McConnell describes legislative filibuster as ‘Kentucky’s veto’
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell explained his support for the legislative filibuster’s 60-vote threshold, making the case in an op-ed in his…
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Turkey’s lira plunges after Erdogan fires central bank head
Turkey could be on the cusp of another currency crisis after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan abruptly fired the head of the country’s central…
Continue ReadingCleanup underway to make room for new park
Click here for updates on this story SUNBURY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Thanks to some young volunteers, a once-forgotten…
Continue ReadingBiden officials traveling to Mexico amid surge of unaccompanied minors
Senior Biden administration officials are traveling to Mexico on Monday to discuss managing migration with government officials amid a surge of…
Continue ReadingSaudi Arabia announces new ceasefire offer to end Yemen war
Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat announced on Monday a proposal to end the six-year conflict in Yemen, including an offer of a ceasefire and…
Continue ReadingDemocratic Rep. Filemon Vela says he will not run for reelection
Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela of Texas, who is serving his fifth term in Congress, confirmed to CNN Monday he will not run for reelection for his…
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Kylie Jenner faces backlash for promoting friend’s GoFundMe
Kylie Jenner seeking support for a GoFundMe effort aimed at helping pay medical bills for makeup artist Samuel Rauda did not go over well. Jenner…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of March 21-27
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of March…
Continue Reading‘Her body was a prison’: How a new gene therapy changed the lives of two Canadian girls
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — A new gene therapy for an extremely rare disorder…
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OSU receives gold designation for sustainability for 10th time
Oregon State University continues to lead in sustainability efforts among university campuses and has received a “gold” designation from a…
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Another 6-12 inches…
Continue ReadingMemorial garden to honor fallen firefighters
Click here for updates on this story YORK, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A memorial garden is planned for Ivan Flanscha and…
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Spring-like weather
a potent cold front will bring wind and mixed…
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US expected to announce sanctions against China for repression of Uyghurs
The US is expected to announce sanctions Monday against China in coordination with the European Union for Beijing’s ongoing repression of…
Continue ReadingMore COVID-19 restrictions eased in Washington state
Washington state is advancing to Phase 3 of its COVID-19 reopening plan.…
Continue ReadingAir travel reaches a pandemic-era record despite concerns over a coronavirus variant
More than a million passengers have traveled through US airports daily for at least 11 days in a row, according to data from the Transportation…
Continue ReadingProtesters hold “mask burning rally” outside health department
Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KTVK, KPHO) — Setting masks on fire to take a stand. A group of about 50…
Continue ReadingRepublic of Congo opposition candidate dies from Covid-19 complications a day after election
A leading opposition candidate in the Republic of Congo’s presidential election held on Sunday has died from Covid-related complications, party…
Continue ReadingNeighbors join 97-year-old blind grandpa who greets passing cars outside home
Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KTVK, KPHO) — A 97-year-old Phoenix grandpa is getting some company as he…
Continue ReadingWriters Guild of America Awards 2021: ‘Borat’ and ‘Promising Young Woman’ take top honors
“Promising Young Woman” and “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” led the way at the 73rd annual Writers Guild of America Awards on…
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