‘It really fit with the family’: Twin Lakes Resort is sold, reopens for season under new management
Twin Lakes Resort in Central Oregon has been sold, and opened to the public under new management last week for this year’s season.
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Dragon catches on fire during Disneyland’s ‘Fantasmic’ show
By Rebekah Riess and Michelle Watson, CNN An animatronic dragon caught fire at California’s Disneyland park on Saturday evening, according to Disney officials. “During the final showing of ‘Fantasmic’ at Disneyland park on Saturday evening, the dragon caught fire,” Disney officials told CNN in an email. “Anaheim Fire & Rescue quickly responded and the fire
Continue ReadingBird strike sparks plane engine fire shortly after takeoff
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bird strike sparked an engine fire on a plane shortly after it took off Sunday from an Ohio airport, and the airliner returned safely with no injuries reported, authorities said. American Airlines flight 1958 had departed from John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus around 7:45 a.m. and was headed
Continue ReadingNew Yorkers celebrate Earth Day at events across city
By Kristie Keleshian Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY (WCBS) — Earth Day celebrations and events were held across New York City on Saturday to spread the word about the need to protect the planet. Green may not be the first color that comes to mind when thinking of a city
Continue ReadingANÁLISIS | Taylor Swift envía un poderoso mensaje a las mujeres en el “Eras Tour”
urielblanco (CNN) — La primera sensación de incomodidad que sentí en el concierto de Taylor Swift en Las Vegas me llegó después de que se desvaneciera el contagioso ritmo de “Cruel Summer”, la canción favorita de los fans y la segunda de su gran actuación. Swift paseó por el escenario con un body de lentejuelas
Continue ReadingChampions League beckoning for Union Berlin, 3rd in Germany
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Sheraldo Becker has scored for Union Berlin to strengthen its chances of Champions League qualification with a 1-0 win at Borussia Mönchengladbach. Union was just targeting survival from what is only its fourth season in the Bundesliga after clinching promotion in 2019. But Becker’s strike on
Continue ReadingDisneyland’s animatronic dragon bursts into flames during ‘Fantasmic’ show; no injuries reported
By Rachel Polansky Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WANF) — Only four months into 2023, 572 Kia’s and Hyundai’s have been stolen in Atlanta. Last year at this time, there were only 59 this time. That’s an 870 percent increase. We’ve told you about the Tik Tok challenge being blamed for the
Continue ReadingGunfire took their son at 20. Now it takes his daughter, 12
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press Janet Rice headed to the hospital Thursday night, as she routinely does when tragedy befalls her community. A barrage of gunfire had injured several young people, including a 12-year-old girl struck in the head by a stray bullet. While en route, Rice’s phone rang. She pulled over. The young
Continue ReadingRussia ‘will not forgive’ US denial of journalist visas
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia says that the United States has denied visas to journalists who wanted to cover Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s trip to New York. And Lavrov suggested on Sunday that Moscow would take strong retaliatory measures. There was no immediate comment from the U.S. State Department about the claim of refused visas. The
Continue ReadingAfter long wait, Pirates’ Maggi gets call to the majors
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Drew Maggi sat at a hotel across the Allegheny River from PNC Park on Saturday night. The 33-year-old infielder arrived in Pittsburgh around 7 p.m., having just been called up to the Pittsburgh Pirates from Double-A Altoona. Maggi was selected with outfielder Bryan Reynolds going on the
Continue ReadingTexas authorities investigate cases of dead, mutilated cows
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Authorities say six cows were found dead and mutilated on different properties along a Texas highway spanning three counties. Madison County Sheriff’s Office officials said Wednesday in a Facebook post that they received reports on five mutilations in Madison, Brazos and Robertson counties while investigating the death of a 6-year-old cow.
Continue ReadingElecciones generales 2023 en Paraguay: ¿quiénes son los principales candidatos y qué proponen?
urielblanco (CNN Español) — Falta poco para que la ciudadanía de Paraguay salga a las calles a votar por sus representantes del Gobierno en las elecciones generales 2023. El próximo domingo 30 de abril, los paraguayos elegirán los siguientes cargos: presidente y vicepresidente de la República; 45 senadores titulares y 30 senadores suplentes; 80 diputados
Continue ReadingGuyana birdsong competitions flourish amid oil boom
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press METEN-MEER-ZORG, Guyana (AP) — The judges leaned in, hands clasped behind their backs. Everyone grew quiet as they stared at the two tiny black birds flitting before them, wondering which one would break the silence. “One. Two,” a judge called out softly as the bird on the right erupted into
Continue ReadingNets swept, but can build quickly after Durant, Irving deals
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets are done for this season after a second season in a row of being the first team bounced from the NBA playoffs. But the front office and players see a reason to be optimistic. Brooklyn got back plenty of draft picks in
Continue ReadingShark found washed ashore in Orange Beach yields more surprises
By WALA Staff Click here for updates on this story ORANGE BEACH, Alabama (WALA) — Scientists found more surprises from a dead great hammerhead shark that washed ashore this week in Orange Beach. According to a post on the City of Orange Beach Coastal Resources’ Facebook page, after being contacted by people who pulled it
Continue ReadingBarcelona scrapes by Atlético Madrid 1-0 to remain in firm control of La Liga title race
By Patrick Sung, CNN FC Barcelona scraped by Atlético Madrid 1-0 at the Camp Nou to extend its lead at the top of La Liga over eternal rival Real Madrid to 11 points. Ferrán Torres’ goal in the 44th minute made the difference, ensuring Atlético continued its 17-year winless drought — with 8 draws and
Continue ReadingGymnastics star Simone Biles and NFL player Jonathan Owens are married
CNN By Raja Razek, CNN USA Gymnastics star and world champion Simone Biles and NFL player Jonathan Owens are married. Both shared images on social media Saturday announcing their marriage, and Biles now includes “Owens” in her full name on Instagram and Twitter. “I do,” Biles wrote on social media Saturday. “Officially Owens.” “My person,
Continue ReadingWhat happens to buybuy BABY with Bed Bath & Beyond planning to go out of business
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN America’s leading specialty baby products retailer will shutter its 120 stores, a consequence of parent company Bed Bath & Beyond’s bankruptcy filing on Sunday. buybuy BABY and its website will remain open for now, along with 360 Bed Bath & Beyond stores, as the company secured a $240 million loan to
Continue ReadingRapper Meek Mill vows to ‘spread the word’ against antisemitism after Auschwitz visit
CNN By Dana Bash, CNN Some 10,000 people from all over the world gathered last week in Poland for the annual March of the Living, a 2-mile walk from Auschwitz to Birkenau, where Nazis murdered over a million civilians — mostly Jews — during World War II. One of the most famous marchers was Meek
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines plane engine catches fire after possible bird strike
By Mitchell McCluskey, CNN An American Airlines plane was forced to return to the airport Sunday morning in Columbus, Ohio, after a possible bird strike may have sparked an engine fire. The Boeing 737 designated Flight 1958 had departed Columbus for Phoenix before the crew reported a possible bird strike at around 8 a.m. local
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