(AP) — The U.S. drone strike that killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri on the balcony of a Kabul safe house intensified global scrutiny Tuesday of Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers and further undermined their efforts to secure international recognition and desperately needed aid.

(AP) — For a year, U.S. officials have been saying that taking out a terrorist threat in Afghanistan with no American troops on the ground would be difficult but not impossible. Last weekend, the U.S. did just that — killing al- Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri with a CIA drone strike.

Here's a preview of Wednesday's headlines

- CPS making school sites more secure

- Post-election audits help ensure secure elections

- Cadence Richeson follow's grandfather's footsteps to become auctioneer

- Three local drivers compete in races

CPS making school sites more secure

Clinton Public Schools is working with the City of Clinton to expand school security for the upcoming school year through the addition of a second police officer to be stationed in Clinton schools.

Post-election audits help ensure secure elections

Thirty-three county election boards across Oklahoma conducted manual post-election audits July 28. According to state law, these audits are to help maintain the security of the election system by ensuring that voting devices in particular elections counted votes correctly.

Getting ready for a large catch

Jeremy Brothers, left, and Angelyn Valerio catch a fish during Summer Playground’s field trip to Crowder Lake.

The United Fund Board will be meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, in the Oklahoma Room of the Oklahoma Bank and Trust to hear re quests from the agencies they support. To be considered for funding, organizations must complete a packet before the meeting and must have 501 C 3 rating with the IRS.

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