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U.S. Rep. James Lankford criticized for comments on sexual orientation
Rep. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma City, has come under scrutiny recently due to a video interview about his thoughts on sexual orientation and passing legislation to protect discrimination in the workplace. (more…)
James Harden’s beard inspires YouTube music video
James Harden has been making headlines lately after he earned the league’s Sixth Man of the Year award and played a key role in the the Thunder’s sweep of the Dallas Mavericks.
And now his facial hair is back in the spotlight too, inspiring a catchy YouTube music video.
The video is called “Beard Like Harden” and has been viewed more than 8,500 times since Thursday. It takes a few shots at the Los Angeles Lakers and even mentions OKC’s Kevin Durant and his lack of facial hair. Check it out.
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Mitt Romney responds to Obama’s support of gay marriage
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President Barack Obama voiced his support for same-sex marriage Wednesday during an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC News.
Obama says he has concluded that it is important for him to affirm that he thinks same-sex couples should be able to get married. He says he came to the conclusion over the course of several years of talking to family and friends.
Gov. Mitt Romney stopped in Oklahoma City Wednesday for a press conference with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin. When asked about his thoughts on Obama’s statements, Romney said, “My view is that marriage itself is a relationship between a man and a woman, and that’s my own preference.
“I have the same view I’ve had since running for office.”
Oklahoma news: Editors’ weekly update
Editors Rick and Nick talk about the stories you’re going to want to follow this week.
Video of Woodward tornado early Sunday
The Woodward News posted a video on its Twitter account of a tornado on the west part of Woodward Sunday morning. Click the photo above to watch the video.
Some damage reported along 34th Street area, including houses and some cars. Some possible injuries reported.
Videos of storms, damage in Norman Friday
Below are videos of a tornado in Norman and storm damage Friday. If you have a video you’d like to submit, post the link in the comments and we might add it to our list.
Power lines are blown down in Norman
Tornado warning at OU campus (3 minutes into video)
Tornado spotted in Norman
Storm damage in Norman
Video of hail in Oklahoma City
An Oklahoma City resident submitted this video of quarter-size hail falling at his home near I-40 and Choctaw Road. He also reported flooding at his home. See photo below.
Occupants escape injury after car crashes into Warr Acres home
A car crashed into a Warr Acres house about 3 a.m. Thursday. Four people were asleep inside and awoke with a hole in their home. (more…)
Oklahoma City police captain meets with Occupy OKC protesters
OKC PD Police Captain Speaks to Occupy OKC General Assembly (11-19-11) from Beth Isbell on Vimeo.
The Oklahoman recently ran a story about how Occupy OKC protesters and city officials have been able to work together to keep protests peaceful in Kerr Park.
It is against city ordinances to stay overnight in the park and use tents, but the city and local Occupy leadership reached an agreement to let the protesters stay there around the clock as long as they pay permit fees, keep the park clean and follow other rules, Assistant Oklahoma City Manager M.T. Berry said Wednesday.
Police in Tulsa, Portland, Ore.; New York City, Oakland, Calif.; Columbia, S.C.; San Diego, and elsewhere have gone into Occupy encampments and forcibly removed protesters. Officials in various cities have participated in conference calls to discuss concerns over unsanitary and even dangerous conditions involved with the protests.
Lately there have been changes in Occupy OKC as far as leadership and permit difficulties. A captain from the Oklahoma City police department recently came down to speak with protesters about obtaining permits, noise complaints and rumors of construction closing the park.
Members of the group had a permit denied at least one day last week due to the removal of portable toilets at the park, the captain said. Watch the video above for more.
