EXPLAINER: What would a Russian bond default mean?
By The Associated Press Ratings agencies say Russia could default on its dollar-denominated bonds, billions of which are owed to foreigners. That…
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Pandemic preparedness bill moves ahead; funding still needed
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee has approved a bipartisan blueprint to overhaul the nation’s…
Continue ReadingAAA: Falling oil prices have put the brakes on surging Oregon gas prices — for now
After cresting above $123 per barrel shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the price of crude oil has gradually fallen below $100 per…
Continue ReadingPfizer asks US to allow 4th COVID vaccine dose for seniors
By ZEKE MILLER and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer and its partner BioNTech asked U.S. regulators to authorize an…
Continue ReadingFalcons re-sign free-agent PK Younghoe Koo to 5-year deal
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Younghoe Koo, who has give the Atlanta Falcons a reliable option on field goals and extra points since 2019, has signed…
Continue ReadingPfizer asks US to allow 4th COVID vaccine dose for seniors
By ZEKE MILLER and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer and its partner BioNTech asked U.S. regulators to authorize an…
Continue ReadingOlympic gold medalist Steveson looks to repeat as NCAA champ
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Minnesota’s Gable Steveson can put a memorable final touch on one of the most impressive collegiate wrestling…
Continue ReadingUpstart USF joins big-name WCC rivals in NCAA Tournament
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The University of San Francisco has emerged as an NCAA Tournament team from the same…
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Oregon looks to build more public EV charging stations in Central Oregon, across state
State officials met with Bend’s transportation planners Tuesday to present them with the state’s report on electric charging…
Continue ReadingMercedes opens Alabama battery plant, adding up to 600 jobs
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Mercedes-Benz has opened a new electric vehicle battery factory near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, that will create up to 600 new…
Continue ReadingPackers announce Rodgers has signed contract extension
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has officially signed a contract extension assuring the two-time reigning MVP will remain with the Green Bay…
Continue ReadingNFL helping USFL launch in April with officiating crews
By The Associated Press The revitalized USFL, which begins play in April, will be using 32 game officials who are in the NFL Development Pipeline.…
Continue ReadingThe real-life ‘Inventing Anna’ is facing deportation
By Marianne Garvey and Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Anna Sorokin, the fake German heiress Netflix’s “Inventing Anna” is based on,…
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More federal funds to keep Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance portal open another week
Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Tuesday it will keep the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program portal open until 11:59 p.m. next…
Continue ReadingEU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union have slapped a new round of sanctions against Russia, seeking to deny oligarchs…
Continue ReadingEU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union have slapped a new round of sanctions against Russia, seeking to deny oligarchs…
Continue ReadingProud Boys leader charged in Jan. 6 plot jailed until trial
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A leader in the far-right Proud Boys extremist group will remain jailed until his trial on…
Continue ReadingExpansion: Women’s NCAA field features inaugural First Four
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Florida State coach Sue Semrau was able to sleep a little easier this week knowing there were four additional…
Continue ReadingRussia issues sanctions against Biden and a long list of US officials and political figures
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN Russia on Tuesday imposed sanctions against a wide range of American officials, including President Joe Biden, marking another…
Continue ReadingWisconsin GOP leader Vos to meet with election fraud backers
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he is meeting with advocates for decertifying…
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