Containment grows on Klamath County’s Cutoff Fire, but 2 homes, 20 outbuildings were lost
The 1,150-acre Cutoff Fire north of Bonanza reached 23% containment Tuesday, but a survey team found that two homes and 20 outbuildings were…
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Personal information may have been leaked to the dark web after cyberattack on Tulsa’s computer system, officials warn
By Aya Elamroussi and Chris Boyette, CNN Officials in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are warning residents their personal information may have been leaked to the…
Continue ReadingBitcoin ticks back up to $34,000 after a dizzying 48 hours
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Bitcoin returned above the $30,000 mark on Wednesday, highlighting the extreme volatility that has plagued…
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Oregon’s minimum wage goes up July 1
Oregon’s minimum wage rises on July 1, up 75 cents to $12.75 an hour in Deschutes County, up 50 cents to $12 in Crook and Jefferson counties. But as…
Continue ReadingSoon, neither the US nor China will have ambassadors in each other’s capitals. Will it make a difference?
By Nectar Gan and Jessie Yeung, CNN Editor’s note: CNN has launched the Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring…
Continue ReadingEl bitcoin se desploma de nuevo a medida que China aumenta la presión sobre las criptomonedas
olivertapia Hong Kong (CNN Business) — El bitcoin se hundió el lunes a medida que China intensificaba su represión contra las criptomonedas al…
Continue ReadingUS warplanes fly first combat missions off foreign aircraft carrier since World War II
By Brad Lendon, CNN United States Marine Corps fighter jets aboard a British aircraft carrier flew combat missions over the Middle East this week…
Continue ReadingBiden says he’s ‘proud’ of two professional athletes who announced LGBTQ identities
By Devan Cole, CNN President Joe Biden on Tuesday voiced support for two professional athletes who announced recently that they’re part of the…
Continue ReadingNYC Democratic mayoral primary to proceed to ranked-choice counting after no candidate wins majority outright, CNN projects
By Gregory Krieg and Ethan Cohen, CNN The New York City Democratic mayoral primary winner will be determined using ranked-choice voting tabulation,…
Continue ReadingKobe Bryant’s widow, other families, settle wrongful death suit related to fatal helicopter crash
By Alexandra Meeks and Jon Passantino, CNN Vanessa Bryant and other families have settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the company that owned and…
Continue ReadingDefense secretary to recommend prosecution of sexual assaults in the military be taken out of commanders’ hands
By Oren Liebermann, CNN Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Tuesday announced he will recommend to President Joe Biden a change in the military…
Continue ReadingMeet the super fan who has cheered at the Olympics since 1992
Despite the controversies surrounding the Tokyo Olympic Games, there are hardcore Olympic super fans who can’t wait for the Games to begin. CNN’s…
Continue ReadingAttorney general wants to leave any broad review of Trump Justice Department to inspector general
By Christina Carrega and Evan Perez, CNN Attorney General Merrick Garland said Tuesday he doesn’t want to conduct a broad investigation of…
Continue ReadingBiden administration backs end to the disparity of cocaine sentences
By Christina Carrega, CNN The Biden administration “strongly supports” ending the racial disparity of sentencing federal offenders who…
Continue ReadingSismo de magnitud 5,8 sacude Perú
olivertapia (CNN Español) — Un sismo de magnitud 5,8 sacudió Perú, al sur de la capital, Lima, la noche de este martes, de acuerdo con un…
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Portland police halt minor traffic stops, citing disparity
Police in Portland are being advised to no longer pursue drivers for low-level traffic infractions — including expired plates and broken headlights…
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Deschutes County vaccine clinics raffle off $100 gift cards
Starting this week, every Deschutes County Health Services vaccine clinic will raffle off five $100 gift cards to local…
Continue ReadingConnecticut become first state to make calls free for inmates and their families
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN A bill in Connecticut makes calls from prison free for the inmates and their families, becoming the first state to do so.…
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Bend man’s theft arrest prompts police reminder: Mark your tools, other items
A Bend man jailed for theft and a probation violation after he allegedly entered several vehicles in northeast Bend is expected to face more charges…
Continue ReadingTexas grand jury declines to indict jailers involved in Marvin Scott in-custody death
By Keith Allen, CNN A grand jury in Texas declined Tuesday to indict the eight former detention officers involved in the in-custody death of Marvin…
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