By Allison Morrow, CNN Business If Russia’s oligarchs weren’t already shaking in their custom Italian-leather boots, they probably are now. In his first State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Joe Biden addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s cronies directly, telling them that the United States and its allies are coming to “seize your yachts,
Continue ReadingBy Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter As the Supreme Court continues to mull major questions concerning the future of Roe v. Wade and the Second Amendment, Republicans in North Carolina are now asking the justices — on an emergency basis — to possibly change how US elections are decided. Election law experts are
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Lay It Out Events announced Wednesday the return of its beloved Theater in the Park series with the 2005 Tony Award-winning musical comedy “Spamalot.” The hilarious tale of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will be held on the grass under towering pine trees for two summer nights Aug. 26 & 27 in Bend’s iconic Drake Park.
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has rejected an effort by New York’s attorney general to put the National Rifle Association out of business, but will allow her lawsuit accusing top executives of illegally diverting tens of millions of dollars from the powerful gun advocacy organization to proceed. Manhattan
Continue ReadingBy MATT OTT AP Business Writer SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Bitcoin prices have surged as investors again appear to view the volatile cryptocurrency as a safe haven for their money and Russians and Ukrainians seek alternatives to their country’s financial institutions. After initially falling to around $34,000 following Russia’s advance into Ukraine last week,
Continue ReadingCNN By Donald Judd and Jeremy Herb, CNN The White House on Wednesday detailed a new slate of economic measures levied against Russia and its ally Belarus, condemning Belarus for “enabling (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.” Among Wednesday’s actions are new restrictions extending export control policies to Belarus and preventing diversion of tech
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler will use his executive powers to create a new homeless service hub within the city government, streamlining the work of various departments that interact with people living outside.Wheeler made the announcement at a Wednesday news conference. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports the mayor will use his emergency powers
Continue ReadingBy SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The sponsor of a Utah proposal to create a commission to make eligibility decisions about transgender kids in youth sports is removing controversial provisions that list body measurements as criteria to be considered. Republican Rep. Kera Birkeland said Wednesday that she planned to remove the
Continue ReadingBy SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The sponsor of a Utah proposal to create a commission to make eligibility decisions about transgender kids in youth sports is removing controversial provisions that list body measurements as criteria to be considered. Republican Rep. Kera Birkeland said Wednesday that she planned to remove the
Continue ReadingGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Delicia Washington had 33 points and 11 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season and No. 13 seed Clemson beat 12th-seeded Syracuse 88-69 in the opening game of the ACC tournament. Clemson advances to face ACC player of the year Elizabeth Kitley and No. 5 seed Virginia Tech on Thursday.
Continue ReadingBy JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The adoptive parents of two small California boys who were reported missing in 2020 have been charged with killing the children, although their bodies have not been found. Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer announced Wednesday that Trezell West and Jacqueline West were arrested Tuesday night
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN Español) — Las conversaciones entre Rusia y Ucrania iniciadas el lunes, cinco después de la invasión y el comienzo de la guerra, han abierto una puerta posible para la paz, aunque los combates persisten y este miércoles se reportaron nuevos bombardeos en Kyiv y Járkiv en medio de una brutal embestida rusa.
Continue ReadingBy Chloe Melas, CNN Kim Kardashian is now legally single. A Los Angeles judge granted the reality TV star and businesswoman’s request to change her marital status on Wednesday, according to a source close to Kardashian. The news was first reported by TMZ. This comes after she filed the request three months ago. Kardashian first
Continue ReadingBy Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Serena Williams called out The New York Times Wednesday after the paper published an article about her venture fund but used a photo of her sister, Venus. The story was about how Serena Williams raised $111 million for a new venture fund, “Serena Ventures.” The incorrect photo did not appear
Continue ReadingBy David Close, CNN Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich announced Wednesday he plans to sell Chelsea Football Club, as it is “in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners.” No timetable was provided but Abramovich said the sale “will not be fast-tracked but will follow
Continue ReadingBy DARLENE SUPERVILLE, FATIMA HUSSEIN and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — President Joe Biden has visited Wisconsin to promote one of his top accomplishments, a bipartisan infrastructure measure that will distribute billions of dollars to fix roads, bridges and other public works. Biden is struggling to regain his political footing as the
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Central Oregon’s Toys for Tots program is facing a major challenge this year: finding enough space to store the donated toys.
Continue ReadingBy Ali Zaslav and Ellie Kaufman, CNN Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, said on Wednesday that he thinks it “was a mistake” for former President Donald Trump to call Russian President Vladimir Putin a genius. “I think that was a mistake. I think I know what he was trying to say, you
Continue ReadingCNN By Ali Zaslav and Ellie Kaufman, CNN Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, said on Wednesday that he thinks it “was a mistake” for former President Donald Trump to call Russian President Vladimir Putin a genius. “I think that was a mistake. I think I know what he was trying to say,
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