News of the Day From Across the Nation
1 Earthquake: The U.S. Geological Survey said a 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook parts of northern Oklahoma and neighboring Kansas on Saturday. The quake struck at 8:59 a.m. about 16 miles east of Cherokee, or about 100 miles northwest of Oklahoma City. No injuries or major structural damage was reported. Thousands of earthquakes recorded in Oklahoma in recent years have been linked to the underground injection of wastewater from oil and natural gas production. Regulators have directed producers to close some wells.
2 Lottery winner: The New Jersey accountant who held the sole winning ticket for last month’s $315.