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Iranians in Oklahoma see hope ahead

Hassan Maymani and his family once feared persecution for disagreeing with their government or for having a newspaper or a typewriter in their home. Read more on NewsOK.com... more

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Stirring rumors Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin set to leave

WASILLA Alaska Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. The... more

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Dream of citizenship comes true for Oklahoma family

As in some previous years the Stanfa family plans to watch Independence Day fireworks from the top of a tall parking garage. But this time theyll take special pride in celebrating the American holiday because three generations are now U.S. citizens.... more

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Funeral director John Wesley Hodge arrested in theft

A former funeral home director facing embezzlement charges was arrested in Midwest City on Friday. According to court records John Wesley Hodge 48 is charged with four counts of felony embezzlement. Read more on NewsOK.com... more

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Officers arrest four Kay County Jail escapees

NEWKIRK Four inmates who escaped Thursday from the Kay County jail were caught Friday in Missouri a sheriffs spokeswoman said. Law officers caught Ponca Green 30 and Benito Jose Bustos Jr. 45 about 1 a.m. Read more on NewsOK.com... more

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Historic role awaits cattle groups leader

WAURIKA Terry Stuart Forst respects history. She also makes it. Forst leads a ranch that began about three years after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. This month she is scheduled to become the first female president of the Oklahoma... more

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Woodward invite to Bush upsets dads

CHOCTAW Oklahomans Warren Henthorn and John Scripsick are upset and disappointed that former President George W. Bush is considered an honored guest at Woodwards Independence Day celebration Saturday. Read more on NewsOK.com... more

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2 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan blast 4 wounded

KABUL (AP) A blast in eastern Afghanistan killed two American troops and wounded four others Saturday a U.S. military spokeswoman said. The troops were attacked in eastern Paktika province but there were no immediate details about the incident said... more

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South Korea says North Korea fires 4 missiles off east coast

SEOUL South Korea (AP) North Korea fired four missiles off its eastern coast Saturday South Korea said in what was likely to be seen as a message of defiance to the United States on its Independence Day holiday. The launches which came two days after... more

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Lake Patrol Stepping Up After Man Drowns

OHP Lake Patrol Stepping up to prevent drownings this holiday weekend. Amanda Guerra reports... more

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Club keeps Pauls Valleys festivities alive

PAULS VALLEY Its almost here the exploding colors of fireworks shooting off overhead the coolness of watermelons and seed spitting the patriotic sounds of a community band as well as plenty more to enjoy. Led by the Pauls Valley Kiwanis Club the... more

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Officials urge safety on Oklahoma lakes as weekend festivities begin

More boating accidents occur during the Fourth of July weekend than any other time of the year and state officials say alcohol use is the reason. &quotI would say 90 percent of our boating accidents and drownings are alcohol related said Lt. Read... more

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Slaying hearing of Lee Purser delayed

ARDMORE The preliminary hearing for a man accused of killing his mother has been delayed a second time this year. Read more on NewsOK.com... more

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Oklahoma City metroarea cities prepare to celebrate

After months of preparation several metroarea cities are expecting thousands of people to flock to local Fourth of July celebrations. In Bethany City Manager John Shugart said as many as 40000 people will attend the 51st Freedom Festival events... more

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Church takes new mission to aid locally this summer

NINNEKAH You dont have to go to a Third World country or another state to find people in need. Read more on NewsOK.com... more

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