Ethiopia starts partial power generation from Blue Nile dam
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia has started generating electricity from the controversial mega-dam being built on the Blue Nile. The milestone was…
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Slafkovsky Sizzle: Relive all of the teen’s Olympic magic
Juraj Slafkovsky was sensational at the Olympics, and the 17-year-old’s seven goals at the Games helped play a crucial role in guiding Slovakia to…
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Gala: Della Monica & Guarise get it on as Italian Stallions
Italian figure skating pair Nicole Della Monica and Matteo Guarise brought Rocky to the ice in a must-see program in the Olympic exhibition…
Continue ReadingBeijing’s Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment
By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — A pile of figure-skating rubble created by Russian misbehavior. A new Chinese champion — from…
Continue ReadingBeijing’s Olympics close, ending safe but odd global moment
By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — A pile of figure-skating rubble created by Russian misbehavior. A new Chinese champion — from…
Continue ReadingUN court hearings set to resume into Rohingya genocide case
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An international case accusing Myanmar of genocide against the Rohingya ethnic…
Continue ReadingBEIJING SNAPSHOT: ‘Close door’ — so much more than a button
By HOWIE RUMBERG AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — At an Olympics in a pandemic run by an authoritarian state, the slightest bit of agency matters.…
Continue ReadingBEIJING SNAPSHOT: ‘Close door’ — so much more than a button
By HOWIE RUMBERG AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — At an Olympics in a pandemic run by an authoritarian state, the slightest bit of agency matters.…
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Finland defeats ROC to win first-ever Olympic hockey gold
Finland took down the ROC by a score of 2-1 at the 2022 Winter Olympics to win its first-ever gold medal in…
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FIXbend holds low-cost spay and neuter clinic
FIXbend held a low-cost spay neuter clinic “Love Not Litters” on Saturday, in honor of World Spay Day on Feb. 22. Another is planned on March…
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Gala: Yuzuru Hanyu puts artistry on full display
Figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu thrilled the gala crowd on the final night of the 2022 Winter…
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Gala: Nathan Chen backflips his way through show program
Olympic gold medalist Nathan Chen gives a freeing performance to end his Olympic experience, highlighted by a…
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Gala: Morisi Kvitelashvili wows as Genie from Aladdin
Georgian figure skater Morisi Kvitelashvili ended his Olympic debut performing an exhibition program as Genie from…
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Gala: Smart and Diaz are maniacs on the ice
The Spanish ice dance team of Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz performed this fun, energetic routine to help close out the…
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Gala: Aleksandra Trusova steals the show as Wonder Woman
Russian figure skater Aleksandra Trusova followed up her silver medal performance in women’s singles figure skating with an epic Wonder Woman-themed…
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Gala: Keegan Messing performs a backflip
Keegan Messing shows off his Canadian side in this exhibition program, which includes a…
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OnPoint Oregon WinterFest draws crowds to Redmond Fairgrounds
The OnPoint Community Credit Union Oregon WinterFest is drawing crowds to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond this weekend. We talked to some…
Continue ReadingWhat are the new Covid-19 rules for kids? Our expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN Parents are experiencing whiplash. After two years of pandemic restrictions, several states — including California,…
Continue ReadingWealthy candidates pour millions into 2022 campaigns
By David Wright and Eva McKend, CNN Members of sports team families and business leaders are among those pouring their personal fortunes into…
Continue ReadingUK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British government says people with COVID-19 will not be legally required to self-isolate in…
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