By Sara Smart, Taylor Ward and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Thick plumes of smoke from dozens of wildfires raging in Ontario, Canada, are billowing across the US border, compromising the air quality for millions of residents in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. “Smoky skies and poor air quality will continue through Thursday,” the National Weather
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Deschutes County’s newly established Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Committee will hold its first meeting on Monday, June 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Deschutes Services Building in downtown Bend.
Continue ReadingBy Laura Ly, CNN (CNN) — Nathan Carman, the man accused of killing his mother at sea in 2016 to get family and insurance money, has died in federal custody, according to a new court filing from federal prosecutors. “The United States received information from the U.S. Marshal that Carman died on or about June
Continue ReadingBy CLAUDIA LAUER The Associated Press Federal authorities have announced charges against nine people for thefts of millions of dollars worth of paintings, sports memorabilia and other valuables over more than two decades. The U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania says they included significant artworks, like an Andy Warhol silkscreen and a Jackson
Continue ReadingBy CLAUDIA LAUER The Associated Press Federal authorities have announced charges against nine people for thefts of millions of dollars worth of paintings, sports memorabilia and other valuables over more than two decades. The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania says they included significant artworks, like an Andy Warhol silkscreen and a Jackson
Continue ReadingNOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — The three remaining seeded players at the grass-court Nottingham Open have all lost to leave a quarterfinal lineup with a very British flavor at the Wimbledon warmup tournament. The biggest shock saw third-seeded Magda Linette from Poland lose 7-5, 6-3 to Jodie Burrage of Britain. Elizabeth Mandlik of the United States
Continue ReadingBy Todd Unger Click here for updates on this story WACO, Texas (KXXV) — The moments from that June evening a decade ago are still so vivid for Shaunna Jennings. “I remember everything in detail. You hear people say, ‘Like it was yesterday.’ And you do,” Jennings said. June 15 of 2013 was the night
Continue ReadingBy Denise Dador Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A paralyzed man defied the odds and welcomed a baby many doctors told him he could never have. After such a challenging fertility journey, Anthony Purcell, who suffered a spinal cord injury, is looking forward to his first Father’s Day. Then
Continue ReadingBy TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A former Florida sheriff’s deputy didn’t follow his extensive training on how to stop an active shooter when he didn’t confront the killer who murdered 17 people at a Parkland high school, a former training commander testified Thursday. Former Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson had
Continue ReadingBy MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is opening a preliminary probe in Congo. The decision announced Thursday comes after the African nation asked prosecutors to investigate alleged crimes in its North Kivu province since January last year. The request marks the
Continue ReadingBy MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — A high court in Brazil will move forward with Italy’s case against former soccer star Robinho who was sentenced in Europe to nine years in prison for rape. Brazil’s superior court of justice set a date of Aug. 2 to decide whether the Italian government
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story SHARON HILL, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A Sharon Hill, Delaware County resident was awoken by the sound of a smoke alarm going off inside their home. But there was no fire inside the home. The alarm was sounding because a neighbor’s home was on fire. Smoke
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Vietnam War. Causes of Vietnam War 1883-1945 – Cochin-China, southern Vietnam, and Annam and Tonkin, central and northern Vietnam, along with Cambodia and Laos make up colonial empire French Indochina. 1946 – Communists in the north begin fighting France for control of the country. 1949
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Business is booming again for the American Hockey League. The NHL’s top developmental league set records for total revenue, ticket revenue and playoff attendance this season. Over 500,000 fans have attended this postseason with the first three games of the Calder Cup Finals all selling out. AHL President and
Continue ReadingBy JAKE OFFENHARTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A grand jury has indicted a man who put an agitated New York City subway rider in a fatal chokehold, prosecutors confirmed Thursday. Daniel Penny was initially charged with manslaughter last month in the May 1 death of Jordan Neely, a former
Continue ReadingBy Briana Smith Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police are searching for a man who allegedly broke into a Fishtown neighborhood home and stole more than $5,000 worth of property. “I’ve never experienced anything like this anywhere,” said Paige Tauscher, the homeowner. “I’ve always felt pretty safe in this
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Bend regional office at 951 SW Simpson Avenue will be closed Thursday, June 22 for staff training. A secure drop box is available for taxpayers to deliver any necessary payments or documents. Office staff will mail receipts directly to customers. The Bend office will return to
Continue ReadingAleja Páez (CNN Español) — Este miércoles venció el plazo para la inscripción de alianzas partidarias rumbo a las elecciones nacionales en Argentina, según lo establecido por la Cámara Nacional Electoral. Aunque no hubo rupturas notables, la sorpresa la aportó el oficialismo al anotar un nuevo nombre para su coalición. El Frente de Todos, que
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — While Jamie Foxx continues to recuperate from a “medical complication,” he still has new projects coming out. The Oscar-winning actor has shared a trailer for his upcoming Netflix film, “They Cloned Tyrone.” Foxx stars in the film alongside John Boyega and Teyonah Parris. Their three characters stumble “onto
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Korn New York (CNN) — Google has earned more than $10 million over the past two years by allowing misleading advertisements for “fake” abortion clinics that aim to stop women from having the procedure, according to an estimate from a report released Thursday from the non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate. The estimated
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