LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Josh Wynder, an 18-year-old American defender, will transfer from Louisville of the second-tier United Soccer League to Portuguese champion Benfica this summer. Louisville said the transfer fee was seven figures but did not disclose the amount. The team said the amount is the highest for a USL player. Wynder played in
Continue ReadingBy Sam Fossum and Kaanita Iyer, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed LGBTQ Americans to the White House on Saturday for a picnic and concert to commemorate Pride Month. “You are loved. You are heard. You are understood. And you belong,” Biden said in his remarks on the
Continue ReadingBy HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press/Report for America GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Republican delegates in North Carolina voted Saturday at their annual convention to censure Thom Tillis, the state’s senior U.S. senator, for backing LGBTQ+ rights, immigration and gun violence policies. As Sen. Tillis has gained influence in Congress for his willingness to work across the
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians reliever James Karinchak has been optioned to the minor leagues following his latest ineffective outing. The team made the move a day after the right-hander allowed one run and walked two in the eighth inning of the Guardians’ 10-9, 14-inning comeback win over the
Continue ReadingBy LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Nick Ahmed hit a two-run homer in the second inning, Lourdes Gurriel followed with a three-run blast in the fifth and the Arizona Diamondbacks sent the Detroit Tigers to their eighth straight loss, 5-0. NL West-leading Arizona is 14 over .500 for the first time in
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Garth Brooks is looking forward to creating an inviting atmosphere at his new bar, and that apparently includes serving Bud Light. The country legend spoke with Billboard this week about Friends In Low Places Bar & Honky Tonk, his new bar and entertainment space set to open soon in
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer ISTANBUL (AP) — Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne’s Champions League final came to an early end — again. Injured with so much of the game still left to play just like in 2021. But this time it did not matter. Two years ago he sustained facial injuries after
Continue ReadingBy Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — A rare envelope from the 1860s, the only one ever sent to Vermont via the fabled Pony Express, is going up for auction this month. Bids will start at $2,500, but it’s anyone’s guess how high the price might go. Or who sent the letter, which is long gone.
Continue ReadingNEW TOWN, N.D. (AP) — A Native American tribe in North Dakota bought an idle pipeline from the energy company Enbridge to help deliver oil from wells on its reservation to the broader market. The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation announced the deal Friday but didn’t disclose how much it paid. Tribal officials said they
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Carey, Yulia Kesaieva and Uliana Pavlova, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given his clearest indication yet that Ukraine’s long-awaited push to liberate territory still held by Russia’s occupying forces is underway, saying “relevant counteroffensive defensive actions are taking place in Ukraine.” Speaking in Kyiv Saturday, the Ukrainian leader was
Continue ReadingBy Noushin Ziafati, CTVNews.ca Writer-Producer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — It’s a wildfire season that’s on track to being the worst in Canadian history. To date, the wrath of wildfires has been felt in nearly every province and territory. They’ve burned about 4.4 million hectares, roughly 17 times
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Continue ReadingBy Mitchell Consky, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — A shopping app that didn’t exist four months ago might be changing the game of e-commerce, however, experts say it’s also raising concerns about data privacy risks for Canadians. Garnering conflicting reactions from customers throughout Canada and the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of June 11-17. Chip Seal (Terrebonne & Redmond Areas) – Deschutes County crews will be chip sealing and/or fog sealing the following roads (weather permitting): NW Pershall WayNW Coyner AvenueNW 39th DriveNW Glenn Meadow LoopNorthwest WayNW Upas AvenueNW 35th StreetNW Maple Avenue Traffic Information –
Continue ReadingPITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Mets designated for assignment veteran right-hander Tommy Hunter on Saturday in a series of roster moves involving the bullpen. The Mets also recalled left-hander Josh Walker and right-hander John Curtiss from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned lefty Zach Muckenhirn to the same club. Hunter pitched in 14 games for the
Continue ReadingTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israelis are protesting for the 23rd week against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government to overhaul the judiciary system. The mass demonstrations started in January shortly after the government, made up of ultranationalist and ultra-Orthodox religious parties, was sown in. Gaining quick momentum, protest organizers say they will
Continue ReadingBy Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A man is accused of breaking into a Florida theme park, jumping into an alligator enclosure and filming a video for social media – a dangerous stunt that authorities say led to his arrest. Police in Tampa Bay say Jacob Pursifull, 20, hopped a fence to enter Busch
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — A year after squandering three match points in the final, fourth-seeded Ivan Dodig of Croatia and Austin Krajicek of the United States won the men’s doubles title at the French Open on Saturday by beating unseeded Belgians Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen 6-4, 6-1. Unlike last year’s tension-filled final, this one was
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of June 12-18. You’ve noticed by now that construction season has started. As you navigate your way through the City streets and neighborhoods, please remember to slow down, read the signs and stay on the designated detour routes.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Rodeo Parade kicked off early Saturday morning with clear and sunny weather. Hundreds of people made the journey to sisters to pick out the best spot. People got to see rodeo queens, classic cars, wagons and listen to music. Plenty of people enjoyed the festivities from seeing horses stomp through the streets. After the parade,
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