UrÃas lined up to start Dodgers’ opener; Kershaw `excited’
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Julio UrÃas is lined up to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on opening day — and that’s just fine with teammate…
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Ukrainian soldiers near finish of Patriot missile training
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press FORT SILL, Okla. (AP) — A group of 65 Ukrainian soldiers are wrapping up their training on the Patriot…
Continue ReadingUS companies including Netflix and Boeing join ‘biggest’ business mission to Vietnam
By Michelle Toh, CNN Dozens of American companies are in Vietnam this week in hopes of pushing further into the fast-growing Southeast Asian economy,…
Continue ReadingMuslim authorities say Ramadan fasting to begin Thursday
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Muslim authorities in Saudi Arabia and several other Middle Eastern countries say this year’s fasting month of…
Continue ReadingStephen Smith’s death is being investigated as a homicide, law enforcement says, 2 years after Murdaugh case prompted a fresh look
By Randi Kaye and Christina Maxouris, CNN The death of Stephen Smith, whose body was found in the middle of a road in 2015, is being investigated as…
Continue ReadingDeputies: Alabama player drove 141 mph to evade traffic stop
BONIFAY, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say suspended Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell drove over 141 mph while trying to evade deputies…
Continue ReadingFamilies of Montreal fire victims facing agonizing wait
MONTREAL (AP) — Family and friends of the presumed victims of a deadly fire in Old Montreal are facing an agonizing wait as a recovery team works…
Continue ReadingDeputies: Alabama player drove 141 mph to evade traffic stop
BONIFAY, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say suspended Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell drove over 141 mph while trying to evade deputies…
Continue ReadingLawsuit seeks to block abortion pill ban in Wyoming
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Abortion-rights supporters filed an amended lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block Wyoming’s…
Continue ReadingOfficials: 8 dolphins dead after stranding in New Jersey
SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. (AP) — Marine animal welfare officials say eight dolphins have died after they became stranded on a beach in New Jersey. The…
Continue ReadingCampbell new TCU women’s coach after taking Sac St to NCAA
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mark Campbell was hired as TCU’s women’s basketball coach Tuesday after the former Oregon assistant took…
Continue ReadingCampbell new TCU women’s coach after taking Sac St to NCAA
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mark Campbell was hired as TCU’s women’s basketball coach Tuesday after the former Oregon assistant took…
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Madras mayor has formed a 10–member committee task force to tackle homelessness
Mayor Mike Lepin of Madras has formed a new 10–member committee task force to deal with the issue of homelessness. The idea is to connect agencies…
Continue ReadingA Texas university president canceled a student drag show, calling it ‘divisive’ and misogynistic. First Amendment advocates disagree
By Andi Babineau and Christina Maxouris, CNN A student drag show aimed at raising money for the LGBTQ community was canceled Monday by West Texas…
Continue ReadingOfficials: Deputy Tased video-recording man, took cell phone
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A South Florida deputy accused of using a Taser stun gun on a man and taking his cell phone while the man was trying…
Continue ReadingCam Newton throws at Auburn’s pro day
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — After not playing at all during the 2022 NFL season, Cam Newton got to show what he can still do. Newton threw in front of…
Continue ReadingNASCAR suspends Williams for parking at start-finish line
ATLANTA (AP) — Josh Williams has received a one-race suspension as punishment for parking his car at the start-finish line at Saturday’s NASCAR…
Continue ReadingTuesday PM Snow Report – Mountains report more snow to start spring
As a result of a snowy first day of spring for the Cascades, most resorts are reporting more accumulation over the last 24 hours. With the clear…
Continue ReadingCouple faces murder charges in Crow girl’s 2019 death
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana couple faces charges of murder and tampering with evidence in the 2019…
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United Way of Central Oregon makes $162,000 in grants to 17 nonprofits from county, FEMA funds
United Way of Central Oregon announced Tuesday $162,000 in grants to 17 nonprofits providing critical emergency food and shelter services in…
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