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U.S., Britain Begin New Strikes On Yemen's Houthis, Retaliating For Attacks By Iran-Backed Militants

U.S., Britain Begin New Strikes On Yemen's Houthis, Retaliating For Attacks By Iran-Backed Militants

Associated Press The United States and Britain struck at least 30 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday in a second wave of assaults meant to further disable Iran-backed groups that have relentlessly attacked American and international interests in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, U.S. officials told The Associated Press.

Iraq Wedding Hall Fire Leaves Almost 100 Dead, Dozens Injured In Nineveh Province

Iraq Wedding Hall Fire Leaves Almost 100 Dead, Dozens Injured In Nineveh Province

CBS News A fire tore through a wedding venue in northern Iraq on Wednesday, killing at least 93 people and leaving 100 more injured, according to Interior Ministry spokesman Saad Maan.

Salt, Drought Decimate Buffaloes In Iraq’s Southern Marshes

Salt, Drought Decimate Buffaloes In Iraq’s Southern Marshes

Associated Press The impacts of climate change are being felt in southern Iraq, where drought is killing an important animal.

U.S. Aid Worker Murdered Near His Home In Iraq's Capital

U.S. Aid Worker Murdered Near His Home In Iraq's Capital

CBS News Assailants fatally shot an American aid worker Monday in a rare killing of a foreigner in the Iraqi capital in recent years, U.S. and Iraqi officials said. The motive for the killing was not immediately clear, the officials said, but an unknown group reportedly claimed responsibility on Tuesday, saying it was retaliation for a U.S. airstrike more than two years ago that killed two Iran-linked commanders.

Iraqi Shiite Cleric Plans To Resign; Followers Storm Palace

Iraqi Shiite Cleric Plans To Resign; Followers Storm Palace

Associated Press An influential Shiite cleric announced Monday he would resign from Iraqi politics and hundreds of his angry followers stormed the government palace in response, sparking violent clashes with security forces in which at least one protester was killed.

Iraq Cleric's Followers Camped Out In Parliament For 2nd Day

Iraq Cleric's Followers Camped Out In Parliament For 2nd Day

Associated Press With mattresses strewn about, food trucked in and protesters playacting as lawmakers, hundreds of followers of an influential Shiite cleric were camped out Sunday inside the Iraqi parliament after toppling security walls around the building and storming in the previous day.

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More Hardship As New Sandstorm Engulfs Parts Of Middle East

More Hardship As New Sandstorm Engulfs Parts Of Middle East

Associated Press A sandstorm blanketed parts of the Middle East on Monday, including Iraq, Syria and Iran, sending people to hospitals and disrupting flights in some places.

More Hardship As New Sandstorm Engulfs Parts Of Middle East

More Hardship As New Sandstorm Engulfs Parts Of Middle East

Associated Press A sandstorm blanketed parts of the Middle East on Monday, including Iraq, Syria and Iran, sending people to hospitals and disrupting flights in some places.

Iran Building Collapse Kills 11 As Mayor And Others Detained

Iran Building Collapse Kills 11 As Mayor And Others Detained

Associated Press Rescuers dug through debris Tuesday of a building collapse in southwestern Iran that killed at least 11 people, fearful that many more could still be trapped beneath the rubble as authorities arrested the city’s mayor in a widening probe of the disaster.

Iran Building Collapse Kills 11 As Mayor And Others Detained

Iran Building Collapse Kills 11 As Mayor And Others Detained

Associated Press Rescuers dug through debris Tuesday of a building collapse in southwestern Iran that killed at least 11 people, fearful that many more could still be trapped beneath the rubble as authorities arrested the city’s mayor in a widening probe of the disaster.

Iraqi Supporters Of Iran-Backed Militia Attack U.S. Embassy

Iraqi Supporters Of Iran-Backed Militia Attack U.S. Embassy

News On 6 President Donald Trump is blaming Iran for a breach of the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad and is calling on Iraq to protect the embassy.

Iraqi Supporters Of Iran-Backed Militia Attack U.S. Embassy

Iraqi Supporters Of Iran-Backed Militia Attack U.S. Embassy

News On 6 President Donald Trump is blaming Iran for a breach of the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad and is calling on Iraq to protect the embassy.

