By Andrew Kaczynski, CNN Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado suggested to a crowd in September that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, whom she called “black-hearted” and “evil,” was a terrorist. In those same remarks, she said that she felt safe around Omar because the Democrat wasn’t wearing a backpack while they were in
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Kaczynski, CNN Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado suggested to a crowd for in September that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, whom she called “black-hearted” and “evil,” was a terrorist. In those same remarks, she said that she felt safe around Omar because the Democrat wasn’t wearing a backpack while they were
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene attacked fellow House Republican Nancy Mace on Tuesday, after Mace condemned inflammatory and anti-Muslim comments made by Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert. On Twitter, Greene told Mace to “back up off” Boebert, while accusing Mace of not being conservative and attacking her as “the trash in the
Continue ReadingPRAGUE (AP) — A Women’s World Cup qualifying game between the Czech Republic and Belarus has been postponed after several players on the visiting team tested positive for the coronavirus. UEFA says three Belarusian players were positive and three others must isolate as close contacts. It says the game could be postponed by a day.
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, Zachary Cohen, Jamie Gangel and Ryan Nobles, CNN Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows is cooperating with the House select committee investigating the January 6 riot and is providing records and agreeing to appear for an initial interview, CNN first reported Tuesday. The move represents a critical shift in the
Continue ReadingBy MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer Urban Meyer says he will not be Notre Dame’s next head coach. The Jacksonville Jaguars coach flatly squashed any speculation about his immediate future when asked by The Associated Press on Tuesday about the vacancy at Notre Dame created by Brian Kelly’s departure for LSU. Earlier, a person
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN en Español) — Un niño de tres años es la primera víctima mortal confirmada del sismo de 7,5 grados de magnitud que estremeció el norte de Perú el domingo por la mañana, informaron las autoridades del Departamento de Amazonas este lunes. El niño, quien residía en la provincia de Condorcanqui, quedó
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rick Hendrick has built an empire in NASCAR since he first entered the sport in 1984. His fledgling race team nearly folded that first year but is now the winningest team in NASCAR history. Hendrick Motorsports this year passed Petty Enterprises for most Cup
Continue ReadingBy SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain says it will offer all adults a booster dose of vaccine within two months to bolster the nation’s immunity as the new omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads. New measures to combat variant came into force in England on Tuesday, with face coverings again compulsory in
Continue ReadingKristen Rogers, CNN After camping in Oregon in May, Harry Burleigh spontaneously decided to venture off on a trail before returning home. What he expected would be a quick, out-and-back hike took a dramatic turn for the worse when he lost his way — the start of the 17 days he had to survive in
Continue ReadingBAGHDAD (AP) — The final results announced by Iraq’s electoral commission have confirmed Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr as the biggest winner in last month’s vote, securing 73 out of Parliament’s 329 seats. A Sunni party headed by Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi came in second with 37 seats. The results announced Tuesday also confirmed that pro-Iran
Continue ReadingBy MARCELO SILVA DE SOUSA Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has officially joined the centrist Liberal Party — a key political deal in his quest for reelection in 2022. After two years without a political party, Bolsonaro’s decision to join one of the parties in the so-called Center group
Continue ReadingBy MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s interior minister has applied freshly adopted regulations and declared area along the nation’s border with Belarus off-limits to everyone except residents and people who live, work or study in designated no-access zones, until March. Earlier Tuesday the lower house of parliament, or Sejm, voted to
Continue ReadingBy CATHY BUSSEWITZ and MARTHA IRVINE Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Next to a North Texas day care center is a site where Total Energies is pumping for natural gas. The French energy giant wants to drill three new wells on the property next to the center, which serves mainly Black and Latino children.
Continue ReadingBy CATHY BUSSEWITZ and MARTHA IRVINE Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Next to a North Texas day care center is a site where Total Energies is pumping for natural gas. The French energy giant wants to drill three new wells on the property next to the center, which serves mainly Black and Latino children.
Continue ReadingBy Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business The Federal Trade Commission said Monday that it is ordering Amazon, Walmart, Kroger, Procter & Gamble, Tyson, Kraft Heinz and several major wholesalers to grocery stores to turn over information in a wide-ranging inquiry examining the causes of empty shelves and surging prices in the United States. The antitrust watchdog
Continue ReadingBy BRIDGET CHAVEZ Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Many people are rushing to get their COVID-19 booster shots after the CDC strengthened its recommendation to include everyone ages 18 and older. You must also have received your second shot at least six months prior to getting the booster. Demand
Continue ReadingCNN, PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE OF BARBADOS By Lisa Respers France, CNN Rihanna’s homeland wants her to continue to “shine bright like a diamond.” The singer was honored Monday in her native Barbados during its presidential inauguration, which served to mark the country becoming a republic. Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley told the crowd, “On behalf
Continue ReadingBy CONNOR MCCARTHY Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, Washington (KPTV) — Hospitals in Washington are putting up help wanted signs, looking to fill a nurse shortage. The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) conducted a survey of 80 hospitals in the state that make up 85% of beds. They found a shortage of
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GOOD TUESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… More sunshine and warmer temperatures are on tap for Central Oregon today! Under mostly sunny skies, our daytime highs will reach the lower 60’s — and if we see any breeze at all, it will be out of the south and SW at a gentle 5-10 mph. Skies will be partly
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