By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Carlos Alcaraz has replaced Novak Djokovic at No. 1 in the ATP rankings and earned the top seeding at the French Open. Daniil Medvedev’s Italian Open title moved him up to No. 2 ahead of the year’s second Grand Slam tournament. Djokovic’s loss in the fourth round as the
Continue ReadingCNN By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The White House and House GOP negotiators are rushing to finalize a deal to raise the country’s debt limit. On Friday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned the department will not have enough funds to pay all of the nation’s obligations in full and on time if
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business New York (CNN) — The White House and congressional Republicans have yet to reach a debt ceiling deal, and the possibility of a US default looms on the horizon. Business owners, along with the rest of the country, are in wait-and-see mode, bracing for a possible recession and job losses
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HOUMA, La. (KTVZ) – The first of three new oceanographic research vessels dedicated to advancing marine science along U.S. coasts was successfully launched Thursday. The ship, R/V Taani, is being constructed as part of a project, led by Oregon State University and funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, to provide scientists with valuable new
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen is talking about his recovery after he was assaulted following a show in Florida in March. Allen had been in town with his bandmates for a performance and was attacked while smoking outside the Four Seasons hotel in Fort Lauderdale. In an interview with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Downtown Bend is gearing up for a sensational celebration of arts, culture and community at the highly anticipated First Interstate Bank Bend Summer Festival. From Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9, locals and visitors are invited to experience the region’s largest art showcase and indulge in a weekend filled with creativity,
Continue ReadingBy BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Chinese petroleum giant Sinopec has signed an agreement with Sri Lanka to enter its retail fuel market. Monday’s agreement comes as the crisis-stricken Indian Ocean island nation struggles to resolve a worsening energy crisis amid unprecedented economic upheaval. The contract would enable Sinopec to import,
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Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.14/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 stations in Oregon.
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes get together, they can instantly tell if something’s wrong: If insults don’t immediately fly, there’s a problem. Fans of the trio’s banter will get much more this week after a documentary film team captured them on tour
Continue ReadingBy Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Actors Demi Moore and Andrew McCarthy reunited over the weekend for the first time in years. McCarthy took to Instagram with his former “St. Elmo’s Fire” costar to reveal he’s working on a “Brat Pack documentary” about the famous group of young actors in the ’80s that included himself,
Continue ReadingBy REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The suspect in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students opted Monday to “stand silent” to murder charges, prompting the judge to enter not guilty pleas on his behalf ahead of a trial in which he could face the death penalty. The Nov. 13,
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, Poppy Harlow and Sara Sidner, CNN (CNN) — This was uncharted territory for Michael Block. Playing in the final round of a major, paired alongside one of the greats of the game, was like a dream for the 46-year-old who works full-time as a golf instructor. And that was before he drilled
Continue ReadingBy REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The suspect in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students opted Monday to “stand silent” to murder charges, prompting the judge to enter not guilty pleas on his behalf ahead of a trial in which he could face the death penalty. The Nov. 13,
Continue ReadingMANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government said Monday it is suspending a ceasefire with a rebel group that was recently accused of killing four Indigenous people who tried to avoid forced recruitment in the south of the country. In a statement issued on Monday, President Gustavo Petro’s administration said that the
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — A professional tennis player from France has been fined more than he’s collected in prize money so far in 2023 for pulling a ball out of his pocket and throwing it on the court during a point in an attempt to get a do-over. Hugo Gaston’s fourth unsportsmanlike conduct violation this season
Continue ReadingBy MEG KINNARD Associated Press NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Mutual supporters of Sen. Tim Scott and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley are in a conundrum now that the two South Carolina natives are both candidates for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The two have a long history: They worked alongside each other in
Continue ReadingMOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Judge enters not guilty plea for suspect in stabbing deaths of 4 University of Idaho students.
Continue ReadingRIGA, Latvia (AP) — Norway has stunned Canada 3-2 in a shootout and handed the favorite a second straight defeat at the ice hockey world championship. It was only Canada’s second loss to Norway in tournament history; the other was in 2000. Thomas Olsen converted the decisive shootout goal for Norway. Canada remains third in
Continue ReadingLeah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — The 76th edition of Cannes Film Festival is drawing to a close, and outfits worn on the Promenade de la Croisette have been as surprising as ever. For more than seven decades, the hallowed red carpet has welcomed time-honored starlets and fashion icons such as Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, Princess
Continue ReadingBy Eric McKay Click here for updates on this story Madison, NE (Newschannel Nebraska) — On a day in which Nebraska’s abortion laws will become more strict, a high-profile case dealing with Nebraska’s current abortion rules inches closer to its conclusion. 18-year-old Celeste Burgess pleaded guilty to one count of removing, concealing, or abandoning a
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