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Texas proposal would give schools the option to use Bible teachings in lessons
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas public schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons as an option for students from kindergarten through fifth grade under a proposal that drew hours of testimony Monday and follows Republican-led efforts in other states to incorporate more religious teaching...
AP Top 25: TCU earns best ranking in 16 years in women's basketball poll as top 12 remain unchanged
No. 19 TCU entered The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll with its best ranking in 16 years Monday while the first 12 teams, led by No. 1 South Carolina, were unchanged. The Horned Frogs joined the rankings after topping then-No. 13 N.C. State on Sunday. It was the...
Elvis scores 24, Moore has 21 and Oklahoma defeats Stetson 85-64
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Kobe Elvis scored 24 points, Jalon Moore added 21, and slow-starting Oklahoma defeated Stetson 85-64 on Saturday. Jordan Wood and Abramo Canka hit 3-pointers in an 8-0 run that got Stetson within 51-43 with 14 minutes left to play. A few minutes later, Oklahoma...
Stetson visits Oklahoma after Moore's 23-point game
Stetson Hatters (1-2) at Oklahoma Sooners (2-0) Norman, Oklahoma; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Sooners -25.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma hosts Stetson after Jalon Moore scored 23 points in Oklahoma's 73-57 win against the...
Today in History: November 16, Nixon authorizes Alaska pipeline
Today is Saturday, Nov. 16, the 321st day of 2024. There are 45 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 16, 1973, President Richard Nixon signed the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act into law, authorizing the construction of an 800-mile...
Moore leads Oklahoma against Stetson after 23-point performance
Stetson Hatters (1-2) at Oklahoma Sooners (2-0) Norman, Oklahoma; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma faces Stetson after Jalon Moore scored 23 points in Oklahoma's 73-57 victory over the Northwestern State Demons. Oklahoma went 20-12 overall a...
Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families' backing
The satirical news publication The Onion was named the winning bidder for Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction Thursday, backed by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims whom Jones owes more than $1 billion in defamation judgments for calling the massacre a hoax. ...
Oklahoma school district adding anti-harassment policies after nonbinary teen's death
OWASSO, Okla. (AP) — A federal investigation into an Oklahoma school district launched after the death of a nonbinary student has led to the school agreeing to develop policies to prevent sexual discrimination and harassment, federal officials announced Wednesday. The February...
Helmerich & Payne: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Helmerich & Payne Inc. (HP) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $75.5 million. On a per-share basis, the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based company said it had net income of 76 cents. The results did not meet Wall...
Beers scores 27 as No. 9 Oklahoma women set school scoring record in 122-56 win over W. Carolina
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Raegan Beers had 27 points and nine rebounds, and No. 9 Oklahoma set a school scoring record to roll past Western Carolina 122-56 on Wednesday. Beers was the AP Player of the Week for her dominant performances last week. The 6-foot-4 Oregon State transfer...
