www.oklahomastar.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for www.oklahomastar.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page www.oklahomastar.com http://www.oklahomastar.com en-us Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:37:10 +1000 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:37:10 +1000 3600 <![CDATA[Reuters/Ipsos poll finds growing anxiety over AI adoption]]> WASHINGTON, D.C.: Concerns about artificial intelligence are rising across the United States, with a new Reuters/Ipsos poll showing that half of Americans fear the technology could eventually cost them or someone in their household a job.

The six-day survey, completed on June 9, found that 53 percent of respondents worried that advances in AI could put household employment at risk. The concern was broadly shared]]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279114601/reuters-ipsos-poll-finds-growing-anxiety-over-ai-adoption 279114601 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:20:43 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279114601/reuters-ipsos-poll-finds-growing-anxiety-over-ai-adoption <![CDATA[After retaliatory strikes, Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’]]> DUBAI, U.A.E.: Even as the United States carried out airstrikes on Iran early on June 10, and Iran responded by attacking countries in the region, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran would "pay the price" for delays in peace talks.

Trump made the warning just hours after Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, all of which host U.S. troops, were hit by Iranian attacks. It was the second time this week that exchang]]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279114513/after-retaliatory-strikes-trump-warns-iran-will-pay-the-price 279114513 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:41:34 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279114513/after-retaliatory-strikes-trump-warns-iran-will-pay-the-price <![CDATA[Oklahoma spoils Alabama's first CWS appearance since 1999]]> (Photo credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)

Deiten Lachance connected on a two-run homer in the sixth inning after rolling his ankle on the basepaths in the first, helping Oklahoma cruise to a 9-0 win against Alabama in a first-round game at the College World Series on Saturday afternoon in Omaha, Neb.

Lachance also singled and scored three times, Jaxon Willits delivered two hits, an RBI and a pair of runs sc]]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279121389/oklahoma-spoils-alabama-first-cws-appearance-since-1999 279121389 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:19:04 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279121389/oklahoma-spoils-alabama-first-cws-appearance-since-1999 <![CDATA[All-Star G James Harden arrested on misdemeanor gun charge]]> (Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was released from a Houston jail after he was arrested earlier Saturday morning on a misdemeanor gun violation.

Harris, 36, was traveling through downtown Houston when the group of five with which he was driving was stopped by police at approximately 3:40 a.m. When Harden drove up behind another vehicle, an officer spotted a h]]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279121080/all-star-g-james-harden-arrested-on-misdemeanor-gun-charge 279121080 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:19:17 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279121080/all-star-g-james-harden-arrested-on-misdemeanor-gun-charge <![CDATA[Oklahoma AG asks Big 12 to suspend Brendan Sorsby]]> (Photo credit: Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

For the second time in as many days, a state attorney general has weighed in with their opinion on Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's court-mandated eligibility.

Oklahoma attorney general Gentner Drummond sent a letter to the Big 12 on Friday, strongly urging the conference to suspend Sorsby, who received a temporary in]]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279119742/oklahoma-ag-asks-big-12-to-suspend-brendan-sorsby 279119742 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:05:06 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279119742/oklahoma-ag-asks-big-12-to-suspend-brendan-sorsby <![CDATA[Dodgers place C Will Smith (neck) on injured list]]> (Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed All-Star Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation and recalled fellow catcher Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City in advance of Thursday's road game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The 10-day IL move is retroactive to Monday.

Smith, 31, has not appeared in a game since Friday, with manager Dave Roberts or]]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279117532/dodgers-place-c-will-smith-neck-on-injured-list 279117532 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:55:06 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279117532/dodgers-place-c-will-smith-neck-on-injured-list <![CDATA[Stunning upsets set stage for 2026 Men's College World Series]]> (Photo credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images)

For those picking up the NCAA college baseball tournament already in progress, we can catch you up by borrowing a one-word summary from basketball brethren: Madness.

The top two teams in the nation entering the postseason - UCLA and Georgia Tech -- were eliminated on the opening weekend and 11 of the 16 teams to earn home-field advantage for regionals were dispatch]]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279117433/stunning-upsets-set-stage-for-2026-men-college-world-series 279117433 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:40:24 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279117433/stunning-upsets-set-stage-for-2026-men-college-world-series <![CDATA[Dodgers to place C Will Smith (neck) on injured list]]> (Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)

The Los Angeles Dodgers will place All-Star Will Smith on the injured list with neck discomfort and recall fellow catcher Chuckie Robinson from Oklahoma City in advance of Thursday's road game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to manager Dave Roberts.

The 10-day IL move will be retroactive to Monday.

Smith, 31, has not appeared in a game since Frida]]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279117254/dodgers-to-place-c-will-smith-neck-on-injured-list 279117254 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:55:22 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279117254/dodgers-to-place-c-will-smith-neck-on-injured-list <![CDATA[Pirates, after thrilling win, look for repeat victory vs. Dodgers]]> (Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)

A dream game years in the making for Tyler Callihan has the host Pittsburgh Pirates carrying momentum into the decisive contest of the three-game series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.

