NewsChannel 4 Oklahoma Headlines
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Oklahoma man accused of plotting North Dakota dentist's murder waives extradition
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — An Oklahoma man accused of hiring his handyman to kill a North Dakota... more
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Comeback victory earns Weeden backup quarterback's job for No. 12 Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Brandon Weeden is now the backup quarterback for No. 12 Oklahoma... more
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Prosecutors charge former Marine with 6 counts of murder for multiple homicide
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former Marine faces six counts of first-degree murder in the fatal... more
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Former ME's investigator ordered to stand trial on sexual battery count
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The former chief investigator for the state Medical Examiner's office has... more
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Number of active oil and gas rigs in the US up by 12 this week
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S.... more
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Southern Miss, Tulsa meet with postseason goals still in reach
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — If Southern Miss wants a place in the Conference USA championship... more
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Dewey County sheriff charged with embezzlement in case involving possible sale of seized gun
TALOGA, Okla. (AP) — Dewey County prosecutors have charged the local sheriff with embezzlement... more
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Edmond man ordered to stand trial on embezzlement charge involving children's organization
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Edmond man charged with embezzling funds from an Oklahoma... more
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Medical examiner says man found in burned car in Norman had been strangled
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The state Medical Examiner's office says a man whose body was found... more
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Judge orders Jan. 12 meeting in Cintas wrongful death case ahead of spring jury trial
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a meeting between Cintas Corp. and the widow... more
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Whooping cranes making their annual fall migration through Oklahoma; more than 40 spotted
WOODWARD, Okla. (AP) — More than 40 whooping cranes have been spotted on or around the Salt... more
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Underwood donates original sheet music for song about hometown to Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
MUSKOGEE, Okla. (AP) — The original sheet music for a song country music star Carrie Underwood... more
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Rural bankers survey suggests improving economic conditions in Midwest, Plains states
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — For the third straight month, a survey of rural bankers in the Midwest... more
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Outgoing Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal chief Flyingman avoids office during protest
CONCHO, Okla. (AP) — The outgoing governor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes is avoiding... more
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Ambulance employees volunteer for drug testing during probe into missing narcotics
SEMINOLE, Okla. (AP) — Some employees at a city-owned ambulance service are volunteering to... more
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New security measures, including metal detectors, coming to Cleveland County courthouse
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New security measures will be in place starting next week at the... more
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Accident near Goltry kills Lahoma man
GOLTRY, Okla. (AP) — Authorities say a Lahoma man was killed when his pickup truck collided... more
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Oklahoma City University receives $1 million bequest from late wife of local jeweler Clark
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City University says it will create an endowed chair that will... more
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Former Yankees draft pick Weeden leads No. 12 Oklahoma State to 31-28 comeback over Colorado Photo
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Third-string quarterback Brandon Weeden threw for 168 yards and two... more
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Colorado QB Tyler Hansen returns after thumb injury against No. 12 Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Colorado quarterback Tyler Hansen has returned after leaving the... more
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ME rules that death of 9-year-old was a homicide, says boy died of stab wounds
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A state Medical Examiner's report says a 9-year-old boy who was killed at... more
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OU employee facing 3 arson counts for fires at university chemistry building
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Cleveland County prosecutors have charged a University of Oklahoma... more
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QB Cate makes first career start for No. 12 Oklahoma State with Robinson out
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Junior Alex Cate made his first career start at quarterback for No.... more
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Traffic on north Norman street diverted as crews attend to gas leak
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Authorities have closed a major street in north Norman because of a... more
National News
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Teen pleads guilty in murder of Border Patrol agent shot 8 times, including 4 shots to head
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A 17-year-old pleaded guilty Friday to murdering a Border Patrol agent who was shot eight times in head, neck and torso in the mountains east of San Diego. more
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Overweight students at university in Pennsylvania told to take fitness class or risk diplomas
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania university's requirement that overweight undergraduates take a fitness course to receive their degrees has raised the hackles of students and the eyebrows of health and legal experts. more
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California investigates whether churches were cheated by leasing companies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is investigating several companies suspected of bilking churches nationwide of hundreds of thousands of dollars through fraudulent computer leasing schemes, authorities said Friday. more
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Del. diocese: Pedophile priests should receive retirement benefits despite sexual abuse
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington is obligated to pay retirement benefits to six priests who are confirmed pedophiles, church officials argued in a bankruptcy court filing seeking permission to keep making the payments. more
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California man arrested for allegedly paying teenage boys to spit in his face
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — A 39-year-old Southern California man has been arrested for misdemeanor child annoyance after allegedly paying a teenager $31 to spit in his face. more
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Los Angeles man who claimed disability spotted on TV show, sentenced for tax, insurance fraud
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California tax officials say an interior designer's false disability claim was uncovered when he was spotted on a home improvement television show. more
International News
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Florence museum: lost Galileo relics, a tooth and 2 of astronomer's fingers, found again
ROME (AP) — Two fingers and a tooth removed from Galileo Galilei's corpse in a Florentine... more
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McCain says quick Obama decision on troop buildup could turn tide in Afghanistan
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — U.S. Sen. John McCain predicted success in the Afghan war effort... more
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Defense chief says US will examine its own contracts in hopes of reducing Afghan corruption
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — The United States will do its part to reduce corruption in... more
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Canadian court orders refugee board to reconsider case of lesbian deserter from US army
TORONTO (AP) — A lesbian who deserted the U.S. military and fled to Canada must be given... more
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Mexican prosecutors investigate disappearance of journalist who reported on crime, corruption
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in the western Mexican state of Michoacan are investigating the... more
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Kidnapped Britons say Somali pirates are losing patience over ransom demand, may kill them
LONDON (AP) — A British couple being held hostage by Somali pirates said in an interview... more
