SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that prosecutors discriminated against a Black man by striking the last Black person from his jury pool nearly two decades ago. Theodore Rhone, 65, will get a new trial as the high court takes steps to rectify a national history of racism and the persistence of
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that prosecutors discriminated against a Black man by striking the last Black person from his jury pool nearly two decades ago. Theodore Rhone, 65, will get a new trial as the high court takes steps to rectify a national history of racism and the persistence of
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El presidente de Turquía, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, se enfrenta a un desafío sin precedentes que podría poner fin a sus dos décadas de gobierno en las elecciones presidenciales y parlamentarias de Turquía de este domingo. Los votantes decidirán el destino de la democracia turca menos de tres meses después de que
Continue ReadingWayne Chang, CNN Former US President Jimmy Carter’s decision to switch diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing sent shockwaves through Taiwan when it was announced in late 1978. With grave existential concerns arising from fears of an imminent Communist invasion from mainland China, people protested on the streets to vent their anger at America’s perceived
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve governor Philip Jefferson said Friday that inflation remains too high and there has been “little progress” made toward bringing it down to the central bank’s 2% target, a pessimistic assessment given signs in a report earlier this week that price increases might be slowing.
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is calling for an immediate recall of 67 million airbag inflators due to a dangerous defect, the agency said in a letter to ARC Automotive, a major manufacturer of the component. But the automotive supplier that made the component is disputing the need for it
Continue ReadingBy PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Olympic star Caeleb Dressel has returned to the competition pool after a layoff of nearly a year. Dressel placed second in the 100-meter butterfly at a low-key meet in Atlanta. Dressel finished behind Canada’s Josh Liendo with a time of 52.41 seconds. That was nearly 3
Continue ReadingBy JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen has been placed on the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain, one day after tossing seven scoreless innings in a win over the New York Yankees. Rasmussen is hopeful he can avoid a third Tommy John surgery. He
Continue ReadingNEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Effective immediately, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife have reopened recreational crabbing (ocean, bays, and estuaries) from eight miles north of Winchester Bay (43° 47′ at Tahkenitch Creek) to Cape Blanco (42° 50′). Recreational crabbing is now open coastwide in Oregon. Recent test results from
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan was looking for a coordinator to take over the NFL’s stingiest defense after DeMeco Ryans left for a promotion in Houston, he wanted a coach who would keep the Niners’ successful system in place. When Steve Wilks
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Here is the Oregon Department of Transportation Region 4 construction update for the week of May 12-19.
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN) — El conductor que, según la policía, estrelló su automóvil contra un grupo de migrantes frente a un albergue en Brownsville, Texas, el domingo, matando a ocho, estaba “obviamente intoxicado” cuando llegaron los agentes. El sospechoso dijo en español: “Se me atravesaron”, según el informe de arresto obtenido por CNN. George Alvarez, de
Continue ReadingWhile there was no new precipitation in the mountains over the last 24 hours, a warming trend has continued for Central Oregon, which continues to chip away at the base levels. It’s going to be sunny and even warmer in the mountains this weekend, so it’s looking like the bases will continue to shrink.
Continue ReadingBy ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A U.S. judge’s ruling striking down a federal law that bans licensed federal firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under 21 is the latest example of how a landmark Supreme Court decision is transforming the legal landscape around firearms. The
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Mowing operations are planned next week for Deschutes National Forest lands adjacent to the Peter Skene Ogden Trail, resulting in closure of a segment of the trail, officials said Friday.
Continue ReadingDALLAS (AP) — A man who didn’t want his girlfriend to get an abortion fatally shot her during a confrontation in a Dallas parking lot, police said. He was jailed on a murder charge as of Friday. Texas banned abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy in September 2021. But nearly all abortions have been
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN A South Florida jury returned a split verdict in a civil lawsuit filed against McDonald’s and one of its franchisees that alleged “dangerously hot” chicken nuggets from a Happy Meal burned a toddler, according to CNN affiliate WPLG. The jury on Thursday found that McDonald’s and franchise owner Upchurch Foods liable
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Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays update for the week of May 14-20.
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — The struggling Chicago White Sox got a boost to their lineup, with Yoán Moncada returning from a rehabilitation assignment. Moncada was batting fourth and playing third base against the defending World Series champion Houston Astros after being sidelined since April 9 because of lower back soreness. He was off to a strong
Continue ReadingBy Sydney Kashiwagi, CNN South Carolina’s Republican Gov. Henry McMaster has called the state legislature back for a special session Tuesday to continue to work on a bill that would ban most abortions as early as six weeks and other legislation. “I have called the General Assembly back for an extra legislative session to take
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