By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats gathering for their annual state convention this weekend are focused on reelecting Gov. Tony Evers and defeating Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, but also know that history is against them in the midterm year and voters face high inflation, rising gas prices and growing concerns
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo Nueva York (CNN Business) — Un informe que dice que la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) podría ordenar a Juul que retire sus productos de los estantes de las tiendas ha hecho que las acciones de Altria se desplomen. La compañía de cigarrillos posee una participación del
Continue ReadingBy KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The owner of seven Louisiana nursing homes whose residents suffered in squalid conditions after being evacuated to a warehouse for Hurricane Ida has been arrested. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says 68-year-old Bob Glynn Dean Jr. faces multiple counts of cruelty to persons with infirmities, Medicaid
Continue ReadingBy Melanie Zanona and Clare Foran, CNN House Republican leaders are lining up in opposition to a recently unveiled bipartisan gun safety bill and plan to urge their members to vote “no,” even as the Senate moves toward passage of the bill this week. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California and House Minority Whip
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A Eugene man who formerly resided in Southern Oregon was sentenced in federal court Wednesday for violating the Lacey Act by illegally importing and exporting hundreds of live scorpions.
Continue ReadingBy JOHN FLESHER AP Environmental Writer TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — You’re in the mood for fish and your server suggests a dish of invasive carp. Ugh, you might say. But how about broiled copi, fresh from the Mississippi River? Here’s the catch: They’re the same thing. Illinois and partner organizations kicked off a market-tested
Continue ReadingCNN By Ramishah Maruf, CNN It’s the question everyone is asking: Are we about to enter a recession? A tepid stock market, soaring inflation, and rising interest rates have left Americans less than optimistic about the state of the economy. Consumer sentiment has plunged to a record low, according to a University of Michigan survey
Continue ReadingCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University has won its fight to trademark the word “The.” The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office approved the university’s request Tuesday. The school says it allows Ohio State to control use of “The” on branded products associated with and sold through athletics and collegiate channels. Those include such items
Continue ReadingCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University has won its fight to trademark the word “The.” The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office approved the university’s request Tuesday. The school says it allows Ohio State to control use of “The” on branded products associated with and sold through athletics and collegiate channels. Those include such items
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Casey Anthony trial of 2011. Anthony was accused of killing her two-year-old daughter in 2008. Timeline August 9, 2005 – Casey Anthony, 19, gives birth to a daughter, Caylee Marie Anthony. The identity of Caylee’s father has not been publicly revealed. June 16, 2008 – Caylee is
Continue ReadingBy Sara Murray, CNN A super PAC is looking to funnel millions of dollars behind an independent candidate in the race to succeed retiring Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt, as conservatives worry over disgraced ex-Gov. Eric Greitens potentially winning the GOP nomination later this summer. The outside spending group, led by former Republican US Sen. John
Continue ReadingBy STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have two picks in the first round of Thursday night’s NBA draft — and no head coach in place to help facilitate those decisions. Hornets owner Michael Jordan has resumed the search for the organization’s next coach after Golden State Warriors assistant
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Londres (CNN Business) — La organización no gubernamental a favor del periodismo y la libertad de expresión Reporteros Sin Fronteras (RSF) afirmó que cuenta con evidencia de que los soldados rusos ejecutaron al periodista Maks Levin en un bosque cercano a Kyiv el 13 de marzo. Levin, un fotoperiodista ucraniano que trabajó con
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Changes to OLCC regulations on hemp products sold in Oregon go into effect a week from Friday, but one Central Oregon hemp grower says the new rules might cause more consumer confusion.
Continue ReadingBy Sean Lyngaas, CNN Russian intelligence agencies have increased their efforts to hack US and allied government computer networks to gather intelligence since the war in Ukraine began, Microsoft said in new findings published Wednesday. American organizations were the top target of the Russian hacking attempts outside of Ukraine, according to Microsoft, but the alleged
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Employment growth is beginning to slow across Central Oregon, as all three counties have recovered from the pandemic shock, a state Employment Department regional economist said Wednesday.
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — A union has reached a deal with Alaska Airlines for a two-year contract extension that provides substantial raises for 5,300 gate agents, stores personnel and office staff, as well as for ramp workers who load cargo. The Seattle Times reports the deal announced Wednesday does not cover a separate group of about
Continue ReadingBy MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the final chapter of a report on an extensive judicial investigation into corruption. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo handed over the last installment of the report, reportedly 1,000 pages long, to Ramaphosa. The earlier segments of the report have laid bare
Continue ReadingBy TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The final phase of jury selection in the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz is underway. It began Wednesday with prosecutors and defense attorneys asking candidates about their job histories, opinions on law enforcement and racial minorities, whether they own guns and if
Continue ReadingBy OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco police say one man was killed and another was wounded in a shooting on a commuter subway train. Two San Francisco supervisors say the deceased victim and gunman appeared to know each other and got into an altercation. The shooting
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