Gang allows fuel to flow in Haiti — but just for a week
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A powerful Haitian gang leader says he is easing a chokehold on fuel deliveries that has caused a growing crisis for…
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‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program returns, delivering cheer to older adults
As isolation continues to impact local seniors, Home Instead of Bend renews the important Be a Santa to a Senior® program, promising another season…
Continue ReadingWhy Taylor Swift re-recorded ‘Red’
CNN By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Taylor Swift fans entered a state of grace on Friday thanks to the artist re-releasing one of her most beloved…
Continue ReadingStudents raise money for easier access to clean drinking water in Africa
By Kaelin Massey Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — In some parts of the world, access…
Continue ReadingOfficials: Deputy shoots, kills woman who threatened him with shovel
By WESH Staff Click here for updates on this story WAHNETA, Florida (WESH) — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is…
Continue ReadingThe climate crisis is messing with birds’ body shapes
By Katie Hunt, CNN Birds’ bodies are shrinking in response to climate change, even in places like the Amazon rainforest that are relatively…
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After 20 years in historic train depot, BPRD must find new home for its art, clay programs
After years of operation in the historic train depot in the Old Mill District, the Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking a new home for its…
Continue ReadingMan who brought Molotov cocktails to DC on January 6 pleads guilty
By Holmes Lybrand A January 6 defendant pleaded guilty on Friday to bringing Molotov cocktails and an unlicensed gun to Capitol Hill on the day of…
Continue ReadingNC State loses Manny Bates to season-ending shoulder injury
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State big man Manny Bates is out for the season after suffering a shoulder injury in Tuesday’s season-opening…
Continue ReadingOverseas and military ballots likely will determine who wins Florida primary for late Alcee Hastings’ seat
By Steve Contorno, CNN The fate of a South Florida congressional district will likely be decided Friday by a handful of overseas and military ballots…
Continue ReadingScotland beats Moldova 2-0 to reach WCup qualifying playoffs
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Scotland advanced to the European playoffs in World Cup qualifying on Friday by winning 2-0 at Moldova to ensure being…
Continue ReadingIn memo, NBA tells players, coaches to act on booster shots
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA has raised the level of urgency regarding getting booster shots against the coronavirus. The league told…
Continue Reading¿Por qué las empresas gigantes se están dividiendo repentinamente?
Sol Amaya (CNN Business) — Romper es la moda más reciente para las gigantescas empresas globales. Johnson & Johnson, Toshiba y GE…
Continue ReadingBoy Scouts stepping in to address hunger during holiday season
By Jason Hackett Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — Right now, 40 million people are…
Continue ReadingCommunity rallies to help shoe store robbed of its merchandise
By Brian Johnson Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — A local store is left with a mess,…
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City of Bend kicks off Stevens Road Tract concept plan project, launches website
The City of Bend’s Growth Management Division is starting the first step toward development of 261 acres of land on Bend’s east side. This…
Continue ReadingClosing time: Climate diplomats decide wording and the world
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER, ANNIRUDDHA GHOSAL and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — In the frantic last hours of U.N. climate…
Continue ReadingTravel trouble: US Olympians face uncertain road to Beijing
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer DENVER (AP) — Making an Olympic team is hard enough. This winter, those who earn their spots on the U.S. squad…
Continue ReadingTravel trouble: US Olympians face uncertain road to Beijing
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer DENVER (AP) — Making an Olympic team is hard enough. This winter, those who earn their spots on the U.S. squad…
Continue ReadingFamily describes seeing car stolen with their baby inside
By KCRA Staff Click here for updates on this story PLACER COUNTY, California (KCRA) — Two women were arrested Thursday…
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