By Murray Evans
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (AP)
Nearly 3-month-old girls believed to be the first known American Indian conjoined twins were separated during a three-hour surgery.
The twins were joined at the chest, and the separation process involved their livers and other tissue. Doctors have said the girls have a good chance at survival because they have separate hearts and shared no major blood vessels.
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (AP)
At least half of the 39 recognized American Indian tribes in Oklahoma were represented at a parade that mixed celebrations with demonstrations on, organizers say.
The Society to Preserve Indigenous Rights and Indigenous Traditions, or SPIRIT,...04-18-2008, 03:05 PM -
By Tim Talley
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (AP)
Twin girls who were born conjoined at the chest are doing well 10 weeks after successful surgery that separated them, pediatric surgeons at Children’s Hospital said recently.
“So far, the girls have exceeded expectations,”...04-06-2009, 04:03 PM -
By Sean Murphy
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (AP)
Oklahoma prison officials said Sept. 3 they imposed lockdowns at a pair of state prisons after two inmates were stabbed and several others were injured in a series of gang attacks that appeared coordinated.
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By Murray Evans
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (AP)
A set of 1-month-old girls believed to be the first known American Indian conjoined twins are doing well and will be separated, doctors say.
Preslee Faith and Kylee Hope Wells were born Oct. 25 and are joined at the liver...12-04-2008, 01:49 PM -
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (AP)
The first building to be completed at the site of the American Indian and Cultural Center in Oklahoma City has been dedicated.
Dignitaries from state government and Indian tribes were on hand Oct. 10 for the dedication of a 4,000-square-foot...10-15-2008, 03:51 PM