Pope at Easter: Pray for Ukrainian, Russian people, refugees
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — In an Easter message highlighting hope, Pope Francis on Sunday invoked prayers for…
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Roadside bomb kills two soldiers in NW Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistani military says a roadside bomb killed two soldiers in the country’s northwest. Pakistan is witnessing increased…
Continue ReadingSafe from the sack for now, Jurgen Klopp looks to revive Liverpool with win over title-chasing Arsenal
By Matias Grez, CNN It’s fair to say that most Liverpool fans will be looking forward to seeing the back of this season. After an…
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‘Oregon’s Dino-Story’ is told in new exhibit at Crook County Library, Bowman Museum
The Crook County Library, in partnership with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Bowman Museum and Central Oregon Disability Support…
Continue ReadingTensions build around Jerusalem shrine after Syria rockets
By ILAN BEN ZION Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli warplanes and artillery struck targets in Syria following rare rocket fire from the…
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Rimrock Trails, Wild Ride Brewing partnership raises over $30K for mental health programs
Hundreds of community members recently turned out to celebrate the second annual Kiefer’s Magical Birthday Bash at Wild Ride Brewing in Prineville…
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ODFW awarded federal grant to study, find proactive solutions to marine mammal disease threats
Last year, Oregon’s marine mammal stranding network documented over 150 sick or dead sea lions on the coast, with wildlife veterinarians confirming…
Continue ReadingSix community colleges to offer tuition-free education for all Boston residents
By Zoe Sottile, CNN All Boston residents are now eligible for tuition-free schooling at six community colleges — regardless of their age,…
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Fashion show honors Earth Day, benefits ‘Clothing Connection’ for COCC, OSU-Cascades
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students and staff will take to the fashion runway in honor of Earth Day during Central Oregon Community College’s annual…
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Climate activism is focus of upcoming COCC ‘Teach-In’
In collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, Central Oregon LandWatch, the Environmental Center and a number of other conservation- and…
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Community conversations in Madras, elsewhere for Oregon’s Integrated Water Resources Strategy update
The Oregon Water Resources Department is seeking public input on updates to the state’s Integrated Water Resources Strategy – Oregon’s roadmap…
Continue ReadingNorthern Ireland’s ‘peace babies’ say sectarianism lives on, thwarting progress
By Caolán Magee, CNN Photos by Sarah Tilotta, CNN Cori Conlon grew up thinking Protestants were “the bad guys.” They went to different…
Continue ReadingCovid may have originated from humans, Chinese scientist claims
By Wayne Chang The Covid-19 virus may have originated from humans, a Chinese scientist has claimed. The genetic sequences of viral samples taken from…
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Oregon Dept. of Emergency Management honors state’s 911 dispatchers during Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management recognizes April 9-15 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, an…
Continue ReadingElderly Ukrainians and their pets stay put in the abandoned east
By Ben Wedeman, CNN “God protects me,” says 73-year-old Tamara. She’s one of the few people who have stayed in the town of…
Continue ReadingElderly Ukrainians and their pets stay put in the abandoned east
CNN By Ben Wedeman, CNN “God protects me,” says 73-year-old Tamara. She’s one of the few people who have stayed in the town of…
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Oregon DEQ marks Food Waste Prevention Week, says 1/3 of food in US is wasted
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Food Waste Prevention Week is April 10-16, and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is encouraging all people in…
Continue ReadingWhy you keep having the same dream
By Kristen Rogers, CNN For years, dreams of my teeth cracking, loosening or falling out plagued my sleep. Loved ones of mine have repeatedly dreamed…
Continue ReadingChina carries out ‘simulated’ precision attacks on Taiwan targets
By Eric Cheung, Larry Register and CNN’s Beijing bureau, CNN China said Sunday it was simulating precision attacks on key targets in Taiwan as…
Continue Reading8 people missing in fiery collapse of Marseille building
By ELAINE GANLEY and BISHR EL TOUNI Associated Press MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Eight people remained missing after the building they lived in…
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