(AP) — U.S. agriculture officials proposed changes Thursday to the federal program that helps pay the grocery bills for pregnant women, babies and young children that includes keeping a bump in payments for fresh fruits and vegetables allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Innovative veggies

Members of Western Oklahoma Christian School 4-H Club learned food sculpting during their November meeting. Showing off their turkey vegetable plate, from left, are Paige Sewell, Darcy Funk, Kendall Kliewer and Kambree Palmer.

(AP) — Pfizer said Friday that its updated COVID-19 booster may offer some protection against newly emerging omicron mutants even though it's not an exact match.

Honoring veterans amidst the cold weather

Clinton Boy Scouts conducting pass and review outside the Veterans Center cafeteria, here are, from left, are Jacob Nelson, Aiden Hall, Charles Terrell, Owen Lavigne, Floyd Sanders and Dylan Nelson. Friday afternoon the Clinton Boy Scouts held a parade for veterans living at the Veterans Center.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A civil rights investigation into the treatment of people with mental illnesses by the state of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City police was announced Thursday by the U.S. Justice Department.

PHOENIX (AP) — The Indian Health Service announced Thursday that all tribal members covered by the federal agency will be offered a vaccine at every appointment when appropriate, under a new vaccine strategy.

May we have your attention?

Esther Smith (Samantha Rother), left, and Rose Smith (Hannah Gregory) try to catch the attention of their neighbor during Southwest Playhouse’s production of “Meet Me in St. Louis.”

The AP Interview: Pence says voters want new leadership

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday that voters are 'looking for new leadership' following the disappointing midterm elections for Republicans, who are now openly debating whether his onetime boss, Donald Trump, should maintain a leading role in the party.

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