Fred Harris, a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma, presidential hopeful and populist who championed Democratic Party reforms in the turbulent 1960s, died Saturday. Harris’ wife, Margaret Elliston, confirmed his death to The Associated Press. Harris served eight years in the Senate, first winning in 1964 to fill a vacancy, and made unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1976.
At $5.89 per gallon, the current average price for regular gasoline is the highest in the nation. It is followed by Hawaii, which has an average of $5.50, and Washington, where the average is $5.36.
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