DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s Transportation Ministry says Israel’s attack that struck Damascus International Airport has caused “significant” damage to infrastructure and rendered the main runway unserviceable. Saturday’s statement said the runway had been damaged “in several locations” and that the strike also hit the airport’s second terminal building. The statement was the first detailing
Continue ReadingBy JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In the outdoor gym on Venice Beach, the name given to an inviting stretch of sand on the majestic Dnieper River that courses through the capital of Ukraine, Serhiy Chornyi is working on his summer body, up-down-up-downing a chunky hunk of iron. The aim of his
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Dansby Swanson and the Braves will try for their 10th straight win when they host Pittsburgh. Atlanta already is on the longest winning streak in the National League this season. Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies go for their ninth win in a row when they face Arizona. Philadelphia is
Continue ReadingBy Eliott C. McLaughlin and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Josh Tello shouldn’t be raising Rosalina as a single parent. Alongside him should be Laura Buendia, his sweetheart of nine years. They began dating as teens, after he showed up at her Saginaw, Michigan, home with flowers, making her blush. They lay on the trampoline for hours,
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A big cleanup effort is underway this weekend on the Crooked River National Grassland, part of the Gambler 500, a nationwide event to get the trash off public lands — and have plenty of fun doing it.
Continue ReadingBy AMIR VAHDAT Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and Iran’s hard-line president have signed a 20-year cooperation agreement in Tehran. The agreement Saturday comes after Maduro praised the Islamic Republic for sending badly needed fuel to his nation despite U.S. sanctions. In an interview with President Maduro after his arrival
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization is facing one of its most dire moments, the culmination of years of slide toward oblivion and ineffectiveness. Now may be a chance to turn the tide and reemerge as a champion of free and fair trade — or face a future further
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization is facing one of its most dire moments, the culmination of years of slide toward oblivion and ineffectiveness. Now may be a chance to turn the tide and reemerge as a champion of free and fair trade — or face a future further
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KEYTON and JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and British officials have warned that Russian forces are relying on weapons with potential to cause mass casualties as they try to make headway in capturing eastern Ukraine. The U.K. Defense Ministry said Saturday that Russian bombers have likely been launching heavy
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KEYTON and JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and British officials have warned that Russian forces are relying on weapons with potential to cause mass casualties as they try to make headway in capturing eastern Ukraine. The U.K. Defense Ministry said Saturday that Russian bombers have likely been launching heavy
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN Shrooms, Alice, tweezes, mushies, hongos, pizza toppings, magic mushrooms — everyday lingo for psychedelic mushrooms seems to grow with each generation. Yet leading mycologist Paul Stamets believes it’s time for fans of psilocybin mushrooms to leave such childish slang behind. “Let’s be adults about this. These are no longer ‘shrooms.’ These
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — J.D. Martinez was apparently tired of the good-natured joking he was receiving about his long home run drought. One swing reminded everyone of the power Martinez possesses. Martinez homered for the first time in nearly a month, Bobby Dalbec snapped a tie with a solo shot
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Dotson, CNN Los Angeles Chargers owner and chairman Dean Spanos is being sued by his sister and team co-owner Dea Spanos Berberian, who’s accusing him of “misogynistic” behavior and repeated “breaches of fiduciary duty” in his role as controlling owner of the NFL franchise. Berberian seeks sole control of the family trust that
Continue ReadingCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Catcher Troy Claunch singled with two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning and No. 5 overall seed Texas A&M stranded 17 runners on base before posting a 5-4 victory over No. 12 seed Louisville in the first round of the College Station Super Regional.Texas
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of June 13-17. The Oregon Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, efficient transportation system. ODOT invests in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within ODOT’s Region 4 encompassing Central Oregon from The Dalles
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of June 12-18. Chip Seal (Bend Area) – Deschutes County crews will be chip sealing the following roads (weather permitting): Stevens Road (Deschutes County section only)Ward RoadSE 27th Street (Deschutes County section only)Skyliners Road (West end) Road users should anticipate single lane closures
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Darin Ruf hit two homers and drove in four runs, Joc Pederson added two hits and two RBIs, and Jakob Junis won his third straight decision as the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 Friday night. Junis (4-1) worked five innings and yielded two runs and five hits,
Continue ReadingBy Yoonjung Seo, Jake Kwon and Kathleen Magramo, CNN North Korea has named a top nuclear negotiator as the nation’s first female foreign minister, state media reported Saturday, amid warnings from the US that Pyongyang is preparing to conduct a nuclear test. Career diplomat Choe Son Hui was appointed at a plenary meeting of the
Continue ReadingBy RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joe Musgrove took over the major league earned run average lead and remained unbeaten in 11 starts, striking out eight over six innings to lead the San Diego Padres over the Colorado Rockies 9-0. Musgrove (7-0) allowed four hits and two walks, dropping his ERA
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays update for the week of June 12-18. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. **NEW CLOSURES: Monday, June 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Paving by Tri-County Paving
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