Iraq Declares Victory In Its War Against ISIS

Iraq Declares Victory In Its War Against ISIS

Iraq said Saturday that its war on the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS ) is over after more than three years of combat operations drove the extremists from all of the territory they once held.

Iraq Declares Victory In Its War Against ISIS

Iraq Declares Victory In Its War Against ISIS

Iraq said Saturday that its war on the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS ) is over after more than three years of combat operations drove the extremists from all of the territory they once held.

Trump To Nominate Retired Gen. James Mattis To Lead Pentagon

Trump To Nominate Retired Gen. James Mattis To Lead Pentagon

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary, making the announcement at a post-election victory rally in Cincinnati.

Trump To Nominate Retired Gen. James Mattis To Lead Pentagon

Trump To Nominate Retired Gen. James Mattis To Lead Pentagon

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary, making the announcement at a post-election victory rally in Cincinnati.

My 2 Cents: President Obama Announces Plans To Send About 300 Troops To Iraq

My 2 Cents: President Obama Announces Plans To Send About 300 Troops To Iraq

News 9 My 2 Cents: President Obama Announces Plans To Send About 300 Troops To Iraq

My 2 Cents: President Obama Announces Plans To Send About 300 Troops To Iraq

My 2 Cents: President Obama Announces Plans To Send About 300 Troops To Iraq

News 9 My 2 Cents: President Obama Announces Plans To Send About 300 Troops To Iraq

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Family Struggles To Bring Colbert Marine's Body Home

Family Struggles To Bring Colbert Marine's Body Home

News 9 The recent death of a former Marine who is from Colbert, Oklahoma, has his family angry with the U.S. government.

Family Struggles To Bring Colbert Marine's Body Home

Family Struggles To Bring Colbert Marine's Body Home

News 9 The recent death of a former Marine who is from Colbert, Oklahoma, has his family angry with the U.S. government.

Oklahoma Lawmakers Try To Help Soldiers Facing Unemployment

Oklahoma Lawmakers Try To Help Soldiers Facing Unemployment

News 9 Oklahoma families are thrilled that many members of the Oklahoma National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade are home from overseas, but many young soldiers are facing another battle here at home: the fight to find a job.

Oklahoma Lawmakers Try To Help Soldiers Facing Unemployment

Oklahoma Lawmakers Try To Help Soldiers Facing Unemployment

News 9 Oklahoma families are thrilled that many members of the Oklahoma National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade are home from overseas, but many young soldiers are facing another battle here at home: the fight to find a job.

Syrian and Iraq restore diplomatic relations

Syrian and Iraq restore diplomatic relations

News On 6 BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) _ Iraq restored diplomatic relations with neighboring Syria on Tuesday after nearly a quarter-century of severed ties, a government spokesman said.

The move came during a visit

Syrian and Iraq restore diplomatic relations

Syrian and Iraq restore diplomatic relations

News On 6 BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) _ Iraq restored diplomatic relations with neighboring Syria on Tuesday after nearly a quarter-century of severed ties, a government spokesman said.

The move came during a visit

Oklahoma churches pray for soldiers

Oklahoma churches pray for soldiers

News On 6 (Oklahoma City-AP) -- Oklahomans gathered on the first Sunday since war began, to pray for a speedy finish to the war with Iraq and the safe return of troops.

Jim Hunkins, a guest minister at Emmanuel

Oklahoma churches pray for soldiers

Oklahoma churches pray for soldiers

News On 6 (Oklahoma City-AP) -- Oklahomans gathered on the first Sunday since war began, to pray for a speedy finish to the war with Iraq and the safe return of troops.

Jim Hunkins, a guest minister at Emmanuel

The Madness Continuesâ€¦

The Madness Continuesâ€¦

News On 6 Basketball fans everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief after the recent announcement that a war with Iraq won't stop March Madness.

Officials say the NCAA basketball tournament games will

The Madness Continuesâ€¦

The Madness Continuesâ€¦

News On 6 Basketball fans everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief after the recent announcement that a war with Iraq won't stop March Madness.

