Glitter, glamour and 275,000 pink roses
NEW YORK (AP) — Met Galas, he’s been to a few. But James Corden, schmoozing at this year’s cocktail reception, looked around and pronounced that this might be his favorite yet.
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Review: ‘Incomparable Grace’ succinct, absorbing look at JFK
Historian Mark K. Updegrove takes a look at key moments in John F. Kennedy’s life and presidency in “Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency.” The Associated Press’ Andrew DeMillo says Updegrove’s book offers a succinct but compelling look at Kennedy’s presidency, from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the Civil Rights movement. DeMillo writes that the book isn’t as sweeping as some of the massive tomes on Kennedy, but it doesn’t feel like anything is given short shrift. DeMillo writes that the book demonstrates why Kennedy remains such an obsession for the public and historians alike.
Loss from drought, fire or tornadoes? USDA programs are available
STILLWATER, Okla. – Spring weather and climate conditions can be a challenge for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. Oklahoma State University Extension reminds producers that when operation loss occurs, financial assistance is available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Kim Kardashian channels Marilyn Monroe
NEW YORK (AP) — Kim Kardashian went for classic and iconic at the Met Gala, once again breaking the internet by donning one of Marilyn Monroe’s most famous looks. By tracking her whereabouts from paparazzi photos and scanning recent interviews, social media users guessed that Kardashian was going to wear the dress when she and Davidson were recently spotted in Orlando, Florida — the home of Ripley’s Believe It or Not.
Ballerina statue cut down in Tulsa, sold for scrap metal
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A bronze statue depicting one of Oklahoma’s most famous Native American ballerinas was cut from its base outside a Tulsa museum and sold for scrap to a recycling company, authorities said Monday.
Carolyn (Mitchell) Cox
Carolyn (Mitchell) Cox was born on January 27, 1940 in Ardmore, OK and let this earth for her heavenly home on May 1, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the middle child born to Olan and Ione Mitchell and grew up in Wilson, OK graduating from Wilson High School in the class of 1958.
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Today is the 124th day of 2022 and the 46th day of spring. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1886, a labor demonstration in Chicago’s Haymarket Square turned violent when a bomb exploded and demonstrators began rioting.
Plainview boys golf outduels Lone Grove at Class 3A Regional
The Indians finished second at 646, while the Longhorns were third with a 668 as both teams qualified for state.
Roundup: Wildcats beat Woodward in Class 4A playoff opener
Francisco Perez led Madill with three goals, while Dylan Ortiz added two and Javier Gomez scored once.
‘The Staircase’ supplements case we all know and judge
NEW YORK (AP) — Many have heard of the murder case of Kathleen Peterson, a North Carolina woman found dead at the bottom of her staircase in 2001. Her husband, Michael, was convicted in her death and the case is the subject of the documentary series “The Staircase” on Netflix.