UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says it is naming the annual training program for Palestinian broadcasters and journalists after Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot dead May 11 during an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank. In making the announcement Tuesdya, U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the Palestinian-American broadcaster
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They went 29-2, but a stellar season for the No. 2-ranked Bend High Lava Bears softball team ended at home Tuesday afternoon, and while pitcher Addisen Fisher had a perfect game in the state semifinals through four innings, the game went to extra innings and the Oregon City Pioneers got four runs in the ninth
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Johnson is joining the Saudi-funded golf league. Johnson was the biggest surprise when the LIV Golf Invitational released its field for next week’s inaugural tournament next week in England. Phil Mickelson is not on the list. That’s another surprise. It was Mickelson’s comments about
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Courtney Vandersloot had 18 points and six assists, Candace Parker grabbed 11 rebounds and the Chicago Sky beat the short-handed Phoenix Mercury 73-70 in a WNBA Finals rematch. Phoenix star Diana Taurasi was ejected with 3:43 left in the second quarter for arguing a no-call with an official. The Mercury were trailing
Continue ReadingBy JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — China’s support for Russia through oil and gas purchases is irking Washington and raising the risk of U.S. retaliation. But observers say they see no sign Beijing is helping Moscow evade sanctions imposed over its war on Ukraine. Beijing says Moscow is its most important strategic
Continue ReadingBy JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — China’s support for Russia through oil and gas purchases is irking Washington and raising the risk of U.S. retaliation. But observers say they see no sign Beijing is helping Moscow evade sanctions imposed over its war on Ukraine. Beijing says Moscow is its most important strategic
Continue ReadingBy Helen Regan, CNN Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal beat longtime rival and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros early Wednesday to advance to the semifinals at the French Open. The 59th installment of the storied rivalry between the two all-time tennis greats was another thriller, with Nadal winning 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6(4). The
Continue ReadingBy JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Alan Alcantara made one of the best catches in baseball this year — from his outfield seat at Citi Field. Alcantara reached over a railing and caught a home run by the Mets’ Starling Marte with his right hand, all the while cradling 1-year-old son
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — El juicio entre Johnny Depp y Amber Heard está por llegar a su fin. Pero, ¿cómo podría afectar este juicio las fortunas de los actores? La fortuna de Depp Johnny Depp en la película de 2003 Piratas del Caribe: La maldición del Perla Negra”. Forbes estima que para 2016 que la fortuna actual
Continue ReadingINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ariel Atkins scored a season-high 28 points, Elena Delle Donne scored 13 of her 19 points in the first half and the Washington Mystics beat the Indiana Fever 87-75. Elizabeth Williams led Washington’s defensive effort with 15 rebounds and six blocks, while also scoring 10 points for her first double-double with the
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Austin Hedges hit a three-run homer and rookie Oscar Gonzalez doubled in two runs, sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Hedges’ third-inning drive to left barely cleared the 19-foot wall and scored Ernie Clement and Oscar Mercado, extending Cleveland’s lead
Continue ReadingBy JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Preston Summerhays birdied the 18th hole to close out his match 2 up and Arizona State beat reigning national champion Pepperdine 4-1 to earn a spot in the championship match against Texas. The Longhorns beat Vanderbilt 3 1/2-1 1/2 when Pierceson Coody and Travis Vick
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Rays have put shortstop Wander Franco on the 10-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain, the latest setback for the injury-plagued team. Franco aggravated the injury running the bases in the ninth inning of Monday’s 9-5 loss at the Texas Rangers. He was replaced by a pinch-runner after taking
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears to have opted against mounting an independent run for his old job — at least for now. The Democrat had said he was open to running for governor this year, despite resigning from office in August amid allegations he sexually harassed multiple women. But
Continue ReadingTo make driving safer, the Oregon Department of Transportation is installing a road and weather information system, including speed sensors, travel-time readers and electronic message signs on Highway 97 between Bend and La Pine.
Continue ReadingBy EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution strongly condemning piracy, armed robbery and hostage-taking in the Gulf of Guinea, the world’s top hotspot for attacks on shipping and seafarers. The resolution sponsored by Ghana and Norway was adopted Tuesday. It calls on countries
Continue ReadingBy Trevor Sochocki and James Paxson Click here for updates on this story BAY CITY, Michigan (WNEM) — A mid-Michigan man driving by a cemetery noticed the upkeep of the grounds were left in poor condition. He and a group of others decided to take matters into their own hands to clean it up. The
Continue ReadingBy WALA Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The University of South Alabama has announced a new scholarship available to U.S. military members seeking their undergraduate degrees. The Heroes Scholarship is designed to cover tuition expenses not met by the federal government’s provision to active duty personnel for tuition
Continue ReadingCNN By Kevin Liptak and Paul LeBlanc, CNN US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen admitted Tuesday that she had failed to anticipate how long high inflation would continue to plague American consumers as the Biden administration works to contain a mounting political liability. “I think I was wrong then about the path that inflation would take,”
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — En Nicaragua, la justicia ratificó la detención preventiva del líder opositor y expreso político Yubrank Suazo, quien se encontraba arrestado desde el 18 de mayo y fue presentado este martes en una audiencia inicial, realizada a puertas cerradas en la Dirección de Auxilio Judicial. Suazo enfrenta cargos de presunta conspiración
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