Kim Kardashian West files for divorce from Kanye West
Kim Kardashian West has filed for divorce from Kanye West, a court clerk for Los Angeles Superior Court confirmed to CNN on Friday. Christy Welder, a…
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A final round of freezing temperatures strikes Texas as the state struggles to recover from winter storms
Texans weathering harsh winter conditions will get some relief from the cold on Saturday, although many in the state are still without basic…
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Cuomo’s national star threatened by increased scrutiny over handling of nursing home deaths
During New York’s darkest pandemic days, Gov. Andrew Cuomo emerged as one of the country’s brightest political stars. His data-heavy…
Continue ReadingBy day, Myanmar’s protesters are defiant dissenters. By night, they’re terrified of being dragged from their beds by the junta
Each day before the internet goes down, anti-coup activists in Myanmar pile on to social media and encrypted messaging apps to frantically organize…
Continue ReadingCuomo’s explanations don’t comfort New York families who lost loved ones in nursing homes to Covid-19
As Ted Minissale watched New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speak for the first time Monday about the heightening controversy around nursing home Covid-19…
Continue ReadingHere’s how to drive safely on ice and snow
Winter storms ravaged swathes of the United States this week, creating dangerous road conditions from Texas to New York. Bad weather has led to at…
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Naomi Osaka overcomes Jennifer Brady to win second Australian Open title
Naomi Osaka powered her way to a second Australian Open title with a comprehensive straight sets victory over grand slam final debutante Jennifer…
Continue ReadingAlexey Navalny remains in jail after Moscow appeals court confirms prison sentence
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny will remain behind bars after a Russian court partially rejected his appeal over a two-and-a-half year prison sentence…
Continue ReadingHow Biden’s massive Covid relief bill was put on a glide path to passage
It’s not supposed to look this easy. A little more than one month since President Joe Biden entered office, his cornerstone legislative…
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Meet the bunnies who helped people survive 2020
It’s National Love Your Pet Day on Saturday, and a couple animal buddies in particular are earning their snuggles. Rabbits Finn and Budgie are…
Continue ReadingUS data shows a big decline in new Covid-19 cases. Here’s why it could be deceptive
The United States is seeing a large decline in new Covid-19 cases — but there’s a major caveat. According to a CNN analysis of data from…
Continue ReadingA raging fire engulfs a hotel in Texas
A Hilton Garden Inn near Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas went up in flames Friday night. According to a tweet from the Killeen Police Department, crews…
Continue ReadingA woman who lost her wedding ring 50 years ago got it back on Valentine’s Day
A Chicago woman who lost her wedding band nearly 50 years ago was reunited with the ring just in time for Valentine’s Day. Karen Autenrieth and…
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Oregon National Guard deploys as power outages persist
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has called on the National Guard to go door-to-door in areas hardest hit by last weekend’s ice storm to make sure residents…
Continue Reading4 Chinese soldiers died in bloody India border clash last year, China reveals
China has revealed that four of its People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers were killed during a bloody hand-to-hand battle with Indian troops…
Continue ReadingHundreds of drones took Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’ to the skies — and set a Guinness World Record
Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” has found a home on many surfaces. The instantly recognizable work of art has been plastered on…
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ODFW marine researchers develop new data exploration tool
A new way to explore Oregon’s near-shore ocean trends is getting interest from around the…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture recruiting for 68 commodity commissioner positions
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants to fill 68 commissioner seats on 22 of the state’s agricultural and commercial fisheries…
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Tax fraud may be on the rise this year; bank, IRS urge you file as soon as you can
With the 2021 tax filing season officially underway, it’s a great reminder to file your taxes as soon as possible before the April 15 deadline to…
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A month into office, Biden seeks to reassure on the pandemic at home and abroad
President Joe Biden pronounced to world leaders Friday that “America is back,” promising that he would position the country to take a…
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