The Dodgers will send left-hander Justin Wrobleski (7-2, 2.62 ERA) to the mound as they look to bounce back after letting a five-run lead slip away during the Pirates']]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279116860/pirates-after-thrilling-win-look-for-repeat-victory-vs-dodgers 279116860 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:05:06 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279116860/pirates-after-thrilling-win-look-for-repeat-victory-vs-dodgers <![CDATA[Ex-NFL wide receiver Lance Rentzel dies at 82]]> (Photo credit: Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images)

Lance Rentzel, who made headlines on and off he field during his nine NFL seasons, has died.

Media reports said he died Sunday in Alexandria, Va., with no cause of death revealed.

Rentzel was a second-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings out of Oklahoma in 1965. He made his way into the franchise record books as a rookie when he returned a kickoff 101 yards, ]]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279114639/ex-nfl-wide-receiver-lance-rentzel-dies-at-82 279114639 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:40:43 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279114639/ex-nfl-wide-receiver-lance-rentzel-dies-at-82 <![CDATA[WNBA champion Aces not invited to White House]]> (Photo credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The Las Vegas Aces did not receive an invitation to the White House after winning the 2025 WNBA title in October, a team spokesperson confirmed to USA Today on Wednesday.

The decades-old tradition of championship sports teams visiting 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. has not included any WNBA or NBA teams during President Donald Trump's ]]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279114460/wnba-champion-aces-not-invited-to-white-house 279114460 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:40:25 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279114460/wnba-champion-aces-not-invited-to-white-house <![CDATA[Knicks out to start new streak, while Spurs aim to knot series]]> (Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images)

NEW YORK - Even as they authored the second-longest postseason winning streak in NBA history, the New York Knicks knew it wouldn't be easy to win the franchise's first championship since 1973.

Beginning Wednesday, they'll find out just how arduous the rest of the path might become.

The Knicks will look to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals while the ]]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279112829/knicks-out-to-start-new-streak-while-spurs-aim-to-knot-series 279112829 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:55:31 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279112829/knicks-out-to-start-new-streak-while-spurs-aim-to-knot-series <![CDATA[ESPN delivers most-watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on record]]> near the bottom nationally for child well-being, according to the 2026 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Groups tracking child wellne]]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279110836/oklahoma-children-advocates-kids-arent-failing-state-policy-is 279110836 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:27:30 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279110836/oklahoma-children-advocates-kids-arent-failing-state-policy-is <![CDATA[Chicago Bears announce 2026 Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows]]> Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears have announced their 2026 Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching fellows. The Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program's objective is to use NFL club's preparations in advance of the regular season to give opportunities to observe, participate and gain experience, with the ultimate goal of earning a full-time NFL coaching position.

