By Gerry May Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Many across the city saw a Facebook post about a dog that disappeared down a drainage ditch. And it worked. Gracie, the beloved lab mix, was found by a homeowner in South Highlands who knew to be on the lookout for
Continue ReadingBy STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the short-handed Orlando Magic 128-101. Terry Rozier added 22 points as Charlotte pulled within one game of the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets, who are tied for eighth place in
Continue ReadingBy PAT PICKENS Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Kale Clague had a goal and two assists, Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki each had a goal and an assist as a part of a three-goal first period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New Jersey Devils 7-4 on Thursday night. Christian Dvorak had a goal
Continue ReadingBy NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kevin Connauton, Owen Tippett and Noah Cates scored in Philadelphia’s three-goal second period and the Flyers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 for their second straight road win. Travis Konecny added a goal in the third period, Martin Jones stopped 26 shots and Kevin Hayes had
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BEND, Ore. — After two years in a virtual format, Heaven Can Wait is returning as an in-person event on Sunday, June 5, at 9 a.m. in Drake Park. “It has been almost three years since the community last met in Drake Park to support this powerful event,” said Mari Shay, administrative director of cancer services. “This
Continue ReadingBy MARÍA VERZA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled constitutional a controversial energy law pushed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador that gives government-owned power plants preference over private competitors. The law took effect in March 2021, but a number of private energy companies sought injunctions blocking enforcement. The law
Continue ReadingBy MARÍA VERZA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled constitutional a controversial energy law pushed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador that gives government-owned power plants preference over private competitors. The law took effect in March 2021, but a number of private energy companies sought injunctions blocking enforcement. The law
Continue ReadingBy Tami Luhby, CNN Medicare will restrict coverage of the controversial and costly Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm to those enrolled in qualifying clinical trials, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Thursday. The final decision, which follows a proposed policy released in January, will have far-reaching consequences for millions of Alzheimer’s patients and tens of
Continue ReadingARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have placed newly acquired right-hander Garrett Richards on the 10-day injured list because of a blister on his right middle finger. They also put former closer Jose Leclerc on the 60-day IL as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery in his right elbow early last year.
Continue ReadingBy RANDALL CHASE Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Insurance companies challenging the Boy Scouts of America’s bankruptcy plan say it violates their contractual defense rights under policies they issued. They also say the reorganization plan would result in grossly inflated payments of tens of thousands of sexual abuse claims. Insurers made their arguments Thursday
Continue ReadingBy PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — With all eyes on Tiger Woods, Sungjae Im quietly turned in the round of the day at Augusta National. Not a surprise, really. The 24-year-old South Korean feels right at home. Im was a runner-up 17 months ago in his Masters debut. In the opening
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland traded oft-injured outfielder Bradley Zimmer to the Toronto Blue Jays for right-handed reliever Anthony Castro. The teams announced the deal shortly after Cleveland lost its season opener — and first game as the Guardians — 3-1 at Kansas City. Zimmer has been a tantalizing talent
Continue ReadingHEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press A researcher was convicted Thursday of illegally concealing work he was doing for China while employed at the University of Kansas. But U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson continues to weigh a defense motion to dismiss the case against Feng “Franklin” Tao of Lawrence, Kansas. Jurors found him guilty of three counts
Continue ReadingBy KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s medical association is warning that hospitals will be unable to provide emergency services in coming weeks because of critical shortages of drugs and medical equipment that will lead to a catastrophic number of deaths if supplies aren’t replenished. Sri Lanka is facing its
Continue ReadingBy KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s medical association is warning that hospitals will be unable to provide emergency services in coming weeks because of critical shortages of drugs and medical equipment that will lead to a catastrophic number of deaths if supplies aren’t replenished. Sri Lanka is facing its
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Happy Thursday, Central Oregon! A few clouds will press in toward the end of the day Thursday, but we will stay dry. Under partly cloudy skies, overnight the lows will be in the mid-30s to mid-40s, with light and variable winds. The weakening of high pressure will allow us to come more under the influence
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The Shepherd’s House Ministries warming shelter off Northeast Second Street in Bend is gearing up to also be the home of a navigation center — a one-stop shop for the houseless community to receive the many services they need.
Continue ReadingCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey is returning to elite gymnastics. Carey, who won gold in floor exercise at the 2020 Tokyo Games, is now a freshman at Oregon State. Carey announced on Instagram she plans to attend a USA Gymnastics team camp following next week’s NCAA Championships. The 21-year-old Carey finished
Continue ReadingCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey is returning to elite gymnastics. Carey, who won gold in floor exercise at the 2020 Tokyo Games, is now a freshman at Oregon State. Carey announced on Instagram she plans to attend a USA Gymnastics team camp following next week’s NCAA Championships. The 21-year-old Carey finished
Continue Readingwe do look like we could gain a few more inches with the next system headed our way.
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