OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The office of Oklahoma's new attorney general confirmed Monday that it will take over two separate criminal investigations into alleged misuse of public funds at state agencies, including the tourism department's contract with a barbecue restaurant.

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The man accused of killing nearly two dozen people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart plans to plead guilty to federal charges in the case, according to court records filed days after the federal government said it wouldn't seek the death penalty in the case.

(AP) — As the fine-dining chef at her high school served samples of his newest recipes, Anahi Nava Flores gave her critique of a baguette sandwich with Toscano salami, organic Monterey Jack, arugula and a scratch-made basil spread: 'This pesto aioli is good!'

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Abbott Laboratories infant formula plant in Michigan that was shut down for months last year due to contamination, the company confirmed.

Critter creation

Eastside Academy student Maylazia Hester works on her creation made of celery, pretzels, peanut butter, apples and blueberries. The Custer County Oklahoma State University Extension recently visited Eastside to talk and show students where their vegetables come from and how they grow.

 Here is your preview of Tuesday's headlines

 - Missing 2-year-old found safe

 - McPhail, Pugh leaving CPS

 - Weekend collision under investigation

 - Reyes finds passion as optometry assistant

 - Obituary for Michael Dale Roulet. 

(AP) — U.S. agents in southern Arizona said recently they seized up to 440 pounds of what they suspect is a precursor chemical often used to manufacture the dangerous drug fentanyl, a chilling sign that producers may be moving to manufacture the deadly synthetic opioid on American soil.

Putting donations away

Clinton Middle School students Rhylee Rodebush, left, and Conner Meget stock the CMS food pantry. The food pantry is in place for CMS students in need, and the community is welcome to assist by donating, which can be done by dropping off non-perishable items or monetary donations at CMS, located at 1001 Orient Ave.

A missing 2-year-old boy was found safe Saturday evening after over an hour of searching by area first responders aided by a thermal drone from the Elk City Fire Department revealed where the boy had wandered off to. The child was reported missing from his home south of Clinton near County Line Road and 28th Street and was eventually found and taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

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