The four coaches joining the Bears' staff inc]]> http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279111987/chicago-bears-announce-2026-bill-walsh-diversity-coaching-fellows 279111987 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:14:07 GMT http://www.oklahomastar.com/news/279111987/chicago-bears-announce-2026-bill-walsh-diversity-coaching-fellows <![CDATA[Beyond the Stadium- Why Real-Time Visual Intelligence Will Define World Cup 2026 Security]]> https://www.police1.com/police-products/training-education/beyond-the-stadium-why-real-time-visual-intelligence-will-define-world-cup-2026-security 279120100 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:10:45 GMT https://www.police1.com/police-products/training-education/beyond-the-stadium-why-real-time-visual-intelligence-will-define-world-cup-2026-security <![CDATA[Loveland settles lawsuit for $675K after officer shoots dog during 2019 call]]> https://www.police1.com/legal/colo-city-settles-lawsuit-for-675k-after-officer-shoots-dog-during-2019-call 279120099 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:08:27 GMT https://www.police1.com/legal/colo-city-settles-lawsuit-for-675k-after-officer-shoots-dog-during-2019-call <![CDATA[Idaho firing squad policy outlines shooter qualifications and execution process]]> https://www.police1.com/corrections/idaho-to-rely-on-law-enforcement-volunteers-for-firing-squad-executions 279120098 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:08:16 GMT https://www.police1.com/corrections/idaho-to-rely-on-law-enforcement-volunteers-for-firing-squad-executions <![CDATA[Midland, Texas shooting- 1 dead, at least 10 injured]]> https://www.police1.com/active-shooter/texas-shooter-who-wounded-10-killed-1-was-wanted-for-shooting-at-officer-days-earlier 279120097 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:07:01 GMT https://www.police1.com/active-shooter/texas-shooter-who-wounded-10-killed-1-was-wanted-for-shooting-at-officer-days-earlier <![CDATA[39 migrants rescued from burning trailer after driver flees Border Patrol checkpoint]]> https://www.police1.com/body-camera/bwc-39-migrants-pulled-from-burning-trailer-after-driver-flees-border-patrol-checkpoint 279120096 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:06:57 GMT https://www.police1.com/body-camera/bwc-39-migrants-pulled-from-burning-trailer-after-driver-flees-border-patrol-checkpoint <![CDATA[World Cup security in spotlight after Iran-linked hackers claim FBI drone breach]]> https://www.police1.com/securing-2026/iran-linked-hackers-claim-breach-of-fbi-drone-program-threaten-world-cup-security 279120095 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:06:35 GMT https://www.police1.com/securing-2026/iran-linked-hackers-claim-breach-of-fbi-drone-program-threaten-world-cup-security <![CDATA[BWC- Orange County deputies open fire after man runs up to cruiser with gun]]> https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/bwc-calif-deputies-open-fire-after-man-runs-up-to-cruiser-with-gun 279120094 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:06:26 GMT https://www.police1.com/officer-shootings/bwc-calif-deputies-open-fire-after-man-runs-up-to-cruiser-with-gun <![CDATA[Pasadena officer fired after shooting colleague during horseplay]]> https://www.police1.com/officer-misconduct-internal-affairs/california-officer-fired-after-video-shows-colleague-shot-during-police-garage-horseplay 279120091 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:04:23 GMT https://www.police1.com/officer-misconduct-internal-affairs/california-officer-fired-after-video-shows-colleague-shot-during-police-garage-horseplay <![CDATA[NYPD overtime projected to reach $890M, NYC comptroller report says]]> https://www.police1.com/nypd-overtime-hits-890m-as-nyc-faces-budget-gaps-report-finds 279120090 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:03:49 GMT https://www.police1.com/nypd-overtime-hits-890m-as-nyc-faces-budget-gaps-report-finds <![CDATA[I remember it like it was yesterday- Orlando officers mark 10 years since Pulse]]> https://www.police1.com/active-shooter/i-remember-it-like-it-was-yesterday-orlando-officers-mark-10-years-since-pulse 279120089 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:03:43 GMT https://www.police1.com/active-shooter/i-remember-it-like-it-was-yesterday-orlando-officers-mark-10-years-since-pulse <![CDATA[Raleigh man accused of pipe bomb hoax held on $250,000 bond, faces federal detainer]]> https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-pipe-bomb-threat-police-june-2026/ 279120002 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:06:52 GMT https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-pipe-bomb-threat-police-june-2026/ <![CDATA[Man rescued from hole at construction site in North Hollywood NBC Los Angeles]]> https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/man-rescued-from-hole-at-construction-site-in-north-hollywood/3902869/ 279121143 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:36:34 GMT https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/man-rescued-from-hole-at-construction-site-in-north-hollywood/3902869/ <![CDATA[NYPD overtime hits $890M as NYC faces budget gaps, report finds]]> https://www.police1.com/nypd-overtime-hits-890m-as-nyc-faces-budget-gaps-report-finds 279120092 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:04:31 GMT https://www.police1.com/nypd-overtime-hits-890m-as-nyc-faces-budget-gaps-report-finds <![CDATA[Midwest City Man Charged with Making Threat Against the President]]> https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/oklahomacity/news/midwest-city-man-charged-with-making-threat-against-the-president 279120050 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:31:59 GMT https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/oklahomacity/news/midwest-city-man-charged-with-making-threat-against-the-president <![CDATA[Streetlights to be turned off in three St. Tammany communities following May 16 election results]]> https://wgno.com/news/louisiana/st-tammany-parish/streetlights-to-be-turned-off-in-three-st-tammany-communities-following-may-16-election-results/ 279119949 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:41:44 GMT https://wgno.com/news/louisiana/st-tammany-parish/streetlights-to-be-turned-off-in-three-st-tammany-communities-following-may-16-election-results/ <![CDATA[Three arrested in connection with St. Bernard Parish arson investigation]]> https://wgno.com/news/crime/three-arrested-in-connection-with-st-bernard-parish-arson-investigation/ 279119901 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:37:52 GMT https://wgno.com/news/crime/three-arrested-in-connection-with-st-bernard-parish-arson-investigation/ <![CDATA[Man arrested in connection with Kenner human trafficking investigation]]> https://wgno.com/news/crime/man-arrested-in-connection-with-kenner-human-trafficking-investigation/ 279119882 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:36:42 GMT https://wgno.com/news/crime/man-arrested-in-connection-with-kenner-human-trafficking-investigation/ <![CDATA[Man smashes Jefferson County slot machines with hammer, steals $1,300, charges say]]> https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/man-smashes-jefferson-county-slot-machines-with-hammer-steals-1300-charges-say/ 279119823 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:06:07 GMT https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/man-smashes-jefferson-county-slot-machines-with-hammer-steals-1300-charges-say/ <![CDATA[Man arrested after trying to break into Oklahoma County Jail]]> https://kfor.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-trying-to-break-into-oklahoma-county-jail/ 279119813 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:04:44 GMT https://kfor.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-trying-to-break-into-oklahoma-county-jail/ <![CDATA[Former Albuquerque police officer sentenced in domestic violence case]]> https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/former-albuquerque-police-officer-sentenced-in-domestic-violence-case/ 279119586 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:01:46 GMT https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/former-albuquerque-police-officer-sentenced-in-domestic-violence-case/