacock in the United States.
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