By MARIA GRAZIA MURRU and HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press VINNYTSIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles struck a city in central Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others far from the front lines, Ukrainian authorities said. Ukraine’s president accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians in locations without military value.
Continue ReadingBy AYSE WIETING and SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, described Joe Biden’s decision to visit Saudi Arabia as “heartbreaking,” accusing the U.S. president of backing down from his pledge of prioritizing human rights. In an interview with The Associated Press in Istanbul a
Continue ReadingBy JAMES POLLARD Associated Press/Report for America COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The mounting indictments and police investigations surrounding Alex Murdaugh have led to widespread interest in the yearlong saga that has unfolded since his wife and son were found shot to death on their property. The disgraced South Carolina lawyer faces more than 70 indictments,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is seeking a new volunteer member who is interested in serving on its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is an advisory committee to the Board of County Commissioners that: Provides oversight and coordination to auditing (external and internal) for the County.Reviews and comments on the work plan for internal audits
Continue ReadingBy ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge says the criminal contempt trial of Steve Bannon can start as scheduled next week and that the extensive media coverage of the onetime adviser to former President Donald Trump shouldn’t be a barrier to selecting an unbiased jury to hear the case. Earlier this
Continue ReadingBy Gabby Orr, CNN In the new post-Roe landscape, Pennsylvania Republican Doug Mastriano seems to have strayed from what he once described as his “number one” focus. As the GOP nominee for governor navigates one of the most closely watched contests this year, there has been a noticeable drop off in his public comments on
Continue ReadingBy Justin Gamble and Camila Moreno-Lizarazo, CNN The father of missing 20-year-old University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee is pleading for the public’s help in bringing the college student home after the discovery of his car. “If anyone knows anything or sees anything, say something. Contact law enforcement. Just tell them what you know.
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey “Bridgerton” star Regé-Jean Page says if production wants to recast his role, he’s fine with that. “They’re free to do as they like,” Page told Variety. “Shonda [Rhimes, executive producer on ‘Bridgerton,’] and I had a wonderful conversation at the end of Season 1. We were quite happy with how we stuck
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Un gran jurado del condado de Colleton, Carolina del Sur, acusó a Alex Murdaugh por los asesinatos de su esposa e hijo en 2021. El fiscal general de Carolina del Sur, Alan Wilson, y el jefe de la División de Aplicación de la Ley de ese estado, Mark Keel, anunciaron
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN After a popular game and seven live-action movies (including a reboot last year), “Resident Evil” makes the seemingly inevitable migration to Netflix as a very bleak series. Unfolding in the present and future, it’s not particularly engaging in either time frame, feeling less like an evolution than an uninspired variant
Continue ReadingBy Jack Bantock, CNN Every golfer playing at the Open Championship this week will be thrilled to see an eagle. Yet so too will thousands of fans. Situated on the east coast of Scotland, St Andrews may be affectionately known as the ‘home of golf,’ but it’s a residence shared by some highly disruptive roommates:
Continue ReadingCNN, CNN BUSINESS By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business If a recession were to arrive in the United States, there would normally be evidence of pain at America’s biggest lenders. But so far, top banks aren’t seeing major signs of weakness, even as they admit they’re bracing for tougher times ahead. What’s happening: Results from JPMorgan
Continue ReadingBy JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writers The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with left winger Ondrej Palat on a $30 million, five-year contract. Palat had 52 points in 71 games during Tampa Bay’s three consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Cup Final. The Devils turned to Palat after losing the
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — President Joe Biden is widely expected to name a board of arbitrators to intervene in a freight railroad contract dispute before Monday’s deadline, and that will prevent 115,000 workers from going on strike for at least 60 days. Any strike or lockout could snarl the
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — President Joe Biden is widely expected to name a board of arbitrators to intervene in a freight railroad contract dispute before Monday’s deadline, and that will prevent 115,000 workers from going on strike for at least 60 days. Any strike or lockout could snarl the
Continue ReadingBy GREGORY GONDWE Associated Press LIWONDE NATIONAL PARK, Malawi (AP) — A tranquilized baby elephant is hoisted into the air and gently placed in a large truck that will take it to a new home. One by one, 250 elephants are being moved from Malawi’s overcrowded Liwonde National Park to the much larger Kasungu park
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say police in Salem, Oregon, fatally shot a juvenile Wednesday night after attempting to arrest him for his involvement in prior shootings. Police have not released the juvenile’s name but said he was a teenager. The Statesman Journal reports officers were trying to arrest him for his role in a
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN The original “Lord of the Rings” trilogy was primarily led by male characters. A few women, including the powerful elves Arwen and Galadriel, appeared in supporting roles but mostly existed to serve the stories of Frodo Baggins and his all-male crew. But in the highly anticipated Amazon series, “The Lord of
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Train drivers at eight British rail companies will go on strike later this month in the second large-scale industrial action set to affect commuters in July. The Aslef train drivers’ union said Thursday members will walk out for 24 hours on July 30 over pay disputes. The disruptions are expected to affect
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Train drivers at eight British rail companies will go on strike later this month in the second large-scale industrial action set to affect commuters in July. The Aslef train drivers’ union said Thursday members will walk out for 24 hours on July 30 over pay disputes. The disruptions are expected to affect
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