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GUTHRIE STORM DAMAGE: Here's a look at some of the damage caused by Thursday night's storms in Guthrie. Tune in to KOCO 5 News at 5 for Patty Santos' story.

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SAVING DAD'S LIFE: Parents give of themselves so their children can live. Michigan resident John Barnes' son returned the favor. http://koco.tv/6181BNNKN

Son gives part of liver to save his dad
Parents give of themselves so their children can live. Michigan resident John Barnes' son returned the favor.
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PARTON ON POLITICS: "Let's talk about what we really need -- taking care of us. I think people just want to have a feeling of security. It's just like political terrorism right now, they got us all scared to death about everything." http://koco.tv/6187BNNJS

Parton on 2016ers: 'I think they're both nuts'
Country music legend Dolly Parton might be undecided on whom to back in the presidential race, but there's one thing she's certain of.
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HOMELESS PUPPY: This adorable little guy makes it difficult to resist giving a belly rub. http://koco.tv/6180BNNym

Homeless puppy's reaction to seeing human will melt your heart
This adorable little guy makes it difficult to resist giving a belly rub.
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He survived Pearl Harbor. Check out how this retired WWII sailor was honored.

Navy Officers Honor WWII Vet With 'Anchors Away' at His Home
Chief Selects marched proudly toward a WWII Veteran's home singing "Anchors Away" to honor him in this viral video. Alyse Barker (@IamAlyseBarker) has the story.
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Patti LaBelle, whose sweet potato pie was a smash-hit last year for Walmart, is expanding her line to include five new pies. http://koco.tv/6188BN2SC

More Patti LaBelle pies coming to Walmart
Patti LaBelle, whose sweet potato pie was a smash-hit last year for Walmart, is expanding her line to include five new pies.
www.koco.com|By By Aaron Smith

SCARY: A California couple accused of killing a woman then kidnapping her three children was arrested on Thursday. http://koco.tv/6188BN2u2

Couple Arrested After Allegedly Killing Woman, Kidnapping Her Children
A California couple accused of killing a woman then kidnapping her three children was arrested on Thursday.
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Senator James Lankford was in Washington today to prevent President Obama from making any recess appointments to the Supreme Court.

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Although Congress broke for the August state work period weeks ago, I am in Washington DC, just for today, to gavel the Senate to order and prevent President Ob...ama from making any recess appointments to the Supreme Court, District Courts or to any federal agencies.

Senate Republicans have been coming to DC throughout the month to conduct a series of “pro forma” sessions. We must do this to prevent the President from deeming the Senate “in recess” and making an appointment without the Senate’s advice and consent.

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ICYMI: A lot of opinions on this topic yesterday: http://koco.tv/6188BNFX2

Petition aims to change city of Durant, Oklahoma to Westbrook, Oklahoma
One Thunder fan is hoping to rid the state of Oklahoma of Kevin Durant completely. Even if it comes to changing a city's name. The change.org petition wants to rename the city of Durant to "Westbrook."
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Hi everyone! I hope your Friday is going well. I've been over at The Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital reading to kids about Lewis The Duck. Lewis was even there in person! What a fun time!

Pick up after your dog … or else! Would you want to live where this policy is in place?

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Hi everyone! I hope your Friday is going well. I've been over at The Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital reading to kids about Lewis The Duck. Lewis was even there in person! What a fun time Paul Folger

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"I'd like him to come up here because, tell you right now, I wish it were 1825," Maine Gov. Paul LePage said, according to the Press Herald. "And we would have a duel, that's how angry I am, and I would not put my gun in the air, I guarantee you, I would not be (Alexander) Hamilton."

Maine gov. leaves explicit voicemail for lawmaker
Maine Gov. Paul LePage left an expletive-laced voicemail for a state lawmaker that goaded him to "prove that I'm a racist" after a series of controversial comments once again put the governor in the news.
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TUB OF HOT SAUCE: Honestly not sure why anyone thought this was a good idea: http://koco.tv/6180BNLUm

Man submerges in tub of hot sauce, immediately regrets it
YouTuber Cemre Candar has filled his tub with some strange things, but none have resulted in more pain than this Hot Tub challenge.
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MOM ARRESTED: A mother was arrested last week after police say she left an 8 and 9-year-old alone while she went to pick up dinner. It's sparking a national debate about what age is appropriate to leave kids home alone. What do you think? http://koco.tv/6186BNLb0

Mom charged after leaving kids, ages 9 and 8, to pick up food
A mother on vacation in Delaware was arrested last week after police say she left her two children, ages 9 and 8, alone while she went to pick up dinner for the family.
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POTHOLE PATROL: Pothole problems abound in Oklahoma City. The city is unable to make major repairs because it's too expensive, but drivers say the damage is also expensive: http://koco.tv/6186BNLM8

Woman says OKC potholes causing pricey damage to her car
Pothole problems abound in Oklahoma City. The city is unable to make major repairs because it's too expensive. KOCO's Patrina Adger spoke to a woman who said the holes are causing pricey damage to her car.
www.koco.com|By Patrina Adger