One of Scouting America's biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women, and scouts of color as the organization faces pressure from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts

Officials say the death toll has climbed to 34 from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan that set off an explosion at a mall, toppled a factory chimney, and flattened homes.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported a 43-year-old Kilgore, Texas, man drowned after jumping from a moving boat on Lake Eufaula Wednesday night.

The Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority has announced the passing of Major Jamie McGuckin Thursday evening.

Former Okarche police chief Forrest Smith is facing a felony charge after an investigation into allegations he forged another officer’s notary stamp and signature.