Why Wall Street fears a global tax deal
Looking to fund big spending projects at home, the United States has an ambitious pitch for countries around the world: It’s time to overhaul…
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Kentucky Derby Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Kentucky Derby. The Derby is traditionally run on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.…
Continue ReadingAt least 8 injured in New Orleans shooting, police say
At least eight people were injured in a New Orleans shooting early Sunday morning, the city’s police department said in a tweet. The victims…
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Roger Federer: ‘I don’t know if I am going to play,’ says Swiss star as he ponders French Open withdrawal
After playing into the early hours of Sunday in a match that lasted over three hours, Roger Federer says he may not continue playing in the French…
Continue ReadingSome US hospitals mark first time being Covid-free. Others still see surge of patients
Dr. Raul Magadia and his team all gathered in the basement of their Anniston, Alabama, hospital last month for a big announcement he was preparing to…
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Warning of ‘dire’ consequences, progressive groups plan pressure campaigns on Senate Democrats to pass federal voting laws
Progressive and voting rights groups say they plan to ratchet up pressure on Democrats in the Senate in coming weeks to do whatever it takes to pass…
Continue Reading Trump dwells on 2020 during North Carolina event aimed at helping Republicans in 2022
Former President Donald Trump dashed the hopes of Republicans on Saturday who spent the weeks leading up to his public reemergence encouraging him to…
Continue Reading Juggling a pro golf career when you’re a Mom
Arms and hips not in sync? Struggling with your game? Try carrying an unborn child while you plot your way around the course. Twenty years ago, this…
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Covid-19 cases fall to new lows in the US. But unvaccinated children are a ‘vulnerable host’ for the virus, expert says
Americans are finally getting a breath of fresh air, as this summer is beginning to look like a time for not only soaking in the sun but also…
Continue Reading First, they marched. Now, they run: Activists seek political power months after the murder of George Floyd
Dontaye Carter pauses to think what he would want George Floyd to know. He takes a long breath before growing emotional as he lists what he wishes he…
Continue ReadingA federal judge ruled three years ago Crosley Green’s murder conviction couldn’t stand. Green still isn’t free
Crosley Green believes he’s free. He’s not. There are serious doubts about his 1990 murder conviction, which a federal court vacated in…
Continue Reading First, they marched. Now, they run: Activists seek political power months after the murder of George Floyd Story
Dontaye Carter pauses to think what he would want George Floyd to know. He takes a long breath before growing emotional as he lists what he wishes he…
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Matthews, Oregon beat Gonzaga 7-3 at Eugene Regional
Gabe Matthews went 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs, Robert Ahlstrom gave up three runs over eight innings and Oregon beat Gonzaga 7-3 on…
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Third annual Blessing of the Bikes held in La Pine
The Band of Brothers and bikers gathered Saturday in La Pine for the third annual Blessing of the Bikes, raising funds for La Pine Veterans…
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Sisters marks 75th anniversary with heritage mural
A ribbon-cutting dedication took place Saturday for a heritage mural marking Sisters’ 75th…
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Bend woman goes for world burpee record
Tammy Kovaluk of Bend apparently broke the world burpee record for 12 and 24 hours on Saturday, but kept going with a goal of…
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Redmond native wins California golf title
Redmond native Elli Gordon, 19, just won the California Women’s Golf Championship in Ojai,…
Continue ReadingNevada passes law that bans racially discriminatory school mascots and ‘sundown sirens’
The state of Nevada is banning “racially discriminatory” school mascots after legislation was signed into law on Friday, as well as…
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Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows pushed DOJ to investigate baseless election fraud claims
Mark Meadows, former President Donald Trump‘s White House chief of staff, pushed the Department of Justice in his boss’ last weeks in…
Continue ReadingProtesters gather for second night in Minneapolis after law enforcement kills suspect
Protesters gathered for a second straight night in Minneapolis’ Uptown area late Friday and early Saturday over the killing of a suspect by law…
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