Rare James M. Cain story ‘Blackmail’ published for first time
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The characters are pure noir: Pat, a “dark, heavily handsome thick-shouldered” young…
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South Carolina school bus crash sends 18 people including several students to hospital
GILBERT, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a school bus crash in South Carolina has sent at least 18 people including several students to the hospital.…
Continue ReadingRiopelle slams 2 homers, Gators top Vandy 6-3 in SEC
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — BT Riopelle hit two home runs, including a grand slam, to lead top-seeded Florida to a 6-3 win over fourth-seeded Vanderbilt in…
Continue ReadingPolice in northern Peru port seize cocaine packets with Nazi flag printed on the outside
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Anti-drug police in Peru have seized 58 one-kilo packages of cocaine that with a picture of the Nazi flag on the outside and the…
Continue ReadingWynne, Kilfoyl lead Oklahoma State over Oregon in Super Regional
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Morgyn Wynne hit a three-run home run, Lexi Kilfoyl retired the last 20 batters she faced, and sixth-seeded Oklahoma State…
Continue Reading‘Get out’: Influx of Russians to Georgia stokes old enmities
By Christian Edwards, CNN Tbilisi, Georgia (CNN) — Above Tbilisi’s Old Town stands the Mother of Georgia statue, like a less imposing Christ…
Continue ReadingIran has a direct route to send Russia weapons – and Western powers can do little to stop the shipments
By Lauren Kent and Salma Abdelaziz, CNN (CNN) — The waters of the Caspian Sea appear deceptively calm. But this sea route – which provides a…
Continue ReadingStrong pitching puts Florida St, Oklahoma St one win from Women’s College World Series berths
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Kathryn Sandercock has found her groove, and now Florida State is one win away from returning to the Women’s…
Continue ReadingBiden says debt deal ‘very close’ with default deadline now set at June 5
By LISA MASCARO, SEUNG MIN KIM, KEVIN FREKING and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said a deal to resolve the…
Continue ReadingDeath of 3 cheetah cubs in India deals blow to reintroduction efforts
By Melissa Gray and Sania Farooqui, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Three cheetah cubs have died in India this week, dealing yet another setback to a…
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Registration opens for OSU-Cascades Summer Academy for high school students
Registration is open for the Summer Academy at Oregon State University–Cascades, an annual program for high school students that includes classes,…
Continue ReadingHyundai and LG announce $4.3 billion plant in Georgia to build batteries for electric vehicles
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Hyundai and LG Energy Solution say they will build a $4.3 billion electric battery plant in Georgia.…
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Deschutes County Sheriff Nelson seeks to raise tax rate to maximum allowed, sparking some testy talk
Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson asked the county Budget Committee to raise his office’s property tax rate to the maximum allowed level, citing…
Continue ReadingAlonso hits MLB-best 19th HR, Carrasco gets 1st win as Mets rout Cubs 10-1 to avoid sweep
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Alonso launched his major league-leading 19th home run and Carlos Carrasco earned his first win this season as the New York…
Continue ReadingVillegas homer, solid pitching lead Miami past NC State at ACC Tournament
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Edgardo Villegas homered, four Miami pitchers kept NC State scoreless over the final eight innings, and the Hurricanes defeated…
Continue ReadingCannes turns up the glamour for amfAR gala to raise money for AIDS research
By LOUISE DIXON Associated Press ANTIBES, France (AP) — The attention at the Cannes Film Festival turns Thursday to the glitzy amfAR gala to raise…
Continue ReadingCeltics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finals
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami…
Continue ReadingCeltics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finals
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami…
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Prescribed burning continues Friday east of Sunriver on Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District
Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to continue prescribed burning operations east of Sunriver on Friday, if conditions remain…
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8 tips for healthy grilling
Experience Life on how to take your cooking outdoors this summer and grill delicious meals with fewer health…
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