March Madness: Jones, Marquette roll over Vermont 78-61
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kam Jones scored 18 of his 19 points in the second half as second-seeded Marquette beat No.…
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Police believe suspected cop killer shot Pizza employee, too
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — A Canadian official says 16-year-old who allegedly killed two police officers before shooting his…
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St. Patrick’s Day was dry, warmer, but we’re due for a change this weekend
Happy St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Central Oregon! We had a bit of the ‘Luck O’ the Irish’ to close out the work week on Friday, with warming…
Continue ReadingWHO official criticizes China’s ‘inexcusable’ lack of transparency on pandemic’s origins
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN The World Health Organization still does not have key data from China about the origins of the Covid-19 outbreak, putting…
Continue ReadingDucksch double salvages draw for Bremen at Gladbach
MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — Two goals from Marvin Ducksch has salvaged a draw for Werder Bremen against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico passes bill to safeguard abortion providers
MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico legislators are racing against a deadline to advance proposals to safeguard abortion…
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Teacher at Bend’s Seven Peaks School nominated for National History Day Teacher of the Year
The Oregon Historical Society has nominated Megan Kruer, a 7th/8th grade language and literature teacher at Seven Peaks School in Bend, for the…
Continue ReadingKim Kardashian and son Saint watch on as Arsenal defeated by Sporting CP in Europa League
By Ben Morse, CNN Seeing surprise guests at sporting events is not uncommon. You often catch a glimpse of a movie star at a grand slam tennis event…
Continue Reading‘I’M BACK!’: Trump returns to Facebook after reinstatement
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has returned to Facebook after a more than two-year ban. “I’M…
Continue ReadingTougher Texas rolls into March Madness after early stumbles
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas fought through a season of injuries and early losses that knocked them from preseason…
Continue ReadingWhat to stream this weekend from ‘Top Gun’ to Lana Del Rey
By The Associated Press Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming…
Continue ReadingTrump posts on Facebook for first time since January 6, 2021
By Kaanita Iyer, Eric Bradner and Kristen Holmes, CNN Former President Donald Trump has posted on Facebook for the first time since January 6, 2021,…
Continue ReadingMost January 6 footage aired by Tucker Carlson wasn’t reviewed by Capitol Police first, USCP attorney says
By Katelyn Polantz, Lauren Fox, Kristin Wilson and Morgan Rimmer, CNN House Republican leadership did not let the US Capitol Police force review most…
Continue ReadingElizabeth Holmes returns to court in bid to avoid prison
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes on Friday made what might be her final…
Continue ReadingElizabeth Holmes returns to court in bid to avoid prison
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes on Friday made what might be her final…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco re-signs DL T.Y McGill to 1-year deal
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed defensive lineman T.Y. McGill to a one-year deal. McGill was signed to San…
Continue ReadingTop-seeded Hoosiers end long break as March Madness begins
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The Indiana Hoosiers had plenty of time to rest, regroup and recharge over the past 25…
Continue ReadingArgentina-born forward Retegui called up by Italy
MILAN (AP) — Argentina-born forward Mateo Retegui has been called up for the first time by Italy coach Roberto Mancini for upcoming European…
Continue ReadingNo. 1 Gamecocks cruise past Norfolk State in March Madness
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 11 points as No. 1 South Carolina moved five wins away from a perfect…
Continue ReadingSaxen, Ducas lead Saint Mary’s past VCU in March Madness
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Mitchell Saxen had 17 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, and Saint Mary’s beat ailing…
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