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Oklahoma woman stole $1.5 million from elderly women in romance scams, officials say

Oklahoma woman stole $1.5 million from elderly women in romance scams, officials say

CBS News A Pawnee woman faces charges for stealing $1.5 million through online romance scams, according to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond.

War Monitor Claims Bashar Assad Has Fled Syria As Insurgents Enter Damascus

War Monitor Claims Bashar Assad Has Fled Syria As Insurgents Enter Damascus

CBS News The head of a Syrian opposition war monitor said early Sunday that President Bashar Assad left the country for an undisclosed location, fleeing ahead of insurgents who said they had entered Damascus after a stunning advance across the country.

Looming Response To Iranian Attack On Israel Poses Small Risk To U.S. Oil Market, Oklahoma Experts Say

Looming Response To Iranian Attack On Israel Poses Small Risk To U.S. Oil Market, Oklahoma Experts Say

News 9 Israel is expected to respond after Iran launched a series of ballistic missiles on Tuesday.

Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes in Iran After an Earlier Attack by Tehran, Killing 9 People

Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes in Iran After an Earlier Attack by Tehran, Killing 9 People

Associated Press Nine people are dead after Pakistan launched retaliatory airstrikes early Thursday in Iran allegedly targeting militant hideouts.

Blinken To Raise Cases Of Wrongfully Detained Americans With Chinese

Blinken To Raise Cases Of Wrongfully Detained Americans With Chinese

CBS News Mark Swidan, a 48-year-old Texas businessman, is on death row in China and has been behind bars since 2012 on what the U.S. says are trumped-up charges.

9 To Know: March 24, 2023

9 To Know: March 24, 2023

News 9 9 To Know is here with nine stories you need to know both here in Oklahoma and around the globe.

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Reports Of New Attack Against US Base In Syria After Alleged Iran Drone Kills American Contractor, Drawing Airstrikes

Reports Of New Attack Against US Base In Syria After Alleged Iran Drone Kills American Contractor, Drawing Airstrikes

CBS News A U.S. contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and one other U.S. contractor were wounded when a suspected Iranian drone struck a facility on a coalition base in northeast Syria on Thursday.

Reports Of New Attack Against US Base In Syria After Alleged Iran Drone Kills American Contractor, Drawing Airstrikes

Reports Of New Attack Against US Base In Syria After Alleged Iran Drone Kills American Contractor, Drawing Airstrikes

CBS News A U.S. contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and one other U.S. contractor were wounded when a suspected Iranian drone struck a facility on a coalition base in northeast Syria on Thursday.

Ghana Soccer Player Christian Atsu Dies In Turkey Earthquake

Ghana Soccer Player Christian Atsu Dies In Turkey Earthquake

CBS News Christian Atsu, the Ghana international forward who played for Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, has died in the earthquake in Turkey. He was 31.

Ghana Soccer Player Christian Atsu Dies In Turkey Earthquake

Ghana Soccer Player Christian Atsu Dies In Turkey Earthquake

CBS News Christian Atsu, the Ghana international forward who played for Premier League clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, has died in the earthquake in Turkey. He was 31.

Turkish Oklahoman Helping Loved Ones In Hometown After Massive Earthquakes

Turkish Oklahoman Helping Loved Ones In Hometown After Massive Earthquakes

Addie Crawford After devastation from the massive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, a Turkish Oklahoman is doing what she can to help her thousands of loved ones back at home.

Turkish Oklahoman Helping Loved Ones In Hometown After Massive Earthquakes

Turkish Oklahoman Helping Loved Ones In Hometown After Massive Earthquakes

Addie Crawford After devastation from the massive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, a Turkish Oklahoman is doing what she can to help her thousands of loved ones back at home.

Turkey Detains Building Contractors As Quake Deaths Pass 33K

Turkey Detains Building Contractors As Quake Deaths Pass 33K

Associated Press Turkish justice officials targeted more than 130 people allegedly involved in shoddy and illegal construction methods as rescuers extricated more survivors, including a pregnant woman and two small children, six days after a pair of earthquakes collapsed thousands of buildings.

