The Charlotte Observer names first Black executive editor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rana Cash, executive editor of the Savannah Morning News in Georgia, has been named to the same position at The Charlotte…
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‘Local Plastic’ recycles C.O. craft beer’s single-use plastics into new products
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With 22 breweries in Central Oregon, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to craft beer. But with all that beer comes…
Continue ReadingPork snacks recalled in UK after link to salmonella cases
LONDON (AP) — Several types of crispy pork snacks have been pulled from sale in Britain after almost 180 people became ill with suspected…
Continue ReadingOld Alabama fossil plant’s smokestacks toppled by dynamite
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (AP) — Workers have used dynamite to demolish six smokestacks at a decommissioned power plant in Alabama. The implosion took place…
Continue ReadingPolicÃa investiga el envenenamiento de siete personas en una universidad alemana
urielblanco (CNN) — La policÃa de Alemania abrió una investigación por intento de asesinato después de que siete personas presentaran el…
Continue ReadingAfghan under watch in France convicted for trip into town
PARIS (AP) — A French court has handed a 10-month suspended prison sentence to an Afghan evacuee who failed to respect restrictions placed on him…
Continue ReadingHouse panel probing 1/6 riot seeks host of Trump-era records
By COLLEEN LONG and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the January insurrection at the U.S.…
Continue ReadingPentagon mandates US military service members receive Covid vaccine immediately
CNN, STANFORD MEDICINE By Jessica Schneider, Ellie Kaufman and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The Pentagon is mandating that US military service members…
Continue ReadingPentagon mandates US military service members receive Covid vaccine immediately
By Jessica Schneider, Ellie Kaufman and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The Pentagon is mandating that US military service members get fully vaccinated…
Continue ReadingKentucky players’ burglary case goes to state grand jury
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Six Kentucky football players charged with first degree burglary have waived their cases to a state grand jury that will now…
Continue ReadingForward Pellegri joins Milan from Monaco on loan
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan has signed forward Pietro Pellegri on loan from Monaco. Milan has the option to make the deal permanent and that becomes an…
Continue ReadingAstros 3B Bregman back after two-month injury absence
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has been activated from the disabled list after missing more than two months with a…
Continue ReadingPfizer seeking FDA OK for COVID-19 vaccine booster dose
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Pfizer is seeking U.S. approval of a booster dose of its two-shot COVID-19 vaccine. The drugmaker announced Wednesday…
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City of Bend: ‘Septic to Sewer’ conversion program on time, within budget
Several Bend neighborhoods have successfully connected to public sewer through the Septic to Sewer Conversion Program, which allows people to…
Continue ReadingLoved ones mourn child killed by brain-eating amoeba
By Tim Pulliam Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WTVD) — Doves were seen flying in downtown…
Continue ReadingMack takes over from Samaan as Princeton athletic director
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — John Mack has been named the athletic director at Princeton. A former athlete, coach and administrator at the Ivy League…
Continue ReadingMask-optional school closes doors for 2 weeks because of viral illnesses
By Akilah Davis Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina (WTVD) — Viral illnesses including…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue office in Bend to close for improvement project
The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Bend district office at 951 SW Simpson Avenue will be closed from Monday, August 30 through Oct. 9 due to…
Continue ReadingTeacher not allowed in class after refusing to wear mask
By Bryan Mims Click here for updates on this story FOUR OAKS, North Carolina (WRAL) — A Johnston County teacher could…
Continue ReadingUS OPEN 2021: Test your tennis knowledge with an AP quiz
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer How well do you know the U.S. Open tennis tournament? The AP has put together a quiz for you to test your…
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