Numbers show mask mandates are working; Thunder nets wild OT win over Rockets; Oklahoma hot car deaths among worst in nation and more: Your morning headlines for Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020

DAILY HEADLINES [The Oklahoman]( 23 Aug, 2020 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS]( What stories do you wish The Oklahoman were chasing? What do you wish we knew? [Tell us!]( Contact information is optional. Are you a subscriber? View the [print replica]( of today's newspaper for more stories! [Sign up here]( to get daily coronavirus updates in your email. [Oklahoma's mask mandates are working. Here's the proof]( Early indicators show the face mask mandates adopted by some Oklahoma localities to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are working. Latest News/Sports [Child deaths in hot cars: Oklahoma among worst in nation]( On June 13 in Tulsa as the temperature soared to 93 degrees, a brother and sister ages 3 and 4 climbed into their father's pickup and several hours later were found dead. [Three more charged with incitement to riot in Oklahoma County]( In a new incitement to riot charge, three defendants are accused of going on Facebook Live May 28 to urge viewers to join them in looting and violence at Target stores in Oklahoma City. [Photo gallery: Fair food draws lines without fair]( Oklahomans lined up this weekend to get State Fair food packed up in to-go containers. [Subscribe to The Oklahoman]( [Carlson: OKC Thunder 'just wanted to fight' in wild OT win vs. Rockets]( The Thunder knew Saturday was a must win. Knew it as soon the final buzzer sounded Thursday. Knew it as soon as the Rockets took a 2-0 lead in this best-of-seven playoff series. [OU football: For Lincoln Riley's Sooners, face masks are essential part of uniform]( Unlike many other programs around the country, the Sooners extend their mask-wearing far beyond the locker rooms and team meetings. [ODWC is rolling out a plethora of virtual courses to learn how to hunt and fish]( The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is moving into the virtual world. Business [Three men accused of mineral rights, royalties diversion scam]( A federal grand jury meeting in Oklahoma City indicted three men accused of diverting royalty proceeds from real people to fictitious companies, leaving them facing numerous charges. [State delegation splits along party lines on postal vote]( Rep. Kendra Horn, D-Oklahoma City, voted for the bill that would reverse some changes made at the U.S. Postal service and allocate billions of dollars to the service. Opinion [Point of View: "Tiger King" zoo closed, but weak laws leave animals vulerable]( The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, made famous by Netflix's "Tiger King" documentary, has finally closed to the public. You are receiving this communication as a member of the The Oklahoman. The Oklahoman values your online privacy. For more information, view our [privacy policy]( now. Please do not reply to this message. [Manage Preferences Or Unsubscribe]( The Oklahoman 100 West Main Street, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 © 2020 The Oklahoman. All rights reserved.