Why the Fed will likely raise rates two days after First Republic failed
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN For the second time this year, the Federal Reserve is gearing up to raise interest rates right after a bank failure. In…
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GOP’s Youngkin says no to presidential campaign — for now
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Asked anew whether he’s going to be campaigning for president this…
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BPRD’s Kids INC afterschool care to open application process for 2023-24 school year
Bend Park and Recreation District is opening the application process next week for the Kids INC afterschool care program for the 2023-24 school…
Continue ReadingUN chief urges all nations to stop targeting media and truth
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief is warning on the eve of World Press Freedom Day that the media…
Continue Reading‘I lost everything’: Recovering addict shares story of hope, helping others in Las Vegas
By Alexis Fernandez Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — On any given day, hundreds of…
Continue ReadingMechanic charged with homicide in fatal NYC elevator plunge
By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say an elevator mechanic’s failure to execute basic safety procedures caused an…
Continue ReadingWorkers: ‘Rotten egg’ smell before chocolate factory blast
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Workers at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory smelled rotten eggs before a powerful natural gas explosion that…
Continue ReadingYoungest and most decorated Vietnam vet joining military hall of fame
By Wakisha Bailey Click here for updates on this story BENSALEM, Pennsylvania (KYW) — The lyrics of “God Bless…
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Wyden, colleagues urge bakers to stop adding unneeded sesame to baked goods, protect those with allergies
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Reps. Doris Matsui, D-Calif., and Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., led a letter Tuesday urging bakers to stop unnecessarily…
Continue ReadingPittsburgh school director resigns after sexual violence protection order filed against him
By CBS Pittsburgh staff Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A member of the Butler Area school…
Continue ReadingNo criminal charges will be filed for former Memphis police officer Preston Hemphill in Tyre Nichols stop
By Alisha Ebrahimji and Nick Valencia, CNN No criminal charges will be filed against one of the Memphis police officers who was fired for his…
Continue Reading2 suspects face arson charges after setting fires at Las Vegas Strip hotels
By Michael Bell Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — A man and woman face several arson…
Continue ReadingIdaho Supreme Court justice to retire, cites low salary
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Supreme Court Justice John Stegner has announced his resignation, telling the governor…
Continue ReadingIdaho Supreme Court justice to retire, cites low salary
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Supreme Court Justice John Stegner has announced his resignation, telling the governor…
Continue ReadingBrazil orders Google to halt campaign against speech bill
By CARLA BRIDI and ELÉONORE HUGHES Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s Justice Ministry has ordered Google to stop conducting what…
Continue ReadingWhy you don’t have to worry about a US airline strike disrupting your summer travel plans
By Chris Isidore, CNN American Airlines pilots voted to go on strike Monday. Southwest pilots are holding a strike vote as well. But none of those…
Continue ReadingSuspect in high-speed chase charged with kidnapping
By Mary Boyle Click here for updates on this story IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — A suspect who led police on…
Continue ReadingLocal man receives generous ‘pay it forward’ donation for kidney transplant
By Mary Boyle Click here for updates on this story REXBURG, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — A Rexburg man’s tough road…
Continue ReadingNY governor signs two bills aimed at ensuring access to abortion medication and over-the counter contraceptives
By Celina Tebor and Shawna Mizelle, CNN New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday signed two bills into law aimed at increasing access to medication…
Continue ReadingSome Republicans call for more transparency around Supreme Court while calling Democratic push for ethics reform partisan
By Tierney Sneed, CNN Some Republican lawmakers said Tuesday that they want to see more transparency around the Supreme Court, though they railed…
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