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Paris Olympics Organizers Say Sorry For Offense, But Insist Opening Ceremony Did Not Depict 'The Last Supper'

Paris Olympics Organizers Say Sorry For Offense, But Insist Opening Ceremony Did Not Depict 'The Last Supper'

CBS News The organizers behind the Paris Olympics apologized to anyone who was offended by a tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" during Friday's opening ceremony and provoked outrage by religious conservatives around the world. The organizers, however, defended the concept behind it.

Tulsa Tech Company Creates Virtual Reality Boxing Game

Tulsa Tech Company Creates Virtual Reality Boxing Game

News On 6 Engine Room Boxing Gym is home to Engine Room VR, the tech company that developed the boxing game Golden Gloves VR.

German President Apologizes For 1972 Olympic Attack Failures

German President Apologizes For 1972 Olympic Attack Failures

Associated Press Germany’s president apologized Monday for multiple failures by his country before, during and after the 1972 attack on the Munich OIympics as he joined his Israeli counterpart and relatives of the 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian militants at the games 50 years ago.

Japan Makes Arrests On Bribery Suspicions In Tokyo Olympics

Japan Makes Arrests On Bribery Suspicions In Tokyo Olympics

Associated Press A former Tokyo Olympic organizing committee board member and three people from a clothing company that was a surprise sponsor of the 2020 Games were arrested on bribery suspicions Wednesday.

Jim Thorpe Reinstated As Sole Winner For 1912 Olympic Golds

Jim Thorpe Reinstated As Sole Winner For 1912 Olympic Golds

Associated Press Jim Thorpe has been reinstated as the sole winner of the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon in Stockholm — nearly 110 years after being stripped of those gold medals for violations of strict amateurism rules of the time.

Breakdancing Closer To Making Debut At 2024 Olympics

Breakdancing Closer To Making Debut At 2024 Olympics

News On 6 Breakdancing moved a step closer to the 2024 Olympics on Tuesday, and now organizers can look to book a street venue in Paris.

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Russia Banned From 2018 Winter Olympics Over Doping

Russia Banned From 2018 Winter Olympics Over Doping

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended the Russian Olympic committee over allegations of doping.

Russia Banned From 2018 Winter Olympics Over Doping

Russia Banned From 2018 Winter Olympics Over Doping

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended the Russian Olympic committee over allegations of doping.

L.A. Officially Named Host Of 2028 Summer Olympics

L.A. Officially Named Host Of 2028 Summer Olympics

Los Angeles has received its formal go-ahead to host the 2028 Olympics, getting a thumbs-up from the International Olympic Committee's evaluation commission.

L.A. Officially Named Host Of 2028 Summer Olympics

L.A. Officially Named Host Of 2028 Summer Olympics

Los Angeles has received its formal go-ahead to host the 2028 Olympics, getting a thumbs-up from the International Olympic Committee's evaluation commission.

Dope Rules May Cost Sports Olympic Spots

Dope Rules May Cost Sports Olympic Spots

News On 6 GUATEMALA CITY (AP) _ World Anti-Doping Agency chief Dick Pound warned Friday that some sports have failed to comply with anti-doping rules, endangering their place in the Olympic Games.

``We

Dope Rules May Cost Sports Olympic Spots

Dope Rules May Cost Sports Olympic Spots

News On 6 GUATEMALA CITY (AP) _ World Anti-Doping Agency chief Dick Pound warned Friday that some sports have failed to comply with anti-doping rules, endangering their place in the Olympic Games.

``We

Chicago Picked By USOC To Bid For 2016 Olympics

Chicago Picked By USOC To Bid For 2016 Olympics

News On 6 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Chicago beat Los Angeles on Saturday in a U.S. Olympic Committee vote to pick a candidate for the 2016 Summer Games.

Chicago, which has never held an Olympics, now will try

Chicago Picked By USOC To Bid For 2016 Olympics

Chicago Picked By USOC To Bid For 2016 Olympics

News On 6 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Chicago beat Los Angeles on Saturday in a U.S. Olympic Committee vote to pick a candidate for the 2016 Summer Games.

Chicago, which has never held an Olympics, now will try

Gale Thorpe, daughter of Jim Thorpe, dies

Gale Thorpe, daughter of Jim Thorpe, dies

News On 6 YALE, Okla. (AP) -- Gale Margaret Thorpe, daughter of legendary athlete and Oklahoma native Jim Thorpe, died Friday morning after a lengthy illness.

Gale Thorpe, 88, died at her home in Yale,

Gale Thorpe, daughter of Jim Thorpe, dies

Gale Thorpe, daughter of Jim Thorpe, dies

News On 6 YALE, Okla. (AP) -- Gale Margaret Thorpe, daughter of legendary athlete and Oklahoma native Jim Thorpe, died Friday morning after a lengthy illness.

