By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Bad news for anyone trying to buy a house or refinance an existing loan: The yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note, which influences how much consumers pay for mortgages and a variety of other loans, briefly topped the 3% level Monday for the first time since
Continue ReadingBy Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business The S&P 500 fell more than 13% between January and April of this year. That’s the worst four-month start to a year since 1939, when longtime legendary investor Warren Buffett was just nine years-old. Comparing today’s stock market to 83 years ago isn’t an entirely apples-to-Apple comparison —
Continue ReadingCNN By Sara Murray and Jason Morris, CNN A special grand jury has been selected to hear evidence in an investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes in their efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, a Democrat, has been investigating whether
Continue ReadingBy Sara Murray and Jason Morris, CNN A special grand jury has been selected to hear evidence in an investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes in their efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, a Democrat, has been investigating whether Trump
Continue ReadingBy Eric Levenson and Melissa Alonso, CNN A former Philadelphia police officer who fatally shot a 12-year-old boy in the back in March has been charged with first-degree murder, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Monday, saying the boy was unarmed and on the ground when the officer fired. Edsaul Mendoza, 26, was one of four
Continue ReadingKYW By Eric Levenson and Melissa Alonso, CNN A former Philadelphia police officer who fatally shot a 12-year-old boy in the back in March has been charged with first-degree murder, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Monday, saying the boy was unarmed and on the ground when the officer fired. Edsaul Mendoza, 26, was one of
Continue ReadingBy Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Amazon is ending its Covid-19 paid sick leave policy starting on Monday, the company said in a memo to employees this weekend that was shared with CNN Business. The return to pre-pandemic sick leave policies means that all US employees will now get up to five days of excused, unpaid
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN Business) — Estados Unidos se está acercando rápidamente a un hito importante en materia de empleo que pone de manifiesto la recuperación históricamente fuerte del covid-19. Para finales de agosto, el mercado laboral habrá recuperado por completo todos los puestos de trabajo perdidos durante la pandemia, proyecta Fitch Ratings en un nuevo
Continue ReadingNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A cathartic return of music and culture to New Orleans’ chief music festival after three years ended its first weekend with the Red Hot Chili Peppers honoring the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins by closing out the show for his band. Hawkins died March 25 and the Foo Fighters bowed
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Cascade Natural Gas said Monday it will replace existing natural gas main pipelines and service lines in a five-block alley in northwest Bend over the next few months.
Continue ReadingBy JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A local rights group says Israel is holding around 600 Palestinian detainees without charge or trial, the highest number since 2016. Israel says it uses so-called administrative detention to thwart attacks and to keep dangerous militants off the streets without revealing sensitive intelligence. Palestinians and rights groups
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN Joe Alwyn is fully aware many people want to hear from him about his relationship with Taylor Swift, but he says he doesn’t “know how best to talk about it.” In an interview with The Guardian, the actor said that when it comes to their love “It’s just not for
Continue ReadingBy Holmes Lybrand A former New York City police officer was convicted Monday of assaulting a Washington, DC, police officer during the January 6 riot at the US Capitol. Thomas Webster, who claimed he was defending himself when he swung a metal flagpole at police and tackled one to the ground, choking him by his
Continue ReadingMILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have designated right-handed pitcher José Ureña for assignment and activated infielder Luis Urías from the injured list. The 30-year-old Ureña signed with the Brewers before the season and went 0-0 with a 3.52 ERA in four relief appearances. He went 4-8 with a 5.81 ERA for the Detroit Tigers
Continue ReadingBy CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A fired Philadelphia police officer has been charged with murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy, who prosecutors said Monday was on the ground and unarmed when the officer fired the fatal shot. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced first- and third-degree murder charges against
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is seeking new volunteer committee members to serve on the City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee. The City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee (COBAAC) acts as a group of advisors to the City Manager. COBAAC has a critical role in ensuring City programs, services, activities, and facilities
Continue ReadingBy Zachary Cohen, Ryan Nobles and Annie Grayer, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Hill insurrection sent letters Monday to three additional Republican congressmen, asking that they voluntarily cooperate with the ongoing probe. The three GOP lawmakers who received letters are: Reps. Andy Biggs of Arizona, Mo Brooks of Alabama and
Continue ReadingBy JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A federal appeals panel has thwarted an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s attempts to be recognized as a foreign diplomat. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals panel did not rule of the merits of businessman Alex Saab’s argument that his detention during a refueling stop on
Continue ReadingBy Cornell Barnard Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — There was chaos and mayhem in San Francisco, after an early morning sideshow took over downtown streets, creating a scary real-time wake up call for hundreds of neighbors. Many say the dangerous activity must stop. “It was insane, I was in
Continue ReadingBy Tim Johns Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KGO) — What was meant to be a happy day turned into a nightmare scenario Saturday for Toland Stallworth and his wife, Regina. “Our peace has definitely been broken. My heart is hurting. But I am thankful, and I’m grateful to be alive,”
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