July 21, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
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When Russia is the only way out of a war zone, Ukrainian refugees must hide their hatred
By Zahra Ullah, Matthew Chance and Katharina Krebs, CNN On a sweltering summer day in July, hundreds of Ukrainians try to rest on metal beds lined up in a basketball court-turned-shelter. Their tales of horror and hardship along with a few belongings are all they have left. But with this safe haven being inside Russia,
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Here are some of the workers and volunteers helping make the World Athletics Championships happen
The University of Oregon campus is currently full of professional athletes, coaches and spectators, but there’s another group of people helping keep the World Athletics Championships alive.
Continue Reading2 indicted in migrant death-trailer case that left 53 dead
By TERRY WALLACE Associated Press Two men were indicted Wednesday in the case of a hot, airless tractor-trailer rig found last month with 53 dead or dying migrants in San Antonio, officials said. A federal grand jury in San Antonio indicted Homero Zamorano Jr., 46, and Christian Martinez, 28, both of Pasadena, Texas, on counts
Continue ReadingAP source: Harden, 76ers agree on 2-year, $68 million deal
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer James Harden has agreed to terms on a two-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers and will make about $14.5 million less this coming season than he could have earned under his previous deal, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday. Harden will sign a deal
Continue ReadingUN official: Decades of development progress now reversed
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the U.N. body promoting development is warning that the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and the war in Ukraine have led to “an unprecedented reversal” of decades of progress in combatting global poverty and hunger and ensuring education for children everywhere. Collen Kelapile,
Continue ReadingSuspect arrested and charged in connection with fatal shooting of North Kansas City police officer
By Amir Vera, Chuck Johnston, Amy Simonson and Rebekah Riess, CNN Authorities in Missouri have arrested and charged a man accused of fatally shooting a North Kansas City police officer, Clay County Attorney Dan White announced Wednesday. Joshua T. Rocha, 24, has been charged with first-degree murder and felony armed criminal action. He is being
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Paid Leave Oregon worker and employer contributions start in January; benefits begin in fall of 2023
In a little more than a year, you’ll be able to take extended time off work, while being paid.
Continue ReadingTrump had ‘extreme difficulty’ with his speech on the day after January 6
By Ryan Nobles, Zachary Cohen, Annie Grayer and Jamie Gangel, CNN The House committee investigating the insurrection plans to show footage at Thursday’s hearing of then-President Donald Trump having difficulty working through efforts to tape a message to his supporters on January 7, 2021, the day after the Capitol riot, sources familiar with the committee’s
Continue ReadingTransfer portal windows endorsed for final NCAA approval
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Division I college football players would have two periods of time to enter the transfer portal and be immediately eligible to play if a proposed rule change gets final approval. The Division I Council endorsed several of the Transformation Committee’s initial proposals and passed them on to the D-I Board for approval.
Continue ReadingGeorgia base: Lightning strike kills soldier, injures 9
FORT GORDON, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a lightning strike at an Army post in Georgia has left one soldier dead and nine others injured. Fort Gordon Deputy Public Affairs Officer Anne Bowman confirmed the death in Wednesday’s lightning strike. She said the soldier’s name will not be released until his family is notified. The
Continue ReadingOregon urges return to mask wearing as hospitals feel strain
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials are urging people in 21 counties with high COVID-19 cases — including the three Portland-area counties — to return to mask wearing because the hospital system is again under extreme strain. While COVID-19 hospitalizations are lower than past surges, staff shortages, patients who delayed care and elevated COVID-19
Continue Reading100 champ Kerley out for relays at worlds with hurting leg
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — World 100-meter champion Fred Kerley will not be available for the U.S. relay team later this week due to a leg injury he suffered while running the semifinals of the 200. Kerley’s agent, Ricky Simms, said the sprinter sustained a slight injury to his quadriceps during the race Tuesday night. Kerley
Continue ReadingMexican journalist complains to president of threats
By MARÍA VERZA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — It was a dramatic moment at the end of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s daily news briefing, when a reporter stood up and said he was afraid for his life. Reporter Rodolfo Montes said with his voice trembling Wednesday that he was afraid the government
Continue ReadingSemenya finishes 13th, doesn’t advance in 5,000 at worlds
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — In one way, this race was like so many in the past for Caster Semenya. When she crossed the finish line, there wasn’t anyone near her. This race, though, was the 5,000 meters — not her specialty, the 800 — and when Semenya crossed the
Continue ReadingSemenya finishes 13th, doesn’t advance in 5,000 at worlds
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — In one way, this race was like so many in the past for Caster Semenya. When she crossed the finish line, there wasn’t anyone near her. This race, though, was the 5,000 meters — not her specialty, the 800 — and when Semenya crossed the
Continue ReadingDelfonics lead singer William ‘Poogie’ Hart dead at 77
NEW YORK (AP) — William “Poogie” Hart, a founder of the Grammy-winning trio the Delfonics who helped write and sang a soft lead tenor on such classic “Sound of Philadelphia” ballads as “La-La (Means I Love You)” and “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” has died at age 77. His son told The New
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ODOT extends comment deadline on amendment to state’s tolling policy
SALEM, Oregon (KTVZ) – ODOT is extending the deadline to comment on the draft amendment to the Oregon Highway Plan that will guide the state in using tolling as a way to raise funds for transportation system improvements. Here are the details: The draft amendment is on the website (PDF): OHP Policy Amendment Draft for Public
Continue ReadingGoogle festeja el Día de la Independencia de Colombia con un doodle
Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — Google se une a los festejos en Colombia y crea un Doodle para conmemorar el Día de la Independencia este 20 de julio. Este año se cumplen 212 años de la Independencia de Colombia, día en el que se conmemora a una serie de eventos que darían inicio a la Independencia
Continue ReadingProsecutors probe Brazil’s Santos for illegal child work
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian prosecutors have opened an investigation into the powerful Santos soccer club for alleged illegal child work. They also requested that all activities of the club’s academy be suspended. The Sao Paulo state labor prosecutors’ office says in a statement that a court will give
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