Aung San Suu Kyi hit with more charges as defiant protesters return to Myanmar streets
Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was hit with more charges Monday, as protesters returned to the streets in a show of defiance…
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China’s Nio wants to expand overseas, but there are roadblocks ahead
China’s Nio is continuing its turnaround and even eyeing a push abroad. But the wannabe “Tesla killer” isn’t on completely…
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Hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls rescued days after kidnapping
Hundreds of schoolgirls that were kidnapped at gunpoint in Nigeria have been rescued, authorities said. The 279 girls were abducted on Friday by…
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All our recent progress with Covid-19 could be wiped out by variants, CDC director says. ‘Please stay strong’
The US is at risk of losing all its recent gains in the battle against Covid-19 as highly contagious variants take advantage of Americans getting lax…
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Monthly reports released for COVID-19 cases at emergency child care facilities
Starting this month, the Early Learning Division will be publishing a monthly report detailing the Emergency Child Care facilities reporting a…
Continue Reading Emergency crews rescued Covid-19 vaccines by boat after heavy rain caused flooding in Kentucky
A batch of Covid-19 vaccines had to be rescued by boat after heavy rains threatened the power supply at a Kentucky health facility, according to Gov.…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccines needed to be rescued by boat as heavy rain caused flooding in Kentucky
A batch of Covid-19 vaccines had to be rescued by boat after heavy rains threatened the power supply at a Kentucky health facility, according to Gov.…
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Carmelo Anthony has 29 and Blazers down Hornets 123-111
Damian Lillard had 23 points and 10 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a four-game losing streak Monday night with a 123-111 victory over…
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Duarte, Omoruyi lead Oregon past Arizona 80-69 for sweep
Chris Duarte scored 22 points, Eugene Omoruyi added 21 and Oregon ended Arizona’s season with an 80-69 win on Monday…
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Better Business Bureau marks National Consumer Protection Week
The Better Business Bureau has teamed up with federal, state, and local agencies for the launch of this year’s National Consumer Protection Week,…
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Your photos: March marches in with a magical C.O. sunset
We had a wonderful February, in terms of stellar sunrises and sunsets. But if Night 1 is any indication, March will be just as super, if not more so.…
Continue Reading Smartphone addiction ruins sleep, study says, but you can fight back
Addiction to smartphones will result in poor sleep, according to a new study. The study, published Tuesday in Frontiers in Psychiatry, looked at…
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Bend-La Pine parent groups partner to assist Family Access Network
Parent groups across the Bend-La Pine Schools are uniting for the month of March to raise funds for the Family Access…
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Unused Prineville rail line being converted into recreational trail
A stretch of long-idle railroad tracks in Prineville are now being turned into about a half-mile walking and biking path, from Northeast Juniper…
Continue Reading Hong Kong protesters come out as 47 pro-democracy figures appear in court
Hundreds of protesters risked arrest to demonstrate outside a Hong Kong court, where 47 pro-democracy activists appeared Monday charged with…
Continue Reading David Muir’s new role at ABC News leads to drama with George Stephanopoulos and a visit from Bob Iger
Earlier this year tensions between ABC News anchors George Stephanopoulos and David Muir boiled over to the point that Stephanopoulos threatened to…
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T.I. and Tiny deny sexual assault allegations as attorney seeks investigation of them
An attorney is asking two states to investigate rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris and his wife, singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris, in…
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UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Congress’ work in wake of Capitol riot ‘shows that our democracy is resilient’
US ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Monday that Congress’ work in the immediate wake of the US Capitol…
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A California doctor performed surgery during a Zoom court appearance
A California doctor’s trial was delayed after he appeared for a virtual court hearing while simultaneously conducting a surgery last Thursday.…
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La Pine Senior Activity Center reopens with reduced capacity
The La Pine Senior Activities Center has reopened with 25% capacity. It’s recommended visitors reserve spots for open programs. The “drive-thru”…
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