Philanthropist and New York Public Library revivalist Vartan Gregorian dies at 87
Vartan Gregorian, the philanthropist and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient whose work revitalized the New York Public Library, died Thursday at…
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Bentz says Biden policies, executive orders halting new oil, gas leases killing energy, industry
Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ontario) participated Friday in a House Natural Resources Committee Republican Virtual Forum focused on what participants called…
Continue ReadingOne killed, one wounded in shooting at a Nebraska mall
A person has died after being shot Saturday at Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, police said. The victim, described as an adult male, was taken by…
Continue ReadingSearch is underway for two missing people off the coast of Pismo Beach, California
A search is underway for two people who were last seen in the water near Dinosaur Caves Park in Pismo Beach, California, on Saturday, the US Coast…
Continue ReadingMike Mitchell, a founding member of the band that recorded ‘Louie Louie,’ has died
Mike Mitchell, lead guitarist for the Kingsmen for more than six decades, died Friday on his 77th birthday, according to a publicist for the group.…
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Oregon House Democrats hail passage of insulin cost cap, business eviction and voter protections
Oregon House Democrats issued three news releases Friday about measures passed by that body and now headed to the…
Continue ReadingMinnesota governor expresses regret for mistreatment of journalists during Daunte Wright demonstrations
Minnesota’s governor expressed regret Saturday after the alleged mistreatment of journalists covering demonstrations in Brooklyn Center by law…
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US and China agree to cooperate on climate change after talks in Shanghai
The US and China have agreed to cooperate on climate change after two days of high-profile meetings in Shanghai, despite rising tensions between the…
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Joe Biden is meeting the cold reality of office
After weeks of working out what he’d been left by his predecessor, US President Joe Biden has finally put his foreign policy into overdrive.…
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Bend family hikes Bessie Butte during Big Butte Challenge
As a part of the Big Butte Challenge, the Harker family of Bend hiked Bessie on Saturday. They say it’s a great way to spend time with the family and…
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The Sikh community is in mourning as 4 members were among the victims of the Indianapolis shooting
This week’s deadly mass shooting at a FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis struck deeply into the area’s Sikh community after it…
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‘Big Wave Challenge’ begins at Mt. Bachelor
The tenth annual Big Wave Challenge kicked off Saturday at Mt. Bachelor. The course is modeled after ocean waves and is open to everyone. This year,…
Continue ReadingThis is what we know about the shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility
Authorities were on the scene of yet another mass shooting, this time at a FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis, where eight people were killed…
Continue ReadingAt least 100 people arrested on tense sixth night of protests as Daunte Wright’s loved ones mourn for his son
As Daunte Wright’s loved ones reflected on a son who will grow up without a father, a peaceful march and protest calling for justice in his…
Continue ReadingDoctors home in on cause of blood clots potentially linked with Covid-19 vaccines
Doctors say they are homing in on the cause of blood clots that may be linked with certain coronavirus vaccines, and add their findings have…
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Alexey Navalny’s press secretary says he’s ‘dying’ as Russian prosecutors target his foundation
The Moscow Prosecutor’s Office filed a lawsuit on Friday with Moscow City Court seeking to label jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny’s…
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Plenty of sunshine still to come
Happy Saturday, Central Oregon! If you enjoyed Saturday’s weather, Sunday may be even better. Highs are expected to creep up into the 80s for the…
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How Hideki Matsuyama became Japan’s new national hero
With one small putt, Hideki Matsuyama ascended from professional golfer to national treasure. Like Naomi Osaka before him, the 29-year-old’s…
Continue ReadingFrom cover-up to propaganda blitz: China’s attempts to control the narrative on Xinjiang
China’s Foreign Ministry this month issued the most forceful defense of its policies in Xinjiang to date, calling allegations of…
Continue ReadingSpace is the final frontier for archaeologists
The boot prints left by Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong are a tangible legacy of one of humanity’s greatest achievements — putting a…
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