Thousands protest results of Georgia’s local elections
By SOPHIKO MEGRELIDZE Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Thousands of opposition supporters have filled the street outside Georgia’s…
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Halloween food traditions go way back — and didn’t always involve candy
By Noah Sheidlower and Radhika Marya, CNN Halloween is a time for families to carve pumpkin lanterns. It’s a time for people of all ages to…
Continue Reading‘Last, best hope:’ Leaders launch crucial UN climate summit
By FRANK JORDANS and ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — A crucial U.N. climate summit opened Sunday amid papal appeals for…
Continue ReadingBiden says international support for him is strong despite domestic struggles
By Maegan Vazquez, Kate Sullivan and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden told reporters during his first news conference in months that he was…
Continue ReadingThe absence of key world leaders hangs over Biden’s first G-20
By Kevin Liptak, CNN When the leaders of the Group of 20 assembled for their family photo here on a blue-carpeted riser, there were a few unfamiliar…
Continue ReadingThe witch isn’t dead: New book explores witchcraft’s rebellious history — and modern transformation
Marianna Cerini, CNN Look up “witches” and you might see any of a number of depictions: ugly old ladies and young, sensual temptresses;…
Continue ReadingUN chief to Sudan army: Reverse coup, take heed of protests
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations chief has urged Sudan’s generals to reverse their takeover of the country.…
Continue ReadingBiden tells Erdogan that US and Turkey must avoid crises
By ZEKE MILLER and JOSH BOAK Associated Press ROME (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden has told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that their…
Continue Reading‘His word is final.’ Judge in Kyle Rittenhouse trial is viewed as tough jurist
By Ray Sanchez, CNN The judge in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who fatally shot two protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, made headlines before a jury…
Continue Reading‘His word is final.’ Judge in Kyle Rittenhouse trial is viewed as tough jurist
CNN By Ray Sanchez, CNN The judge in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who fatally shot two protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, made headlines last week…
Continue ReadingAmerican B-1B bomber flies over Mideast amid Iran tensions
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. Air Force has flown a B-1B strategic bomber over key maritime…
Continue ReadingG-20 make mild pledges on climate neutrality, coal financing
By NICOLE WINFIELD, DAVID MCHUGH and KARL RITTER Associated Press ROME (AP) — Leaders of the world’s biggest economies have agreed to stop…
Continue ReadingG-20 make mild pledges on climate neutrality, coal financing
By NICOLE WINFIELD, DAVID MCHUGH and KARL RITTER Associated Press ROME (AP) — Leaders of the world’s biggest economies have agreed to stop…
Continue ReadingSwing, then miss it: MLB pitchers could bat for final time
By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Game 5 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves might have represented a…
Continue ReadingNigerian Nobel-winning author Wole Soyinka has hope in young
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Wole Soyinka, Nigeria’s Nobel-winning author, sees his country’s many problems —…
Continue ReadingDiscussions of critical race theory, Covid-19 rules whip up school board meetings to the dismay of students
CNN By Kyung Lah and Jack Hannah, CNN Clutching a page of notes, Bob Russo sat in the middle of the boisterous audience in the school gymnasium,…
Continue ReadingDiscussions of critical race theory, Covid-19 rules whip up school board meetings to the dismay of students
By Kyung Lah and Jack Hannah, CNN Clutching a page of notes, Bob Russo sat in the middle of the boisterous audience in the school gymnasium,…
Continue ReadingThomas runs for 160 yards, 4 TDs as Utah beat UCLA 44-24
MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Tavion Thomas rushed for a career-high 160 yards and a school record-tying four touchdowns to…
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Downtown Bend Halloween parade goes to the dogs
Thirty golden retrievers and their owners had a fun parade through downtown Bend on Saturday, with many of the pups wearing fun…
Continue ReadingFresno State hands No. 21 San Diego State 1st loss, 30-20
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Jake Haener passed for 306 yards and a touchdown, Jordan Mims rushed for a career-high 186…
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