By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Thousands of cryptocurrency enthusiasts are gathering in Miami as the city builds its reputation as one of the key locations to develop the blockchain technology despite its underdog status. Dozens of companies are using the Bitcoin 2022 conference running Wednesday through Saturday as a venue to
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A federal judge has certified a class-action lawsuit in Oregon over state leaders’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic inside its prisons.
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Connor McDavid scored 31 seconds into overtime to extend his points streak to 14 games and the Edmonton Oilers rallied to beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 for their fifth straight win. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins tied the game with a short-handed goal with 8:04 remaining
Continue ReadingBy AMANDA SEITZ and ARIJETA LAJKA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As gruesome videos and photos of bodies emerge from the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, Kremlin-backed media are denouncing them as an elaborate hoax. That’s a narrative that journalists in Ukraine have shown to be false. Denouncing news as fake and spreading false reports to
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 32 points and the Phoenix Suns won their franchise-record 63rd game of the season, beating a Lakers team minus LeBron James 121-110 to eliminate Los Angeles from the playoff race. It was a tight game during the first half but Phoenix used a
Continue ReadingBy Maeve Reston, CNN Republican Connie Conway and Democrat Lourin Hubbard are headed to a runoff in the special primary election in California’s 22nd Congressional District, CNN projects. The outcome creates a sharp ideological contest between a staunch Republican in Conway, a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump, and a progressive Democrat in Hubbard,
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HILLSBORO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown ceremonially signed Senate Bill 1545, known as “Future Ready Oregon,” on Tuesday at Intel’s campus in Hillsboro. Here’s a news release on the bill signing, from the governor’s office: Future Ready Oregon is a comprehensive $200 million investment that will give Oregonians the education, training, and resources they
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The California Democrat made the announcement Tuesday evening in a tweet that says he’s feeling fine and will quarantine. The 61-year-old Schiff says he’s been vaccinated and boosted and urged everyone to be vaccinated. Several other political figures have tested
Continue ReadingMICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — CJ McCollum and Jaxson Hayes each scored 23 points and the New Orleans Pelicans clinched a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament, beating the Sacramento Kings 123-109. Brandon Ingram added 17 points, seven rebounds and eight assists for the Pelicans (35-44), who never trailed. New Orleans
Continue ReadingBy YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A #MeToo crisis is raging in the Japanese film industry. A petition expressing outrage over sexual abuse has been signed by dozens of filmmakers and follow recent reports about abuse allegations in the industry. The premiere of two films directed by Hideo Sakaki was suddenly canceled after
Continue ReadingBy ADAM BEAM and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s capital city is mourning the six people who were gunned down last weekend in a gang dispute that turned into a mass shooting. Huge photographs wreathed in flowers and garlands lined a downtown Sacramento street on Wednesday. Each had a small memorial
Continue ReadingBy ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyiv was a Russian defeat for the ages. It started poorly for the invaders and went downhill from there. When President Vladimir Putin launched his war on Ukraine on Feb. 24, he sent hundreds of helicopter-borne paratroopers — the best of the best of Russia’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last fall, Subaru of Bend chose Kindred Connections to help Central Oregon families find stability during crisis.
Continue ReadingBy ADAM SCHRECK and ANDREA ROSA Associated Press ANDRIIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — The mayor of the besieged port city of Mariupol has put the number of civilians killed there at more than 5,000. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to gather evidence of Russian atrocities and braces for what could become a climactic battle for control of the
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY, Mexico (AP) — Juan Dinenno scored twice before the half and Pumas UNAM defeated Cruz Azul 2-1 Tuesday night in the opening leg of their CONCACAF Champions League semifinal. The two teams meet for the second leg next Tuesday at Azteca Stadium. The winner faces the victor of the two-legged semifinal between NYCFC
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Continue ReadingBy FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has voted to hold former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in contempt of Congress over their monthslong refusal to comply with subpoenas from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The near-party-line 220-203 vote will send the criminal referrals
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers and veteran right-hander Dellin Betances have agreed to a minor league contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced it. The 34-year-old Betances
Continue ReadingBy ADAM BEAM and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Police believe at least five shooters were involved in the mass shooting in downtown Sacramento last weekend and that it was gang-related violence. The Sacramento police department says there was a gunfight between at least two groups of men. Six people were killed
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — A judge in Texas says Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson must say whether he had sex with 18 massage therapists who supported him last year following criminal complaints. USA Today reported that Watson has 30 days to comply. He previously would not answer the question. Watson also has to provide other information
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