SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says he has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time in less than two weeks, in a rare case of a rebound. Lee, 71, was diagnosed with COVID-19 for the first time on May 22, following work trips to Africa and Asia. He tested negative
Continue ReadingBy Tina Burnside, CNN (CNN) — A train carrying hazardous materials derailed in northwestern Minnesota just south of the Canadian border Wednesday, leaving no immediate signs of leaks but forcing a highway closure, officials said. The Canadian Pacific train of 25 cars, including some tank cars carrying an unspecified flammable liquid, derailed in Lancaster while
Continue ReadingSYDNEY (AP) — A judge in a civil case says a decorated Australian veteran unlawfully killed prisoners and committed other war crimes in Afghanistan. The judge dismissed claims by Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith that he was defamed by media who published articles about the allegations in 2018. The proven allegations included that Roberts-Smith killed
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press QOM, Iran (AP) — It’s rare these days for a turbaned cleric in Iran to attract a large following of adoring young fans on Instagram, but Sayed Mahdi Tabatabaei has done it by rescuing street dogs in defiance of a local taboo. Tabatabaei posts regularly — to his more than 80,000
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GOOD THURSDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… After waking up to some chilly temperatures coming off of the coldest night of the week, we’ll start a new warming trend today. Temperatures will be modestly warmer, up a few degrees to the low 70s in the warmest parts of the day. Winds will subside to between 5-10 mph and
Continue ReadingBy Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A key gauge of China’s small- and medium-sized factories showed their surprise return to expansion last month, which eased market anxiety about growth stalling in the world’s second largest economy. Asian markets mostly rose Thursday following the release of the data, with sentiment also boosted by abating
Continue ReadingBy ANNIE MA and THALIA BEATY Associated Press Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from foundations decline in recent decades, have seen an increase in gifts particularly from corporations and corporate foundations over the last several years. In their pitches, HBCUs have been emphasizing their ability to deliver returns on the investment
Continue ReadingBy ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s crown prince married the scion of a prominent Saudi family on Thursday in a palace ceremony attended by royals and other VIPs from around the world, as massive crowds gathered across the kingdom to celebrate the region’s newest power couple. The marriage of Crown Prince
Continue ReadingBy YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press OYAMA, Japan (AP) — In a sprawling circuit near Mount Fuji, a humble Corolla running on liquid hydrogen has made its racing debut, part of a move to bring the futuristic technology into the racing world and to demonstrate Toyota’s resolve to develop green vehicles. Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda, resplendent
Continue ReadingBy YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press OYAMA, Japan (AP) — In a sprawling circuit near Mount Fuji, a humble Corolla running on liquid hydrogen has made its racing debut, part of a move to bring the futuristic technology into the racing world and to demonstrate Toyota’s resolve to develop green vehicles. Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda, resplendent
Continue ReadingBy Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — One of China’s top tech bankers, who went missing in February, has been in the custody of the country’s top anti-graft watchdog since his disappearance and has had his detention extended, according to a state media report. The Economic Observer, a well regarded financial publication, reported that
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, STEPHEN GROVES, FARNOUSH AMIRI and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President
Continue ReadingGonzalo Jimenez (CNN Español) — Al menos unas 10 personas, presumiblemente migrantes, fueron encontradas ahogadas en la selva del Darién, en Panamá, informó este miércoles la directora del Servicio Nacional de Migración del país, Samira Gozaine. La funcionaria dijo en declaraciones a la prensa local que en las últimas semanas los servicios nacional de Fronteras,
Continue ReadingISLAMABAD (AP) — Several prominent public figures in the United Kingdom have urged Pakistan to release the brother of a human rights lawyer who served as an adviser to former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The appeal from former U.K. Cabinet ministers, senior law officers, renowned journalists and legal rights organizations was made on Wednesday evening.
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Jeremy Ebobisse scored out of the gates in the second half and Daniel de Sousa Brito made it stand up as the San Jose Earthquakes snapped a 14-match winless skid on the road with a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night. Ebobisse ended a scoreless match when he took
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pacific Power released plans Wednesday to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions for all electricity sold to Oregon consumers by 2040, while significantly enhancing customer and community participation in decarbonization efforts.
Continue ReadingBy Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Australia’s most decorated soldier lost a multi-million dollar defamation case against three newspapers who accused him of committing war crimes in Afghanistan – including the murder of unarmed prisoners – as a judge ruled their reports met the standards of truth. The ruling, delivered by Federal Court
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The High Desert Museum will unveil a diverse collection of traditional and contemporary art on Saturday, July 8 in its annual Art in the West exhibition and silent auction. This year’s juried exhibition will feature over 90 works of art by dozens of acclaimed artists from across the country.
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To mark the end of the academic year, Central Oregon Community College is hosting its first-ever “Cross-Cultural Celebration,” a free evening of Spanish guitar, spoken-word poetry, operetta and other acts by COCC and local high school students.
Continue ReadingGonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — Ryan Gosling canalizó su “Ken-energía” para defenderse de quienes piensan que es “demasiado mayor” para interpretar al muñeco Ken en la nueva película de “Barbie”. El origen de esta tontería se remonta al mes de abril, cuando se publicó el primer tráiler de la película “Barbie” y se desató un debate
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