NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department accused Los Angeles-based City National Bank on Thursday of discrimination by refusing to underwrite mortgages in predominately Black and Latino communities, requiring the bank to pay more than $31 million in the largest redlining settlement in department history.

McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma executed a man Thursday who was convicted of killing an elderly couple and committing other crimes 20 years ago before authorities caught up to him in Texas after a manhunt.

Nearly two weeks since the Clinton Hospital closed temporarily at the end of AllianceHealth’s lease, City leaders along with Carrus Health are continuing work to get the doors open again.

Cumberland Presbyterian ready to celebrate 75 years of serving

Clinton Cumberland Presbyterian Church will celebrate its 75th anniversary this month. Although there have been aspects that have changed about the church since it was founded, Pastor Bowman Vowell says its main goal has stayed the same, which is to bring people closer to God.

With scams on the rise, local officials are reminding people to be vigilant and do their own research before sending anyone any money. While there are things people can do to protect themselves, if they fall victim to a scam, they are encouraged to contact local law enforcement like the Custer County Sheriff’s Office to report the scam and receive direction for their next steps.

Snuffing out the flames

Multiple area fire departments converged Wednesday afternoon at County Road 2270 and E. 940 Rd. to combat a hay bale fire. Windy conditions have raised alert awareness to fire departments in western Oklahoma.

In 1898, French writer Emile Zola's editorial 'J'accuse' was printed in the newspaper L'Aurore, exposing the military cover-up known as the Dreyfus Affair.

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