Turkey Detains Building Contractors As Quake Deaths Pass 33K

Turkey Detains Building Contractors As Quake Deaths Pass 33K

Associated Press Turkish justice officials targeted more than 130 people allegedly involved in shoddy and illegal construction methods as rescuers extricated more survivors, including a pregnant woman and two small children, six days after a pair of earthquakes collapsed thousands of buildings.

Survivors Still Being Found In Turkey, Syria As Quake Death Toll Tops 28,000

Survivors Still Being Found In Turkey, Syria As Quake Death Toll Tops 28,000

CBS News More than a dozen survivors were rescued Saturday, including a 7-month-old boy in Antakya and a family in Kahramanmaras, the Turkish city closest to the epicenter of Monday’s quake. Crews there helped 12-year-old Nehir Naz Narli to safety before going back for her parents.

Survivors Still Being Found In Turkey, Syria As Quake Death Toll Tops 28,000

Survivors Still Being Found In Turkey, Syria As Quake Death Toll Tops 28,000

CBS News More than a dozen survivors were rescued Saturday, including a 7-month-old boy in Antakya and a family in Kahramanmaras, the Turkish city closest to the epicenter of Monday’s quake. Crews there helped 12-year-old Nehir Naz Narli to safety before going back for her parents.

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.

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.

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2,700-Year-Old Rock Carvings Discovered In Iraq’s Mosul

2,700-Year-Old Rock Carvings Discovered In Iraq’s Mosul

Associated Press Archaeologists in northern Iraq last week unearthed 2,700-year-old rock carvings featuring war scenes and trees from the Assyrian Empire, an archaeologist said Wednesday.

2,700-Year-Old Rock Carvings Discovered In Iraq’s Mosul

2,700-Year-Old Rock Carvings Discovered In Iraq’s Mosul

Associated Press Archaeologists in northern Iraq last week unearthed 2,700-year-old rock carvings featuring war scenes and trees from the Assyrian Empire, an archaeologist said Wednesday.

Blast Damages Crimea Bridge, Key Supply Route In Russia's War In Ukraine

Blast Damages Crimea Bridge, Key Supply Route In Russia's War In Ukraine

CBS News An explosion caused the partial collapse of a bridge linking the Crimean Peninsula with Russia on Saturday, damaging a key supply artery for the Kremlin's faltering war effort in southern Ukraine. Russian authorities said a truck bomb caused the blast and that three people were killed.

Blast Damages Crimea Bridge, Key Supply Route In Russia's War In Ukraine

Blast Damages Crimea Bridge, Key Supply Route In Russia's War In Ukraine

CBS News An explosion caused the partial collapse of a bridge linking the Crimean Peninsula with Russia on Saturday, damaging a key supply artery for the Kremlin's faltering war effort in southern Ukraine. Russian authorities said a truck bomb caused the blast and that three people were killed.

Facebook Violated Rights Of Palestinian Users, Report Finds

Facebook Violated Rights Of Palestinian Users, Report Finds

Associated Press Actions by Facebook and its parent Meta during last year’s Gaza war violated the rights of Palestinian users to freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, political participation and non-discrimination, a report commissioned by the social media company has found.

Facebook Violated Rights Of Palestinian Users, Report Finds

Facebook Violated Rights Of Palestinian Users, Report Finds

Associated Press Actions by Facebook and its parent Meta during last year’s Gaza war violated the rights of Palestinian users to freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, political participation and non-discrimination, a report commissioned by the social media company has found.

UN: Israeli Hit On Damascus Airport Stopped Aid Deliveries

UN: Israeli Hit On Damascus Airport Stopped Aid Deliveries

Associated Press Lynn Welchman said that the June 10 airstrike on Damascus airport did lead to “the suspension of all new and humanitarian air force delivery of humanitarian assistance which is extremely serious.”