Officials say the NCAA basketball tournament games will

Protesters plead for peace as deadline nears

Protesters plead for peace as deadline nears

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(Oklahoma City-AP) -- Nearly 400 people lined the streets of downtown Oklahoma City Sunday for a peace walk.

Nearly an hour after President Bush promised to end diplomacy Monday with Iraq if

Protesters plead for peace as deadline nears

Protesters plead for peace as deadline nears

News On 6
(Oklahoma City-AP) -- Nearly 400 people lined the streets of downtown Oklahoma City Sunday for a peace walk.

Nearly an hour after President Bush promised to end diplomacy Monday with Iraq if

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Congressman Tom Cole secures $230 million to assist farmers in Oklahoma

Congressman Tom Cole secures $230 million to assist farmers in Oklahoma

Anna Denison Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced on Thursday that $10 billion has been secured to provide economic assistance to farmers through his legislation, the American Relief Act. $230 million of that dollar amount will go to farmers and producers in Oklahoma.

Congressman Tom Cole secures $230 million to assist farmers in Oklahoma

Congressman Tom Cole secures $230 million to assist farmers in Oklahoma

Anna Denison Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced on Thursday that $10 billion has been secured to provide economic assistance to farmers through his legislation, the American Relief Act. $230 million of that dollar amount will go to farmers and producers in Oklahoma.

Muscogee Nation Health Complex in Okmulgee Locks Down Amid Credible Threat: What You Need to Know

Muscogee Nation Health Complex in Okmulgee Locks Down Amid Credible Threat: What You Need to Know

David Prock Muscogee Nation Health Complex in Okmulgee was locked down due to a credible threat, canceling all appointments for the day.

Muscogee Nation Health Complex in Okmulgee Locks Down Amid Credible Threat: What You Need to Know

Muscogee Nation Health Complex in Okmulgee Locks Down Amid Credible Threat: What You Need to Know

David Prock Muscogee Nation Health Complex in Okmulgee was locked down due to a credible threat, canceling all appointments for the day.

Social Security Administration to withhold checks for some starting today

Social Security Administration to withhold checks for some starting today

Victor Pozadas Social Security Administration begins withholding checks for some seniors due to mishandled funds and payments. CBS Analyst Jill Schlesinger gives insights on how to contest the decision.

Social Security Administration to withhold checks for some starting today

Social Security Administration to withhold checks for some starting today

Victor Pozadas Social Security Administration begins withholding checks for some seniors due to mishandled funds and payments. CBS Analyst Jill Schlesinger gives insights on how to contest the decision.

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Congressman Tom Cole secures $230 million to assist farmers in Oklahoma

Congressman Tom Cole secures $230 million to assist farmers in Oklahoma

Anna Denison Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced on Thursday that $10 billion has been secured to provide economic assistance to farmers through his legislation, the American Relief Act. $230 million of that dollar amount will go to farmers and producers in Oklahoma.

Muscogee Nation Health Complex in Okmulgee Locks Down Amid Credible Threat: What You Need to Know

Muscogee Nation Health Complex in Okmulgee Locks Down Amid Credible Threat: What You Need to Know

David Prock Muscogee Nation Health Complex in Okmulgee was locked down due to a credible threat, canceling all appointments for the day.

Social Security Administration to withhold checks for some starting today

Social Security Administration to withhold checks for some starting today

Victor Pozadas Social Security Administration begins withholding checks for some seniors due to mishandled funds and payments. CBS Analyst Jill Schlesinger gives insights on how to contest the decision.

New Approach: Tulsa County's Warrant Clearing Event Set for Non-Violent Offenders

New Approach: Tulsa County's Warrant Clearing Event Set for Non-Violent Offenders

David Prock Tulsa County's Warrant Clearing event on Friday targets nonviolent misdemeanor warrants, excluding DUI and domestic violence cases.

Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers in a major restructuring plan

Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers in a major restructuring plan

Associated Press The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including ones that oversee billions of dollars in funds for addiction services and community health centers across the country.

Union Public Schools making cuts to bus services due to driver shortage

Union Public Schools making cuts to bus services due to driver shortage

Katie Alexander Union Public Schools announced on Wednesday that due to a bus driver shortage, there will be buses that will not be providing transportation one day a week.

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