By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ Associated Press HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Cuba is reaffirming its alliance with Russia through a series of agreements considered key for the island nation, including on oil and fuel supply, the sale of wheat and the resumption of flights between both countries. The agreements between two longtime allies facing economic sanctions from
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A program offering cash and free outdoor adventures to remote workers to move to West Virginia with the hope of offsetting population losses has added a fifth destination where out-of-state workers can apply to live. The public-private program Ascend West Virginia announced Tuesday the addition of
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As summer officially begins, and with worrisome signs of more alcohol use in Bend’s parks, the Bend Park and Recreation District is reminding community members about alcohol rules in parks, trails and on the river.
Continue ReadingBURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A former CNN television producer has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to coercing a 9-year-old girl into illegal sexual acts. He also received an additional 15 years of supervised release. The hearing was help Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Vermont. John Griffin of
Continue ReadingBy Chris Boyette and Kelly Murray, CNN (CNN) — Following a weekend of devastating storms, hundreds of thousands of customers are without power in areas of the South and Southwest now facing scorching heat. As of Tuesday, more than 38 million Americans are under active extreme heat advisories, watches, and warnings, according to the National
Continue ReadingBy MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Thousands of people are marching in Colombia to voice their frustration with President Gustavo Petro’s government and its attempts to make sweeping changes to the nation’s health and pension systems, and its labor laws. The protests were held as Colombia’s first leftist president struggles to keep
Continue ReadingBy 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 politics of alternative (‘alt’) fashion have always been proudly divergent from mainstream culture. Aligned with music scenes and subcultures as far back as the 1950s and 60s, from rockabilly
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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 Saturday, July 1. Under the new program, homes listed for sale in Bend must obtain a Home Energy Score from a state-licensed Home Energy Assessor and include it on
Continue ReadingNEW 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 7-foot-4. Maybe not, though. Check back in September The league is using 7-4 in the draft guide on its media website, which falls in the middle of most reports
Continue ReadingBy Meron Moges-Gerbi (CNN) — The New York Police Department is investigating “a criminal mischief pattern” of vandalism against Pride and transgender flags at the Stonewall National Monument during Pride month, it said in a statement. The police department said its Hate Crime Task Force is investigating three incidents, which occurred June 10, June 15
Continue ReadingBy 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 home. The Papillion, Nebraska, native got a tattoo with the outline of Nebraska on her right arm during spring break that year. After two standout seasons
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $2,000 grant from Pacific Power Foundation to support basic-needs services to families throughout Central Oregon. FAN connects families in need to a variety of resources that can help them regain stability and self-sufficiency after setbacks. According to the KIDS Count Data Book, 1 in 5
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — New Broadway musicals “Kimberly Akimbo,” “Shucked,” “Some Like It Hot” and “& Juliet” — as well as the play “Leopoldstadt” — all saw nice bumps at their box offices after the Tony Award telecast. Data from The Broadway League released Tuesday shows many of the
Continue ReadingGELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Juan Cuadrado scored one goal and set up another for Colombia to beat Germany 2-0 in a friendly Tuesday and deepen the sense of crisis around the German team one year before the country hosts Euro 2024. Colombia’s win was its first ever over Germany, a four-time world champion that appears
Continue ReadingBy Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon announced Tuesday that the accounting error revealed last month was significantly more than previously stated and aid provided to Ukraine was overvalued by $6.2 billion rather than $3 billion. The accounting error includes fiscal years 2022 and 2023 and occurred because “in a significant
Continue ReadingTALLINN, 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 qualifying. Johan Bakayoko scored Belgium’s other goal. Lukaku broke the deadlock after an uneventful first half-hour with a flick and doubled Belgium’s lead with another clinical finish. Lukaku has
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — James Cameron no es únicamente uno de los directores de Hollywood más exitosos de la historia, también es un amante de la exploración de las profundidades marinas. Esos caminos se han cruzado en dos de sus mayores éxitos, “Avatar” y “Titanic”. James Cameron posa durante un sesión de fotos para “Avatar:
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians starter Triston McKenzie will be shut down for up to six weeks with an elbow sprain that may yet require surgery. McKenzie was placed on the 15-day injured list over the weekend with a strained ulnar collateral ligament. Guardians team physician Dr. Mark Schickendantz
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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, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said. The other driver was not seriously injured.
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Pat Riley isn’t sleeping well these days. His mind is racing with thoughts about how close Miami came to a championship this season and what needs to happen to get it done next season. Riley held his annual end-of-season review Tuesday, reflecting on a year like
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