Tag: The Associated Press

Edmond extends mask mandate
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Edmond extends mask mandate

Sarah Hite- October 7, 2020

The Edmond City Council voted, 3-2, Wednesday to extend Edmond’s mask mandate until Nov. 30 and amend the city's current declaration of emergency.  Ordinance #3799 ... Read More

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

The Associated Press- September 18, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering women’s rights champion who became the court’s second female justice, died Friday ... Read More

US bans WeChat, TikTok from app stores citing security risk
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US bans WeChat, TikTok from app stores citing security risk

The Associated Press- September 18, 2020

The U.S. Commerce Department said Friday it will ban Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat from U.S. app stores on Sunday and will saddle the apps with ... Read More

US remembers 9/11 as pandemic changes tribute traditions
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US remembers 9/11 as pandemic changes tribute traditions

The Associated Press- September 11, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans commemorated 9/11 Friday as a new national crisis — the coronavirus pandemic — reconfigured and divided anniversary ceremonies and a ... Read More

Stitt pushes, but doesn’t require, face coverings in COVID-19 hotspots
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Stitt pushes, but doesn’t require, face coverings in COVID-19 hotspots

The Associated Press- September 1, 2020

Gov. Kevin Stitt wants Oklahomans to wear face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19, but he isn't going to mandate it. The governor's Tuesday ... Read More

Stitt suggests Native and Black Oklahomans for monument
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Stitt suggests Native and Black Oklahomans for monument

The Associated Press- August 31, 2020

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks during a news conference in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt recommended three Native Americans and two Black Oklahomans as ... Read More

Stitt eases absentee restrictions
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Stitt eases absentee restrictions

The Associated Press- August 28, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt extended a statewide emergency declaration on Friday, ensuring Oklahoma voters can cast absentee ballots in November without ... Read More