UN: Israeli Hit On Damascus Airport Stopped Aid Deliveries

UN: Israeli Hit On Damascus Airport Stopped Aid Deliveries

Associated Press Lynn Welchman said that the June 10 airstrike on Damascus airport did lead to “the suspension of all new and humanitarian air force delivery of humanitarian assistance which is extremely serious.”

Russia Launches War Games With China Amid Tensions With US

Russia Launches War Games With China Amid Tensions With US

Associated Press Russia on Thursday launched weeklong war games involving forces from China and other nations in a show of growing defense cooperation between Moscow and Beijing, as they both face tensions with the United States.

Russia Launches War Games With China Amid Tensions With US

Russia Launches War Games With China Amid Tensions With US

Associated Press Russia on Thursday launched weeklong war games involving forces from China and other nations in a show of growing defense cooperation between Moscow and Beijing, as they both face tensions with the United States.

Scientists Warn Of Dire Effects As Mediterranean Heats Up

Scientists Warn Of Dire Effects As Mediterranean Heats Up

Associated Press While vacationers might enjoy the Mediterranean Sea’s summer warmth, climate scientists are warning of dire consequences for its marine life as it burns up in a series of severe heat waves.

Scientists Warn Of Dire Effects As Mediterranean Heats Up

Scientists Warn Of Dire Effects As Mediterranean Heats Up

Associated Press While vacationers might enjoy the Mediterranean Sea’s summer warmth, climate scientists are warning of dire consequences for its marine life as it burns up in a series of severe heat waves.

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Late night scare: armed robbery at Northwest Expressway Taco Bueno

Late night scare: armed robbery at Northwest Expressway Taco Bueno

Allyson Luckie Breaking: Taco Bueno Employee injured in overnight armed robbery in Northwest Oklahoma City, updates to follow.

Late night scare: armed robbery at Northwest Expressway Taco Bueno

Late night scare: armed robbery at Northwest Expressway Taco Bueno

Allyson Luckie Breaking: Taco Bueno Employee injured in overnight armed robbery in Northwest Oklahoma City, updates to follow.

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers spent hours Tuesday questioning the head of Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, digging into a $43 million funding gap that could require the state to step in and cover.

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers spent hours Tuesday questioning the head of Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, digging into a $43 million funding gap that could require the state to step in and cover.

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

Jordan Fremstad One OKC organization sells Thunder gear to help people find and maintain permanent housing. Curbside Apparel provides job training for people experiencing homelessness. The money people spend cheering on their team can help welcome someone into a home.

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

Jordan Fremstad One OKC organization sells Thunder gear to help people find and maintain permanent housing. Curbside Apparel provides job training for people experiencing homelessness. The money people spend cheering on their team can help welcome someone into a home.

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Late night scare: armed robbery at Northwest Expressway Taco Bueno

Late night scare: armed robbery at Northwest Expressway Taco Bueno

Allyson Luckie Breaking: Taco Bueno Employee injured in overnight armed robbery in Northwest Oklahoma City, updates to follow.

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers spent hours Tuesday questioning the head of Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, digging into a $43 million funding gap that could require the state to step in and cover.

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

Jordan Fremstad One OKC organization sells Thunder gear to help people find and maintain permanent housing. Curbside Apparel provides job training for people experiencing homelessness. The money people spend cheering on their team can help welcome someone into a home.

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Scott Mitchell In this edition of Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell and Chad Warmington discuss Oklahoma’s evolving tax reform efforts and economic competitiveness.

Viewers spot Starlink Satellites over Piedmont

Viewers spot Starlink Satellites over Piedmont

Destini Pittman Viewers in Piedmont witnessed a striking 'string of pearls' phenomenon from Starlink satellites.

OKC woman writing film to help people diagnosed with autism later in life

OKC woman writing film to help people diagnosed with autism later in life

Elizabeth Fitz An Oklahoma City woman is writing a film called “Whales in the Sky” after being diagnosed later in life with autism spectrum disorder, she told News 9 on Thursday.

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