Trump backs proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in U.S.
President Donald Trump said Saturday he's given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart to form a U.S. company.
Author: Associated Press
OU changes student section rules for upcoming football games
OU says there were "disappointing behaviors” by students during last week’s season opener in Norman.
Missouri substitute teacher requirements relaxed temporarily
There is anticipation of a potential shortage because of the pandemic.
Missouri spends $1.3M defending marijuana permit decisions
Businesses that didn’t receive permits from the state filed 853 appeals.
Officials: 12-year-old killed in ATV crash west of Wichita
A 12-year-old and another juvenile were riding the ATV and dirt bike on the property when the two collided.
Doctors: COVID-19 likely with us for at least another year
That echoes comments made last week by the director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci.
MU expels 2, suspends 3 for COVID-19 rule violations
470 students have been called to the university's Office of Student Conduct and Accountability for possible violations of coronavirus policies.
Plan calls for more testing of people without virus symptoms
Kansas has so far focused most of its energy on people who know either that they are ill or that they have had direct exposure to a confirmed outbreak.
Pandemic shrinking Europe's monitor of US vote
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe has observed U.S. elections since 2002.
195 homicides reported in St. Louis, surpassing all of 2019
The 24-year-old woman was killed Thursday night in the city's Benton Park West neighborhood.
City Council approves Tulsa's first hate crimes ordinance
The crimes include assault and battery, vandalizing or destroying personal property, and the threat of such actions, among other things.
Chiefs fan at season opener tests positive for virus
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ten fans who attended the Kansas City Chiefs game last week have been told to quarantine after one fan tested positive for COVID-19, Kansas City health officials announced Thursday. A person who watched the game…
Kansas pauses release of data about coronavirus clusters
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' health department has suspended its reporting on individual businesses and locations where clusters of coronavirus cases have occurred after only a week, saying it wants to make sure the data does not include cases that…
US judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail
SEATTLE (AP) — A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked controversial Postal Service changes that have slowed mail nationwide, calling them “a politically motivated attack on the efficiency of the Postal Service” before the November election. Judge Stanley Bastian in Yakima,…
Western wildfire smoke causes East Coast haze, vivid sunsets
The smoke from dozens of wildfires in the western United States is stretching clear across the country. Kim Knowlton, a senior scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council in NYC, said she woke up Wednesday to a red sunrise and more haze.
COVID-19 danger continues to drive joblessness in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high number of people that illustrates the broad economic damage still taking place nine months after the first case of COVID-19 was…
Family of worker killed in 2018 tower collapse sues MSU
The family of a worker killed in 2018 when a nearly 2,000-foot tall TV tower in southwest Missouri collapsed is suing Missouri State University for wrongful death.
US outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans. That's assuming a safe and effective shot is developed.
Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all
Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all. The Big Ten plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 24th.
Trick-or-What? Pandemic Halloween is a mixed bag all around
So many people look forward to Halloween, but this year is going to be vastly different for many. An association for haunted attractions estimates half among 800 or so of its members won't open. Parents and governments are weighing whether door-to-door trick-or-treating can safely happen. Block parties, festivals and parades are off around the United States.
Hurricane Sally unleashes flooding along the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Sally lumbered ashore near the Florida-Alabama line Wednesday with 105 mph (165) winds and rain measured in feet, not inches, swamping homes and trapping people in high water.
Shooting outside US court in Phoenix wounds federal officer
Authorities say a drive-by shooting has wounded a federal court security officer outside the U.S. courthouse in downtown Phoenix and a person has been taken into custody.
Pelosi: House to stay in session until COVID-19 rescue pact
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will remain in session until lawmakers deliver another round of COVID-19 relief.
Trump to preside over historic Arab-Israel recognition deals
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to preside over the signing of historic diplomatic deals between Israel and two Gulf Arab nations that could herald a dramatic shift in Middle East power dynamics and give him a boost…
