Joneses lead Sun past Sparks for 7th straight win
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Brionna Jones scored 17 of her 23 points in the second half, Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Connecticut…
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Bend man, affiliated home care company agree to pay $2.9 million settlement of fraudulent claims
A Bend resident and his residential care company have agreed to pay $2.9 million to settle federal and state allegations that the firm submitted…
Continue ReadingLinette beats top-seeded Kasatkina in Cleveland quarters
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Sixth-seeded Magda Linette of Poland beat top-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia 6-1, 6-2 on…
Continue Reading3 arrested, 1 at large in alleged credit card fraud
BOSTON (AP) — Federal investigators have arrested three individuals on charges of conspiring to deceive banks into allegedly processing more than…
Continue Reading3 arrested, 1 at large in alleged credit card fraud
BOSTON (AP) — Federal investigators have arrested three individuals on charges of conspiring to deceive banks into allegedly processing more than…
Continue ReadingAces secure Bill Laimbeer’s 300th career victory
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — A’ja Wilson bounced back from one of the worst games of her career with 21 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to help…
Continue ReadingSouth Dakota attorney general takes plea deal and won’t serve jail time for fatal crash
By Carma Hassan and Steve Almasy, CNN An attorney for South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg on Thursday entered no-contest pleas on his…
Continue Reading‘Dancing with the Stars’ tendrá a una pareja de baile del mismo sexo por primera vez
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Una medallista olÃmpica y una personalidad de internet son las primeras concursantes en unirse a la nueva temporada de…
Continue ReadingDeadliest days for U.S. troops in Afghanistan
The Associated Press The suicide bomber attack Thursday on crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S.…
Continue ReadingCuba to recognize — and regulate — cryptocurrencies
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government says it will recognize — and regulate — cryptocurrencies for payments on the island. A resolution published…
Continue ReadingCuba to recognize — and regulate — cryptocurrencies
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government says it will recognize — and regulate — cryptocurrencies for payments on the island. A resolution published…
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Reduced Deschutes River flow in Bend also affecting recreation
While farmers and ranchers deal with the serious impacts of drought, surfers at Bend’s Whitewater Park are adjusting to reduced Deschutes River…
Continue ReadingMichael Nader, ‘Dynasty’ and ‘All My Children’ actor, dies age 76
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN Michael Nader, the actor best known for playing Farnsworth “Dex” Dexter on the hit soap “Dynasty,” has…
Continue Reading‘Dancing with the Stars’ to feature same-sex dancing pair for the first time
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN An Olympic medalist and an internet personality are the first contestants to join the new season of “Dancing with the…
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‘Alert Wildfire’ webcam serves as digital fire lookout around region
A regional wildfire monitoring webcam system called Alert Wildfire is helping first responders find wildfires, monitor fire behavior and…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: ChiSox seek 1st Windy City series win since ’14
By The Associated Press The White Sox open a three-game home series against the crosstown rival Cubs three weeks after sweeping a set at Wrigley…
Continue ReadingSearch-and-rescue efforts from Tennessee flooding are suspended as the death toll increases to 20
By Rebekah Riess and Travis Caldwell, CNN Search efforts have been suspended in Tennessee following deadly flooding Saturday that left 20 people dead…
Continue ReadingCanada beats US 5-1 in women’s world hockey championship
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Jamie Lee Rattray scored twice and Canada overwhelmed the United States 5-1 on Thursday night in the women’s world hockey…
Continue ReadingSale joins Koufax as only pitchers with 3 immaculate innings
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox ace Chris Sale joined Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax as the only pitchers on record with three immaculate innings when he struck…
Continue ReadingJudge rejects self-defense claim in MLK Day confrontation
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida judge has rejected a self-defense claim by a white man accused of pulling a gun and yelling racial slurs during a traffic…
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