‘I feel so lost’: The elderly in Ukraine, left behind, mourn
By CARA ANNA and RODRIGO ABD Associated Press MYKULYCHI, Ukraine (AP) — Seventy-year-old Nadiya Trubchaninova hitchhiked daily from her village to…
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Sisters Ranger District plans simulated beaver dams to restore Lower Black Butte Swamp
The Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest announced Friday it will begin restoration work this summer on the Lower Black Butte…
Continue ReadingGun buybacks take weapons out of circulation, but experts say there’s no evidence the programs reduce violence
By Peter Nickeas, CNN Chicago officials launched a fundraising campaign to support the city’s largest ever gun buyback program, with the goal…
Continue ReadingAutism is misunderstood. The ‘We’re Not Broken’ author becomes a self-advocate to change that
CNN, KPHO, KTVK By Matt Villano, CNN Write about what you know. That’s why Eric Garcia wrote his 2021 book, “We’re Not Broken:…
Continue ReadingAutism is misunderstood. The ‘We’re Not Broken’ author becomes a self-advocate to change that
By Matt Villano, CNN Write about what you know. That’s why Eric Garcia wrote his 2021 book, “We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism…
Continue Reading1st Indigenous woman to scout in NHL seeks more diversity
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Brigette Lacquette played defense on Canada’s Olympic women’s hockey team in 2018. She is now a Chicago Blackhawks…
Continue ReadingFor Irving, no regrets, no second guesses on eve of playoffs
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving cost himself millions of dollars in salary. He may have cost the Brooklyn Nets…
Continue ReadingPlayoff time: 10 things to know about the NBA’s postseason
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Welcome to the playoffs, everybody. Especially you, Zach LaVine. When the Chicago Bulls make their debut in this…
Continue Reading3 sheriff’s deputies shot and a motorist killed during exchange of gunfire in Kansas
By Michelle Watson, CNN Three sheriff’s deputies were shot Friday in Kansas after they exchanged gunfire with a motorist who authorities said…
Continue ReadingPalestinians in Jenin evoke painful past as violence flares
By JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press JENIN REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank (AP) — The latest wave of Israeli-Palestinian violence has been centered on Jenin,…
Continue ReadingCBP officers discover bat meat in traveler’s baggage at Washington Dulles Airport
By Zoe Sottile, CNN US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers inspecting luggage at Washington Dulles International Airport recently discovered…
Continue ReadingCrews fight New Mexico fires as some evacuations lift
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — Authorities have lifted some evacuation orders for a southern New Mexico mountain community hit by wildfire. Firefighters are…
Continue ReadingTurner, Dodgers top Reds 3-1 on Jackie Robinson Day
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trea Turner extended his hitting streak to 26 games with an RBI triple and Gavin Lux scored two…
Continue ReadingDuvall’s big hit, Jansen’s save help Braves beat Padres 5-2
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Adam Duvall hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning and Ozzie Albies homered for…
Continue ReadingPelicans earn 105-101 win over Clippers, claim No. 8 seed
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 30 points and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 13-point deficit in the…
Continue ReadingHarry Styles sets new Guinness World Record with ‘As It Was’
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Harry Styles has broken a Guinness World Record with his hit single “As It Was.” Styles, 28, broke the record for…
Continue ReadingFrazier, Gonzales lead M’s past Astros 11-1 in home opener
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Marco Gonzales rebounded from a rocky first start to throw seven solid innings, Adam Frazier had four…
Continue ReadingUS lawmakers affirm Japan alliance eyeing China, North Korea
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting U.S. lawmakers have reaffirmed their commitment…
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OSU among 7 universities to receive FAA drone research, education and training grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday $4.4 million in drone research, education and training…
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Oregon Zoo welcomes new Bornean orangutan baby
The Oregon Zoo’s primate family grew by a few pounds on Wednesday morning as 20-year-old Bornean orangutan Kitra gave birth to a new baby,…
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