BEN FINLEY Associated Press Negotiations have broken down between members of Virginia’s bipartisan redistricting commission. The impasse came Friday after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on which proposed legislative maps they should use as a starting point. The meeting ended after Democratic citizen co-chair Greta Harris said she was leaving. The impasse comes two
Continue Reading
Earlier this summer, an anonymous local donor reached out to Discover Your Forest to organize a cleanup effort in the China Hat Road area of the Deschutes National Forest south of Bend. The impressive results were announced on Friday.
Continue ReadingPRAGUE (AP) — Daniel James scored in the second half for Wales to hold host Czech Republic 2-2 in World Cup qualifying. James also scored in the 1-0 victory over the Czechs in Cardiff in March. This time, James scored from inside the area in the 69th minute. Wales captain Aaron Ramsey put the visitors
Continue ReadingBy BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer A report that Jon Gruden used a racist comment about NFL Players Association leader DeMaurice Smith in an email 10 years ago drew a strong and quick rebuke Friday from the NFL. A Wall Street Journal story noted Gruden, then working for ESPN and now coach of the
Continue ReadingLARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — Croatia and Russia have stayed level at the top of Europe Group J in World Cup qualifying after the Croatians beat Cyprus 3-0 and Russia edged Slovakia 1-0. Luka Modric set up Ivan Perisic for the opening goal for Croatia in first-half stoppage time then young defender Josko Gvardiol and Marko
Continue ReadingRIGA, Latvia (AP) — Davy Klaassen has scored the only goal as the Netherlands beat Latvia 1-0 to solidify its position at the top of Europe Group G in World Cup qualifying. Turkey and Norway played out a 1-1 in Istanbul. Midfielder Klaassen scored his eighth international goal in the 19th minute, easing into space
Continue ReadingHAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Thomas Müller has scored the winning goal as Germany recovered from a goal down to beat Romania 2-1 and continue its winning start under new coach Hansi Flick in World Cup qualifying. Romania took the lead with a ninth-minute goal from Ianis Hagi. That was the first Germany conceded in four
Continue ReadingBy JUSTINA LATIMER Click here for updates on this story CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Parents in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School district are speaking out about the recent quality of school lunches. Sonia Howe, a parent, and local nutritionist says her children have complained on several occasions. “My daughter said the milk one time was spoiled.
Continue ReadingBy KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Ben Beach has experienced a little bit of everything while running in a record 53 consecutive Boston Marathons — from New England’s unpredictable weather, to a diagnosis with dystonia, to the 2013 bombing, to last year’s pandemic disruption. But the 72-year-old is still going strong as
Continue ReadingBy Laura Studley, Alex Harring and Mallika Kallingal, CNN Two staff members were killed in a shooting at a Maryland senior living facility outside Washington, DC, on Friday morning, and a suspect was taken into custody, officials said. The shooting happened at the Gateway Village National Church Residence in the town of Capitol Heights, Prince
Continue ReadingBy Angela Dewan, Niamh Kennedy and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) acknowledged Friday that access to a “safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is a basic human right for the first time. Despite criticism from some countries, including the United States and United Kingdom, ahead of the UNHCR session, the
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — World Cup qualifying has become a game for the young, with stamina to withstand travel and short recovery time. The U.S. lineup in the team’s most recent qualifier included 18-year-old Ricardo Pepi and 20-year-olds Brenden Aaronson and Sergiño Dest and was captained by 22-year-old Tyler
Continue ReadingBy Robert Mahosky Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Aurora Studio and Gallery’s mission is to provide a supportive art space for artists affected by mental health needs, addiction and/or homelessness. It’s a place in Asheville where artists can gather and express themselves through the visual arts. “So many
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Prosecutors say they have caught the replacement leader of a drug gang involved in a bloody turf battle in central Mexico. The suspect was allegedly appointed leader of the Santa Rosa de Lima gang after the group’s founder was arrested in 2020. Prosecutors in the north-central state of Guanajuato identified the
Continue ReadingCNN By Evan Perez and Zachary Cohen, CNN The White House has informed the National Archives that it is not asserting executive privilege on an initial batch of documents related to the January 6 violence at the US Capitol, paving the way for the Archives to share documents with the House committee investigating the attempted
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — MLB Network broadcaster Jim Kaat has apologized during an AL Division Series game between the Astros and White Sox after saying teams should try to “get a 40-acre field full of” players who look like Chicago infielder Yoán Moncada. Kaat, a former All-Star pitcher and longtime commentator for the New York Yankees
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — MLB Network broadcaster Jim Kaat has apologized during an AL Division Series game between the Astros and White Sox after saying teams should try to “get a 40-acre field full of” players who look like Chicago infielder Yoán Moncada. Kaat, a former All-Star pitcher and longtime commentator for the New York Yankees
Continue Reading
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, firmó el jueves un proyecto de ley que convierte al estado en el primero en prohibir el “stealthing”, es decir, quitarse el preservativo, el condón, durante una relación sexual sin el consentimiento verbal de la pareja. La nueva ley convierte la retirada de un preservativo
Continue ReadingBy BILL HUBER Associated Press The Green Bay Packers are hoping 2020 Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander’s injured shoulder will heal on its own rather than needing season-ending surgery. Alexander was injured during the third quarter of a 27-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. LaFleur ruled out Alexander and center Josh Myers for Sunday’s game
Continue ReadingCNN, WMTV By Sara Murray, Katelyn Polantz and Ryan Nobles, CNN Steve Bannon will not cooperate with the House select committee investigating January 6, his lawyer said in an email obtained by CNN that cites former President Donald Trump’s claim of executive privilege. Bannon’s attorney told the committee that “the executive privileges belong to President
Continue Reading