Bend woman is all set to reign — with reins — as Miss Rodeo Oregon 2022
Whether it’s her red hair or her riding skills, Avalon Irvin stands out. She’s the first woman from Bend to be crowned Miss Rodeo Oregon.
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Off-duty Virginia officer who stormed US Capitol pleads guilty, is cooperating with DOJ
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN An off-duty police officer from Virginia who stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of conspiracy, after striking a plea deal with the Justice Department and agreeing to cooperate against a police colleague who was also charged. Jacob Fracker, a former officer for the
Continue ReadingEn Paraguay no se logró quórum en el senado para debatir la iniciativa de ley para estabilizar precio de combustible, en el quinto día de protestas de transportistas
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El Congreso de Paraguay debía debatir este viernes el proyecto de ley, impulsado por el gobierno de presidente Mario Abdo Benítez, que busca estabilizar el precio del combustible y amortiguar las fluctuaciones internacionales. Muchos legisladores no estaban de acuerdo, por lo que no se logró el quórum necesario.
Continue ReadingUS defense secretary Lloyd Austin tells CNN Russia made ‘missteps’ in Ukraine invasion
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday said that the US has “seen a number of missteps” by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. In offering an assessment of Russia’s troops, Austin told CNN’s Don Lemon in an exclusive interview, conducted in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, that the Russians “have
Continue ReadingUS demands Russia allow access to detained Brittney Griner
By The Associated Press The United States has demanded consular access to WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is faring well behind bars in Russia, according to a member of a Russian state-backed prison monitoring group. Griner is accused of bringing vape cartridges into Russia containing an oil derived from cannabis. Ekaterina Kalugina, a member of
Continue ReadingUS demands Russia allow access to detained Brittney Griner
By The Associated Press The United States has demanded consular access to WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is faring well behind bars in Russia, according to a member of a Russian state-backed prison monitoring group. Griner is accused of bringing vape cartridges into Russia containing an oil derived from cannabis. Ekaterina Kalugina, a member of
Continue ReadingSocial media platforms tread carefully when it comes to the Russian government
By Brian Fung, CNN Business As its troops have gotten bogged down in Ukraine, the Russian government has been fueling a conspiracy theory on social media about the purpose of US-funded biolabs in Ukraine. In posts spread across Facebook, Twitter and YouTube viewed by CNN this week, Russia’s foreign and defense ministries have repeated claims
Continue ReadingAngels add Archie Bradley to bolster long-struggling bullpen
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Right-hander Archie Bradley has agreed to a $3.75 million, one-year deal to bolster the Los Angeles Angels’ bullpen. Bradley went through his first workout with the Angels on Friday. The veteran reliever is the latest addition by general manager Perry Minasian to the Angels’ long-struggling
Continue ReadingOhio State puts clamps on Loyola Chicago in 54-41 NCAA win
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — E.J. Liddell scored 16 points, Big Ten Freshman of the Year Malaki Branham added 14 and seventh-seeded Ohio State shut down 10th-seeded Loyola Chicago from start to finish, winning 54-41 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Buckeyes advanced to play Villanova on Sunday
Continue ReadingBoeing ex-pilot’s trial starts on fraud charges over 737 Max
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A former Boeing test pilot is on trial on charges of misleading regulators about the Boeing 737 Max, the model that was involved in two deadly crashes. Mark Forkner faces four counts of fraud. His trial started Friday in U.S. district court in Fort
Continue ReadingBoeing ex-pilot’s trial starts on fraud charges over 737 Max
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A former Boeing test pilot is on trial on charges of misleading regulators about the Boeing 737 Max, the model that was involved in two deadly crashes. Mark Forkner faces four counts of fraud. His trial started Friday in U.S. district court in Fort
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‘Scared the hell out of everybody’: La Pine residents seek fuels reduction grant after Darlene Fire
With the ongoing drought causing concerns of an early and extreme wildfire season, some homeowners, like Phil Johnson of La Pine, are taking advantage of assistance programs to help them create a safe zone around their homes.
Continue ReadingEsto es lo que sabemos sobre el accidente automovilístico de Texas en el que se vio implicado un conductor de 13 años y en el que murieron nueve personas
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los equipos de golf de la Universidad Southwest, una mezcla de estudiantes de Estados Unidos, Canadá, México y Portugal, regresaban al campus después de un torneo cuando una camioneta se desvió repentinamente frente a su van en una zona rural de Texas. El intenso accidente del martes por la noche causó
Continue ReadingAlligator crashes Florida swim team’s practice
By Zoe Sottile, CNN A Florida swim team was just about to start practice when they realized their pool was already occupied. Student athletes at Montverde Academy spotted a 3-foot alligator taking a dip where they were supposed to swim laps. To avoid a dangerous confrontation, the school delayed practice and called police. According to
Continue ReadingBusy Panthers extend WR D.J. Moore, add 4 free agents
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers front office has been busy since being spurned by quarterback Deshaun Watson. The Panthers agreed to a three-year, $61.9 million contract extension with No. 1 wide receiver D.J. Moore on Friday, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. They also signed four other free agents one day after being
Continue ReadingLocal businesses with ‘Russian’ in the name facing backlash
By KCAL/KCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story WEST HOLLYWOOD, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Some local businesses said they’ve been targeted with hate messages because the word “Russian” is in their name, and it’s taking a toll. “The name of the business is Russian Universal Business. Because of the name, a lot of people
Continue Reading3 cosmonauts arrive at space station in yellow and blue
NEW YORK (AP) — A trio of Russian cosmonauts have arrived at the International Space Station wearing yellow and blue flight suits similar to the colors of the Ukrainian flag. The cosmonauts were the first new faces in space since the start of the Russian war in Ukraine. It was unclear what message, if any,
Continue ReadingKatherine Lester sworn in as first-ever female Sacramento police chief
By Laura Haefeli Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — Katherine Lester was sworn in Thursday as the first woman to ever hold the position of Sacramento police chief. When she first joined the force, she was one of only a few female officers in the department. Her promotion is a
Continue ReadingVander Esch returns to Cowboys with safety, long snapper
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back linebacker Leighton Vander Esch along with safety Malik Hooker and long snapper Jake McQuaide. Vander Esch will play on a one-year contract worth up to $3 million after the fifth-year option on the 2018 first-round pick’s rookie contract wasn’t picked up. Vander Esch never has
Continue Reading‘I was just appalled’: Family drives cross-country to return home after canceled flight
By Caroline Cummings Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 22-hour road trip across half the country wasn’t part of the travel itinerary for Nancy Dolter’s family, but it was their way out of Florida after being stranded in in Tampa when their Sun Country flight got cancelled within hours of
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