High Desert Storm to host second-season open tryouts
Ahead of their second season in the American West Football Conference, the High Desert Storm will be hosting open tryouts this weekend.
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Esta “podría ser la peor guerra desde principios de siglo”: el mundo reacciona tras el anuncio de Putin de una operación militar en Ucrania
CNN en Español (CNN Español) — El mundo reaccionó tras la decisión del presidente Vladimir Putin de ordenar una operación militar especial en la región del Donbás, en Ucrania. Rusia anuncia una operación militar en Ucrania: últimas noticias y reacciones en vivo Esta “podría ser la peor guerra desde principios de siglo” El secretario general
Continue Reading$6.25B sale of Venetian properties on Vegas Strip complete
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The more than $6 billion sale of Venetian properties on the Las Vegas Strip has been completed. The new and old owners of the Venetian and Palazzo casino resorts and the former Sands Expo and Convention Center said Wednesday that gamblers, conventioneers and hotel guests should see few changes. New York-based
Continue Reading$6.25B sale of Venetian properties on Vegas Strip complete
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The more than $6 billion sale of Venetian properties on the Las Vegas Strip has been completed. The new and old owners of the Venetian and Palazzo casino resorts and the former Sands Expo and Convention Center said Wednesday that gamblers, conventioneers and hotel guests should see few changes. New York-based
Continue ReadingTough sanctions loom against Russia, effectiveness uncertain
By FATIMA HUSSEIN, JOE McDONALD and DAVID McHUGH Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Biden administration prepares its response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, U.S. Treasury Department officials and their counterparts in Europe are tasked with finding ways to make Russia’s economy pay a price. One key question is how to measure the success.
Continue ReadingTough sanctions loom against Russia, effectiveness uncertain
By FATIMA HUSSEIN, JOE McDONALD and DAVID McHUGH Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Biden administration prepares its response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, U.S. Treasury Department officials and their counterparts in Europe are tasked with finding ways to make Russia’s economy pay a price. One key question is how to measure the success.
Continue ReadingBrazil’s Athletico and Palmeiras tie in 1st leg of Recopa
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Athletico and Palmeiras drew 2-2 on Wednesday night in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana final in the city of Curitiba. The second leg will be played next week in Sao Paulo. Athletico is the latest winner of the Copa Sudamericana, while Palmeiras lifted last year’s edition of the
Continue ReadingSyria says Israeli strike near Damascus kills 3 soldiers
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s state media says Israel fired several missiles toward Syrian military positions near the capital Damascus, killing three soldiers. State TV quoted an unnamed Syrian military official as saying that most of the Israeli missiles were shot down by Syrian air defenses early Thursday. The attack came a day after Syria
Continue ReadingAsia shares rise after US rebound amid sanctions on Ukraine
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are higher after U.S. stocks recovered toward the end of a wild trading day, as the world slapped sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Benchmarks rose in Japan, South Korea, Australia, Hong Kong and Shanghai in morning trading. Japan announced additional sanctions
Continue ReadingAsia shares rise after US rebound amid sanctions on Ukraine
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are higher after U.S. stocks recovered toward the end of a wild trading day, as the world slapped sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Benchmarks rose in Japan, South Korea, Australia, Hong Kong and Shanghai in morning trading. Japan announced additional sanctions
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COCC holds African drumming event
In honor of Black History Month, Central Oregon Community College on Wednesday held an African drumming event, “Journey of the Drum — Celebration of the Griot,” which is a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet or musician.
Continue ReadingRussia conflict separates GOP traditionalists from newcomers
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Divisions in a rapidly changing Republican Party are evident in the divergent responses to the tensions in Ukraine. In Ohio, Sen. Rob Portman blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s provocations as a “clear violation of international law” that called for a coordinated response with U.S. allies. But
Continue ReadingGrand Canyon beats Chicago State 85-64
CHICAGO (AP) — Holland Woods II scored 15 points and Grand Canyon defeated Chicago State 85-64 on Wednesday night, giving Bryce Drew his 200th coaching victory. Grand Canyon (19-7, 10-5 Western Athletic Conference) made 13 3-pointers. The Cougars fell to 6-22, 2-13.
Continue ReadingPutin anuncia una operación militar especial en la región del Donbás en Ucrania: “Nuestros planes no son ocupar Ucrania, no pensamos imponernos a nadie”
Ángela Reyes Moscú (CNN) — El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, anunció una operación militar en la región de Donbás, en el este de Ucrania, a primera hora del jueves (hora local). En el discurso, transmitido por la televisión nacional rusa, Putin instó a las fuerzas ucranianas a deponer las armas y volver a casa,
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Bend’s EarthCruiser delivering new emergency, disaster response vehicle
Bend-based EarthCruiser has been delivering a new vehicle intended for emergency response and disaster relief. The CORE Vehicle’s modular design is configured to accommodate for the different needs of first responders.
Continue ReadingDrought, pesticides take a toll on Chile’s crucial honeybees
By EVA VERGARA Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A drought has gripped Chile for 13 years and the flowers that feed honeybees in central Chile have grown increasingly scarce. So some keepers have headed to the nation’s far south seeking more plants with pollen. Others are relying more heavily on sugar-water substances that leave
Continue ReadingDrought, pesticides take a toll on Chile’s crucial honeybees
By EVA VERGARA Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A drought has gripped Chile for 13 years and the flowers that feed honeybees in central Chile have grown increasingly scarce. So some keepers have headed to the nation’s far south seeking more plants with pollen. Others are relying more heavily on sugar-water substances that leave
Continue ReadingAP sources: Yemen’s Houthis seize another US Embassy staffer
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Houthi rebels in Yemen are continuing to detain staffers of the former U.S. Embassy in that country. That’s according to accounts this week from Yemeni officials, a rights advocate and family members of the detainees. Houthi rebels are an Iran-aligned group that seized control
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Sherod, Miller lift Colorado past No. 25 Oregon women in 2OT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Jaylyn Sherrod scored 17 points, Quay Miller scored nine of her 11 points in overtime and Colorado edged Oregon 86-83 in double overtime. Mya Hollingshed had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Buffaloes, who had a 14-point lead early in the fourth quarter and led by 12 with less than
Continue ReadingSherod, Miller lift Colorado past No. 25 Oregon women in 2OT
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Jaylyn Sherrod scored 17 points, Quay Miller scored nine of her 11 points in overtime and Colorado edged Oregon 86-83 in double overtime. Mya Hollingshed had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Buffaloes, who had a 14-point lead early in the fourth quarter and led by 12 with less than
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