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M. Scott Carter

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Investigative Reporter, 6th Generation Oklahoman. YA Novelist. OK Book Award Winner. Journalism Prof.

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The @chronicle is hiring a senior reporter to cover political influence in higher education! Pay is $85K-$115K + benefits. Can work in the DMV or remotely from WA, NC, NY, CA, TX, FL, or MI. jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/t…
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Expect more upgrades for broadband access in Oklahoma. swoknews.com/news/state-to-r…
State to receive millions for final phase of broadband expansion

State to receive millions for final phase of broadband expansion

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Oklahoma will receive millions of dollars in federal grant funds to pay for the final phase of a mammoth statewide broadband internet expansion program, the head

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AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper-focused history apnews.com/article/news-indu…

AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper-focused history

The Associated Press says it will offer buyouts to an unspecified number of its U.S.-based journalists as part of an acceleration away from the focus on newspapers and their print journalism that...

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Governor Stitt names State Regent Dustin Hilliary to the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents

Governor Stitt names State Regent Dustin Hilliary to the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Though he was one of a handful of state leaders being considered for the appointment of interim U.S. Senator, Lawton businessman Dustin Hillary confirmed Thursday that

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The size of the @nytimes newsroom: Publisher AG Sulzberger says it’s now 2300 journalists, doubled from 10 years ago.
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Rosino bill would move child services out of DHS; form a new agency

Rosino bill would move child services out of DHS; form a new agency

OKLAHOMA CITY – A Senate committee passed a bill Monday afternoon to move the state’s child welfare system, including foster care, out of the Department of Human Services and into

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Been a while since I've shot a basketball game. Had a blast at the Elgin-John Marshall game Saturday night.
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ANDRU@andrugeek31 Dec 2025
EL FIN DE UNA ERA 😢 Tras 9 años, hoy #StrangerThings llega a su fin y será la última vez que veamos a todos ellos juntos. Se cierra una historia y una generación marcada por los personajes y actores con los que crecimos.
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As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family. nytimes.com/2025/11/24/us/vi…
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111

Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111

At 7, she bore witness to one of American history’s most violent spasms of racial violence. She was 106 when the nation reckoned with the crime.

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Former President Clinton still concerned about the country's political environment. oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…
Clinton: OKC bombing paused harsh politics for a while, but it is as divisive as ever today

Clinton: OKC bombing paused harsh politics for a while, but it is as divisive as ever today

Timothy McVeigh hoped the Oklahoma City bombing would start a revolution. For a moment, it did the opposite.

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Wondering about a Trump third term? oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…
Rep. Cole says he doesn't expect Trump to secure a third term; experts say it's impossible

Rep. Cole says he doesn't expect Trump to secure a third term; experts say it's impossible

President Trump has said he isn't joking about exploring a third term, although the U.S. Constitution doesn't allow it.

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Boren praised for his political and academic skill during memorial service Saturday

Boren praised for his political and academic skill during memorial service Saturday

David Boren was honored for his work as governor, U.S. Senator and OU President Saturday. Praised as "a warrior" for education

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Former President Clinton to attend OKC bombing memorial event in April

Former President Clinton to attend OKC bombing memorial event in April

Clinton has returned to Oklahoma several times to honor those that lost their lives in the bombing and those that served in the aftermath.

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Former President Clinton to return to OKC in April for bombing memorial. oklahoman.com/story/news/pol…
Former President Clinton to attend OKC bombing memorial event in April

Former President Clinton to attend OKC bombing memorial event in April

Clinton has returned to Oklahoma several times to honor those that lost their lives in the bombing and those that served in the aftermath.

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Some Oklahoma churches struggle with actions, policies on immigration issue

Some Oklahoma churches struggle with actions, policies on immigration issue

Immigration has long been a hot button issue that some religious leaders refrain from speaking about publicly, but several are vocal on the topic.

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David Boren, former representative, governor, U.S. senator and OU president, dies at 83

David Boren, former representative, governor, U.S. senator and OU president, dies at 83

David L. Boren, the former United States Senator, governor, state representative, college and president of the University of Oklahoma died today.

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Shawn Ashley@QuorumCallShawn7 Feb 2025
I am looking at a state agency website that provides absolutely no contact information. NONE. It does list a physical address, a state agency building with multiple agencies in it. I guess I can show up at their front door, assuming I can get past security, or send them a letter.
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