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Northwestern Oklahoma State University signs articulation agreement with Pioneer Tech

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Ponca City, OK — Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) signed an exciting new articulation agreement with Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU). This agreement is making it more affordable and easier for Licensed Practical Nurses to further their education journey. Starting immediately, PTC LPN graduates will receive 25 hours of college credit towards their LPN-BSN, which can significantly reduce the tuition costs for students. The possibilities are now limitless for those who are dedicated to advancing their nursing career.
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Analysis: Johnson sets up formal impeachment vote McCarthy never sought

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Speaker Mike Johnson is moving forward with a floor vote to formalize House Republicans’ impeachment probe of President Joe Biden, a move former Speaker Kevin McCarthy floated but never made. The difference in approach begs a simple-but-complex question: What changed? Johnson has signaled through words and actions that he and other House GOP leaders were confident they would have ample Republican votes on the floor to formally authorize the inquiry.
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Supreme Court turns away case threatening California ban on gay ‘conversion therapy’

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WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court on Monday turned down a Christian group’s free-speech challenge to the laws in California and 21 other states that forbid licensed counselors from using “conversion therapy” with children and teenagers.

China, Philippines vessels face off in second day of clashes

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Chinese and Philippine vessels faced off in multiple clashes in the South China Sea over the weekend as tensions continued to escalate between the two countries over maritime territory. The Philippines’ sea task force said its vessels were damaged after being “directly targeted” with a water cannon on Sunday by a Chinese coast guard ship during a supply mission to Second Thomas Shoal.

Putin, Netanyahu talk amid rising tensions over Israel-Hamas war

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Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at length on Sunday as tensions between the two leaders mount over the Israel-Hamas war and Russia’s growing ties with Iran. In a 50-minute call, Netanyahu “strongly criticized the dangerous cooperation between Russia and Iran” and “expressed his displeasure” with Moscow taking sides against Israel at the United Nations and other international bodies, according to a statement from the prime minister’s office.