By Nadine Schmidt, Nic Robertson and Rob Picheta, CNN Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he raised alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine during a “tough” and unfriendly meeting Monday with Vladimir Putin — the first Western sit-down with the Russian President since he launched his invasion in February. “This is not a friendly visit. I have
Continue ReadingBy CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that he will run for president in next year’s election. Osinbajo, 65, on Monday formally declared his intention to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari who will be stepping down after serving two terms. In a video broadcast, Osinbajo promised to “complete”
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Washington Commanders have re-signed kicker Joey Slye. The team announced the deal Monday. A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press it’s a two-year deal that could be worth up to $5 million with $2 million guaranteed. Slye was a perfect 12 of 12 on
Continue ReadingBy DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A state court judge has concluded that Democrat Abby Finkenauer cannot appear on the June 7 primary ballot for U.S. Senate because she didn’t gather enough petition signatures, knocking off the candidate considered by many to be the party’s best chance to unseat Republican U.S.
Continue ReadingBy Dakin Andone, CNN President Joe Biden on Monday announced new steps aimed at regulating so-called “ghost guns,” as use of the untraceable, homemade weapons in violent crimes rises. Ghost guns are one of many issues facing regulators and policymakers looking to address a spike in gun violence that began in early summer 2020. Gun
Continue Readingurielblanco Hong Kong (CNN) — A medida que el confinamiento en Shanghái por covid-19 deja a sus residentes en aprietos para conseguir alimentos o recibir atención médica, los ciudadanos de otras partes de China temen que medidas estrictas similares los puedan llegar a afectar. Incuso, mientras los funcionarios tratan de asegurarle al público que están
Continue ReadingBERCHTESGADEN, Germany (AP) — The governing body of luge wants to change its legal rules to find a new way of isolating Russia in the sport because of the war on Ukraine. The International Luge Federation has reacted to a decision by its own independent tribunal last week to lift sanctions on its Russian member
Continue ReadingA Winter Storm Warning stays in place for the Cascades through Tuesday night. Between now and then Mt. Bachelor could see another 16-30″ of fresh snow. This will be a wind-driven snow for at least the next two days. Visibility on the slopes will be severely reduced. Chains or traction tires are required on all
Continue ReadingGOOD MONDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… Much of Central Oregon is under a Winter Storm Warning through Wednesday. It is snowing and roads are wet or snow-packed and slick. Mixed showers will stay with us all day, as will gusty westerly winds at 20-30 mph, gusting to 40-45 mph. More snow is expected tonight as lows drop
Continue ReadingCNN By Jomana Karadsheh and Isil Sariyuce, CNN “Those shiny tanks are being set ablaze — Bayraktar — that’s the new craze,” go the lyrics of a popular Ukrainian song dedicated to a drone that has become one of many symbols of the nation’s resistance. The “Bayraktar” has become so popular that Ukrainians are now
Continue ReadingBy Jomana Karadsheh and Isil Sariyuce, CNN “Those shiny tanks are being set ablaze — Bayraktar — that’s the new craze,” go the lyrics of a popular Ukrainian song dedicated to a drone that has become one of many symbols of the nation’s resistance. The “Bayraktar” has become so popular that Ukrainians are now naming
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Business) –– Ucrania podría perder casi la mitad de su economía este año debido a la guerra de Rusia, advirtió el Banco Mundial. Guerra de Rusia en Ucrania: última hora y noticias de la invasión En un informe que publicó este domingo, la entidad estimó que el PIB del país podría caer un
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By Marianne Garvey JoJo Siwa says she’s not sure why she didn’t score an invite to the “2022 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.” She took to Instagram on Saturday to talk about why she wasn’t at the annual awards show. “A lot of you have been asking me why I’m not at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch has signed a multi-year contract extension. He guided the team to seventh place in the Western Conference and a play-in game berth. The Timberwolves host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday for a spot in the playoffs. They went 46-36 for their second-best record of the
Continue ReadingBy Grey Hallock Click here for updates on this story JACKSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office confirms a 3-year-old child, visiting the area with her family, was swept over Whitewater Falls and killed Sunday. Emergency crews were dispatched Sunday, April 10, at 5:50 p.m. after a report that a 3-year-old
Continue ReadingBy Mary Alice Royse Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A teenager was arrested Saturday evening after jumping out of a stolen pickup truck. Metro Nashville Police said the 16-year-old driver crashed the stolen 2019 Ford Raptor pickup truck on Dickerson Pike at Ben Allen Road Saturday evening. The Ford
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is the hottest player in golf who never thinks beyond the next shot. He had every reason to see his Masters victory coming. But he never really dreamed about it. That’s one of the reasons why Scheffler has been so successful. His three-shot
Continue ReadingBy Trevor Sochocki and James Paxson Click here for updates on this story BEAVERTON, Michigan (WNEM) — A mid-Michigan woman taught her dog sign language with help from a book. “And we do this one for Cage, this means stop and this means bad,” said Beaverton resident, Joanne Sparkman. Joanne Sparkman had to teach 14-year-old
Continue ReadingBy DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Treasury chief is fighting to save his reputation by requesting an investigation of his own conduct after a series of news reports on his family’s finances raised questions about his judgment. Rishi Sunak asked Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday for a review of all the
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