The Associated Press Wall Street’s rally hit a wall after a surprisingly strong jobs report fueled worries about inflation and higher interest rates. The S&P 500 fell 1% Friday, its first drop in four days, though it took an up-and-down route to get there. The bond market was more decisive in thinking the strong jobs
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The Oregon Department of Agriculture said Friday it is seeking applicants to fill 55 commissioner seats on 19 of the state’s agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions.
Continue ReadingBy MARCOS ALEMÁN and SALVADOR MELÉNDEZ Associated Press TECOLUCA, El Salvador (AP) — When El Salvador began making mass arrests of people with suspected gang affiliations last year, President Nayib Bukele ordered the construction of what would be the largest prison in Latin America. This week, Bukele rolled out the completed project, a sprawling campus
Continue ReadingMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The man charged with raping and killing a Tennessee kindergarten teacher during a pre-dawn run in Memphis last year has pleaded not guilty. The Daily Memphian reports Cleotha Henderson was indicted last week on charges that include first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping. The first-degree murder charge carries a sentence of
Continue ReadingMarysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) — Este es un sueño de la ciencia: desarrollar una vacuna que prevenga o que cure el cáncer. En la actualidad, existen vacunas terapéuticas pero ¿cuán cerca estamos de una que prevenga o cure la enfermedad? El Dr. Elmer Huerta, quien es oncólogo y fue el primer presidente latino de
Continue ReadingBy SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Dominion Energy’s ongoing push for yet another year of legislative tinkering with the way its rates are regulated took a surprise turn this week. A Virginia House committee on Thursday whittled down a company-backed bill ratepayer advocates have fiercely opposed. The vote came after Gov. Glenn
Continue ReadingSANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — At least 13 people have died as a result of the more than 150 wildfires burning across Chile that have destroyed homes and thousands of acres of forest while the South American is in the midst of a heat wave. Four of the deaths took place in the Biobío region, around
Continue ReadingCNN, WCAX By Sandee LaMotte, CNN It’s COLD. We’re talking dangerous cold. Cold that might rob you of the tips of your nose, ears, chin, fingers or toes if you’re not careful. Called frostbite, it happens when the skin and the tissue under the skin freezes, which can happen much more quickly than you might
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN It’s COLD. We’re talking dangerous cold. Cold that might rob you of the tips of your nose, ears, chin, fingers or toes if you’re not careful. Called frostbite, it happens when the skin and the tissue under the skin freezes, which can happen much more quickly than you might imagine. What
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Hace más de dos décadas, Jennifer Lopez cambió internet para siempre cuando lució un vestido tan despampanante que inspiró a los ingenieros a crear “Google Image Search” o la búsqueda de imágenes de Google. Fue en la ceremonia de los Premios Grammy de 2000, cuando el vestido verde esmeralda y azul
Continue ReadingHIGHLAND PARK, Mich. (AP) — Three bodies found in a vacant Detroit-area apartment building have been identified as those of three aspiring rappers who went missing nearly two weeks ago, police said Friday. Michigan State Police said Friday afternoon on Twitter that investigators identified the bodies as those of Armani Kelly, 27, of Oscoda; Montoya
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the Deschutes County road construction update for the week of Feb. 5-11. Deschutes Market Road/Hamehook Road Canal Crossing (Bend Area) – Irrigation work will be occurring on Deschutes Market Road west of Hamehook Road. Work will include installation of a piped irrigation crossing. Traffic Information – Deschutes Market Road will be
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By Alyssa Adams Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Zach Ertz and the Ertz Family Foundation surprised a 15-year-old Eagles superfan, who crowdfunded his way to the Super Bowl, with two additional tickets so he can bring his siblings. “I want to make it a family affair, I don’t want it
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for March delivery fell $2.49 to $73.39 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for April delivery fell $2.23 to $79.94 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for March delivery fell 13 cents to $2.32 a gallon. March heating oil fell 12 cents $2.78 a gallon. March natural gas fell 5 cents
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (AP) — A bill introduced in the Oregon Legislature that would ban lawmakers from hiring family members as aides has sparked a debate about nepotism at the state Capitol. Under current law, public officials are barred from employing relatives unless they declare a conflict of interest. Legislators, however, are exempt from that rule.
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A bill introduced in the Oregon Legislature that would ban lawmakers from hiring family members as aides has sparked a debate about nepotism at the state Capitol. Under current law, public officials are barred from employing relatives unless they declare a conflict of interest. Legislators, however, are exempt from that rule.
Continue ReadingLAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — A contest that could define the 2024 Paris Olympics is playing out 18 months before medals are awarded. It’s giving the International Olympic Committee a political challenge with echoes of the 1980s boycott era. Ukraine fired up its campaign on Friday to have Russia and military ally Belarus excluded from the
Continue ReadingBy Sara Powers Click here for updates on this story ROMULUS, Michigan (WWJ) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents discovered a dolphin skull in unaccompanied luggage at Detroit Metro Airport last week. The luggage was unintentionally separated from its owner during travel, and when the luggage reentered the country, X-ray screenings showed an image
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by US Bank. These awards celebrate the outstanding achievements made by Chamber members in 2022 across four categories: Innovation, Workplace Engagement, Organizational Growth, and Community Stewardship. In addition, award categories of Emerging Leader and Lifetime
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El cantante de los Backstreet Boys, Nick Carter, presentó una contrademanda contra dos mujeres que lo acusaron de cometer agresión sexual en dos ocasiones hace más de 15 años. La respuesta legal de Carter se produce después de que Shannon “Shay” Ruth presentara una demanda por agresión sexual contra
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