By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston coach David Culley insists the Texans are working hard to be competitive each week and are not throwing in the towel in hopes of gaining a higher draft pick. The first-year coach was asked why he’s sticking with veteran Tyrod Taylor at quarterback instead of
Continue ReadingBy PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The World Series champion Atlanta Braves have added depth at catcher by signing Manny Piña to a two-year, $8 million contract. Piña is the first player filing for free agency after the Series to sign with a different team. He will make $3.5 million next season
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN Business) — La escasez global de chips está haciendo que sea más difícil para los compradores conseguir algunos de los dispositivos tecnológicos más buscados de la temporada navideña. Cuando faltan seis semanas para Navidad, algunos de los productos nuevos más importantes de Apple —incluyendo ciertos modelos de iPhone 13 y algunos iPads
Continue ReadingPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Authorities in Haiti say a Haitian businessman considered a suspect in the July 7 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse has been arrested in Turkey. Haitian Foreign Minister Claude Joseph said Monday on his Twitter account that he spoke with his Turkish counterpart about the arrest of Samir Handal, but he gave
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St. Charles Health System said Monday it will host a community COVID-19 vaccine clinic for all children ages 5 to 11 next Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Charles Family Care Bend East location at 2600 NE Neff Road. The clinic is free, but appointments are required.
Continue ReadingKENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — The man whose shooting by a Wisconsin police officer set off the street protests in Kenosha was rarely mentioned at Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial, but Jacob Blake turned up in Monday’s closing arguments. But not by name. Rittenhouse defense attorney Mark Richards referred to Blake as he argued to jurors that Rittenhouse
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Saleh is hearing criticism from the fans, media and now the always boisterous Rex Ryan. The current Jets coach was ripped Monday morning on ESPN Radio by Ryan who led the team from 2009-14. New York’s 2-7 start has been punctuated by
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett’s company made two new investments during the third quarter while trimming its holdings in several drugmakers and financial firms. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed new stakes Monday in Royalty Pharma, which invests in drug development, and specialty flooring retailer Floor & Decor. Besides
Continue ReadingSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. and Von Miller are active and will make their debuts for the Los Angeles Rams for their game against the San Francisco 49ers. Beckham was signed last week and Miller was acquired two weeks ago in a trade from Denver. Both will play Monday night against the
Continue ReadingBy DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Amazon has agreed to pay $500,000 and be monitored by California officials to ensure it properly notifies its workers about new coronavirus cases. The settlement announced Monday requires the Seattle-based retailer to notify its tens of thousands of California warehouse workers within a day of new
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On Thursday, Bend-La Pine Schools is offering on-the-spot interviews for positions in Nutrition Services, Custodial, Transportation and Maintenance. Available positions can be viewed at bls.fyi/jobs.
Continue ReadingBy Sara Smart, CNN A pregnant California woman turned her front lawn into a delivery room, and the proof is on her Ring doorbell camera. Last Thursday, a week before her due date, Emily Johnson, 31, began having contractions every 10 minutes. “They were pretty low and slow they weren’t anything to be worried about,”
Continue ReadingBy JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu’s prosecuting attorney won’t seek a third trial against a federal agent who shot and killed a man during an altercation in a fast-food restaurant. U.S. State Department Special Agent Christopher Deedy was in Honolulu helping with security for the 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. He
Continue ReadingCAMBRIDGE, Md. (AP) — Maryland officials say an Eastern Shore mayor has been charged with distributing revenge porn. The Office of the State Prosecutor says 32-year-old Cambridge mayor Andrew Bradshaw is accused of posting nude photos of a woman he was no longer in a romantic relationship with using multiple Reddit accounts he created. Bradshaw
Continue ReadingCAMBRIDGE, Md. (AP) — Maryland officials say an Eastern Shore mayor has been charged with distributing revenge porn. The Office of the State Prosecutor says 32-year-old Cambridge mayor Andrew Bradshaw is accused of posting nude photos of a woman he was no longer in a romantic relationship with using multiple Reddit accounts he created. Bradshaw
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Randy Arozarena of the Tampa Bay Rays has won AL Rookie of the Year honors, following up his 2020 postseason heroics with a stellar 2021 season. The 26-year-old Arozarena finished with a 274 average, 32 doubles and 20 homers and 20 steals. Jonathan India of the Cincinnati Reds won
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El gobernador de Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, anunció este lunes la firma de un nuevo decreto contra el covid-19, en el cual hace compulsoria la vacunación a los trabajadores de las empresas privadas y municipios gubernamentales que tengan 50 empleados o más. En caso de que un empleado no se
Continue ReadingBy Shawna Mizelle, CNN Michigan state Sen. Tom Barrett on Monday announced his campaign for the US House, a bid that could see him potentially challenge Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin. The Michigan Republican vowed in a Facebook video announcing his campaign to push back against the Biden administration’s federal vaccine mandate. “I’ve spent my entire
Continue ReadingLONOKE, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas sheriff’s deputy has pleaded not guilty to felony manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a white teenager whose death has drawn the attention of civil rights activists. Michael Davis entered the plea Monday in the charge he faces from the June 23 shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. Davis
Continue ReadingBy KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The judge in Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial, already the subject of scrutiny for various actions in the case, drew attention again on Monday for his handling of jury instructions. Judge Bruce Schroeder, who had been expected to file final instructions on Sunday, took arguments from attorneys until
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