Fishing Report: Flies hatching on the Deschutes
This week, NewsChannel 21’s Patrick Priest says it’s the time of year for the Deschutes River salmon fly hatch.
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Judge shows willingness to release some records in Tyre Nichols beating death
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge has continued to temporarily block the release of more video footage and records in the Tyre Nichols investigation. But during a court hearing Friday, he said he does want to make public as much information as possible that would not interfere with the
Continue ReadingZimbabwe releases prisoners in amnesty, reducing overcrowding
By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe has begun releasing more than 4,000 prisoners under a presidential amnesty. Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services spokeswoman Meya Khanyezi said the amnesty would “go a long way in reducing the prison population.” Former prisoners have previously complained about harsh conditions such as overcrowding, a lack
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Furry Friends: ‘Paw Patrol’ of 7 pups arrive at BrightSide
Meet the ‘Paw Patrol’ — seven energetic mixed-breed pups who just arrived at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.
Continue ReadingMilan’s La Scala and Paris Opera commission opera based on Umberto Eco’s ‘The Name of the Rose’
MILAN (AP) — An Italian composer has been commissioned by Milan’s Teatro alla Scala and the Paris Opera to write a new opera based on Umberto Eco’s most famous novel, “The Name of the Rose.” La Scala announced Friday that the world premiere would be at the Milan opera house on April 27, 2025. La
Continue Reading102-year-old WWII marine veteran finally gets his Silver Star
By Ja Nai Wright Click here for updates on this story ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland (WMAR) — World War II veteran Colonel Louis J. Schott, 102, is finally getting the recognition he deserves for his service in the Battle in Okinawa on June 20, 1945. On Thursday, he was awarded the Silver Star Medal, the nation’s
Continue ReadingFlorida nonprofit uses horses to help those with disabilities gain independence, strength
By Jillian Ramos Click here for updates on this story SEMINOLE, Florida (WFTS) — In Seminole, there’s a nonprofit dedicated to changing the lives of those with disabilities. Horses for Handicapped Foundation has been in the community for more than 40 years. “We are a free therapeutic riding program for Special Needs participants in Pinellas
Continue Reading‘Sea sawdust,’ Visitors spot brown, discolored water at some Florida beaches
By Mary O’Connell Click here for updates on this story PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida (WFTS) — It’s a sight you probably wouldn’t want to see greeting you when you step on the beach: brownish, discolored water. But unfortunately, some people have recently spotted that at a few beaches in Pinellas County. “Brownish three, four feet in,
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina Sen. Tim Scott files to run for president
By Shania Shelton, Kate Sullivan, Kit Maher and Kyle Blaine, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has filed to run for president in 2024, according to the Federal Election Commission’s website. The filing comes ahead of a formal announcement that is expected to take place Monday in South Carolina. Scott, the
Continue ReadingHow Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s brother played a key role in kickstarting her career
CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s journey in the limelight began in 2000 when she was crowned Miss World – thanks in part to a nudge from her younger brother, Siddharth Chopra. In a new interview with CNN’s Chris Wallace, the “Citadel” star says that it was her brother who encouraged
Continue ReadingDebt ceiling talks break up with negotiators unsure when they’ll next meet
By Melanie Zanona, Haley Talbot, Jessica Dean and Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — A meeting between top debt ceiling negotiators from the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s office ended Friday night, with neither side able to say when they’d again meet in-person. Sources at the White House and on Capitol Hill said there
Continue ReadingLos encuentros con migrantes bajan a unos 3.000 al día y las deportaciones superan las 11.000 desde el levantamiento del Título 42
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Desde la expiración del Título 42 la semana pasada, las autoridades federales de inmigración han visto una caída significativa en los encuentros con migrantes en la frontera sur y aumentaron drásticamente los esfuerzos de deportación, según un comunicado de prensa de la agencia. “En las últimas 48 horas, hubo aproximadamente 3.000
Continue ReadingDebt limit talks start, stop as Republicans, White House face ‘serious differences’
By LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Debt limit talks between the White House and House Republicans stopped, started and stopped again Friday at the U.S. Capitol, a dizzying series of events in high-stakes negotiations to avoid a potentially catastrophic federal default. President Joe Biden’s administration is reaching for
Continue Reading¿Cuándo son las vacaciones de invierno en Argentina en 2023? Aquí, las fechas en cada provincia
Sol Amaya (CNN Español) – – Se acerca el invierno en Argentina y con él, el momento de las vacaciones que muchos están esperando. Pero no todas las provincias tienen el receso en la misma fecha. Aquí te detallamos cuáles son las fechas de las vacaciones de invierno en cada provincia argentina en 2023, según
Continue ReadingRubio wins much-altered 13th stage, Thomas stays in Giro lead
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Einer Rubio has won a shortened 13th stage of the Giro d’Italia for his first victory in a Grand Tour. Geraint Thomas remains in the pink jersey. Rubio beat fellow escapees Thibaut Pinot and Jefferson Alexander Cepeda to the win. They sprinted for victory at the top of the tough climb
Continue Reading‘A day of joy’: Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brittney Griner stood for the national anthem before her first regular-season WNBA game since being jailed in Russia. Griner was outspoken for social justice in 2020 and didn’t take the court during the pregame anthem. But nearly a year behind bars in Russia changed her.
Continue Reading‘A day of joy’: Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brittney Griner stood for the national anthem before her first regular-season WNBA game since being jailed in Russia. Griner was outspoken for social justice in 2020 and didn’t take the court during the pregame anthem. But nearly a year behind bars in Russia changed her.
Continue ReadingTwo employees of US Mission in Nigeria found ‘alive and safe’ days after convoy attack
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Two employees of the US Mission in Nigeria have been found “alive and safe” days after an attack on a US convoy left seven others dead. The US Mission in Nigeria said Friday that those two employees were “under the protection of Nigerian authorities in Anambra,” and that their
Continue ReadingNBA Playoffs: LeBron James proves he is human after missing an easy dunk in LA Lakers Game 2 loss to Denver Nuggets
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — LeBron James proved he is human after all as the Los Angeles Lakers fell to a 108-103 Game 2 playoff loss against the Denver Nuggets. With the Lakers up by eight points early in the second, James had a clear run to the basket after being found by Rui
Continue ReadingTunisian leader calls meeting with Syria’s Assad ‘historic,’ buries memories of Arab Spring
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Smiles, a handshake and what Tunisian President Kais Saied called a “historic meeting” with the long-ostracized Syrian leader Bashar Assad. Talks between the two presidents, held before Friday’s start of the Arab League summit, buried memories, and perhaps the legacy, of the Arab Spring. That series of uprisings started in
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