Gov. Brown visits Bend’s North Star Elementary to mark Teacher Appreciation Week
Gov. Kate Brown visited Bend’s North Star Elementary School on Monday in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
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Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade published by Politico
By Tierney Sneed, Ariane de Vogue and Joan Biskupic, CNN In a stunning breach of Supreme Court confidentiality and secrecy, Politico has obtained what it calls a draft of a majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito that would strike down Roe v. Wade. The draft was circulated in early February, according to Politico. The
Continue ReadingHow an open letter turned an ‘aesthetic catastrophe’ into an award-winning Taiwan tourist train
By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN Taiwan’s first-ever gourmet dining train has just hit the tracks — and this stunning creation is earning fast fans not just for its food, but for its appearance, too. Called the Moving Kitchen, it’s the latest addition to “The Future,” a special excursion train. The unveiling of the Moving Kitchen
Continue ReadingVikings decline 5th-year option on center Garrett Bradbury
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have declined the fifth-year option on the contract for center Garrett Bradbury. The move sends their 2019 first-round draft pick into the final season of his rookie deal. Bradbury made 45 starts for the Vikings in three years since he was taken with the No. 18 overall selection
Continue ReadingAlabama health department worker killed by pack of dogs, woman arrested on manslaughter charges
By Amanda Watts, CNN An Alabama Department of Public Health employee, who was following up on a dog attack, was attacked and killed by the same pack, officials said. Jacqueline Summer Beard “was following up on an incident that had been reported to Franklin County Animal Control where a lady was attacked by a pack
Continue ReadingWNBA to honor Brittney Griner with league-wide floor decals
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The WNBA will honor Phoenix star Brittney Griner with a floor decal and allow the Mercury to pay her without it counting against the team’s salary cap, the league announced Tuesday. The All-Star center remains in Russia after being detained following her arrival at a Moscow airport on Feb.
Continue ReadingWNBA to honor Brittney Griner with league-wide floor decals
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The WNBA will honor Phoenix star Brittney Griner with a floor decal and allow the Mercury to pay her without it counting against the team’s salary cap, the league announced Tuesday. The All-Star center remains in Russia after being detained following her arrival at a Moscow airport on Feb.
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Jefferson County Fire District No. 1 implements 24/7 paid staffing on way to EMS merger
Jefferson County Fire District #1 implemented 24-hour staffing at 8 a.m. Saturday at its main station in Madras. This is the first time in the history of the organization that paid dedicated staffing has been provided seven days a week, 365 days a year, Fire Chief Jeffrey Blake said Monday.
Continue ReadingPanthers agree to terms with former All-Pro returner Roberts
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers solidified their return game, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with 2018 All-Pro Andre Roberts. Roberts was voted second-team All-Pro in 2020 and 2021. Roberts led the NFL in kickoff return yards (1,010) last season while spending time with Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers. He has
Continue ReadingMet Gala moment | Janelle Monáe stuns in futuristic look
By BEATRICE DUPUY and JOHN CARUCCI Janelle Monáe has brought a bit of the future to the Met Gala, donning a glittering Ralph Lauren look. The Grammy-nominated singer left their hats at home for a sparkling headpiece attached to a black and white figure-hugging gown. They playfully tell The Associated Press that the look is
Continue ReadingArgentine nuns accuse archbishop, others of gender violence
By ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Several feminist groups are calling for protests in support of a community of cloistered nuns who have caused shockwaves by accusing the archbishop of a northern Argentine province and other church officials of gender-based psychological and physical violence. The pairing of feminists and Carmelite nuns is
Continue ReadingJury awards $15M in damages in UVA lacrosse player’s killing
By DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A former University of Virginia lacrosse player who fatally beat his girlfriend in 2010 has been ordered by a jury to pay $15 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. George Huguely V is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence in the killing of Yeardley
Continue ReadingJury awards $15M in damages in UVA lacrosse player’s killing
By DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A former University of Virginia lacrosse player who fatally beat his girlfriend in 2010 has been ordered by a jury to pay $15 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. George Huguely V is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence in the killing of Yeardley
Continue ReadingNBC says it found 11 instances of plagiarism in web articles
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC News says it has edited 11 articles written for its website over the past year to reflect that they were found to contain information taken from other news organizations without attribution. The reporter involved, Teaganne Finn, “is no longer employed with the company,” a network spokesman said Monday. The network
Continue Reading‘Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known’ celebrates the musical and its stars
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Part valentine to the theater, part unconventional love story, “Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known” celebrates the show and its original cast, while also providing a broader look at the issues of teen rebellion and alienation that turned the musical into a sensation. Or just come for the adorable interplay between
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Padres’ Clevinger back after 2nd TJ surgery
By The Associated Press Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger is set to pitch in the majors for the first time since recovering from his second Tommy John surgery. He’ll be back on a familiar mound, too. Clevinger will start against the Guardians at Progressive Field — he began his big league career with Cleveland in 2016
Continue ReadingDrew Barrymore se disculpa por sus comentarios sobre el juicio de Johnny Depp y Amber Heard
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Drew Barrymore se disculpó por “tomar a la ligera” el juicio por difamación de Johnny Depp y Amber Heard. Depp está demandando a Heard, su exesposa, por US$ 50 millones, alegando que ella lo difamó con un artículo de opinión de The Washington Post de 2018 en el que escribió sobre su
Continue ReadingICE says it’s working to address delays causing long waits for migrants in Orlando
By Melissa Gray and Rosa Flores, CNN US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Monday it’s working to address processing delays at its Orlando, Florida, office, days after a US lawmaker said hundreds of migrants are being forced to wait in long lines and even sleep in tents and cars as they wait for appointments. US
Continue ReadingICE says it’s working to address delays causing long waits for migrants in Orlando
NEWS 13 ORLANDO (SPECTRUM NEWS) By Melissa Gray and Rosa Flores, CNN US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Monday it’s working to address processing delays at its Orlando, Florida, office, days after a US lawmaker said hundreds of migrants are being forced to wait in long lines and even sleep in tents and cars as
Continue ReadingLawmakers seek police boss’ journals in Ronald Greene probe
By JAKE BLEIBERG and JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lawmakers investigating the deadly arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene are preparing to hold the former head of the Louisiana State Police in contempt for refusing to turn over his journals after talks broke down Monday in a dispute over an entry mentioning
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