Putin praises Biden, calling him a ‘professional’ following Geneva summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President Joe Biden Thursday, describing him as a “professional” who is “completely…
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Estonia is a global leader on all things cyber. Now it’s offering to teach other countries
When people like the German Chancellor Angela Merkel or the King of Belgium want to learn more about cybersecurity, they go to Estonia. The Baltic…
Continue ReadingNew Nielsen data shows that cable TV reigns supreme, but streaming is gaining fast
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Take a wild guess:…
Continue ReadingOlympic hopes appear to dim for US runner Shelby Houlihan who blames pork burrito for a 4-year doping ban
US middle-distance runner Shelby Houlihan, who recently learned she has been banned from the sport of track and field for four years following a…
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New national holiday sets off scramble to shut down governments nationwide Friday
States across the country are scrambling to close their government offices Friday after President Joe Biden signed legislation establishing…
Continue ReadingA Georgia town is celebrating Juneteenth for the first time in the shadow America’s largest Confederate monument
After decades standing in the shadows of the nation’s largest Confederate monument, a predominantly Black town in Georgia is trying to break…
Continue ReadingSt. Louis couple who waved guns at protesters last summer plead guilty to misdemeanor charges
The St. Louis couple who made headlines last year for pointing their guns at people protesting near their home pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges,…
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Sunriver Nature Center has a new employee
A gyrfalcon now calls the Sunriver Nature Center home. It was born in captivity, so it’ll be the animal ambassador of the center for years to…
Continue ReadingHeart inflammation condition looked like heart attack in kids, pediatrician says
The teenaged boys all looked like they were having heart attacks. They complained of chest pain and general discomfort, and tests looked at first as…
Continue Reading‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ actor Frank Bonner dies at age 79, his daughter says
The actor Frank Bonner, best known for his role as an overconfident sales manager in the TV sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Wednesday…
Continue ReadingHis cybersecurity firm is working on the Arizona ‘audit’. But people who know him have questions
In recent weeks, GOP lawmakers from at least 16 states have flocked to Phoenix for a first-hand look at a controversial, partisan “audit”…
Continue ReadingThe amount of heat the Earth traps has doubled in just 15 years, study shows
The planet is trapping roughly double the amount of heat in the atmosphere than it did nearly 15 years ago, according to an alarming new analysis…
Continue ReadingAt least one person is dead and a dozen hurt after 8 shootings in West Valley area of metro Phoenix
Four people were shot — one fatally — as a gunman went on a shooting spree in the northwest suburbs of Phoenix on Thursday, police said.…
Continue ReadingThey work abroad to feed their families. Now they can’t send the money home
Su Thandar Win shows a photo of her 7-year-old son on her phone and a proud smile instinctively spreads across her face. But it soon fades when she…
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Out & About: Eagles dominate the week
You’ll find many great photos in this week’s edition of Out & About. We love seeing your…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Catches to make these anglers proud
Once again Central Oregon fishers come through with great big…ol’…
Continue ReadingAmerican journalist Danny Fenster appears in court after weeks in detention, Frontier Myanmar says
Danny Fenster, a US journalist who was detained in Myanmar over three weeks ago, has appeared at a court in Yangon according to Frontier Myanmar, the…
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State urges limited outdoor water use due to chlorine shortage; C.O. cities seek new sources
A regional chlorine shortage due to a power failure at a Washington state manufacturer is adding to an already challenging nationwide issue,…
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Bend tattoo removal business helps ‘Erase Hate’
Katie Elston of Fade Out Tattoo Removal in Bend says her ‘Project Erase Hate’ provides half-off removal of racist or gang-related tattoos, also…
Continue ReadingWolves chase performers in China during shocking live show, raising safety fears
A video showing wolves chasing actors across the stage during a live show in China has raised alarm about the safety of the performers and audience.…
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