Robinson carries Liberty past Bellarmine 66-53
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Shiloh Robinson had 17 points and 12 rebounds to carry Liberty to a 66-53 win over Bellarmine. CJ Fleming led the Knights on Thursday with 14 points.
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Oregon Gov. Brown delivers final State of the State address
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s term-limited Gov. Kate Brown says her priorities for her final year in office include preserving and creating affordable housing, preparing for and recovering from climate-related disasters, bolstering the state’s workforce and providing accessible child care. The Democrat’s State of the State address on
Continue Reading4 of Boris Johnson’s key aides quit, marking latest blow for the UK PM
By Luke McGee, Sugam Pokharel, Lauren Kent and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN Four top aides to Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, marking the latest setback for the British prime minister whose government has been embroiled in scandal in recent days. Johnson’s head of policy, Munira Mirza, chief of staff Dan Rosenfield, principal private secretary Martin Reynolds, and
Continue ReadingReino Unido prohíbe las pruebas de virginidad, pero aún no se ha disculpado por los abusos cometidos en el pasado contra los inmigrantes
Germán Padinger (CNN) — La semana pasada, el Gobierno de Reino Unido añadió una cláusula a su proyecto de ley de salud y atención sanitaria que haría que la himenoplastia —o cirugía de “reparación de la virginidad”— fuera ilegal en Inglaterra y Gales. En noviembre de 2021, la “prueba de virginidad” también se convirtió en
Continue ReadingRussian troop buildup in Belarus is a ‘big worry’ to US and European officials
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN US and European officials have expressed alarm at Russia’s military build-up in Belarus, describing it as a significant and concerning development as the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine looms and calls for Moscow to de-escalate appear to be going unheeded. US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said
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OSU study: Poor sleep, stress exacerbate each other among night-shift nurses
Nurses who work the night shift report more sleep disturbances and are more likely to suffer from psychological and physical health symptoms including PTSD, insomnia and inflammation, a recent study from an Oregon State University researcher found.
Continue ReadingA bit more snow, but not much
Timberline and Ski Bowl both reported 3 new inches. Mt. Hood Meadows, Hoodoo, Mt. Bachelor, and Willamette Pass reported no new snow.
Continue ReadingUN calls on US to halt evictions by Native American tribe
DEMING, Wash. (AP) — Experts from the United Nations are calling on the U.S. government to stop the Nooksack Indian Tribe’s ongoing effort to evict certain families from their homes. The Seattle Times reports the unusual announcement by the U.N.’s special rapporteurs on adequate housing and the rights of Indigenous peoples is the most recent
Continue ReadingUN calls on US to halt evictions by Native American tribe
DEMING, Wash. (AP) — Experts from the United Nations are calling on the U.S. government to stop the Nooksack Indian Tribe’s ongoing effort to evict certain families from their homes. The Seattle Times reports the unusual announcement by the U.N.’s special rapporteurs on adequate housing and the rights of Indigenous peoples is the most recent
Continue ReadingEl monte Everest perdió el hielo formado durante 2.000 años en menos de tres décadas
Ángela Reyes (CNN) — El glaciar más alto de la montaña más alta del mundo está perdiendo cada año el hielo que se formo durante décadas debido al cambio climático inducido por el hombre, según un nuevo estudio. Los hallazgos sirven de advertencia de que el derretimiento rápido de los glaciares en algunos de los
Continue ReadingCNN exec’s ouster rattles prominent staff at pivotal time
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The abrupt ouster of CNN chief executive Jeff Zucker because of a workplace relationship has left some prominent employees feeling angry and uncertain about the direction of their network at a pivotal moment. The company is about to undergo a corporate ownership change, launch a
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City of Bend hosting second online open house on Stevens Road Tract concept plan
The City of Bend is hosting a second online open house on the Stevens Road Tract Concept Plan website, where community members can learn more about the progress on the project and provide important feedback on development options.
Continue ReadingAmazon is raising the price of annual Prime memberships to $139
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Amazon is raising the price of its annual Prime subscriptions from $119 to $139 per year in the United States, the company announced along with its earnings report Thursday. The price of a monthly subscription will also increase from $12.99 to $14.99. The company said it is increasing the price
Continue ReadingAmazon is raising the price of annual Prime memberships to $139
CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Amazon is raising the price of its annual Prime subscriptions from $119 to $139 per year in the United States, the company announced along with its earnings report Thursday. The price of a monthly subscription will also increase from $12.99 to $14.99. The company said it is increasing the
Continue ReadingMacKenzie Scott donates $133.5 million to educational nonprofit Communities in School
By Jennifer Korn MacKenzie Scott has donated $133.5 million to educational nonprofit Communities in School, an organization that helps students navigate issues inside and outside of the classroom. The billionaire philanthropist’s donation is the largest unsolicited gift in the program’s history. Communities in School works in 2,900 schools in America, supporting students at risk of
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Mikaela Shiffrin keeps her late father in sight
Mikaela Shiffrin’s camera-happy dad documented her life from the top of the hill to the bottom. His image is still helping her almost two years since his death.
Continue Reading Mikaela Shiffrin keeps her late father in sight
Mikaela Shiffrin’s camera-happy dad documented her life from the top of the hill to the bottom. His image is still helping her almost two years since his death.
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Donors top $85 million fundraising goal for OSU’s Reser Stadium transformation
In less than a year, Oregon State University donors have given $91.6 million to transform Reser Stadium, exceeding an $85 million fundraising goal, Scott Barnes, vice president and director of OSU Athletics, announced Wednesday night at the university’s annual football national signing day event.
Continue ReadingEgypt beats Cameroon, will play Senegal in African Cup final
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Liverpool teammates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané will be facing off as rivals for the African Cup of Nations title. Salah didn’t even get a chance to take a penalty for Egypt in a 3-1 semifinal shootout win over Cameroon on Thursday after the hosts failed to score three times from
Continue ReadingMississippi becomes 37th state to legalize medical marijuana
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Medical marijuana for certain patients with debilitating conditions is now legal in Mississippi after the state’s Republican governor signed a bill into law on Wednesday. “There is no doubt that there are individuals in our state who could do significantly better if they had access to medically prescribed doses of cannabis,”
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