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New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election

New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma high school students studying U.S. history learn about the Industrial Revolution, women's suffrage and America's expanding role in international affairs.

Former Texas megachurch pastor accused of child sex abuse surrenders in Oklahoma

Former Texas megachurch pastor accused of child sex abuse surrenders in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A former pastor of a Texas megachurch accused of child sexual abuse surrendered to Oklahoma authorities Monday.

Accused Texas megachurch pastor to surrender in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges

Accused Texas megachurch pastor to surrender in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A former pastor of a Texas megachurch is expected to turn himself into Oklahoma authorities Monday on child sexual abuse charges.

Federal workers return to offices amid threat from Elon Musk

Federal workers return to offices amid threat from Elon Musk

Federal employees across the country, many of whom have worked from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, were back at agency offices Monday under President Donald Trump's return-to-office mandate.

Oklahoma governor says he'll stop plan to collect kids' immigration status

Oklahoma governor says he'll stop plan to collect kids' immigration status

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said he will stop a plan pushed by the state's top education official to collect the immigration status of children when they register for public school.

Oklahoma proposal requires parents to provide immigration status when enrolling students

Oklahoma proposal requires parents to provide immigration status when enrolling students

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools will be required to provide proof of their child's U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status under a proposal rule approved Tuesday by the State Board of Education.

Oklahoma proposal would require parents to provide immigration status when enrolling students

Oklahoma proposal would require parents to provide immigration status when enrolling students

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools would be required to provide proof of their child's U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status under a proposal aimed at helping President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

Oklahoma proposal would require parents to provide proof of citizenship when enrolling students

Oklahoma proposal would require parents to provide proof of citizenship when enrolling students

Parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools would be required to provide proof of their child's U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status under a proposal aimed at helping President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

Oklahoma's Republican AG jumps early into race for open governor's seat

Oklahoma's Republican AG jumps early into race for open governor's seat

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma's Republican Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who has at times pushed back against his own party's governor and other politicians who sought to push religion into public schools, announced Monday his candidacy for governor.

Republican Ted Cruz of Texas wins a third term to the US Senate

Republican Ted Cruz of Texas wins a third term to the US Senate

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas won reelection Tuesday, defeating U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and Democrats' latest try at ending decades of GOP dominance in the booming state that was thrust this election year to the center of battles over immigration and abortion.

Colin Allred, Ted Cruz reach end of Senate race that again tests GOP dominance in Texas

Colin Allred, Ted Cruz reach end of Senate race that again tests GOP dominance in Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, of Texas, sought to fend off an underdog challenge Tuesday from Democratic Rep. Colin Allred in one of the year's most expensive races, which is testing shifts in America's biggest red state and could factor into the fight for U.S. Senate control.

Judge orders Afghan man accused of planning Election Day attack in US to remain in custody

Judge orders Afghan man accused of planning Election Day attack in US to remain in custody

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- An Afghan man who is accused of plotting an Election Day attack in the U.S. was ordered Thursday to remain in custody as officials disclosed that he had previously worked as a security guard for an American military installation in Afghanistan.

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred meet in the only debate in the Texas Senate race

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred meet in the only debate in the Texas Senate race

DALLAS (AP) -- Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred met for their only debate Tuesday night, trading attacks over abortion and immigration in a closely watched race that could help determine which party wins control of the U.S. Senate.

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred to meet in the only debate in the Texas Senate race

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred to meet in the only debate in the Texas Senate race

DALLAS (AP) -- Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred will meet Tuesday night in the only debate of their Texas Senate race that could help determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.

Oklahoma governor delays vote on minimum wage hike until 2026

Oklahoma governor delays vote on minimum wage hike until 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahomans will vote on gradually increasing the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour but not until 2026, angering supporters who are questioning the timing set by Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt.

US Rep Tom Cole wins Oklahoma GOP primary outright against well-funded challenger, 3 others

US Rep Tom Cole wins Oklahoma GOP primary outright against well-funded challenger, 3 others

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Eleven-term Oklahoma U.S. Rep. Tom Cole won a five-way Republican primary outright on Tuesday and avoided an August runoff.

US Rep Tom Cole wins GOP primary outright against well-funded challenger, 3 others

US Rep Tom Cole wins GOP primary outright against well-funded challenger, 3 others

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Eleven-term Oklahoma U.S. Rep. Tom Cole won a five-way Republican primary outright on Tuesday and avoided an August runoff.

Self-funded political newcomer seeks to oust longtime Republican US Rep. Tom Cole in Oklahoma

Self-funded political newcomer seeks to oust longtime Republican US Rep. Tom Cole in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma, the powerful Republican chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, was trying to fend of a primary challenge Tuesday from a businessman who has poured millions of his own dollars into the race.