Gale Thorpe, 88, died at her home in Yale,

Africa Leaders Pledge Olympic Truce

Africa Leaders Pledge Olympic Truce

News On 6 LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) â€” African leaders have pledged to halt all hostilities for two weeks in September to honor an Olympic truce.

The International Olympic Committee, which announced the

Africa Leaders Pledge Olympic Truce

Africa Leaders Pledge Olympic Truce

News On 6 LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) â€” African leaders have pledged to halt all hostilities for two weeks in September to honor an Olympic truce.

The International Olympic Committee, which announced the

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Nearing record highs soon before weekend storm chances return

Nearing record highs soon before weekend storm chances return

News On 6 A warming trend will bring near-record highs to Tulsa and parts of Oklahoma by midweek, followed by a weak front early Thursday. Thunderstorm chances increase late this weekend into early next week, with the potential for some strong to severe storms across the region.

Nearing record highs soon before weekend storm chances return

Nearing record highs soon before weekend storm chances return

News On 6 A warming trend will bring near-record highs to Tulsa and parts of Oklahoma by midweek, followed by a weak front early Thursday. Thunderstorm chances increase late this weekend into early next week, with the potential for some strong to severe storms across the region.

Wagoner County DA asks judge to block grand jury petition

Wagoner County DA asks judge to block grand jury petition

News On 6 Wagoner County District Attorney Jack Thorp is asking a judge to stop a petition that would create a grand jury investigation into him and Sheriff Chris Elliott.

Wagoner County DA asks judge to block grand jury petition

Wagoner County DA asks judge to block grand jury petition

News On 6 Wagoner County District Attorney Jack Thorp is asking a judge to stop a petition that would create a grand jury investigation into him and Sheriff Chris Elliott.

Former employee files lawsuit against Collinsville Public Schools

Former employee files lawsuit against Collinsville Public Schools

MaKayla Glenn Sarah Brackett, a former employee of Collinsville Public Schools, has filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after she reported a teacher for abusing non-verbal, autistic students. Her attorney argues the case seeks justice for all parents wanting safe schools and highlights issues of retaliation and unlawful search. The district, represented by Superintendent Jeremy Hogan, states it cannot comment further due to ongoing litigation.

Former employee files lawsuit against Collinsville Public Schools

Former employee files lawsuit against Collinsville Public Schools

MaKayla Glenn Sarah Brackett, a former employee of Collinsville Public Schools, has filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after she reported a teacher for abusing non-verbal, autistic students. Her attorney argues the case seeks justice for all parents wanting safe schools and highlights issues of retaliation and unlawful search. The district, represented by Superintendent Jeremy Hogan, states it cannot comment further due to ongoing litigation.

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Nearing record highs soon before weekend storm chances return

Nearing record highs soon before weekend storm chances return

News On 6 A warming trend will bring near-record highs to Tulsa and parts of Oklahoma by midweek, followed by a weak front early Thursday. Thunderstorm chances increase late this weekend into early next week, with the potential for some strong to severe storms across the region.

Wagoner County DA asks judge to block grand jury petition

Wagoner County DA asks judge to block grand jury petition

News On 6 Wagoner County District Attorney Jack Thorp is asking a judge to stop a petition that would create a grand jury investigation into him and Sheriff Chris Elliott.

Former employee files lawsuit against Collinsville Public Schools

Former employee files lawsuit against Collinsville Public Schools

MaKayla Glenn Sarah Brackett, a former employee of Collinsville Public Schools, has filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after she reported a teacher for abusing non-verbal, autistic students. Her attorney argues the case seeks justice for all parents wanting safe schools and highlights issues of retaliation and unlawful search. The district, represented by Superintendent Jeremy Hogan, states it cannot comment further due to ongoing litigation.

Postponed until 2026: Cherokee Nation cancels annual Will Rogers Fly-In

Postponed until 2026: Cherokee Nation cancels annual Will Rogers Fly-In

Sam Modde The Cherokee Nation is postponing the 2025 Will Rogers Fly-In due to renovations at the historic Oologah ranch. A remembrance ceremony is still planned for August 15th.

'That happening was my sign': Nursing student going to job interview jumps into creek to save driver in rollover crash

'That happening was my sign': Nursing student going to job interview jumps into creek to save driver in rollover crash

Chloe Abbott A driver in a rollover crash in Okmulgee was saved by a nursing student on her way to a job interview.

Affected by the 2024 drought? Here's the help available now

Affected by the 2024 drought? Here's the help available now

Matt Kalish The Small Business Administration said applications are still open for Oklahoma small businesses and nonprofits that were impacted by the drought that started in October of 2024.

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