By JANIE McCAULEY Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An elevated train clangs along tracks above Dr. Kwane Stewart as the veterinarian makes his way through a chain link gate to ask a man standing near a parked RV whether he might know of any street pets in need. Michael Evans immediately goes for his
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The greatest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power fizzled out after the rebellious mercenary commander who ordered his troops to march on Moscow abruptly reached a deal with the Kremlin to go into exile and sounded the retreat. The brief revolt, though, exposed
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — To better prepare Oregonians for wildfire and give them resources to help create defensible space, the Oregon State Fire Marshal has launched a new defensible space educational tool. The Oregon Defensible Space Program offers Oregon-specific wildfire preparedness best practices, resources for download, and an in-person defensible space property assessment request portal. Creating
Continue ReadingBy Melissa Alonso, Andy Rose and Dave Alsup, CNN (CNN) — A tornado struck the largest coal mine in the US while workers were in the midst of a shift change Friday in northeast Wyoming, injuring at least 8 people, officials said. The tornado hit the North Antelope Rochelle Mine in Campbell County at around
Continue ReadingBy MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a tough week for the Megill boys. One day after Milwaukee Brewers reliever Trevor Megill was sent down to the minors, younger brother Tylor was demoted to Triple-A Syracuse by the New York Mets. For one California family, it was a double dose
Continue ReadingBy AUDREY McAVOY and TY O’NEIL Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Drag queens donning the white, red and blue of the Hawaiian flag shimmied across the stage to a throbbing techno remix of “Aloha Oe,” a song composed by Hawaii’s last reigning monarch. Spectators roared as a performer shook her hips in a Tahitian-style
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Sophia Smith scored three goals and the Portland Thorns defeated the Washington Spirit 4-2 in a National Women’s Soccer League match. Smith, who was one of the players selected earlier this week for the U.S. national team headed to the World Cup next month,
Continue ReadingBy Ashley R. Williams, Carrington Peavy and Dawn Sawyer, CNN (CNN) — Duke University has announced plans to provide a tuition-free education to eligible students living in North Carolina and South Carolina. Starting next fall, students from families earning $150,000 annually or less can attend the Durham, North Carolina-based university on a full tuition grant,
Continue ReadingBy JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Transgender people born in Kansas could be prevented from changing their birth certificates to reflect their gender identities if the state’s conservative Republican attorney general is successful with a legal move he launched late Friday. Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a request in federal court
Continue ReadingBy JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Transgender people born in Kansas could be prevented from changing their birth certificates to reflect their gender identities if the state’s conservative Republican attorney general is successful with a legal move he launched late Friday. Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a request in federal court
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Michael Conforto hit a pair of two-run doubles, Patrick Bailey homered to back Logan Webb’s third straight winning start and the San Francisco Giants beat the road-weary Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5. Webb (7-6) gave up four runs on five hits, struck out five with two walks
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Deschutes County is accepting applications from residents for its 2023 County College program. County College gives members of the community the opportunity to learn more about County services and programs.
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored 20 points, Destanni Henderson had a career-high 18 points and the Los Angeles Sparks rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 76-74. Los Angeles took its first lead with 2:28 left in the fourth quarter on a free throw by Chiney Ogwumike. Los Angeles guard
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — East Cascades Works, in collaboration with Bend-La Pine Schools and Jefferson County School District 509J, are excited to announce that Central Oregon’s Youth Career Connect program will be delivered by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, starting in July. The Youth Career Connect program offers primarily paid internships to Central Oregon’s young people. Through these internships youth aged 16 to 21 years explore career options,
Continue ReadingBy HOLLY RAMER Associated Press The wrecks of the Titanic and the Titan sit on the ocean floor, separated by 1,600 feet (490 meters) and 111 years of history. How they came together unfolded over an intense week that raised temporary hopes and left lingering questions. THE BUILDUP The Polar Prince, a Canadian icebreaker ship,
Continue ReadingBy Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — In a nod to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ favorite food, Pizza Hut served up its signature dish to select customers in the subways of New York City, the company announced. The limited-time underground deliveries were part of a promotion for the upcoming film, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Busch doubled in the go-ahead in the fourth inning, Mookie Betts homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Houston Astros 3-2 in an acrimonious game. The first interleague meeting since 2021 between the defending World Series champion Astros and the Dodgers, who led
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Es el heredero al trono británico, está casado con Catalina, princesa de Gales, y es padre de un trío que complace a las multitudes. Pero, ¿cuánto sabes realmente sobre el hombre que ahora ostenta el título de príncipe de Gales? Nueve meses después de su nombramiento, el príncipe de Gales,
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – “Keep it legal, keep it safe” is the message from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. The 2023 fireworks retail sales season began Friday and runs through July 6 in Oregon. The OSFM would like everyone to know which fireworks are legal to use, where fireworks can be used, and how to
Continue ReadingBy BEN FINLEY and HOLLY RAMER Associated Press Talk to someone who rode on the Titan submersible, and they’re likely to mention a technological glitch: the propulsion system failed or communications with people on the surface cut out. Maybe there were problems balancing weights on board. They are also likely to mention Stockton Rush, the
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