Inmate vomits, convulses during first Okla. execution in six years
John Marion Grant was put to death after the Supreme Court reversed a federal appeals court's stay of his execution.
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Court temporarily halts executions of two death row inmates
The two men filed a lawsuit with other inmates challenging Oklahoma's lethal injection protocols.
Gubernatorial candidate swaps parties in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Schools Superintendent Joy Hofmeister is leaving the Republican party and running for governor as a Democrat. She joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss her newly announced race.
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John Bolton defends staying silent; Teddy Roosevelt statue to be removed
Tulsa County sees spike in coronavirus cases
President Trump supporters are preparing for his rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday — but Tulsa County saw a 116% increase in coronavirus cases last week. Omar Villafranca reports.
Trump pushes forward with Tulsa rally despite COVID-19 threat
President Trump plans to continue with his rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this weekend, even though some states are seeing a sharp rise in infections. Ben Tracy reports.
Georgia, Oklahoma to begin reopening Friday
Without a federal mandate, each state is free to open as conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic dictate, leaving a number of them to fight a political battle as well. Georgia and Oklahoma are pushing forward with soft reopenings beginning Friday, despite not meeting federal guidelines. Florida will also open some beaches Friday. Meanwhile, Wisconsin saw its largest jump in cases since the pandemic began, possibly tied to an outbreak at a meatpacking plant. Mark Strassmann breaks down where some states stand in their fight against the coronavirus.
Manslaughter conviction of woman who had miscarriage sparks outrage
The state argued that the woman's use of methamphetamine caused her miscarriage, despite an autopsy finding no evidence this was the case.
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Trump optimistic on new trade talks with China; Tennis legend Althea Gibson honored at U.S. Open.
Oklahoma ACLU files lawsuit against ban on critical race theory
The lawsuit claims the bill imposes on the free speech and academic freedom of Oklahoma students and teachers.
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Tornado makes touchdown in Oklahoma; 5th migrant child dies while in U.S. custody.
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Outbreak of tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma; Wrongfully convicted man to receive $1.5 million.
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Barr defends handling of Mueller report; NYC unveils new 'street'.
Trump delays Tulsa rally to avoid Juneteenth
President Trump said he would switch the date of his Tulsa, Oklahoma, rally after being criticized for scheduling it on Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. In the meantime, he is expected to give a commencement address at West Point Saturday, where more than a thousand people will be in attendance and adhering to social distancing guidelines. Nikole Killion reports.
Red states look to restrict abortion
A growing number of Republican-led states are looking to enact tougher abortion legislation after Texas signed a law that prohibits the procedure past six weeks. David Noll, a professor of law at Rutgers Law School, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his analysis.
Oklahoma governor candidate charged with kidnapping, sexual assault
Officials allege that Paul Tay, 58, picked up a woman in his car, locked her inside and sexually assaulted her at his home in Tulsa.
Matt Damon on "Stillwater" and a return to the movie theater
The Academy Award-winner is back, starring in the new drama "Stillwater," about an Oklahoma oil rig worker whose daughter is imprisoned in France. Matt Damon talks with correspondent Seth Doane about making the critically-praised film; and how becoming a father of four daughters has changed him as an actor.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton get married
"She has a way of looking at a person's situation from every angle and she's the most understanding, kind-hearted person I've ever met," Shelton said last year about Stefani.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are married
After six years together Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani got married in a private ceremony in Oklahoma. The couple had been engaged for more than eight months.
Delta flight diverted
A Delta Air Lines flight from California to Georgia was diverted to Oklahoma on Friday night after a passenger became unruly and had to be subdued. Delta confirmed that the passenger was an off-duty flight attendant. Read more here.
Biden honors victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
President Biden is the first president to visit Tulsa to honor the victims of the 1921 massacre. He met with three remaining survivors. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Group aims to rebuild Black Wall Street
During the horrific Tulsa Race Massacre a century ago, a white mob stormed the Greenwood neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, killing hundreds of people. The massacre left dozens of homes, buildings and churches completely destroyed in the district, known as Black Wall Street for its thriving Black community. A movement called "Build in Tulsa" aims to spark a major economic boom among Black creators and businesses. Randolph Wiggins, the group's venture partner and managing director, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss its overall mission.
100 years since Tulsa race massacre
Monday marks 100 years since a white mob burned Black Wall Street to the ground during an attack on the affluent Black business district of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The economic impact set descendents of Greenwood's Black community back for generations. CBS News' Danya Bacchus, a descendant of survivors of the massacre, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on how Tulsa is commemorating the tragedy. Later, national race and ethnicity writer for The Associated Press, Aaron Morrison, discusses the lasting damage and the ongoing debate over reparations.
Biden to target racial wealth gap
President Biden is targeting the racial wealth gap with initiatives to help communities of color. Isaac Boltansky, director of policy research at Compass Point Research and Trading, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the impact Mr. Biden's plan could have on the wealth gap.
Biden to announce new actions while in Tulsa
President Biden is expected to announce several policies Tuesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma that his administration says will help communities of color. The president is in Tulsa to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Omar Villafranca reports.
Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
FAA lifts emergency order that slashed flights at 40 major U.S. airports
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.
Former DOJ pardon attorney criticizes Trump pardon of crypto billionaire
President Trump pardoned the billionaire founder of the largest crypto exchange in the world, Binance. It's raised questions about conflicts of interest and the president's use of the pardon power.
Japan says jets scrambled as China flew drone near island close to Taiwan
Tension between Japan and China has escalated over the new Japanese leader's suggestion Tokyo could intervene militarily if Beijing attacks Taiwan.
Ex-prosecutor who quit DOJ in protest set to lead Seattle City Attorney office
Erika Evans will begin her term as elected city attorney of Seattle on Jan. 1.
U.S. to designate Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as terrorist organization
The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power.
Man who had murder conviction tossed wins election in New Orleans
A New Orleans man who spent three decades in prison before his murder conviction was vacated won election to serve as the city's chief criminal court record keeper.
SpaceX launches second satellite to monitor sea level changes
The Sentinel-6B is the second of two satellites in a $1 billion program to monitor sea levels over a full decade.
Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically injured in NYC shooting
Boyd was shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.