The US has a problem with guns. Here’s what to know.
Another spate of mass shootings this week continued to shake the US, adding to what feels like an increasingly violent time as the country emerges…
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White House pushes for companies to take ransomware more seriously after high-profile cyberattacks
The White House has issued a rare open letter to companies calling on them to treat the threat of ransomware attacks with greater urgency, following…
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5 things to know for June 3: Coronavirus, cyberattacks, Israel, Capitol riots, Taliban
Add another unexpected pandemic effect to the list: According to a new study, lockdowns led to reduced crime in several global cities. Here’s…
Continue Reading These locally elected officials posted or openly supported QAnon conspiracy theories. Here’s what happened after they took office
A normally orderly school board meeting in this small city began with an unusual warning that there should be no clapping or shouting. But things…
Continue ReadingSinking of stricken Sri Lanka cargo ship heightens fears of oil spill emergency
A smoldering container ship began to sink off the Sri Lankan coast Wednesday, officials said, heightening fears an oil and chemical spill could…
Continue ReadingGeorgia governor suspends county sheriff indicted on federal civil rights charges
A Georgia county sheriff has been suspended following a review of his indictment on federal civil rights charges, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s…
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A 12-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl broke into a home, found weapons and opened fire on deputies, sheriff says
Deputies in Volusia County, Florida, shot a 14-year-old girl on Tuesday night after she and a 12-year-old boy fled a group home, broke into a house,…
Continue ReadingIsraeli opposition parties strike coalition deal, paving the way for Netanyahu’s exit
A coalition of Israeli political parties announced Wednesday night they had agreed ​to a deal to form a new government, paving the way for the exit…
Continue ReadingOakland police officers disciplined over excessive use of tear gas during George Floyd protests last year
Some Oakland police officers have been disciplined in response to the excessive use of tear gas during last year’s protests over the death of…
Continue ReadingNike backs Naomi Osaka after she withdraws from French Open
Nike and other major sponsors have come out in support of tennis star Naomi Osaka following her decision to withdraw from the French Open. The sports…
Continue ReadingA woman was arrested after the body of a child believed missing was found in a motel room in East Texas
A woman has been arrested after a child’s body was found in a motel room in East Texas, authorities said Wednesday. The body is believed to be…
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Global inflation hasn’t been this high since 2008
Price are rising quickly across huge swaths of the developed world, with inflation in countries that belong to the Organization for Economic…
Continue ReadingVirginia Tech football player charged with second-degree murder
A Virginia Tech football player has been arrested and charged with the murder of a Blacksburg resident, according to the Blacksburg Police Department…
Continue ReadingIndiana state trooper allegedly fractured his K-9’s leg during a training session
An Indiana state trooper allegedly used “unreasonable discipline” and fractured his police K-9’s leg during a March training…
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The US is facing one of its biggest vaccination challenges yet, Surgeon General says
The road to vaccinating enough of the US to protect against Covid-19 may be an uphill battle from here on out, the US Surgeon General said Wednesday,…
Continue ReadingChina suspends all high-risk sports events after deadly mountain ultra-marathon
China has indefinitely suspended all ultra-marathons and trail-running events in the wake of a mountain race that saw 21 runners die in extreme…
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Americans are celebrating steps toward normalcy. But the real test of Covid-19 progress is 2 weeks away, expert says
While Memorial Day was a milestone for a return to a sense of normalcy from the Covid-19 pandemic, it could take another two weeks to determine where…
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Your photos: Lightning bolts streak across High Desert sky
It’s not officially summer for a few weeks, but thunderstorms across the High Desert made for a special display of nature’s power Wednesday evening,…
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Visit Bend creates Sustainability Fund to protect, create recreational resources
Much like Bend’s forests change with the seasons, its tourism industry continues to evolve. That’s the thought behind a new grant fund devoting…
Continue ReadingFamily of California man who died after he was restrained by police officers in April have filed a wrongful death claim
The family of Mario Gonzalez Arenales, a Northern California man who died after he was restrained by police officers in April, has filed a wrongful…
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