By Patrick Oppmann, CNN A high-ranking official in Cuba’s foreign ministry is calling for the Biden administration to restore relations with the island in light of a recent CIA report that found most “Havana syndrome” cases were unlikely to have been caused by a foreign power. The spate of mysterious health incidents that have plagued
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou is among the dozen full-time IndyCar drivers entered in this weekend’s Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car endurance race. They all want to win but also view the twice-round-the-clock race as a way to shake away the offseason
Continue ReadingBy Holmes Lybrand, Andrew Millman and Katelyn Polantz, CNN A federal judge appeared unconvinced on Wednesday that Donald Trump should be allowed to testify at a trial of a US Capitol riot defendant who is arguing the former President could be a helpful witness. Judge Reggie Walton said that having Trump and his allies testify
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Strickland, CNN While mapping radio waves across the universe, astronomers happened upon a celestial object releasing giant bursts of energy — and it’s unlike anything they’ve ever seen before. The spinning space object, spotted in March 2018, beamed out radiation three times per hour. In those moments, it became the brightest source of
Continue ReadingCNN By Ashley Strickland, CNN While mapping radio waves across the universe, astronomers happened upon a celestial object releasing giant bursts of energy — and it’s unlike anything they’ve ever seen before. The spinning space object, spotted in March 2018, beamed out radiation three times per hour. In those moments, it became the brightest source
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange levels.
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN) — Ozzie, el gorila macho más viejo del mundo y el tercer individuo de la especie más viejo del mundo, murió este martes en el zoológico de Atlanta a los 61 años, según anunció la instalación. Aún se desconoce la causa de la muerte de este gorila de las tierras bajas occidentales,
Continue ReadingBy RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state’s paid family leave program could hit a deficit as early as March and there are concerns about long-term solvency following a significant increase in demand for the benefit launched in 2020. Under the law, eligible workers receive 12 weeks paid time off for
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos Kamala Harris encabezará una delegación que llegará a Honduras esta semana para asistir a la histórica toma de posesión de la presidenta electa Xiomara Castro. Harris buscará apoyo adicional para lograr su difícil tarea de abordar las causas fundamentales de la migración a la frontera
Continue ReadingCNN By Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer can come across as a bookish government man, captivated by the nitty-gritty of regulations and convinced that Washington, on the whole, works. Ensconced in chambers lined with shelves of antique books on philosophy inherited from an uncle and strewn
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — “Vine a la Antártida para encontrar un marido”, le dijo Nicole McGrath a Cole Heinz, fingiendo seriedad. Heinz se rió. Los dos estaban almorzando en la estación McMurdo, una instalación de investigación estadounidense construida sobre roca volcánica en la isla de Ross, rodeada de montañas, nieve y hielo. Era el año
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — As he recovers from shoulder surgery, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plans to rest his thumbs as well. Mayfield said he plans to take a break from “all social media for the foreseeable future.” Ironically, the polarizing QB went on his Instagram page to announce his
Continue ReadingCNN, CNNBUSINESS By Matt Egan, CNN Business The Covid era of free money is coming to an end. After dropping interest rates to zero in March 2020 to revive the economy, the Federal Reserve is shifting gears and going into inflation-fighting mode. Fed officials indicated Wednesday they plan to raise interest rates in March, launching
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Oregon Housing and Community Services on Wednesday began again accepting new applications for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program. This will be a limited reopening of at least three weeks, based on availability of funds.
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Will mortgage rates go up? How about car loans? Credit cards? How about those nearly invisible rates on bank CDs — any chance of getting a few dollars more? With the Federal Reserve signaling Wednesday that it will begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Saint-Etienne won 1-0 at Angers for a badly needed victory but remains in last place in the French league. Les Verts have won a record 10 French titles but this was only the third win of the season. It came courtesy of an own goal from defender Batista Mendy. After 22 of
Continue ReadingBy Matt McFarland, CNN Business Frederica Wilson, the US Congresswoman representing much of Miami, says she must leave home by 6:30 a.m. to beat traffic on South Florida’s highways. “If I wait 10 more minutes, it’s too late,” Wilson, a Democrat first elected to Congress in 2010, said. “Then it becomes a literal parking lot.”
Continue ReadingBy JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is getting support from several business leaders on his economic agenda that has stalled in the Senate. It’s an effort to restart some momentum for his proposed nearly $2 trillion in spending and tax increases. Biden met at the White House with top executives
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Deschutes County has appointed Deputy County Administrator Erik Kropp as Interim Health Services Director following Dr. George Conway’s assignment to serve the agency in a medical capacity as Health Officer.
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español) — Las autoridades de Chile firmaron este miércoles un convenio que permitirá la participación de reclusos en el proceso constituyente. El ministro de Justicia y Derechos Humanos, Hernán Larraín; el subsecretario de Justicia, Sebastián Valenzuela, y el director nacional del Gendarmería, Christian Alveal, suscribieron dos protocolos al respecto. El primer documento
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