Oklahoma centenarian celebrates leap day birthday
Mary Lea Forsythe of Oklahoma turned 100 Thursday. Born on Feb. 29, 1924, she is a rare leap year baby, as Thursday "actually" marks her 25th birthday.
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Woman turns 100 on Feb. 29, celebrating birthday for 25th time
Because Feb. 29 only comes every four years, Mary Lea Forsythe has only been able to celebrate her actual birthday a handful of times over a century.
Nate Burleson's wife's ties to Tulsa massacre
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson and his wife, Atoya, go on a journey to explore her ancestral roots and the impact of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.
Vigils held across U.S. for nonbinary Oklahoma teen who died after a fight at school
Vigils were held across the country for Nex Benedict, a nonbinary teenager who died one day after a fight in a high school bathroom.
Country station plays Beyoncé after backlash
An Oklahoma radio station's initial denial to play Beyoncé's new songs has raised questions among fans and the entertainment industry about the place of women and Black people in country music. Music journalist and author Robert Oermann joins CBS News to discuss.
Oklahoma radio station now playing Beyoncé's new country song after outcry
A general manager who oversees the radio station told CBS News the station has "nothing against Beyoncé" and has added the song to its playlist.
Oklahoma judge caught sending texts during a murder trial resigns
An Oklahoma judge who sent more than 500 texts to her bailiff during a murder trial will resign.
Remembering Toby Keith's country music career
Country music star Toby Keith died at the age of 62, his social media accounts and website announced Tuesday. Keith announced in June 2022 that he was being treated for stomach cancer. Alicia Dennis, People's executive editorial director, joins CBS News with her memories of covering Keith's iconic career.
Man awarded $25 million after newspaper ID'd him as racist announcer
The jury awarded Scott Sapulpa $5 million in actual damages and $20 million in punitive damages. The newspaper's owner planned to appeal.
Dead goose found in flight control after fatal medical helicopter crash
The National Transportation Safety Board said that the remains of a dead goose was found "embedded" in the flight control system of a helicopter that crashed in Oklahoma, killing three.
Oklahoma jarred by 5.1 magnitude earthquake
No injuries were reported and damage appeared to be minimal after the earthquake late Friday near Prague, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma gas pipeline explosion shoots flames 500 feet into the air
The fire department said the glow from the pipeline explosion "can be seen for miles"
ACLU on bills targeting LGBTQ+ community
The ACLU says there are hundreds of bills across the country that target the LGBTQ+ community. The state with the most proposed laws is Oklahoma. Devraat Awasthi, a legal fellow with Oklahoma's ACLU, joins CBS News to discuss.
Lankford "very positive" about Senate immigration deal
Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, the lead Republican negotiator in talks to reach a deal on immigration, says he feels "very positive" about the prospects of the agreement in the Senate.
Tulsa teacher named Teacher of the Year
Rebecka Peterson, a high school math teacher at Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was named the 2023 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers. She joins "CBS Mornings" for the exclusive announcement to share her story, and is surprised with touching messages from first lady Jill Biden and some of her former students.
Oklahoma GOP passes abortion ban
Republicans in Oklahoma passed a sweeping abortion ban Tuesday. Any doctor caught performing an abortion will face up to 10 years in prison and pay a fine up to $100,000. Janet Shamlian reports.
Supreme Court to hear death row inmate's case
The Supreme Court says it will take up the case of death row inmate Richard Glossip, who the Oklahoma attorney general does not want to execute. Glossip was convicted of paying a man to kill a motel owner in 1997, but Glossip's lawyers say the hired hitman isn't a credible witness and Oklahoma's top prosecutor says his trial was "unfair and unreliable." CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
3 crewmembers killed in Oklahoma medical helicopter crash
Three members of an air ambulance crew died when their helicopter crashed Saturday near Oklahoma City, according to the company that operates the helicopter service.
Stacked bodies and maggots discovered at neglected Colorado funeral home
Horrifying details have surfaced involving nearly 200 abandoned bodies discovered last October, including stacked bodies, inches of bodily fluids and maggots.
Oklahoma teen spreads holiday joy with toy drive
Reed Marcum, 18, has been running a toy drive in Oklahoma for seven years. It's grown into one of the largest in the state, and he's helped give away 64,000 toys over the years. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell has the story.
Oklahoma executes man who claimed self-defense in double homicide
Phillip Dean Hancock is the fourth Oklahoma inmate to be executed this year and the 11th since Oklahoma resumed executions in October 2021 following a nearly six-year hiatus
GOP senator challenges Teamsters head
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma challenged the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to a fight in a tense moment during a Senate hearing on Tuesday. The confrontation occurred during a hearing on labor unions held by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Sean O'Brien, the head of one of the nation's largest and most influential unions, was appearing as a witness.
The Daughters Who Disappeared
In 1997 four families are shattered when their daughters go missing. As they grieve, one man claims to have answers. Can he be trusted? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on the final chapter of a case she started covering more than two decades ago.
Medical school on Cherokee Reservation targets health inequities
Native Americans and rural residents are underrepresented in medical schools. But in this new program in Oklahoma, 25% of students are Indigenous and half are from rural areas.
The Daughters Who Disappeared
In 1997 four families are shattered when their daughters go missing. As they grieve, one man claims to have answers. Can he be trusted? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on the final chapter of a case she started covering more than two decades ago.
House GOP leaders aiming to hold Tuesday vote on Epstein files, sources say
All Democrats and four Republican House members last week successfully brought a petition to the floor to force a vote to release the full Justice Department files on Epstein, circumventing GOP leaders.
CBS News poll finds GOP, Trump seen as getting more from shutdown deal
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela
The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power.
Cassidy says he's "very concerned" about possible hepatitis B vaccine schedule change
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician whose medical practice focused on hepatitis B, said he's "very concerned" about a potential change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants.
Rev. Jesse Jackson is on a form of life support in hospital, sources say
The Rev. Jesse Jackson is on a form of life support, sources told CBS News.
U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat, killing 3 in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military conducted a strike on another boat accused of carrying narcotics on board on Saturday, killing three people, U.S. Southern Command announced.
Leader of gang targeted by U.S. captured years after faking his death
Wilmer Chavarriais is believed to be the leader of Los Lobos, a drug trafficking syndicate that was recently designated a terrorist organization by the U.S.
Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically injured in NYC shooting, reports say
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.
Shaheen: "We need to put the shutdown behind us, end the circular firing squad"
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a New Hampshire Democrat, helped facilitate the deal to end the shutdown last week.