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Oklahoma executes man for kidnapping, rape, murder of former stepdaughter
Oklahoma executed Richard Rojem, who was convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 7-year-old girl — his former stepdaughter — in 1984.
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Oklahoma executed Richard Rojem, who was convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 7-year-old girl — his former stepdaughter — in 1984.
A man reeled in a huge 95-pound flathead catfish in a lake in Oklahoma, breaking a local record.
Court documents reveal new details about the murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley in rural Oklahoma earlier this year.
Ryan Watson is facing a potential sentence of 12 years behind bars in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage.
More than 100 tornadoes were detected in six states in the Midwest over the weekend.
Two Michigan men are being held on multiple charges after police said the pair led officers on a high-speed case through Oklahoma and Arkansas in a stolen U-Haul.
Officials in southeastern Michigan were angry when a landfill and deep-injection wells near Detroit received contaminated soils and liquids from a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Ohio State moved up to No. 6 in The Associated Press college football poll after trouncing rival Michigan.
The twist the playoff race has been waiting for came Saturday. The debate, for now, is Ohio State and Oklahoma.
Kennedy Smith's rare find may look like a piranha, but a closer examination of the fish's mouth found a stunning row of teeth that look like a human's.
A 107-year-old from Oklahoma is being remembered after having one final birthday wish fulfilled.
Seven firefighters at the Glenpool Fire Department have become fathers in the last 15 months.
An Oklahoma sheriff says a 52-year-old woman was attacked and killed by a group of small dogs on May 10.
After being ranked in the top five earlier this season, Arizona State and Oklahoma suddenly find their NCAA Tournament hopes in question.
Trae Young has become known for his scoring during his brief career with No. 17 Oklahoma.
A woman who filed a petition for a protective order against Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson is accusing him of raping her in her apartment and says she fears for her safety.
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield will not start his final regular-season game Saturday at home against West Virginia after making a lewd gesture against Kansas.
Baker Mayfield knows full well by now that the television cameras are always on him, part of the gig when you're the starting quarterback at perennial powerhouse Oklahoma.
Many pundits across the nation have declared Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield the front-runner for the Heisman Trophy.
"It was an emotional game, and so after the game, I did not mean for it to be disrespectful toward any Ohio State people at all."
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield won't miss any game time after his arrest in February.
Bob Stoops has decided to retire as Oklahoma's football coach after 18 seasons that included the 2000 national championship and 10 Big 12 Conference titles.
Basically, he was allegedly her pimp.
Oklahoma receiver Dede Westbrook believes Joe Mixon should be at this week's NFL's scouting combine.
In a video released by the Norman Police Department , Amelia Molitor said she rejected Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon's advances before Mixon punched her and broke bones in her face.
President Biden is delivering his first remarks on camera since he announced his decision to end his reelection campaign.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the state's $82.5 billion budget a month after lawmakers approved it in June.
The Detroit Lions are coming off their best season in generations, earning two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title.
A 15-year-old boy jumped into Lake St. Clair after a woman drove her vehicle into the lake.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
President Biden is delivering his first remarks on camera since he announced his decision to end his reelection campaign.
Penelope "Penny" Wise was found safe on Sunday after a community member spotted her, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the state's $82.5 billion budget a month after lawmakers approved it in June.
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy filed a lawsuit against its former CFO William Smith, along with his wife, mother, sister and a friend in an effort to reclaim the $40 million that was stolen.
The Detroit Lions are coming off their best season in generations, earning two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title.
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
The last surviving original member of the Four Tops has died.
Connor Stalions is set to share his side of the story from an alleged sign-stealing scheme within Michigan's football team before the Wolverines went on to win the national championship.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
President Biden is delivering his first remarks on camera since he announced his decision to end his reelection campaign.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
A U.S. Army employee was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing almost $109 million in military grant money to fund a lavish lifestyle.
It is the second recent recall for BMW, which earlier this month recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles over potentially dangerous airbags.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they're in debilitating health.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The study showed that inulin administered as gel-based immunotherapy prevented allergic reactions in mice for common peanut, egg white and milk allergies.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
The Detroit Lions are coming off their best season in generations, earning two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title.
WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Metro Detroit this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in Michigan.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Michigan colleges are recruiting top sports talent, and it's not just for the athletic fields. The world of video games is rapidly changing. Competitive gaming is drawing more and more people around the world, even at the collegiate level. College signing day isn't just for the football stars anymore.
An obituary out of Pennsylvania caught the attention of many Michigan residents due to its reference of the Detroit Lions.
With a red-hot election season on and 2024 past the halfway point, the focus is on business.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the state's $82.5 billion budget a month after lawmakers approved it in June.
President Joe Biden will address the nation Wednesday evening about his decision to leave the 2024 presidential race.
Arab and Muslim leaders in Dearborn Wednesday protested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington.
A 15-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after helping rescue a woman who drove her vehicle into Lake St. Clair Tuesday afternoon.
Sunny skies greet us for the end of the week, but heat and humidity will build to wrap up the month.