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China imposed fines and sanctions against two U.S. defense companies in a further escalation of tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.

WASHINGTON — They call themselves “pragmatic conservatives.” The 70-member Republican Main Street Caucus comprises nearly a third of the House Republican Conference. After previous fits and starts, the caucus of self-described “serious legislators” reorganized last Congress to provide a greater voice for GOP members who are looking to get things done.

Moderna said Wednesday it wouldn’t raise the price of its COVID-19 vaccine after a public outcry. The about-face comes after the company was harshly criticized for planning to raise the cost of a vaccine dose about 400% — to the $110to-$130 range.

STILLWATER, Okla. – Illegal roadside dumps continue to plague Oklahoma. To help combat this issue, Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development to host the Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training Seminar in Oklahoma City.

STILLWATER, Okla. – As cows and heifers have their babies over the next few months, Oklahoma State University Extension is a trusted resource for ranchers with any calving questions.

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University Agriculture is known for having some of the brightest professors, researchers and specialists in the state, region and nation. Soon, their expertise will be heightened with the opening of the New Frontiers Agricultural Hall.

The Poncan Theatre will be presenting a new musical comedy that pays tribute to the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. All Shook Up is a production of the Evans Children’s Academy of Performing Arts and will be held from Friday, Feb.

The Ponca City High School Symphonic Orchestra earned three superior ratings on stage and three superior ratings in sightreading on Tuesday afternoon at the OSSAA State Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. The group performed “Egyptian Legacy” by Soon Hee Newbold and “Hungarian Dance No. 5” by Brahms.

Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) held a town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 at Standing Bear Museum from 9 am to 10 am. This town hall was one of several the Congressman held over a two day period in Creek, Pawnee, Noble, Kay and Osage Counties, the areas he represents in the US House of Representatives.