Biden gets CEO support for economic agenda
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is getting support from several business leaders on his economic agenda that…
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Deschutes County appoints Erik Kropp as interim Health Services director
Deschutes County has appointed Deputy County Administrator Erik Kropp as Interim Health Services Director following Dr. George Conway’s assignment…
Continue ReadingReclusos de 38 cárceles de Chile serán parte del proceso constituyente
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Las autoridades de Chile firmaron este miércoles un convenio que permitirá la participación de reclusos en el…
Continue ReadingGermany: Telegram becoming a ‘medium for radicalization’
BERLIN (AP) — A top German security official says his agency has created a task force to investigate individuals suspected of using Telegram to…
Continue ReadingHere’s how long it’s taken to confirm past Supreme Court justices
By Jessica Campisi and Devan Cole, CNN Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s plans to retire from the high court after nearly three decades on…
Continue ReadingBiden and Breyer will hold event at White House on Thursday, source says
By Maegan Vazquez and Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden and Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer are scheduled to appear together at the White…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: How COVID tests, isolation will work at Olympics
By CANDICE CHOI Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Athletes headed to the Olympics are facing COVID-19 testing hurdles as organizers seek to catch…
Continue ReadingLa Reserva Federal se prepara para subir las tasas de interés
macamilarincon (CNN Business) –– La Reserva Federal se prepara para subir las tasas de interés, dijo el banco central en su actualización de…
Continue ReadingFlorida surgeon general favorably recommended after Democrats walk out of confirmation hearing
By Steve Contorno, CNN A contentious confirmation hearing for Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo ended abruptly Wednesday after Democrats…
Continue ReadingDestinos de “alto riesgo” por covid-19 en América Latina: lo que debes saber antes de visitarlos
Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — A medida que la variante ómicron continúa impactando al mundo, los Centros para el Control y la Prevención…
Continue ReadingPrince Andrew denies sexual abuse allegations and demands jury trial in Virginia Giuffre lawsuit
By Sonia Moghe and Eric Levenson, CNN Prince Andrew has formally denied allegations that he sexually abused Virginia Giuffre and has demanded a jury…
Continue ReadingMelania Trump’s auction items fail to bring desired price
By Kate Bennett, CNN The lot of three items put up for auction earlier this month by former first lady Melania Trump failed to reach its desired…
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Advocate’s office expands to help Oregon workers with workplace safety, health issues
The state of Oregon’s independent advocate to help injured workers navigate the workers’ compensation system is changing its name and adding…
Continue ReadingSoto loaned to Livingstone by Norwich, recalled from Porto
By The Associated Press American forward Sebastian Soto was loaned from England’s Norwich to Scotland’s Livingston for the rest of the season.…
Continue ReadingNew report finds 1 in 8 congressional staffers are not making a DC living wage
By Annie Grayer, CNN One in eight congressional staffers in Washington, DC, are not paid a living wage, a new report from a nonprofit found.…
Continue Reading6 injured in explosion at Louisiana chemical plant
WESTLAKE, La. (AP) — An explosion at a southwest Louisiana chemical plant has left at least six people with minor injuries. Westlake Chemical South…
Continue ReadingGeneral Motors to add 8,000 technical workers this year
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says it wants to add more than 8,000 technical workers this year. The Detroit automaker is looking for software,…
Continue ReadingAfrican Cup organizers change venues for 3 knockout games
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — African Cup of Nations organizers have announced they are changing the venues for two quarterfinal games and one of the…
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Worried Central Oregonians report IRS Social Security tax forms arrive partly opened in mail
Some tampered mail has stirred concern among some Bend-area residents as personal information is exposed. Ironically, the Social Security benefits…
Continue ReadingLawyers: LSU fired athletics official who sued department
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawyers for an associate athletic director who filed a $50 million federal racketeering lawsuit against Louisiana State…
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