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'Disgusting step': Bill to turn human bodies into fertilisers faces heavy flak by Oklahoma representative Jim Shaw

Oklahoma State Representative Jim Shaw's recent post on X has sparked a heated debate online over a process called Natural Organic Reduction (NOR), colloquially known as human composting, in which dead human bodies are used to fertilise the farming soil.

The Times of India

‘Loved to fight’: Shocking videos of DHS chief Markwayne Mullin's past ignite backlash, netizens call him 'unqualified'

Markwayne Mullin, Republican senator of Oklahoma was recently sworn in as the new Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who was fired this month after a succession of controversies.

The Times of India

Trump swears in Noem’s replacement as Secretary of Homeland Security

President Donald Trump swore in Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday. Mullin was approved by the Senate on Monday to replace Kristi Noem. Noem was fired following fallout from Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, a $220 million ad campaign, allegations of…

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Energy executive Armstrong tapped to replace Mullin in Senate

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has picked Republican energy executive Alan S. Armstrong to fill the seat former Sen. Markwayne Mullin vacated to serve as President Donald Trump’s new Homeland Security secretary. Stitt, also a Republican, announced his selection at a Tuesday morning news conference, calling Armstrong a “strong business leader”…

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Reseeding the Sweet 16: Ranking Every Team Left in Women’s March Madness

After some surprise upsets in the women's NCAA tournament, here's how the remaining 16 teams measure up.

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Senate confirms Trump loyalist Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary

Oklahoma senator, confirmed in 54-45 vote, replaces Kristi Noem to lead president’s immigration crackdown

The Guardian - US

Oklahoma couple arrested after allegedly using 14-year-old girl as surrogate: reports

Nathan Potier, 36, and Erica Palmer, 36, are facing felony charges

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Stephen Colbert Criticizes Mullin's Temperament After DHS Hearing: 'A History of Being Real Dumb and Real Angry About It'

Stephen Colbert criticized Sen. Markwayne Mullin during his monologue on "The Late Show," focusing on the Oklahoma Republican's temperament following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Latin Times

Markwayne Mullin Forced to Address Labeling Alex Pretti a 'Deranged Individual'

During his confirmation hearing as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin expressed regret over calling Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse shot dead by ICE agents, a "deranged individual."

International Business Times

Doubts Emerge Over Markwayne Mullin's Claims of 'Special Assignments' Overseas Ahead of DHS Hearing

Questions are emerging about Sen. Markwayne Mullin's claims of overseas "special assignments" as the Oklahoma Republican seeks Senate confirmation to become secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Latin Times

Confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS gets ‘spicy’

Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced his colleagues Wednesday in an often-heated confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security, fielding questions about enforcing the administration’s immigration deportations, the ongoing shutdown and concerns about his previous travel. The Oklahoma Republican was tapped by President Donald Trump earlier this month to replace…

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Trump’s DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin shredded by Republican senator in confirmation hearing: Recap

Oklahoma senator and former MMA fighter is Trump’s nominee to replace Kristi Noem to lead president’s anti-immigration agenda

The Independent UK

Trump’s DHS pick, Markwayne Mullin, never served in military but talks as if he did

Oklahoma senator has repeatedly made cryptic claims about ‘overseas’ work and war experience, while refusing to explain them

The Guardian - US

March Madness: Four Teams to Avoid in Your Women’s NCAA Tournament Bracket

Which top-four seeds face the toughest paths in the women's NCAA tournament bracket?

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Men’s March Madness Snubs: San Diego State, Auburn Left Out of NCAA Tournament Field

The importance of strength of schedule was debated heavily leading into Selection Sunday, but only five teams can complain about not making the bracket.

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Sofia Gomez Villafañe continues hauling in the victories at Mid South Gravel while Cobe Freeburn claims men’s title

Geerike Schreurs and Cameron Jones claim runner-up positions in sprint deciders at Stillwater, Oklahoma

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Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: All Eyes on San Diego State, VCU for Bubble Spots

Despite Oklahoma’s recent surge the Sooners are still on the outside looking in on the field and potential bid stealers loom.

International Business Times UK

Amazon Drivers Say Managers Locked Them Outside During Tornado Warning At Oklahoma Warehouse — Caught on Clip

Amazon drivers in Oklahoma City were left outside during a tornado warning as warehouse doors closed, prompting safety concerns and an investigation after the company called it 'unacceptable.'

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Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: Auburn Slides Out, SMU and Texas Barely Hanging on

Oklahoma continues to make a compelling case, but remains out of the field currently. NC State and UCF are largely safe.

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Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: Oklahoma Streaking to Top of March Madness Bubble

Put San Diego State and New Mexico in the must-win category in the Mountain West, plus Auburn faces a critical bubble game in the SEC.

Roll Call

Hern launches bid for open Senate seat

Republican Rep. Kevin Hern, a fiscal hawk with a pro-business outlook, is running for Oklahoma’s newly open Senate seat. The former McDonald’s franchise owner, who has served four terms in the House, is the first well-known Republican to launch a Senate bid in the ruby-red state after President Donald Trump’s…

Sports Illustrated

Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: Auburn’s Polarizing Bubble Case

Cincinnati and Oklahoma have run underdog bubble campaigns, coming back seemingly from the dead with late-season surges.

Roll Call

Rating change: Montana Senate moves out of Solid

ANALYSIS — Democrats have a difficult and narrow road to the Senate majority, but Republicans apparently want to make it a bit easier. While Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s expected departure to join President Donald Trump’s Cabinet doesn’t alter the Senate battleground, Montana Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute drop changes the landscape.…

The Guardian - US

At least eight people dead after spate of tornadoes across central US

Eighteen tornadoes between Thursday and Saturday resulted in deaths in towns from Michigan to Oklahoma

The Independent UK

Deadly tornadoes flatten homes as communities clean up severe storm damage

First responders near Union City looked for more possible victims and worked to clear roads

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