2 shootings leave 10 injured, 1 dead on Chicago’s South Side
CHICAGO (AP) — Police say one person was killed and 10 more were injured in two shootings on Chicago’s South Side just six hours apart. The…
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DeSantis-appointed judge signals Florida’s congressional map is unconstitutional for diminishing Black representation
By Steve Contorno, CNN A Florida circuit court judge signaled Wednesday that a new congressional map championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is…
Continue ReadingVegas tourism board allocates $6.5M a year for Formula One
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism officials in Las Vegas have committed $19.5 million over the next three years to sponsor Formula One races on a course…
Continue Reading‘A light in the dark’: Students turn classroom into Holocaust museum
By Michele Fiore Click here for updates on this story WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Catholic school students in…
Continue Reading76ers, Mavericks try and stave off elimination in Game 6
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Miami Heat hold a 3-2 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers after a blowout Game 5 win. The Phoenix Suns also lead the…
Continue Reading13-year-old found dead in Beaverton after missing report
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — A 13-year-old girl who was first reported missing by her mother on Monday has been found dead in a Beaverton, Oregon park…
Continue ReadingThousands of protesters besiege Armenian capital’s town hall
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Thousands of opposition supporters have rallied in the Armenian capital, besieging the mayor’s office for hours as they…
Continue ReadingVolkswagen is bringing back the Scout as an electric SUV
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business The Scout, a one-time competitor to Ford Broncos and Jeeps that was last sold more than four decades ago, is…
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Oregon PUC adopts power safety shutoff rules as wildfire season approaches
The Oregon Public Utility Commission said Wednesday it recently approved permanent rules for investor-owned electric utilities, including Portland…
Continue ReadingThe national baby formula shortage is getting worse and parents are desperate for it to end
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Bryan Lambillotte knows the anxiety-induced hunt for baby formula all too well amid the ongoing national shortage. He and…
Continue ReadingReducing harmful air pollution has led to a surprising effect — more hurricanes in the North Atlantic
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN As the US and Europe worked for decades to reduce air pollution for the sake of public health and the planet, scientists found…
Continue ReadingDemocrats seek criminal charges against Trump Interior head
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee have asked the Justice Department to…
Continue ReadingDemocrats seek criminal charges against Trump Interior head
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee have asked the Justice Department to…
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Community invited to review Bend-La Pine Schools’ new Foundational Skills curriculum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members, staff and students are invited to share input on the Foundational Skills curriculum, part of English Language…
Continue ReadingKohl’s holds off barbarians at the gate… for now
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business The pitchforks have been out for Kohl’s over the past year. Activist investors have criticized the…
Continue Reading‘The Rock,’ the largest white diamond ever auctioned, falls short of expectations
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN The largest white diamond to ever come up for auction has been sold for 21,681,000 CHF ($21.9 million) at Christie’s in…
Continue ReadingBrazil friendly match against rival Argentina canceled
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s friendly match against rival Argentina scheduled for June in Australia has been canceled. The game was planned as part…
Continue ReadingGov. DeSantis still hasn’t made decision over sheriff’s lies
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said 100 days ago that he would review a state report that a county sheriff had lied about…
Continue Reading‘Operation Mincemeat’ serves up a delicious true tale of World War II espionage
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN With the added bonus of dueling Mr. Darcys for “Pride and Prejudice” aficionados, “Operation…
Continue ReadingIowa assistant Kirk Speraw will retire after 43-year career
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa assistant Kirk Speraw will retire on June 30 after 43 years coaching college basketball. Speraw began his career as a…
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