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Oklahoma radio station now playing Beyoncés new country song after outcry

A country radio station in Oklahoma that received criticism earlier this week for not playing Beyoncé’s new song“Texas Hold ‘Em”is now playing the tune. KYKC-FM added the song to its country playlist, Roger Harris, a general manager for South Central Oklahoma Radio Enterprises, which oversees KYKC, told CBS News in an email Wednesday. Harris said it was also included in …

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Shooting after Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade kills 1 near Union Station; at least 22 wounded

Update: Kansas City police say the shooting at the Chiefs’ parade appears to have stemmed from a personal dispute. Read the latest on the investigation here. Our earlier story is below. At least one person was killed and multiple people, including young children and teens, were wounded in a shooting near Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, at the conclusion …

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12 Epstein accusers sue the FBI for allegedly failing to protect them

Twelve accusers of Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender and billionairewhose trafficking charges made international headlines, sued the FBI for failure to protect them, according to a complaint filed Wednesday in federal court in the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit, which was filed under the pseudonym Jane Doe to protect the plaintiffs’ identities, alleges the FBI had specific information …

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A couple survived a plane crash with burns that would change their lives – but not their love for each other

In the weeks before Valentine’s Day, CBS News featuredstories about lovethat blossomed despite unimaginable odds. This is the final story in a series we callLove, Against All Odds. Stephanie Nielson knew her husband Christian was the one from the first moment the two met. It was 2000, and she was just 18 years old when Christian, then 21, walked into …

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National Archives closes to public after activists dump red powder on case holding Constitution

Washington — The National Archives closed its galleries to the public on Wednesday after two apparent climate activists dumped red powder on the protective encasement surrounding the U.S. Constitution. According to the National Archives and Records Administration, the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Security immediately detained the individuals, and officials are investigating the incident. “The National Archives Rotunda …

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Jason Kelce calls out Travis after Kansas City Chiefs star bumped into coach Andy Reid during Super Bowl

Just days after Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce won another Super Bowl, his older brother, Jason, told his sibling that he “crossed the line” when he bumped into his head coach Andy Reid in middle of the game. Jason Kelce, who himself won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles six years ago, said his brother’s behavior was “not …

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Alaska man is first reported person to die of Alaskapox virus; exposure may be linked to stray cat

An elderly man in Alaska has died from Alaskapox, the first known fatality from the recently discovered virus, state health officials said. It’s unclear how the man contracted the virus but officials say it’s possible that it could be linked to a stray cat that lived with him. The man, who lived in the remote Kenai Peninsula, was hospitalized last …

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Dolly Parton says to forgive singer Elle King after Grand Ole Opry performance

Dolly Parton is telling fans to “forgive that and forget it” regarding singer Elle King’s recent performance at theGrand Ole Opryafter King admitted to being drunk during a birthday tribute to the country legend. Parton called her a “great artist” during an interview with“Extra.” “She’s a great girl, and she’s been going through hard things lately,” Parton said. “She just …

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Connecticut pastor found with crystal meth during traffic stop, police say

A pastor in Connecticut was arrested on five charges last week – including for possession of crystal meth, authorities said. Herbert Miller, a church leader in Woodbury, has since been released on a $10,000 bond after police said they found him in possession of both rock and liquid forms of crystal meth. In an arrest report, state police said Miller, …

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Online dating scams peak ahead of Valentines Day. Here are warning signs you may be falling for a chatbot.

Activity on dating apps and websites increases leading up to Valentine’s Day, and so does your risk of being scammed, according to new research. Increasingly, scammers are using high-tech tools like bots and artificial intelligence to trick victims into sending them money. Cyber security company Arkose Labs reported between January 2023 and January 2024, dating apps saw a 2087% increase …

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