Cuban officials conclude Russia trip with agreements on oil, wheat, and renewed tourism
By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Cuba is reaffirming its alliance with Russia through a series of agreements considered…
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West Virginia cash-for-worker program adds 5th destination
By JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A program offering cash and free outdoor adventures to remote workers to move to West…
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Bend Park and Rec seeing more alcohol use in parks, including minors, drinking games; issues reminder about rules
As summer officially begins, and with worrisome signs of more alcohol use in Bend’s parks, the Bend Park and Recreation District is reminding…
Continue ReadingEx-CNN producer sentenced to more than 19 years for luring 9-year-old into sex acts
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A former CNN television producer has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to coercing a…
Continue ReadingMillions under extreme heat alerts in the South and Southwest as hundreds of thousands without power
By Chris Boyette and Kelly Murray, CNN (CNN) — Following a weekend of devastating storms, hundreds of thousands of customers are without power…
Continue ReadingThousands take to the streets in Colombia to protest leftist government’s reforms
By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Thousands of people are marching in Colombia to voice their frustration with President…
Continue ReadingThe Black girls reclaiming alternative fashion
By Glory Ngwe, CNN (CNN) — Whether it’s the ripped jeans and studs of 1970s punk or the heavy make-up of 1980s new romantics, the visual…
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City of Bend reminds that Home Energy Score requirement for home sales begins July 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is reminding home sellers and buyers that the city’s new Home Energy Score Program goes into effect on…
Continue ReadingMystery solved? Wembanyama listed at 7-foot-4, but check back later in September
NEW YORK (AP) — The tall task of determining Victor Wembanyama’s height isn’t finished yet. The expected No. 1 pick in the NBA draft might be…
Continue ReadingPride flags vandalized at Stonewall National Monument in New York
By Meron Moges-Gerbi (CNN) — The New York Police Department is investigating “a criminal mischief pattern” of vandalism against Pride and…
Continue ReadingNebraska pitcher Jordy Bahl was homesick from the start at Oklahoma
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Even as Jordy Bahl was on her way to becoming national freshman of the year at Oklahoma in 2022, her heart was back…
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Family Access Network receives $2,000 from Pacific Power Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $2,000 grant from Pacific Power Foundation to support basic-needs services to…
Continue ReadingMany Broadway shows see box office jumps after Tonys exposure
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — New Broadway musicals “Kimberly Akimbo,” “Shucked,” “Some Like It Hot” and…
Continue ReadingColombia beats Germany for the first time to deepen Euro 2024 host team’s sense of angst
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Juan Cuadrado scored one goal and set up another for Colombia to beat Germany 2-0 in a friendly Tuesday and deepen…
Continue ReadingPentagon says Ukraine accounting error revealed last month is much bigger than previously stated
By Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon announced Tuesday that the accounting error revealed last month was…
Continue ReadingRomelu Lukaku scores twice as Belgium beats Estonia 3-0 in European qualifying
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Romelu Lukaku scored twice in the space of three minutes to lead Belgium to a 3-0 win over Estonia in European Championship…
Continue ReadingEsto es lo que ha dicho James Cameron sobre bucear hasta los restos del Titanic
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — James Cameron no es únicamente uno de los directores de Hollywood más exitosos de la historia, también es un…
Continue ReadingGuardians starter Triston McKenzie shut down with sprained elbow ligament
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians starter Triston McKenzie will be shut down for up to six weeks with an elbow…
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La Pine man critically injured, charged with DUII, assault in Huntington Road head-on crash
A 33-year-old La Pine man was critically injured and was arrested on DUII and assault charges after a head-on crash on Huntington Road Monday night,…
Continue ReadingAs draft and free agency loom, Pat Riley’s eyes remain on the main thing
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Pat Riley isn’t sleeping well these days. His mind is racing with thoughts about how close…
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