Russia invades Ukraine
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Contagious omicron subvariant BA.2 found in Oregon wastewater
An extra-contagious version of the omicron variant that is fueling COVID-19 surges in parts of Europe and Asia has been found in the wastewater of…
Continue ReadingDemocrats appear united on Jackson; GOP votes may be elusive
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has announced his intention to support the…
Continue ReadingAfter crippling rounds of sanctions, these are the oligarchs who are (and aren’t) speaking out against Russia’s war
By Travis Caldwell, CNN As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters a new month, the wealthy elite close to Russian President Vladimir Putin are…
Continue ReadingUS gains 0-0 draw at Mexico, in strong position to qualify
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer MEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States escaped a half-full Estadio Azteca with a gritty 0-0 draw against Mexico and…
Continue ReadingBiden says in Poland that the stakes of Ukraine war go well beyond its borders
By Kevin Liptak and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden told American troops on a deterrence mission near the border with Ukraine that the…
Continue ReadingBiden arrives in Poland as he announces new plan to wean Europe off Russian energy
CNN By Maegan Vazquez and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden on Friday announced a new initiative meant to deprive Russian President Vladimir…
Continue ReadingUtah bans transgender athletes in girls sports despite veto
By SAM METZ and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — GOP lawmakers in Utah have pushed through a ban on transgender youth…
Continue ReadingUtah bans transgender athletes in girls sports despite veto
By SAM METZ and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — GOP lawmakers in Utah have pushed through a ban on transgender youth…
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Senate unanimously passes Wyden bill to expand mammogram screenings for veterans
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that the U.S. Senate unanimously approved bipartisan legislation to expand Department of Veterans Affairs…
Continue ReadingMarine arrested after fatal fight in Southern California
DANA POINT, Calif. (AP) — A U.S. Marine is in custody after a deadly fight at a Southern California pizzeria on St. Patrick’s Day. The Orange…
Continue ReadingPaul’s back, Suns clinch top seed with 140-130 win in Denver
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Chris Paul was eager to rejoin his teammates who were having all the fun even if that meant…
Continue ReadingHouse leaders call on Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry to resign
By GRANT SCHULTE and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry is facing growing pressure from…
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 rates plunge as decision nears on US asylum limits
By ELLIOT SPAGAT and CAROLINE GHISOLFI Associated Press SOMERTON, Ariz. (AP) — COVID-19 rates are plunging among migrants crossing the border from…
Continue ReadingMan in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot says he lied after arrest
By ED WHITE Associated Press Defense lawyers are cross-examining a key witness in the trial of four men accused of planning to kidnap Michigan Gov.…
Continue ReadingCalifornia man’s family wants officers allegedly involved in his death charged
By Taylor Romine, CNN The family of Edward Bronstein, a 38-year-old man who died while in custody of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in March…
Continue ReadingChina Eastern Airlines grounds 223 Boeing 737-800 aircraft after crash
By Laura He, CNN Business China Eastern Airlines is grounding dozens of aircraft after a deadly crash earlier this week. The airline and its…
Continue ReadingGiroux has 2 assists in Panthers debut in win over Canadiens
MONTREAL (AP) — Claude Giroux had two assists in his first game for Florida, fellow newcomer Ben Chiarot set up a goal against his former Montreal…
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EPA’s $32 million for Oregon water, sewer projects include Bend, Madras, Lone Pine Irrigation District
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it will provide $32 million to help fund Oregon’s $70 million plan for key drinking…
Continue ReadingBrady Tkachuk scores twice, Senators beat Jets 5-2
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Brady Tkachuk had two goals and the Ottawa Senators scored three times in 3:15 span in the third period to beat the…
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