By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brett Veach kept eyeing the draft board as the first round ticked away, knowing full well that two picks Thursday night and 10 more over the next couple of days gave him plenty of options on both sides of the ball. The Chiefs’ general
Continue ReadingBy ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The worst possible moment for bringing Trevor Reed home turned out to be the best. With U.S.-Russian relations at their lowest point in decades, it seemed an improbable time to hope for the release of Reed, a former Marine detained in Russia for almost three years. Yet
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — When general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll arrived to lead the Seattle Seahawks a dozen years ago, their overhaul of the roster started with finding a left tackle. They’re hoping after an offseason of upheaval and more major roster changes that landing a
Continue ReadingBy KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will ease its outdoor mask mandate starting next week as COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to decline. Health authorities said that starting Monday, people will only be required to wear a mask outdoors when participating in gatherings of more than 50 people or
Continue ReadingBy KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will ease its outdoor mask mandate starting next week as COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to decline. Health authorities said that starting Monday, people will only be required to wear a mask outdoors when participating in gatherings of more than 50 people or
Continue ReadingBy ANNIE MA and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press Black and Hispanic Americans remain far more cautious in their approach to COVID-19 than white Americans, recent polls show, reflecting diverging preferences on how to deal with the pandemic as federal, state and local restrictions fall by the wayside. Despite majority favorability among U.S. adults overall for
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Matt Duchene scored the lone goal of the shootout and David Rittich stopped all three attempts as the Nashville Predators rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-4. Duchene also scored in regulation, along with Ryan Johansen, Roman Josi and Mattias Ekholm to
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The Bend Elks are seeking Bend Park and Rec permission to convert the infield and five feet of the outfield to artificial turf at Vince Genna Stadium, making it more versatile and extend the playing season
Continue ReadingBy REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A former Idaho lawmaker was convicted Friday of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern after a dramatic trial in which the young woman fled the witness stand during testimony, saying “I can’t do this.” The intern told a Statehouse supervisor that Aaron von Ehlinger raped her at
Continue ReadingBy MORGAN LEE AND CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Thousands of firefighters are battling destructive wildfires in the Southwest as more residents are preparing to evacuate into the weekend in northern New Mexico. Strong winds in bone-dry conditions have made the blazes especially difficult to contain. The biggest fire in the
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KEYTON and INNA VARENYTSIA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United Nations doggedly sought to broker an evacuation of civilians from the increasingly hellish ruins of Mariupol on Friday, while Ukraine accused Russia of showing its contempt for the world organization by bombing Kyiv when the U.N. leader was visiting the capital.
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KEYTON and INNA VARENYTSIA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United Nations doggedly sought to broker an evacuation of civilians from the increasingly hellish ruins of Mariupol on Friday, while Ukraine accused Russia of showing its contempt for the world organization by bombing Kyiv when the U.N. leader was visiting the capital.
Continue ReadingBy ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL AP Science Writer NEW DELHI (AP) — An unusually early, record-shattering heat wave in India has reduced wheat yields, raising questions about how the country will balance its domestic needs with ambitions to increase exports and make up for shortfalls due to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Gigantic landfills in India’s capital New
Continue ReadingBy ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL AP Science Writer NEW DELHI (AP) — India is in the throes of a record-shattering heat wave that is stunting wheat production. Lower yields likely mean the government will buy less wheat for its reserves this year than last. India had been hoping to plug shortfalls due to Russia’s war in Ukraine
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To combat the drug overdose epidemic in the US, the Bend and Redmond police departments are taking part in Saturday’s DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, to keep them out of the wrong hands and the waterways. The hours are from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. RPD has a year-round collection site in the lobby of the
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders selected Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson with the 16th pick in the NFL draft after trading down in the first round. Dotson gives the new quarterback Carson Wentz another target and provides the Commanders offense with a slot receiver to pair
Continue ReadingBy SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys took Tulsa tackle Tyler Smith with the 24th overall pick in the first round, targeting a once-dominant offensive line that is in a state of flux for the first time in years. Smith was the choice after two other targets were
Continue ReadingBy MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals selected Michigan defensive back Daxton Hill with the 31st pick of the draft. The Bengals passed up some other enticing defensive players to get someone they expect to contribute right away in their secondary. The 6-foot, 191-pound Hill mostly played safety but also
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — A poco menos de un mes de cumplir un año como presidente de Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso enfrenta una crisis en su gabinete tras la renuncia de cuatro ministros en menos de una semana. Con diferentes matices, los funcionarios salientes dicen que renunciaron. La Presidencia sostiene que fue Lasso quién decidió
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett is staying in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Steelers grabbed the former University of Pittsburgh star with the 20th overall pick in the NFL draft. The move makes Pickett the heir apparent to Ben Roethlisberger, who retired in January. Pickett spent five seasons working on the
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