Omarosa Manigault Newman ordered to pay more than $60K in Trump-era ethics case
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice A federal judge has ruled against former Trump administration official Omarosa Manigault Newman…
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New Zealand to ‘welcome the world back’ as tourism restarts
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says her nation is “ready to welcome the…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand to ‘welcome the world back’ as tourism restarts
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says her nation is “ready to welcome the…
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Some C. Oregonians share enthusiasm for bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent
A movement to make Daylight Saving Time permanent took a big step forward Tuesday, with the U.S. Senate unanimously passing legislation to end the…
Continue ReadingOrioles’ Mullins explains handling of Crohn’s diagnosis
By RICH DUBROFF Associated Press SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Cedric Mullins’ outstanding 2021 statistics for the Baltimore Orioles appear even more…
Continue ReadingProtesters blame Sri Lanka leader for severe economic crisis
By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Tens of thousands of protesters have demonstrated in Sri Lanka’s capital, calling…
Continue ReadingProtesters blame Sri Lanka leader for severe economic crisis
By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Tens of thousands of protesters have demonstrated in Sri Lanka’s capital, calling…
Continue ReadingA Mississippi assistant principal was terminated after reading the children’s book ‘I Need A New Butt!’ to second graders
By Amir Vera and Abby Bustin, CNN A Mississippi assistant principal was fired after reading the children’s book “I Need a New…
Continue ReadingSonny Gray quickly tries to get settled in with Twins
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Sonny Gray is quickly trying to get settled with the Minnesota Twins. The newly acquired starting pitcher worked out with…
Continue ReadingFormer astronaut to back off Twitter war with head of Russian space agency
By Kristin Fisher, CNN Veteran former astronaut Scott Kelly tells CNN he is backing off his high-profile Twitter war with the head of the Russian…
Continue ReadingUSC Upstate beats App State 80-74 in The Basketball Classic
BOONE, N.C. — Josh Aldrich had a career-high 24 points as South Carolina Upstate topped Appalachian State 80-74 in the first round of The…
Continue ReadingNets’ Kyrie Irving scores 41 points in first half at Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kyrie Irving had 41 points at halftime for the Brooklyn Nets, most by an NBA player in the first two quarters since Kobe…
Continue ReadingFritz, Isner, Keys lead U.S. contingent at Indian Wells
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Fritz defeated Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (2) in the third…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: How plausible is Chinese military aid for Russia?
BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. says Russia has asked China to provide military assistance for its war in Ukraine, and that China has responded…
Continue ReadingUS Senate approves resolution probing Putin for war crimes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution seeking investigations of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime…
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Sisters Folk Festival releases 25th year poster, ‘The Pronghorns,’ by artist Dennis McGregor
The Sisters Folk Festival is rolling out “The Pronghorns,” the new 2022 festival poster image commemorating its 25th annual event Sept. 30-Oct.…
Continue Reading5 things to watch during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s virtual address to Congress
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will deliver a speech to members of the US Congress on Wednesday, marking a rare moment…
Continue ReadingA bit more snow
Mt. Hood Meadows reported four new inches. Timberline reported four new inches. Hoodoo did not report any new snow. Mt. Bachelor…
Continue ReadingWhite House faces growing impatience on Capitol Hill as calls to help Ukraine get louder ahead of Zelensky’s speech
By MJ Lee and Lauren Fox, CNN President Joe Biden is confronting a daily deluge of pressure from lawmakers on Capitol Hill to do more — and act…
Continue ReadingWhy and when the US started changing the clock
By Saffeya Ahmed, CNN It’s that time of the year again. You wake up and see your kitchen clock reading 8 a.m., even though you swear your alarm…
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