New staff, board members join Latino Community Association
The Latino Community Association has welcomed a new staff member and three new members to its board of directors in 2021.
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Fact checking Jake Sullivan’s claim Trump admin didn’t process Afghan visas for a year
By Tara Subramaniam During a press briefing Monday, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan suggested a slowdown in approvals for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program during the Trump administration contributed to the current delays in evacuating Afghans. Sullivan was asked whether the administration regrets “not moving quicker to evacuate more Afghan civilians
Continue ReadingVan Exel returns to Atlanta Hawks as assistant coach
ATlANTA (AP) — Nick Van Exel has returned to the Atlanta Hawks, joining Nate McMillan’s staff as an assistant coach. Van Exel spent the last two years as a Dallas Mavericks scout. He previously worked in Atlanta as a player development instructor from 2010-12. McMillan is counting on Van Exel to help develop a young
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Oregon reports 20 more COVID-19 related deaths, Crook County’s 30th; 2,777 cases, 1,080 hospitalizations
There are 20 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Crook County’s 30th death, raising the state’s death toll to 3,086, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday.
Continue ReadingWorking overtime: Rookie WR Palmer emerging for Chargers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Josh Palmer is making the most of his time during Los Angeles Chargers training camp to build a rapport with Justin Herbert. The rookie receiver has been spending at least 15 minutes after practice catching passes from Herbert. Since Herbert isn’t playing in the
Continue ReadingSpieth, Phelps, Under Armour founder in a pro-am together
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Some pro-ams get Jordan Spieth’s attention more than others. Such was the case Wednesday at Caves Valley in the BMW Championship. Spieth said it was a lot of pressure to show up for the pro-am. One of his amateur partners was Kevin Plank, the
Continue ReadingGiants’ Posey out, Crawford in lineup day after injuries
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Buster Posey was out of the lineup for the San Francisco Giants a night after leaving a game with left knee discomfort, while Brandon Crawford was set to play shortstop after experiencing lower back tightness. Manager Gabe Kapler said both players were encouraged by how
Continue ReadingESPN removes Rachel Nichols from NBA coverage and cancels ‘The Jump’
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Rachel Nichols — ESPN’s longtime NBA host — has been removed from coverage of the sport, and her weekday show “The Jump” has been canceled, the network confirmed Wednesday. David Roberts, ESPN’s senior vice president of production, said in a statement to CNN Business that the sides “mutually agreed that
Continue ReadingSerena Williams, 23 veces campeona de Grand Slam, se perderá el Abierto de Estados Unidos por una lesión muscular
urielblanco (CNN) — Serena Williams, 23 veces campeona de Grand Slam, se perderá el último torneo de tenis del año, el Abierto de Estados Unidos, para recuperarse de un desgarre en los isquiotibiales. Williams anunció la noticia en las redes sociales este miércoles. “Después de una cuidadosa consideración y siguiendo el consejo de mis doctores
Continue ReadingWitness: R. Kelly made victims write fake blackmail letters
By TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A woman has testified that R&B hitmaker R. Kelly’s forced her and his other girlfriends to write fake blackmail letters that he wanted to have in hand in case he was ever charged with sexually abusing them. One of the letters penned by the woman warned
Continue ReadingNo fans allowed for Nice’s home league game against Bordeaux
PARIS (AP) — Nice’s home match with Bordeaux will be played without supporters on Saturday, following fan violence in the team’s previous league game against Marseille. The LFP said in a statement that no fans will be allowed to attend the league game. The punishment comes after last Sunday’s heated encounter. It was abandoned with
Continue ReadingVikings’ Smith aims high after time spent with NFL’s top TEs
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Irv Smith Jr. has become the top tight end for the Minnesota Vikings. He brings his enviable blend of speed and strength to what promises to be a more prominent role in his third season. Smith has bigger goals for his burgeoning career, too,
Continue ReadingGuilty plea, 15-year sentence for Louisiana investment scam
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Federal authorities say a northwest Louisiana man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and accepted a 15-year prison sentence in connection with an investment scheme that drew tens of millions of dollars from victims. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Shreveport says 59-year-old David DeBerardinis pleaded guilty Wednesday. Prosecutors say DeBerardinis claimed
Continue ReadingGuilty plea, 15-year sentence for Louisiana investment scam
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Federal authorities say a northwest Louisiana man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and accepted a 15-year prison sentence in connection with an investment scheme that drew tens of millions of dollars from victims. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Shreveport says 59-year-old David DeBerardinis pleaded guilty Wednesday. Prosecutors say DeBerardinis claimed
Continue ReadingMolina agrees to $10M contract with Cards for final season
By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina’s 19th season will be his last. The 39-year-old made the announcement a day after agreeing to a $10 million deal for 2022 that represents a $1 million raise. The 10-time All Star has spent his entire career in the Cardinals
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Rotary Club of Bend awards four music scholarships
The Rotary Club of Bend is honored to announce the winners of its annual Traxler and the Del Morris Scholarships for the 2021 year. The awards are named for Ernie Traxler and Del Morris, two past-members of the Rotary Club of Bend who shared a passion for music.
Continue ReadingGuardiola hopes to coach national team after City
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he’d like to coach a national team after his contract with the English club ends in 2023. Speaking to Brazilian investors, the 50-year-old Spaniard said he plans to see out his contract with City but could go into international
Continue ReadingNY Gov. Hochul expected to name state Sen. Brian Benjamin for lieutenant governor
By Lauren del Valle, CNN New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to appoint state Sen. Brian Benjamin as her lieutenant governor, according to a source familiar with the decision. Hochul is expected to make the announcement Thursday, according to the source. The selection comes as Hochul continues to build out her governing office. CNN
Continue ReadingWinless in EPL, Arsenal routs West Brom 6-0 in League Cup
LONDON (AP) — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat trick as Arsenal routed West Bromwich Albion 6-0 to advance in the League Cup. It was Arsenal’s first win of the season after losing both Premier League games so far. It wasn’t the biggest win of the night as Southampton beat fourth-tier side Newport 8-0 to register
Continue ReadingAppeals court rejects case accusing NYU Law Review of bias
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court says a Texas group has no standing to claim that New York University illegally gives preference to women and racial minorities when selecting editors and articles for the NYU Law Review. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled Wednesday that a group called Faculty,
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