A former McDonalds franchise owner dubbed 'McCongressman' wants to be the GOP's next House Majority Leader — and he's handing out McGriddles to win his colleagues over

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Rep. Kevin Hern, a former McDonald’s franchise owner and a leading contender for House Majority Leader.
Rep. Kevin Hern, a former McDonald's franchise owner and a leading contender for House Majority Leader.

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A huge python built its lair in a trailer park and grew 13ft long eating the neighborhood cats

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A stock image of a reticulated python. An Oklahoma neighborhood reported half its cats missing after a 13-foot python moved under a nearby mobile home.

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The 10 least expensive states to own a home

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The average American homeowner spends $623,290 on the expenses of owning a home.

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Archaeologists find the remains of 2 adults they believe could be victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

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Buildings burning during Race Riots, Greenwood District, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Buildings burning during Race Riots, Greenwood District, Tulsa, Oklahoma

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I left NYC for Tulsa, Oklahoma. I only planned to stay for a year, but I love the lower cost of living and slower pace.

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Mark Radcliffe in front of the house he bought in Tulsa.

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This Gen Zer bought and remodeled two homes by the time she turned 25. Her latest renovation was inspired by TikTok — see inside.

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Katie Harris in front of her Tulsa home.
Katie Harris in front of her Tulsa home.

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A proposed 'battle plan' for the next Republican presidency includes eliminating a Biden-era clean energy act that funneled hundreds of billions to primarily red states

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Project 2025, a purported action plan for the next conservative president, calls for an end to a bill that has primarily benefited red states.

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Oklahoma official caught on tape talking about lynching Black people and killing reporters resigns

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Protesters holding signs about racism outside the McCurtain County commissioners meeting.
McCurtain County residents were outraged by comments made by local officials about killing Black people and journalists that were heard on a recording.

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Oklahoma governor calls for resignation of county officials who were alleged to have been caught on tape musing about killing reporters, lynching Black people

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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt gestures as he delivers his State of the State address Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, pictured here delivering his State of the State address Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Oklahoma City, is among those calling for the resignation of Oklahoma officials caught on tape discussing assassinating reporters and Black people.

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A self-proclaimed 'Airbnb Queen' who managed other people's properties is accused of stealing from homeowners then fleeing town

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The March 2017 cover of Tulsa People magazine featured Dani Widell, who renovates homes and manages many Airbnb properties. She sits on a coach with two fluffy dogs. The magazine cover is set against a red background.
Dani Widell on the cover of Tulsa People magazine in 2017.

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