By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Two Hong Kongers have been found guilty on a sedition charge after they clapped and criticized the judge during a previous trial over a banned Tiananmen Square vigil in the city. Garry Pang Moon-yuen, a pastor, and Chiu Mei-ying, a housewife, were arrested in April for
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee, to represent Tribal governments, or the interests of an historically underrepresented community. The OORC evaluates, scores and ranks project applications seeking funding assistance from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program. The
Continue ReadingBy VANESSA GERA, DAVID McHUGH and AUREL OBREJA Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Tudor Popescu swings his ax down on a log, then feeds the split wood into a stove that heats his home in the capital of Moldova. As the nights turn chilly, the stack of firewood has been growing higher around him
Continue ReadingBy VANESSA GERA, DAVID McHUGH and AUREL OBREJA Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Tudor Popescu swings his ax down on a log, then feeds the split wood into a stove that heats his home in the capital of Moldova. As the nights turn chilly, the stack of firewood has been growing higher around him
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An international coalition of researchers, including several from Oregon State University, says in a report published Wednesday that the Earth’s vital signs have worsened to the point that “humanity is unequivocally facing a climate emergency.”
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Jamal Murray hit a big 3-pointer and the Denver Nuggets kept the Los Angeles Lakers winless with a 110-99 victory Wednesday night. The Lakers dropped to 0-4 under new coach Darvin Ham. They remain in the company of
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Swiss bank Credit Suisse has unveiled a “radical strategy” meant to overcome recent troubles that have dented its reputation. The Zurich-based bank announced Thursday plans to cut costs, lower staff counts and reduce risk as it reported a 4-billion Swiss franc (dollar) loss in the third quarter.
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Swiss bank Credit Suisse has unveiled a “radical strategy” meant to overcome recent troubles that have dented its reputation. The Zurich-based bank announced Thursday plans to cut costs, lower staff counts and reduce risk as it reported a 4-billion Swiss franc (dollar) loss in the third quarter.
Continue ReadingBy BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska in a televised debate called partisanship a threat to the country as she sought to make the case for reelection to the seat she’s held since September against challengers including Republican Sarah Palin. Peltola beat Palin and Republican Nick
Continue ReadingBy Tara John, CNN Brazil votes for a new president on Sunday, in the final round of a polarizing election that has been described as the most important in the country’s democratic history. The choice is between two starkly different candidates — the leftist former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, popularly known as Lula,
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Hagel scored the tiebreaking power play goal with 4:27 to play in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Mikhail Sergachev and Nikita Kucherov scored early goals and Brian Elliott made 19 saves in Tampa Bay’s third win in four games.
Continue ReadingDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Here is a look at the 10 largest U.S. jackpots that have been won and the states where the winning tickets were sold.
Continue ReadingBy JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is holding its fifth national election in under four years, and once again the race is shaping up as a referendum on former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fitness to rule. Netanyahu has been campaigning while standing trial on corruption charges. As Israel’s opposition leader, he has
Continue ReadingDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — No one won an estimated $700 million Powerball jackpot, meaning the big prize will grow to an estimated $800 million for the next drawing. The numbers drawn Wednesday night were: 19, 36, 37, 46 and 56. The Powerball was 24. No one has matched all six numbers and won the
Continue ReadingDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — No one won an estimated $700 million Powerball jackpot, meaning the big prize will grow to an estimated $800 million for the next drawing. The numbers drawn Wednesday night were: 19, 36, 37, 46 and 56. The Powerball was 24. No one has matched all six numbers and won the
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK Stanford (3-4, 1-4 Pac-12) at No. 12 UCLA (6-1, 3-1), Saturday. The Cardinal have won two straight and snapped their 10-game conference losing streak with a 15-14 victory last week over Arizona State. The Bruins
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK Stanford (3-4, 1-4 Pac-12) at No. 12 UCLA (6-1, 3-1), Saturday. The Cardinal have won two straight and snapped their 10-game conference losing streak with a 15-14 victory last week over Arizona State. The Bruins
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard left the Portland Trail Blazers’ game against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night because of a strained right calf, but he says the injury is not serious. Lillard, a six-time All-Star, came up limping with just over five minutes to go in
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