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Raed Fares, a pro-democracy activist from the Syrian town of Kafr Nabl, has helped lead that town's anti-government protests since the very early days of the Syrian conflict in 2011. This week, Fares is in the U.S., on only his second trip outside of Syria. Fares is attempting to rebuild support for the revolution among Syrian Americans. He speaks with NPR's Arun Rath about the conflict and the toll it has taken on his town.

Rep. Adam Schiff of California plans to introduce a bill to allow congressional authorization of military operations against ISIS. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Rep. Schiff about the new legislation.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Democratic Senator Tom Adelson of Tulsa says he won't seek a final four-year term in office.Adelson announced Thursday that he…

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A Hindu organization plans to increase its efforts to put a deity statue on the Oklahoma Capitol grounds if voters approve a proposed…

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is demanding that all state agencies receive approval from his office before applying for federal grants or other outside…

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has requested a district judge empty the courtroom for testimony on the state Highway Patrol's pursuit policy in…

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A state legislator from eastern Oklahoma is seeking to widen a ban on synthetic drugs by adding language from a law in neighboring…

The Oklahoma Arts Council is seeking nominations for the 40th Annual Governor's Arts Awards.The governor presents the awards each fall during a special…

Over the next few months, big time tennis events will mean big bucks for Tulsa. Right now, the men’s I-T-A All-American championships are underway at the…

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A group seeking to legalize the use of medical marijuana in Oklahoma has taken the first step toward putting the issue to a vote of…