Mexico’s Andrea Meza crowned this year’s Miss Universe
Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe at the 69th annual pageant, which was delayed last year due to Covid-19. “MÉXICO ESTO ES…
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Two arrested in gasoline-fueled arson fire at SE Bend transient camp
A dispute over a drug debt led to an arson fire at a southeast Bend transient camp Sunday evening in which gasoline allegedly was poured and…
Continue ReadingBitcoin drops after Elon Musk fuels speculation that Tesla could dump its holdings
Elon Musk has shown he can move markets with just a single word. On Sunday, the Tesla CEO did it again: Bitcoin extended losses after Musk seemed to…
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Blazers beat Nuggets 132-116, secure 6th seed for playoffs
Damian Lillard had 22 points and 10 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 132-116 in the regular-season finale Sunday night…
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Jackson’s Corner closes Bend Eastside location due to hiring challenges
The hiring challenges affecting Central Oregon restaurants and many other businesses has prompted Jackson’s Corner to close its Eastside location…
Continue ReadingSpace Force commander fired after comments made on conservative podcast
A Space Force lieutenant colonel has been removed from his command after appearing on a conservative podcast criticizing the United States military.…
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Where there’s a will, there’s a play: Summit HS Theatre Dept. to stream ‘Les Miserables School Edition’
Theatre is alive and well at Summit High School, where students are staging a streamed version of the beloved epic Les Miserables: School Edition,…
Continue ReadingBill Gates faces conduct accusations while navigating divorce
Bill Gates’s 2020 resignation from Microsoft’s board of directors came after the board hired a law firm to investigate a romantic…
Continue ReadingSuspect shoots two officers before being fatally shot in Birmingham, Alabama
A man believed to be responsible for two early morning murders in Birmingham, Alabama, opened fire on four police officers Sunday afternoon, striking…
Continue ReadingRepublican congressman calls out ‘bogus’ claims by GOP colleagues downplaying Capitol riot
Republican Rep. Fred Upton on Sunday called out an effort by some of his GOP colleagues to downplay the Capitol insurrection, saying their…
Continue ReadingTennessee governor signs controversial bathroom bill into law
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a so-called controversial bathroom bill into law Friday, according to the state General Assembly website, prompting…
Continue ReadingOne person was killed and three others injured in a Toronto shooting
At least one person is dead and three others injured after a shooting in a Toronto suburb Sunday, Toronto police said. Witnesses in Etobicoke said…
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Equine Outreach horse rescue and rehabilitation in Bend seeks volunteers
Dianne Scott, the ranch manager at Equine Outreach, says the organization shelters neglected and abused horses. More volunteers are needed for duties…
Continue ReadingSunday, May 16: Evening Snow Report
No new snow to…
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Cool-down starts today
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! Sunny skies and warm temperatures again today, but without the wind that was with us yesterday. Tonight, it looks like…
Continue ReadingFauci urges Emory graduates to strive for ‘even better normal’ after Covid-19
Anthony Fauci has used his experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic to call upon Emory graduates to fight societal divisiveness and work together to…
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Israeli emergency services responding to a synagogue bleacher collapse described as a ‘mass casualty event’
Israeli emergency services are responding to what they have described as a “mass casualty event” after bleachers collapsed at an Orthodox…
Continue ReadingSome people still need to mask up even if vaccinated. Are you one of them?
The news flashed across the country — mask-free at last! People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no longer have to wear masks inside…
Continue ReadingOne person was killed and four others injured in a Toronto shooting
At least one person is dead and four others injured after a shooting in a Toronto suburb Sunday, Toronto police said. Witnesses in Etobicoke said…
Continue ReadingPickle-flavored hard seltzer is coming this summer after April Fool’s tease
What started as a 2020 April Fool’s joke is becoming reality, giving the hard seltzer hype a controversial twist. Drinkware company BrüMate…
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