By Dan Heching, CNN Zach Bryan gave us all a welcome gift just in time for Christmas. The rising country star, named among Barack Obama’s favorite musicians this year, surprise dropped a new album on Saturday, a collection of live tracks titled, “All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster (Live at Red Rocks).” In the social media
Continue ReadingBy PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The fading North Atlantic right whale will remain protected under the Endangered Species Act, and the species requires a series of protective steps to stave off extinction, federal authorities said Tuesday. The whales number only about 340 and they have declined in population in recent years.
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Bend native Autumn Toelle-Jackson is helping honor her daughter, Rylee Marie Jackson, at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., next Monday. The little girl succumbed to infant botulism at less than four months old. Rylee’s parents donated her organs, saving lives.
Continue ReadingPIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem got a hot Christmas gift from her staff — literally. Noem’s staff gave her a Pulsefire LRT flamethrower with an engraved plate of the state motto “Under God, the people rule,” the Sioux Falls Argus Leader reported Tuesday. A video posted to Twitter on Sunday shows
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have re-signed reliever Adam Ottavino to a two-year contract. The move brings back a top setup man for All-Star closer Edwin Díaz. Ottavino’s deal includes a player option for 2024. He became a free agent after going 6-3 with a 2.06 ERA and three saves in 66
Continue ReadingLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska edge rusher Garrett Nelson is declaring for the NFL draft instead of returning for a fifth season with the Cornhuskers under new coach Matt Rhule. Nelson made the announcement on Twitter. He’s the most productive defensive player on the 2022 team to leave since Rhule was named coach a month
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A cold snap blanketing the Deep South has upended water systems as local officials struggle to repair widespread leaks and broken pipes. Breakdowns in infrastructure arose in rapid succession after days of freezing temperatures in areas where extended periods of frigid weather is abnormal.
Continue ReadingBy ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Jordan Davis was such a difference-maker in the middle of the Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive line the first two months of the season that the team needed to sign two former Pro Bowl players to replace him after the rookie injured his ankle. Davis helped the Eagles start 8-0
Continue ReadingISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s interior minister says authorities have arrested five people suspected of involvement in last week’s suicide car bombing that killed a police officer in the capital of Islamabad. Rana Sanaullah Khan made the announcement on Twitter, saying the detainees included the suicide bomber’s handler. He said the attacker arrived in the garrison
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — El 2023 comienza con un nuevo espectáculo espacial: la lluvia de las cuadrántidas tendrá su punto máximo en la noche del 3 de enero. Aquí, todos los detalles para que puedas disfrutarla. El punto máximo de esta lluvia de meteoritos —que está activa desde el 26 de diciembre hasta
Continue ReadingRAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A top aide to President Mahmoud Abbas is heard in newly released recordings cursing the Palestinian leader and insulting other members of the Palestinian leadership. The purported remarks by Hussein al-Sheikh give a glimpse of the bitter infighting inside the Palestinian leadership as several hopefuls try to position themselves for
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Polansky Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — A controversial law allowing superior court clerks to personally pocket money when processing passports could draw new scrutiny in next year’s General Assembly. “Concerned would be a mild word to use,” state Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R-Marietta) said. “It just doesn’t seem
Continue ReadingBRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A judge has postponed a court hearing for a former Georgia prosecutor charged with meddling in the police investigation of the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Superior Court Judge John R. Turner ordered that former District Attorney Jackie Johnson’s court appearance for Thursday will be held later. No new date was
Continue ReadingBy CLAIRE RUSH and LISA BAUMANN Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Monster waves, high tides and strong winds battering western Oregon and Washington led to fatal crashes, power outages and flooded homes on Tuesday. Oregon State Police said multiple people died when their car hit a tree on U.S. 26 east of
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Doctors at Oregon State University’s veterinary hospital performed the first known total ear canal ablation surgery on a pig this week, in consultation with a human ear doctor who previously operated on the lead veterinary surgeon’s ear.
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By Dion Lim Click here for updates on this story SAN RAMON, California (KGO) — A man who was caught on video spewing racist and homophobic remarks to a woman and her friend at a San Ramon In-N-Out on Christmas Eve has been arrested, according to police. Danville on Christmas morning was the last place
Continue ReadingBy Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Next time you’re circling a full parking lot, try to remember what you saw in it just a couple of years ago. Things are different, now. There are a lot more electric vehicles and they aren’t just Teslas anymore, either. “It’s not your eyes tricking you,” said Matt Degen, an
Continue ReadingST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues say defenseman Torey Krug has been put on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. He will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Krug has five goals and 12 assists in 31 games this season. It’s his hird with St. Louis. The Blues have recalled 22-year-old defenseman Tyler Tucker
Continue ReadingBy Uliana Pavlova, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday banning oil supplies to countries that have introduced price caps on Russian oil and petroleum products, according to the decree published on the Kremlin’s website — a move that may prove to be largely symbolic. Earlier this month, Western countries implemented a
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The San Francisco Fire Department confirms to ABC7 News that multiple people overdosed at a private residence on Christmas Day. Fire officials say they received a call around 2 p.m. for six patients initially in critical condition. They say it happened
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