Month: April 2021
At least 82 killed in massive Baghdad hospital fire
At least 82 people died in a huge hospital fire Saturday night in Iraq’s capital city of Baghdad, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said Sunday.…
Continue ReadingNavajo Nation vaccinates more than half of its adult population, outpacing US national rate
As Covid-19 vaccinations have become more widely available across the US, the Navajo Nation has reported more than half of its adult members have…
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A return to normal won’t happen all at once. But officials say more guidance on what we can safely do is coming in the next days
Two leading US officials say fully vaccinated Americans may get more guidance in just a matter of days on what they can safely do. Part of that…
Continue ReadingYuh-jung Youn becomes first Korean to win acting Oscar
Yuh-jung Youn won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance in “Minari” on Sunday and made history by becoming the first…
Continue ReadingBrad Pitt fan and Oscar-winner Yuh-jung Youn has been a bright light of award season
One of the most “stars are just like us” moments at Sunday’s Academy Awards happened while Yuh-jung Youn was on stage becoming a…
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‘The Rideshare Foodie’ paying a visit to Bend
Kreskin J.Torres, also known as ‘The Rideshare Foodie,’ is making a visit in Bend on his latest travels, on his way to Alaska. His first stop:…
Continue ReadingMars helicopter achieves fastest, farthest flight yet
The Ingenuity helicopter has successfully flown for the third time on Mars in a week. This time, the helicopter logged a flight that was faster,…
Continue Reading‘Nomadland’ wins best picture
In an award season that felt a little wandering itself, the winner for best picture is “Nomadland.” Star Frances McDormand, also winner…
Continue ReadingChloé Zhao has made Oscar history
Chloé Zhao has made Oscar history. On Sunday, Zhao became the first woman of color and the first woman of Asian descent to earn best director at the…
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Fully vaccinated Americans will be able to vacation in the EU this summer, European Commission president tells New York Times
Americans who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to visit the European Union this summer, Ursula von der Leyen, president of…
Continue ReadingAuthorities issue warrants for 4 suspects in Georgia murder investigation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has issued murder warrants for four suspects in connection with the death of 37-year-old Rossana Delgado, who was…
Continue ReadingAcademy Awards 2021: ‘Nomadland’ claims the coveted best director prize at an in-person Oscars
The 93rd Academy Awards kicked off an in-person ceremony with a long tracking shot, serving notice that the Oscars — presented under Covid…
Continue ReadingNYPD investigates 6 attacks at 4 synagogues over a two-day span
Six attacks took place at four different Bronx synagogues between Friday and Sunday, and the New York Police Department’s Hate Crimes Task…
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Think Wild hosts baby animal ‘baby shower’ event
Think Wild, a Bend wildlife animal hospital, held a baby season baby shower Sunday to celebrate and raise funds for the upcoming baby animal…
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Patriot Guard Riders to escort soldiers for deployment
The Patriot Guard Riders of Central Oregon will be escorting a group of active duty soldiers to Government Camp early Monday morning. The soldiers…
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Rain (and snow for some) continues through the night
Happy, Sunday Central Oregon! Rain has continued off and on throughout the region today, and it will likely continue through the night and into…
Continue ReadingSunday, April 25: Evening snow report
Timberline Lodge at Mount Hood and Mt. Bachelor reported two new inches of snow, while Mt. Hood Meadows has three. Meadows will be open again on…
Continue ReadingThomas Vinterberg pays tribute to late daughter in Oscar speech
Thomas Vinterberg got emotional during his Oscar win on Sunday as he remembered his late daughter during his speech. Vinterberg daughter, Ida, died…
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