Du Preez leads Steyn City Championship in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Big-hitting South African James Hart du Preez has carded a 9-under 63 to lead after the first round of the European tour’s…
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Giant white sturgeon, over 7 feet long, seized from Scappoose Bay poachers, released
A giant white sturgeon more than seven feet long was among five sturgeon seized and released by Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife troopers…
Continue ReadingAs F1 returns to Bahrain, an ex-prisoner awaits compensation
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Formula One begins the new season on Sunday in Bahrain at a huge track where a huge…
Continue ReadingBiden calls Putin a ‘murderous dictator’ and ‘pure thug’
By Maegan Vazquez and Nikki Carvajal, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday called Vladimir Putin a “pure thug” and “murderous…
Continue ReadingLet’s play! Buxton digs in, MLB spring games finally begin
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Baseball’s bitter 99-day lockout moved a little further back in the rearview mirror…
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COCC focuses on climate solutions as part of global ‘teach-in’ education event
Addressing topics of climate change and climate justice, faculty and staff at Central Oregon Community College will participate in a global education…
Continue ReadingRejuvenated Mitch Trubisky hoping for restart in Pittsburgh
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky is eager to restart his career. The Steelers…
Continue ReadingArkansas jury deliberating over deputy fatally shooting teen
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press CABOT, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas jury is deliberating in the manslaughter trial of a former deputy who fatally…
Continue ReadingBaffert attorney: 90-day suspension would end racing career
By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Attorneys for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert are arguing that a 90-day suspension from…
Continue ReadingThe West’s megadrought will persist and may get worse in coming months. Water availability is a high concern
KOVR, SACRAMENTO VALLEY WATER, CNN By Rachel Ramirez, CNN The West’s intense multi-year drought is expected to at least continue — if not…
Continue ReadingSuspected jihadists kill at least 19 in bus attack in Niger
By DALATOU MAMANE Associated Press NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — The Association of Passenger Transport Companies said armed men attacked a bus killing at…
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Interest rates rise for first time since 2018; OnPoint Credit Union offers tips to protect family budgets
After a period of record low-interest rates, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which is the monetary policymaking body of the Federal…
Continue ReadingEver Forward’s hull undamaged after Chesapeake Bay grounding
BALTIMORE (AP) — The operator of a cargo ship that ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay says the Ever Forward’s hull wasn’t damaged and…
Continue ReadingEver Forward’s hull undamaged after Chesapeake Bay grounding
BALTIMORE (AP) — The operator of a cargo ship that ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay says the Ever Forward’s hull wasn’t damaged and…
Continue ReadingWashington state prohibits Texas-style abortion lawsuits
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a measure that prohibits legal action against…
Continue ReadingWashington state prohibits Texas-style abortion lawsuits
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a measure that prohibits legal action against…
Continue ReadingWarren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is making a huge bet on this oil company
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business The Oracle of Omaha is making an even bigger bet on a major oil company as crude prices continue to surge.…
Continue ReadingUS Textron to acquire Slovenian electric aircraft pioneer
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — U.S. industrial conglomerate Textron Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Pipistrel, the Slovenian ultralight aircraft…
Continue ReadingUS Textron to acquire Slovenian electric aircraft pioneer
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — U.S. industrial conglomerate Textron Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Pipistrel, the Slovenian ultralight aircraft…
Continue ReadingGun ammo salesman confirmed to Tennessee education board
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have confirmed a businessman to the State Board of…
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