oklahoma

May 30, 2025

Ex-Sen. Tom Coburn, conservative political maverick, dies at 72

March 29, 2020 Sean Murphy, Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY — Former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn was stubborn as a mule and conservative to his core. But the Oklahoma family doctor, known for railing against federal earmarks, didn’t let political differences dictate whom […]

Party’s over: 4 states close bars, restaurants over virus

March 16, 2020 Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press

On Saturday night, revelers in many parts of the country ignored warnings against attending large gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus. On Sunday, it became clear that in many places, the party is over. […]