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Appeals panel to hear oral arguments on Trump immunity

3 months ago By Michael Macagnone Cq-roll Call

A federal appeals court hears arguments Tuesday about former President Donald Trump’s arguments that his presidency — and his 2021 impeachment acquittal — immunize him from prosecution in Washington for the effort to overturn the 2020 election.

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Israel kills top Hezbollah commander in Lebanon

3 months ago By John Bowker Bloomberg News

Israel killed a Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon, AFP reported, amid rising concerns the war with Hamas will escalate into a wider Middle Eastern conflict. The senior member of the Iran-backed group was killed by a strike on his car, the news agency said Monday, citing a security official who asked not to be identified.

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Pentagon’s handling of Austin hospitalization roils Congress

3 months ago By Briana Reilly Cq-roll Call

Lawmakers are demanding answers from the Pentagon after Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III did not swiftly publicly disclose that he was hospitalized due to complications from a recent medical procedure.

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Biden, Johnson set for crucial battle over border, Ukraine aid

3 months ago By Erik Wasson, Billy House And Steven T. Dennis Bloomberg News

The battle between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Mike Johnson over Ukraine aid and immigration policy is coming to a head this week as Congress races to avert a Jan. 20 partial lapse in government funding.

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Today in History

3 months ago By News Staff

Today is the ninth day of 2024 and the 20th day of winter. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1788, Connecticut ratified the U.S.

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Sign-up available for PTC Non-Profit Conference on Feb. 9

3 months ago By Calley Lamar Calley@poncacitynews.com

Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) will be hosting an event called the “Non-Profit Conference” will be held next month on Friday, Feb. 9 from 9 am to 4 pm. Registration for the event is currently open and underway.

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Election Board announces precinct location change

3 months ago By News Staff

Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming has announced that the polling place for Precinct 503 has changed ahead of the Feb. 13 election Voters in Precinct 503 formerly voted at Victory Worship Center, 618 E. Hartford Ave. in Ponca City.

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Happenings

3 months ago By News Staff

NOC TONKAWA CALENDAR Jan. 11: Home Mavs and Lady Mavs vs. Western, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 14: Residence Halls Open, noon Jan. 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, No Classes/Offices Closed Jan. 15: Away Mavs and Lady Mavs Basketball vs. Seminole, 5:30 p.m.

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Oklahoma parole rate declines

3 months ago By Keaton Ross Oklahoma Watch

Trisha Fox was optimistic when her husband, Richard Fox, appeared on the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board docket in early September. The 63-year-old prisoner, incarcerated since 1980 on a first-degree murder conviction in Caddo County, had not received a misconduct violation since 1995.

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Dr. Rachel Shuey-Bunney appointed to Pioneer Tech Board of Education

3 months ago By Dr. Rachel Shuey-bunney

Ponca City, OK — Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Shuey-Bunney as the newest member of its Board of Education. Shuey-Bunney’s appointment comes after the recent retirement of Orva Rothgeb, and she was officially sworn in during the tech center’s monthly Board of Education meeting in November.

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