Bali reopens to foreign travelers as COVID-19 surge subsides
By FIRDIA LISNAWATI Associated Press DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — The Indonesian resort island of Bali has reopened for international travelers to…
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Texas state website that included LGBTQ resources disabled after governor’s Republican primary challenger criticized its content
By Raja Razek and Carma Hassan, CNN The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) disabled a website with resources for LGBTQ youth…
Continue ReadingMercury even WNBA Finals with 91-86 overtime win over Sky
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner dunked while scoring 29 points, Diana Taurasi had eight of her 20 points in…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand businessman sent to jail for child abuse images
SYDNEY (AP) — One of New Zealand’s best-known businessmen Ron Brierley has been sentenced in a Sydney court to 14 months in prison for possessing…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand businessman sent to jail for child abuse images
SYDNEY (AP) — One of New Zealand’s best-known businessmen Ron Brierley has been sentenced in a Sydney court to 14 months in prison for possessing…
Continue ReadingMan arrested and charged in death of woman fatally shot by toddler while on Zoom work call, authorities say
By Rebekah Riess, CNN A Florida man has been arrested and charged after a woman was fatally shot by her toddler while she was on a Zoom conference…
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Redmond School Board huddles with lawyer, won’t challenge mask/vaccine mandates
With just days to go before the state’s Monday deadline for all school staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated (or gain exemptions), the Redmond…
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Booker scores 17 in preseason debut, Suns rout Trail Blazers
By The Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker showed in his preseason debut he’s ready to lead the Phoenix Suns to another run at an NBA…
Continue ReadingA capsule look at the Red Sox-Astros playoff series
By The Associated Press A capsule look at the best-of-seven American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and Houston…
Continue ReadingESPN reporter sought approval from former Washington Football Team exec Bruce Allen on unpublished story
By Kerry Flynn, CNN Business Adam Schefter, one of ESPN’s most prominent NFL reporters, appears to have violated typical journalistic standards…
Continue ReadingESPN reporter sought approval from former Washington Football Team exec Bruce Allen on unpublished story
CNN By Kerry Flynn, CNN Business Adam Schefter, one of ESPN’s most prominent NFL reporters, appears to have violated typical journalistic…
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Senator Wyden pitches proposal to end homelessness in 5 years
The Dash Act, if passed, would give tax breaks and other incentives to get people housing. He also addressed Mt.Bachelor’s Fast Track…
Continue ReadingLuxury brand Coach will stop destroying unwanted goods following TikTok outrage
Megan C. Hills, CNN Luxury brand Coach announced that it will no longer destroy damaged or “unsaleable” goods returned to its stores,…
Continue ReadingOvechkin scores twice, Capitals beat Rangers 5-1 in opener
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — While the fisticuffs never materialized, the Washington Capitals made a season-opening 5-1…
Continue ReadingRay Fosse, barreled by Rose at ’70 All-Star Game, dies at 74
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ray Fosse, the strong-armed catcher whose career was upended when he was bowled over by Pete Rose at the 1970 All-Star Game,…
Continue ReadingIn Japanese court, 5 ask N. Korea to pay for their suffering
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court is hearing from five people who say they were promised “paradise on Earth” in…
Continue ReadingNylander breaks 3rd-period tie, Leafs beat Canadiens 2-1
TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander broke a tie at 1:06 of the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingFire destroys school in small eastern Washington town
ALMIRA, Wash. (AP) — A fire has destroyed a school in an eastern Washington town. Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers says the fire at Almira…
Continue ReadingRaphinha: Brazil’s new hope in World Cup qualifiers
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Winger Raphinha has become the new hope for Brazil in World Cup qualifiers and is likely to…
Continue ReadingAdele says her new album, ’30,’ is being released Nov. 19
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Adele has been gone from the public spotlight, musically speaking, since after the release…
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