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He touted the military operation as a success. Now, the path ahead could be treacherous as the White House faces difficult questions.
After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project
He touted the military operation as a success. Now, the path ahead could be treacherous as the White House faces difficult questions.
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January 4, 2026 at 1:33 PM
He touted the military operation as a success. Now, the path ahead could be treacherous as the White House faces difficult questions.
A source tells the World that Drew Mestemaker and OSU are married in a two-year situation, with the quarterback making $3.5 million in 2026 and $4 million in 2027 — all thanks to a single donor.
Bill Haisten: Sudden, stunning wealth for OSU’s 19-year-old free agent
A source tells the World that Drew Mestemaker and OSU are married in a two-year situation, with the quarterback making $3.5 million in 2026 and $4 million in 2027 — all thanks to a single donor.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:35 PM
A source tells the World that Drew Mestemaker and OSU are married in a two-year situation, with the quarterback making $3.5 million in 2026 and $4 million in 2027 — all thanks to a single donor.
Drew Mestemaker played for Eric Morris at North Texas. Now the star quarterback will reunite with Morris at Oklahoma State next season.
OSU starts portal season with a bang: Star quarterback Drew Mestemaker pledges to Cowboys
Drew Mestemaker played for Eric Morris at North Texas. Now the star quarterback will reunite with Morris at Oklahoma State next season.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Drew Mestemaker played for Eric Morris at North Texas. Now the star quarterback will reunite with Morris at Oklahoma State next season.
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
VR opens doors for older people to build real connections | Hot off the Wire podcast
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
The United States has hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country.
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader has been captured and flown out of the country
The United States has hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The United States has hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country.
Diane Crump in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and a year later became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby.
Diane Crump, first female jockey to ride in Kentucky Derby, dies at 77
Diane Crump in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and a year later became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Diane Crump in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and a year later became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby.
Finley, who played tight end at OU from 2004-07, had been part of the Sooners’ staff since 2020. OU’s tight end development severely languished as Finley’s tenure wore on.
OU football to fire tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley, per reports
Finley, who played tight end at OU from 2004-07, had been part of the Sooners’ staff since 2020. OU’s tight end development severely languished as Finley’s tenure wore on.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Finley, who played tight end at OU from 2004-07, had been part of the Sooners’ staff since 2020. OU’s tight end development severely languished as Finley’s tenure wore on.
His push to deploy the troops in Democrat-led cities was met with legal challenges at nearly every turn.
Trump says he'll drop push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
His push to deploy the troops in Democrat-led cities was met with legal challenges at nearly every turn.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:41 PM
His push to deploy the troops in Democrat-led cities was met with legal challenges at nearly every turn.
The financial backer of a planned theme park in Vinita filed a federal lawsuit against those he claimed duped him out of millions of dollars by playing “God” in texts.
Staff writer Curtis Killman's most memorable stories from 2025
The financial backer of a planned theme park in Vinita filed a federal lawsuit against those he claimed duped him out of millions of dollars by playing “God” in texts.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The financial backer of a planned theme park in Vinita filed a federal lawsuit against those he claimed duped him out of millions of dollars by playing “God” in texts.
As the year comes to an end, questions about homelessness in Tulsa have yet to be answered definitively.
Staff writer Kevin Canfield's most memorable stories of 2025
As the year comes to an end, questions about homelessness in Tulsa have yet to be answered definitively.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
As the year comes to an end, questions about homelessness in Tulsa have yet to be answered definitively.
I worked for months and months to unearth what public records do exist about the new Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program, and in February, I was able to share two blockbuster findings.
Staff writer Andrea Eger's most memorable news stories of 2025
I worked for months and months to unearth what public records do exist about the new Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program, and in February, I was able to share two blockbuster findings.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I worked for months and months to unearth what public records do exist about the new Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program, and in February, I was able to share two blockbuster findings.
Capitol rallies, controversies bring headlines in 2025.
Staff writer Steve Metzer's most memorable stories of 2025
Capitol rallies, controversies bring headlines in 2025.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Capitol rallies, controversies bring headlines in 2025.
I was a bit scared to sit down with the outgoing and incoming Williams CEOs, Dekker said, not because of their leadership of a $73 billion energy company, but because the top of the BOK Tower sways.
Staff writer Michael Dekker's most memorable stories of 2025
I was a bit scared to sit down with the outgoing and incoming Williams CEOs, Dekker said, not because of their leadership of a $73 billion energy company, but because the top of the BOK Tower sways.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I was a bit scared to sit down with the outgoing and incoming Williams CEOs, Dekker said, not because of their leadership of a $73 billion energy company, but because the top of the BOK Tower sways.
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said.
Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said.
President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down.
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy
President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down.
No worries if it’s too late to invite these recipes to your holiday party, just remember the Super Bowl is only six weeks away.
Make New Year’s party prep easier with three-ingredient appetizers and festive quick dips
No worries if it’s too late to invite these recipes to your holiday party, just remember the Super Bowl is only six weeks away.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
No worries if it’s too late to invite these recipes to your holiday party, just remember the Super Bowl is only six weeks away.
President Donald Trump said late Thursday he launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
President Donald Trump said late Thursday he launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
President Donald Trump said late Thursday he launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher than previously expected, making it the second-largest in U.S. history and the largest Powerball prize of 2025.
$1.817 billion Powerball jackpot won in Arkansas, ending long drought
Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher than previously expected, making it the second-largest in U.S. history and the largest Powerball prize of 2025.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher than previously expected, making it the second-largest in U.S. history and the largest Powerball prize of 2025.
The outcome is a rare Supreme Court setback for Trump, who won repeated victories in emergency appeals.
Supreme Court keeps Trump's National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The outcome is a rare Supreme Court setback for Trump, who won repeated victories in emergency appeals.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The outcome is a rare Supreme Court setback for Trump, who won repeated victories in emergency appeals.
Availability of oral pills to treat obesity could expand the booming market for obesity treatments and reduce costs, experts said.
US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
Availability of oral pills to treat obesity could expand the booming market for obesity treatments and reduce costs, experts said.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Availability of oral pills to treat obesity could expand the booming market for obesity treatments and reduce costs, experts said.
Short on time? These quick recipes make weeknight dinners easy.
3 recipes that will get dinner on the table in less than 45 minutes
Short on time? These quick recipes make weeknight dinners easy.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Short on time? These quick recipes make weeknight dinners easy.
He also defended the decision to remove several files related to the case from its public webpage, including a photograph showing Trump.
Top Trump administration official defends partial release of Epstein files
He also defended the decision to remove several files related to the case from its public webpage, including a photograph showing Trump.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
He also defended the decision to remove several files related to the case from its public webpage, including a photograph showing Trump.
Losing on the biggest stage? Losing loudly and losing often? That’s the Sooners’ domain. OU’s 34-24 loss to Alabama was another disappointing playoff defeat, and no program has been more futile in the postseason than the Sooners.
Berry Tramel: After losing to Bama, the Sooners remain college football’s biggest losers
Losing on the biggest stage? Losing loudly and losing often? That’s the Sooners’ domain. OU’s 34-24 loss to Alabama was another disappointing playoff defeat, and no program has been more futile in the postseason than the Sooners.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Losing on the biggest stage? Losing loudly and losing often? That’s the Sooners’ domain. OU’s 34-24 loss to Alabama was another disappointing playoff defeat, and no program has been more futile in the postseason than the Sooners.
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
U.S. forces have stopped a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters.
US forces stop a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela, American officials say
U.S. forces have stopped a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
U.S. forces have stopped a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters.