CNN By Alisha Ebrahimji and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — The semi-truck involved in Thursday’s accident with a bus that killed 15 people in Manitoba, Canada, had the right of way at the time of the incident, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Dash camera video taken from the tractor-trailer showed the bus, full
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN en Español) — Este jueves, la ministra de Salud de Perú, Rosa Gutiérrez Palomino, informó ante el Congreso que renunció a su cargo. La Presidencia del Perú confirmó a través de su página oficial que la presidenta Dina Boluarte aceptó la renuncia de la ministra de Salud, a quien agradeció por su
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In celebration of Juneteenth, the USDA Forest Service is waiving recreation fees for day-use sites in Washington and Oregon on Monday, June 19th. This initiative recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth which marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It also seeks to promote diversity and equity in outdoor
Continue ReadingBy DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed out its best week since March on a quiet note. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Friday after wobbling up and down through the day. The benchmark index still marked its fifth straight winning week, its longest such streak since November 2021.
Continue ReadingBy Barbie Latza Nadeau and Helen Regan, CNN Rome (CNN) — Pope Francis was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli hospital Friday where the 86-year-old was recovering from abdominal surgery, after the procedure sparked renewed concerns over his health. The pontiff left hospital in a wheelchair and spoke with well-wishers and medical staff who had gathered outside
Continue ReadingBy NICK EL HAJJ Associated Press ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. theme park chain SeaWorld, mired in controversy in recent years over its treatment of killer whales and other marine mammals, has opened a massive new aquatic life park in the United Arab Emirates, its first outside the United States. The
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman singled to deep center field with the bases loaded in the 11th inning, Chris Taylor hit a tying grand slam in the sixth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4. Luis Robert Jr. was playing in shallow center and
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels are hurting — and still winning games. Third baseman Anthony Rendon’s left hand got swollen after he was hit by a pitch in the first inning Thursday night against Texas. Right after that, first baseman Gio Urshela jammed his hip and
Continue ReadingBy JARI TANNER and KARL RITTER Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Summer is wildfire season in southern Europe, but this year the continent’s north is also at risk, with forest fire warnings in effect across the Nordic and Baltic countries and Scotland. A lack of rain and rising temperatures have led to dangerously dry conditions
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission took an initial step Thursday to tighten up on tax compliance by OLCC-licensed recreational marijuana retailers. The action by the Board of Commissioners during its monthly meeting comes after Governor Tina Kotek directed the OLCC to work with the Oregon Department of Revenue to get licensees paid
Continue ReadingBY SAMY MAGDY Associated Press ASWAN, Egypt (AP) — When fighting in Sudan erupted in mid-April, Abdel-Rahman Sayyed and his family tried to hold out hiding in their home in the capital, Khartoum, as the sounds of explosions, gunfights and the roar of warplanes echoed across the city of 6 million people. They lived right
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Health Authority has launched a new, interactive data dashboard that will allow people to monitor trends in the most common summer-related hazards. The Oregon ESSENCE Summer Hazard Report dashboard was launched last week by OHA’s Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention Section. It contains interactive graphs showing total daily counts of emergency department
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted in favor of the REINS Act and the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, which both passed the U.S. House of Representatives this week. She said the two bills seek to restore checks and balances and separation of powers – two critical principles that ensure the federal government
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PORTLAND, Ore, (KTVZ) — To honor Juneteenth National Independence Day and increase recreational access to public land, the Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation standard amenity and day-use fees for visitors on Monday, June 19. The BLM invites the public to explore the unique and diverse natural landscapes and visitor facilities on BLM-managed lands
Continue ReadingBy JULIE WATSON Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — While ripping out yellow blooms blanketing hillsides in Los Angeles, Max Kingery has been questioned about his fervor for killing flowers. But the clothing designer who used the plants to dye his spring and summer lines said he takes no offense at being accused of pillaging
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Estefan sang a medley of her hits, Post Malone sang one of his forgotten gems, Teddy Riley swayed to New Jack Swing and Jeff Lynne rocked out to “Mr. Blue Sky” at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The gala at the Marriott
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Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies battled a vehicle fire at an unoccupied La Pine-area transient camp Thursday morning, and in the afternoon responded to a tree fire near a transient camp in Redmond that firefighters had tackled, their second call to that area in two days.
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — Lane Thomas and Keibert Ruiz each hit an RBI single in a three-run 10th inning that carried the Washington Nationals past the Houston Astros 4-1 to prevent a three-game sweep. Ruiz homered off Houston closer Ryan Pressly leading off the ninth to break a scoreless tie, but pinch-hitter Yainer Diaz tied it
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Gray, Dave Alsup and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — The state of Texas as well as cities and counties surrounding the Panhandle town of Perryton are sending aid after a deadly tornado ripped through the area Thursday afternoon. At least three people have died, Perryton Fire Department Chief Paul Dutcher told CNN Thursday
Continue ReadingBy RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — David Fry hit a three-run shot for his first major league homer, José Ramírez had three hits and two RBIs, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the San Diego Padres 8-6. Josh Naylor had a two-run single and Fry also doubled as the Guardians rapped out
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