By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Before the pandemic, Hong Kong was an aviation hub attracting pilots from around the world. Two years on, pilots at flagship airline Cathay Pacific are so exhausted and depressed from working under one of the world’s strictest quarantine regimes that some are reaching a breaking point. Once known as a
Continue ReadingBy Artemis Moshtaghian, Laura Ly and Kelly Murray, CNN New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new temporary indoor mask mandate, but at least one county leader says he won’t be enforcing it. On Friday, Hochul announced the rule, in place from Monday, December 13, until at least January 15, 2022. It requires New
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — Vicente Fernández, ícono de la música en México, falleció este domingo a los 81 años, en un hospital en la ciudad occidental mexicana de Guadalajara, según una publicación en su cuenta oficial de Instagram. Preparan los restos de Vicente Fernández en Guadalajara 6:16 De acuerdo al comunicado, Fernández habría falleció
Continue ReadingALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A Canadian citizen who traveled to Syria to join the Islamic State group nearly a decade ago has pleaded guilty to serving as one of the group’s more prominent English-language propagandists. Mohammed Khalifa pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, resulting in death.
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Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of Dec. 12-18.
Continue ReadingPLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A father and son charged with starting a massive California wildfire earlier this year pleaded not guilty in court Friday. The 32-year-old son, Travis Shane Smith, also pleaded not guilty to a charge of illegal conversion or manufacture of a machine gun. He and 66-year-old David Scott Smith both pleaded not
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The NHL is sticking to its plan to allow its players to compete in the Beijing Olympics — for now. Speaking at the conclusion of the league’s board of governors meeting in Florida, Commissioner Gary Bettman said the NHL will continue to honor its commitment to giving players the opportunity to
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — Hace ocho años, David Vélez quiso abrir una cuenta en la sucursal de un banco brasileño y frustrado por su experiencia decidió construir algo completamente nuevo alejado del modelo tradicional bancario: Nubank. Según Forbes, hoy Vélez es el colombiano más rico del mundo tras el debut de su neobanco
Continue ReadingBy EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. special envoy for Sudan says the country’s military leaders who seized power Oct. 25 must rebuild trust with the opposition, especially the young generation who feel betrayed by the coup that has led to the greatest crisis in the country’s political transition. Volker
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Facing a dramatic jump in requests for help, the Salvation Army in Bend has a goal of raising $145,000 this Christmas season through the Red Kettle Campaign, to help local families in need. The Corps said Friday it has raised $79,806 (55% of goal) to date.
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos players will wear a decal on their helmets Sunday against Detroit to honor Demaryius Thomas. There will also be a video tribute at the stadium and a moment of silence for the charismatic receiver. Thomas died in his suburban Atlanta home at 33,
Continue ReadingONEONTA, Ala. (AP) — A sheriff says the man who dumped hundreds of FedEx packages in a roadside ditch in Alabama told investigators he was dealing with a death in the family and did not want to deliver the items. Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon identified the suspect on Friday as 22-year-old Deandre Rayshaun Charleston
Continue ReadingBy AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor next week to three U.S. soldiers who fought in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The soldiers are Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz, an Army Ranger who died after stepping between Taliban fighters and a U.S. helicopter evacuating
Continue ReadingBy AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor next week to three U.S. soldiers who fought in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The soldiers are Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz, an Army Ranger who died after stepping between Taliban fighters and a U.S. helicopter evacuating
Continue ReadingGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive end Zach Carter is opting out of the team’s bowl game to begin preparing for the NFL draft. Carter made his announcement on social media, thanking coaches, fans, teammates and relatives. The Gators will play UCF in the Gasparilla Bowl on Dec. 23 in Tampa. It would have been
Continue ReadingCNNEE Nota del editor: Erika Guevara Rosas es abogada de derechos humanos y directora para las Américas de Amnistía Internacional, donde dirige todas las operaciones y el trabajo por los derechos humanos de la organización en el continente. Las opiniones expresadas en este artículo corresponden exclusivamente a su autor. Puedes encontrar más artículos de opinión
Continue ReadingBy FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) — Computer security experts around the world are racing to patch one of the worst software vulnerabilities discovered in years. The critical flaw is in an open-source utility widely used by government and industry. Experts say it is already being exploited and the fallout won’t be known
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Happy Friday, Central Oregon! A winter weather warning begins Friday night at 10 and goes until Sunday at 4 am. A wind advisory begins Saturday at 4 am and goes until 4 pm. Clouds will thicken Friday night and bring a chance of mixed showers by morning. Lows will be in the 20s to 30s. Winds
Continue ReadingCNN en Español (CNN Español) — México y otros seis países de América han creado un “grupo de acción inmediata” contra la red internacional de traficantes de personas responsable del accidente mortal ocurrido el jueves en Chiapas que dejó al menos 55 muertos y más de 100 heridos, anunció el viernes el canciller mexicano, Marcelo
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