Woman’s family strives to continue legacy while NFL player charged in death
By Kim Passoth Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — An NFL player faces charges in the death of a…
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Canucks hire Cammi Granato as an assistant general manager
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks have named Hall of Famer Cammi Granato as an assistant general manager. The 50-year-old…
Continue ReadingCongress approves sex harassment bill in #MeToo milestone
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Congress has given final approval to legislation guaranteeing that people who experience…
Continue ReadingFordham names first woman and first layperson as president
By KWASI GYAMFI ASIEDU Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Fordham University, a Jesuit institution in New York, has named its new president, Tania…
Continue ReadingLebanese government approves budget amid economic meltdown
By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s government has approved the state budget for the current year, with a 17% deficit. The…
Continue ReadingSwiss official says visiting Taliban interested in dialogue
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A top Swiss diplomat who met with a delegation from Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership says the…
Continue ReadingSchool debuts book vending machine
By Matt Kling Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A Las Vegas elementary school has a brand new…
Continue ReadingPolice investigate callers impersonating law enforcement officials
By Mary Alice Royse Click here for updates on this story CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The Clarksville Police…
Continue ReadingNevada, casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately
By SCOTT SONNER and KEN RITTER Associated Press CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada and its casinos have stopped requiring people to wear masks in…
Continue ReadingWhiskey Row bouncer accused of murdering Dallas Barrett says it was his first day on the job
By Marissa Sulek Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Officials provided an update…
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Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver receives $1 million in federal funds from Deschutes County
Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver is proud to announce receipt of $1 million toward its homebuilding and critical home repairs programs, its…
Continue ReadingMLB’s Manfred says sense of urgency in Rays’ ballpark search
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says league officials “have a sense of urgency” to find…
Continue ReadingCongress approves sex harassment bill in #MeToo milestone
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Congress has given final approval to legislation guaranteeing that people who experience…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy students win Scholastic Art & Writing Awards honors
Six Redmond Proficiency Academy students recently won 19 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, including two Gold Keys, four Silver Keys and 13…
Continue ReadingStruggling Oilers fire Tippett, replace him with Woodcroft
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The struggling Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Dave Tippett. The Oilers have gone 7-13-3 in a head-scratching performance…
Continue ReadingSpring preview comes to an abrupt halt this weekend as temperatures plummet
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist For those of you in the Eastern US, enjoy the springlike weather while you can. Winter returns this weekend…
Continue ReadingTurkish Cypriot leader calls air link-for-land offer ‘stunt’
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriot side of ethnically split Cyprus has…
Continue ReadingConsumers won’t accept high prices for long, Coke CEO warns
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business The tide could be turning on consumers’ willingness to pay higher prices, Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey…
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Redmond receives Growth Award from Arbor Day Foundation
Redmond is among 20 Oregon communities participating in the Tree City USA program that have received a Growth Award from the national Arbor Day…
Continue ReadingHawaii House speaker favors tough penalties to deter bribery
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The speaker of Hawaii’s House of Representatives says he supports stronger ethics laws and…
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