By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The families of two military veterans from Alabama who are missing in Ukraine have joined together to seek information about their whereabouts. Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh each traveled separately to Ukraine to fight against the Russian invasion. Drueke’s aunt says the men became buddies once
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Abortion providers are bracing for the final days of the U.S. Supreme Court’s guarantee of a right to an abortion. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. In places such as Wisconsin where the procedure could be banned in the court overturns Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood isn’t
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell Disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling millions of dollars from four of his clients, taking another step closer toward resolving a flurry of federal charges against him. Avenatti pleaded guilty in Santa Ana, California, to four counts of wire fraud for each client he stole from and one count
Continue ReadingBy BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky’s Supreme Court has issued a sharply divided ruling against the warrantless use of cellphones as tracking devices by police. The court said in a 4-3 decision Thursday that the warrantless accessing of a phone for such use violates constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and
Continue ReadingBy BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky’s Supreme Court has issued a sharply divided ruling against the warrantless use of cellphones as tracking devices by police. The court said in a 4-3 decision Thursday that the warrantless accessing of a phone for such use violates constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — La Fiscalía del Distrito Este de Nueva York acusó al exsecretario de Seguridad Pública de México, Genaro García Luna, de haber amenazado y sobornado a periodistas y medios de comunicación que investigaban sus presuntas actividades ilícitas, según un documento judicial al que CNN tuvo acceso este jueves. Las supuestas acciones
Continue ReadingFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive lineman Jalen Dalton and offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison to one-year contracts. Harrison and Dalton were signed after tryouts during the team’s mandatory minicamp this week. In corresponding moves, the Falcons released running back Jeremy McNichols and wide receiver Austin Trammell. Dalton, from North Carolina,
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — Florida is the only state that hasn’t preordered COVID-19 vaccines for toddlers in anticipation of their final approval by the federal government. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that he won’t facilitate their distribution but that the shots will be available to people who want them. White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre says
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — El oeste de Estados Unidos experimentó esta semana un aspecto de la crisis climática que los científicos han advertido durante años. En medio de una megasequía prolongada que provocó escasez de agua, una zona, Yellowstone, se vio abrumada por lluvias torrenciales y un rápido deshielo que, en lugar de reabastecer el
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A city of Bend open house on the Midtown Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings Feasibility Study drew a big crowd Wednesday night, as the Open Space Event Studios was packed with people eager to learn more about the project, and share their thoughts on the concepts drawn up so far.
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Stocks slumped again on Wall Street Thursday, erasing another 3.3% from the S&P 500 and bringing the index 23.6% below the peak it reached in January. The renewed selling came a day after a brief reprieve for markets when the Federal Reserve delivered a huge interest rate increase in its effort to
Continue ReadingStocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday: Abbott, Allstate fall; Procter & Gamble, NexTier rise.
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Quarterback Deshaun Watson’s arrival in Cleveland brought Jadeveon Clowney back. The three-time Pro Bowl defensive end said he decided to re-sign with the Browns after they traded for Watson, his teammate for two seasons in Houston. Clowney signed a one-year, $10 million deal with Cleveland in
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By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday the American people are “really, really down” after a tumultuous two years with the coronavirus pandemic, volatility in the economy and now surging gasoline prices that are slamming family budgets. But he stressed that a recession was “not inevitable” and held out
Continue ReadingBy JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday the American people are “really, really down” after a tumultuous two years with the coronavirus pandemic, volatility in the economy and now surging gasoline prices that are slamming family budgets. But he stressed that a recession was “not inevitable” and held out
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Throughout its 27-year history, Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship program has awarded almost $650,000 in scholarships to 184 exceptional young classical music students from throughout Central Oregon. This year alone, 14 musicians ages 12-22 were awarded a combined total of $24,100 in scholarships to aid with expenses related to college/music
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — La segunda vuelta presidencial en Colombia es este domingo y se conocerá el nombre del gobernante del país durante los próximos cuatro años, para el periodo 2022-2026. Pero el panorama no está claro, y de hecho es complicado darse una idea del desenlace de la elección teniendo en cuenta
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By ROBBIE OWENS Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — It’s been said that the history of a people can be found in the memories of its elders, and unlocking that rich oral history often begins with just three simple words: “I remember when…” Mrs. Charlene V. Nix of Dallas needs little
Continue ReadingAIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — Cycling’s governing body has updated its eligibility rules for transgender athletes with stricter limits that will force riders to wait longer before they can compete. The International Cycling Union (UCI) increased the transition period on low testosterone to two years, and lowered the maximum accepted level of testosterone. The previous transition
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By JENNIFER MAYERLE Click here for updates on this story PRIOR LAKE, Minnesota (WCCO) — More than a dozen families say they are each out tens of thousands of dollars. A WCCO investigation found they all paid up front to have the same contractor put in a backyard pool. From county to county, family after
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