Bill Bradbury, former Oregon secretary of state, dies at 73
Former Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury, who established the state’s first-in-the-nation system of voting by mail, died Friday. He was 73.
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Six takeaways from campaign fundraising filings by Trump, Haley, Santos and more
By Fredreka Schouten and David Wright, CNN Former President Donald Trump‘s criminal indictment helped jolt his fundraising. GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley faces questions about her campaign math. Embattled New York Rep. George Santos refunded more contributions than he took in. And some — but not all — of the Democratic Party’s most vulnerable Senate
Continue ReadingVisitors got to relive WWII aboard USS Alabama
By Lee Peck Click here for updates on this story Mobile, Alabama (WALA) — Visitors aboard the USS Alabama this weekend got a rare up close and personal view of history. The ship’s Living History Crew re-enacted an attack by the Japanese — complete with plane fly-ins. “There’s nothing like seeing is believing — that’s
Continue ReadingLos seguidores de “El Fantasma de la Ópera” se despiden del espectáculo más antiguo de Broadway
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — “El Fantasma de la Ópera” no es solo un ícono de Broadway, es un gigante cultural. Está la partitura de órgano de Andrew Lloyd Webber, decorados suntuosos y disfraces elaborados. Hay un triángulo amoroso melodramático entre la hermosa soprano, su guapo galán y un incomprendido habitante de las cloacas, compositor y
Continue ReadingHurricanes face Islanders, aim for deeper NHL playoffs push
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes will meet the New York Islanders in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Game 1 of that best-of-7 series is Monday night in Raleigh. The Hurricanes are in the playoffs for the fifth straight season and claimed a third straight
Continue ReadingJeremy Renner revisits ‘the amazing group of people’ who helped him recover from his accident
By Dan Heching, CNN Jeremy Renner is continuing his recovery after his devastating snowplow accident in January, and recognizing those who’ve helped him along the way. The “Rennervations” star posted to the Stories portion of his verified Instagram account ahead of the weekend, showing his recent visit to Renown Regional Medical Center, a Reno, Nevada
Continue ReadingPolice find 3 pounds of cocaine and 300 ecstasy tablets in Manchester home
By Kristina Russo Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, Connecticut (WFSB) — On Friday Apr. 13, police executed a search and seizure warrant at 11 Horace Street in Manchester. While searching the home, investigators found an extensive drug operation where they found large quantities of cocaine and ecstasy tablets. They also found 116
Continue ReadingSt. Thomas anesthesiologist showed up for work under the influence, health officials say
By Carmyn Gutierrez Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A St. Thomas West anesthesiologist is under fire after reporting to work while under the influence. Joseph Netterville showed up for his 4 p.m. shift in December 2019. While at work, he was observed as having an unusual demeanor and slurred
Continue ReadingLarson pulls away from Logano to win at Martinsville
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Kyle Larson passed Joey Logano with 29 laps to go and went on to win his second Cup Series race of the season Sunday at Martinsville Speedway on a day when NASCAR welcomed back Chase Elliott. Logano, who was forced to begin the race in
Continue ReadingSpain’s leader apologizes to victims of sexual consent law
MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Sunday apologized to the victims of a government-sponsored sexual freedom law passed last October that was aimed at increasing protection for women, but inadvertently allowed hundreds of convicted sex offenders to have their sentences reduced. The legislation, known as the “only yes means yes” law, is
Continue ReadingPutin meets with China’s defense minister in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with China’s defense minister in Moscow. Sunday’s meeting underscored China’s strengthening engagement with Russia. China has largely aligned its foreign policy with Russia in an attempt to diminish the influence of the United States and other Western democracies. Putin and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu met
Continue ReadingPutin meets with China’s defense minister in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with China’s defense minister in Moscow. Sunday’s meeting underscored China’s strengthening engagement with Russia. China has largely aligned its foreign policy with Russia in an attempt to diminish the influence of the United States and other Western democracies. Putin and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu met
Continue ReadingOrtiz reflects on speech given after Boston Marathon bombing
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Ortiz says he knows the speech he gave at the first game at Fenway Park after the Boston Marathon bombing had an impact in Boston and around the world. Ortiz and many of his 2013 World Series champion teammates were honored Sunday in Boston before the
Continue ReadingOrtiz reflects on speech given after Boston Marathon bombing
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Ortiz says he knows the speech he gave at the first game at Fenway Park after the Boston Marathon bombing had an impact in Boston and around the world. Ortiz and many of his 2013 World Series champion teammates were honored Sunday in Boston before the
Continue ReadingRoma consolidates 3rd place in Serie A, beats Udinese 3-0
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Roma has consolidated third place in Serie A with a 3-0 win over Udinese. Edoardo Bove, Lorenzo Pellegrini and substitute Tammy Abraham scored for the home team on Sunday. Udinese forward Roberto Pereyra had a nightmare match as he conceded a penalty and also had a
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Redmond resident wins $2,000 Soroptimist International of Bend’s ‘Live Your Dream Award’
Soroptimist International of Bend has chosen Redmond resident Stacy Shaw as the winner of its annual Live Your Dream Award. Shaw was presented with the $2,000 grant at an event on Saturday. She will be able to use the money to assist her in completing her educational goals.
Continue ReadingProject Linus spends ‘Day of Love’ making blankets for children in crisis
By Madison Smith Click here for updates on this story Arden, North Carolina (WLOS) — Project Linus held their ‘Day of Love’ Saturday morning in Arden, making blankets – also referred to as ‘hugs’ – for children in crisis. This was the first time the event had been held in four years, making it extra
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 17: Dominion trial, mass shooting, Starship, SCOTUS, Sudan
CNN, WTVM, WSFA By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Whenever you fill out a survey, chances are you’re asked two questions about your race and ethnicity: Whether you are of Hispanic or Latino descent, and then separately, if your race is White, Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American or another race. The government now wants to change
Continue ReadingIran: Jail terms for those behind downing of Ukraine flight
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s state media says a court has sentenced an air defense commander allegedly responsible for the deadly downing of a passenger plane amid Iran-U.S. tensions several years ago. Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard mistakenly shot down the Ukraine International Airlines flight in January 2020 killing all 176 people on board.
Continue ReadingAt least 33 people killed by gunmen in northwest Nigeria
By DYEPKAZAH SHIBAYAN Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A local official in Nigeria says that at least 33 people have been killed by gunmen in the country’s northwest. The official said Sunday that more than 35 houses were destroyed in the violence on Saturday evening in Runji in the state of Kaduna. State authorities
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