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Prisoner advocates argue the deaths highlight a need for universal air conditioning within Oklahoma’s correctional system.
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For homeless Wichitans, heat waves are a matter of life and death. But for assistance from a handful of volunteers, they’re mostly left to navigate extreme weather events on their own.
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Texas sees prisoner deaths spike as congressman calls for investigation of 'cruel and unusual' punishments.
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The courts, along with federal and state lawmakers, have created a series of barriers against improving prison conditions with air conditioning.
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As extreme heat grips Oklahoma, it’s important to take steps to prevent heat exposure.
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Tirrell Williams, 19, died two years ago from heat-related injuries at Fort Scott Community College. On Tuesday, a federal judge approved a settlement with the teen’s mother.