Philippine military chief replaced by retiring general
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has cut short the term of the military chief of…
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Utah murder-suicide underscores frequency of family killings
By SAM METZ and CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press ENOCH, Utah (AP) — City leaders in a small Utah town choked up this week as they expressed shock…
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New Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler gets busy
A few days into her term, new Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler explained Friday why she can’t speak now to the issues related to a controversial proposed…
Continue ReadingIf you adopt one of these cats, Frontier Airlines will throw in a free flight too
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Adopting an adorable kitten could now bring you the added bonus of a free airplane trip. Frontier Airlines has offered free…
Continue ReadingIran executes 2 more men detained amid nationwide protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran says it has executed two men convicted of allegedly killing a paramilitary volunteer, the latest executions…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Jan. 6-13
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Jan.…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Jan. 8-14
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Jan.…
Continue ReadingBiden faces Israel quandary with new Netanyahu government
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government is little more than a week old…
Continue ReadingMexican capo’s arrest a gesture to US, not signal of change
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN, MARK STEVENSON and FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s capture of a son of former Sinaloa…
Continue ReadingHeart screening may not have prevented Hamlin’s collapse
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer Quick on-the-field emergency care from well-rehearsed medical personnel is widely credited with helping save…
Continue ReadingLame-duck Illinois lawmakers vote themselves a 16% raise
By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois House Democrats working in a lame-duck session left town for a weekend…
Continue ReadingIowa woman believed to be the oldest person in the US dies at 115
By Andy Rose, CNN An Iowa woman who was believed to be the oldest person in the US died this week, according to a funeral home. Bessie Hendricks died…
Continue ReadingNo. 18 Oregon pulls away to top Arizona State, 82-62
TEMPE, Ariz (AP) — Endyia Rogers scored 19 points and No. 18 Oregon pulled away in the middle two quarters to post an 82-62 win over Arizona State…
Continue ReadingMega Millions jackpot rises to $1.1 billion after no winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a big winner. No one hit all six numbers and won the estimated $940…
Continue ReadingChina suspends social media accounts of COVID policy critics
BEIJING (AP) — China has suspended or closed the social media accounts of more than 1,000 critics of the government’s policies on the COVID-19…
Continue ReadingChina suspends social media accounts of COVID policy critics
BEIJING (AP) — China has suspended or closed the social media accounts of more than 1,000 critics of the government’s policies on the COVID-19…
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Summit athletes holding baseball fundraiser for school’s 4-year-old Sparrow
Want to hit some baseballs and raise some money for a good cause? You can on Saturday from 4-8 p.m. at Boss Sports Performance. Two Summit High…
Continue ReadingFields sparks No. 15 Arizona women past Oregon State 72-69
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Lauren Fields scored all nine of her points in the final two-and-a-half minutes as No. 15 Arizona erased a 12-point…
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Pedestrian struck by truck, seriously injured in crash that closes Hwy. 97 in La Pine for over 2 hours
A serious-injury vehicle-pedestrian crash Friday evening closed U.S. Highway 97 at Burgess Road just north of La Pine for more than two hours,…
Continue ReadingJapan flight makes emergency landing after apparent bomb threat
By Emiko Jozuka, CNN An airplane flown by budget carrier Jetstar made an emergency landing in central Japan on Saturday after authorities received an…
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