Officials: Astroworld victims died from compression asphyxia
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Officials say the 10 people who lost their lives in a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld music…
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Miami Herald president named Houston Chronicle publisher
HOUSTON (AP) — Miami Herald President Nancy Meyer has been hired as the new publisher of the Houston Chronicle. New York-based Hearst Corp.…
Continue ReadingMiami Herald president named Houston Chronicle publisher
HOUSTON (AP) — Miami Herald President Nancy Meyer has been hired as the new publisher of the Houston Chronicle. New York-based Hearst Corp.…
Continue ReadingBiden’s highway safety pick vows to reduce US traffic deaths
By HOPE YEN and TOM KRISHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s pick to run the nation’s highway safety agency is pledging…
Continue ReadingChris Noth denies sexual assault allegations
By Lisa Respers France and Chloe Melas, CNN Actor Chris Noth is denying allegations of sexual misconduct against him published in a report Thursday…
Continue ReadingLiquor distribution exec sentenced to prison in college scam
BOSTON (AP) — The chief executive of a California liquor distribution company who authorities say paid $500,000 to get her son into college as a…
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Judge gives Bend man 10-day jail term, year probation in assault on Uber driver
A Deschutes County judge went beyond both sides’ recommendations Thursday and imposed a 10-day jail term, along with community service and alcohol…
Continue ReadingClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange…
Continue ReadingNew Year’s fireworks returning to Vegas after 2020 hiatus
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — New Year’s Eve fireworks that were called off last year on the Las Vegas Strip due to the…
Continue ReadingLouisiana judge who used racist slur takes leave of absence
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana judge will take an unpaid leave of absence after she repeatedly used a racial slur in a video recorded at her…
Continue ReadingMore than 400K have no power across the central US after storms delivered a record spate of hurricane-force gusts
CNN By Travis Caldwell, Jason Hanna and Brandon Miller, CNN Intense storms delivered a destructive and record-setting spate of winds Wednesday from…
Continue ReadingMore than 400K have no power across the central US after storms delivered a record spate of hurricane-force gusts
CNN By Travis Caldwell, Jason Hanna and Brandon Miller, CNN Intense storms delivered a destructive and record-setting spate of winds Wednesday from…
Continue ReadingMore than 400K have no power across the central US after storms delivered a record spate of hurricane-force gusts
By Travis Caldwell, Jason Hanna and Brandon Miller, CNN Intense storms delivered a destructive and record-setting spate of winds Wednesday from the…
Continue ReadingJennifer Lopez says she’s not upset over Ben Affleck’s comments regarding his ex-wife Jennifer Garner
CNN By Chloe Melas, CNN Jennifer Lopez has nothing but love for Ben Affleck. The singer, actress and entrepreneur told People Magazine she is not…
Continue ReadingBiden presents 3 soldiers with top military award for valor
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has presented the Medal of Honor, the nation’s…
Continue ReadingBiden presents 3 soldiers with top military award for valor
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has presented the Medal of Honor, the nation’s…
Continue ReadingKeechant Sewell seen as ‘absolutely ready’ to succeed as NYPD’s top cop
By Peter Nickeas, CNN When Keechant Sewell became the first Black woman to oversee Nassau County’s detective division 15 months ago, she said…
Continue ReadingKeechant Sewell seen as ‘absolutely ready’ to succeed as NYPD’s top cop
CNN, WABC, SPECTRUM NEWS NY1 By Peter Nickeas, CNN When Keechant Sewell became the first Black woman to oversee Nassau County’s detective…
Continue ReadingRegulators open probe into red hot ‘buy now, pay later’ industry
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Regulators in Washington may crack down on the industry behind “buy now, pay later,” the increasingly…
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Physically disabled homeless in Bend feel overlooked with lack of resources
It’s not uncommon for some people to argue that homelessness is a choice – and for some, it is. But that’s not always the case.…
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