(AP) – A hotline between military and civilian air traffic controllers in Washington, D.C., that hasn’t worked for more than three years may have contributed to another near miss shortly after the Army resumed flying helicopters in the area for the first time since January’s deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, Sen. Ted Cruz said in a hearing Wednesday.

(AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the first encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years and one that could mark a turning point for Syria as it struggles to emerge from decades of international isolation.

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- Summer Playground needs funds

- School board covers several different topics

- Howell earns gift from Masons for art

- A-B softball finishes as state runner-ups

- Notice of death for John Edward Smith Jr.

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Clinton SRO Andrew Wilson hands out student badges to Nance Elementary students in a way to connect with them.

(AP) – Citadel CEO Ken Griffin believes American prosperity is a testament to the power of the Constitution. And as the country gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, the hedge fund billionaire wants to expand public access to the 1787 document.

The Everett Dobson College of Business and Technology at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford recognized its 2025 outstanding students and 2025–26 scholarship recipients during the 3rd annual Dobby Awards ceremony.

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