By Hamdi Alkhshali and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — At least two people died in a shooting incident near the United States consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, according to local police and a spokesperson for the consulate. One of those killed was a consulate security guard. “A person in a car stopped near
Continue ReadingCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets haven’t given up on Miles Bridges just yet. The Hornets have extended qualifying offers to Bridges, P.J. Washington and Theo Maledon, making all three restricted free agents. Bridges missed all of last season after he was accused of domestic violence last summer. Bridges wound up pleading no contest
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SALEM, Ore. — Measure 110 providers reported increases in the number of clients served statewide, in every service area, according to new program reports filed with Oregon Health Authority.
Continue ReadingBy JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have selected Connor Bedard with the first pick in the NHL draft. The move should kick-start a hopeful new era for Chicago. Bedard is a highly skilled offensive forward who’s drawn comparisons to Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby. Bedard is the second
Continue ReadingRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers have finalized legislation that would bar certain gender-affirming care for children. It also would prevent state funds from being used to provide such therapies and procedures. The House voted on Wednesday to accept a version of the measure approved by the Senate and it now heads to Democratic
Continue ReadingBy DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Lawyers for the family of a Virginia man who died of asphyxiation after he was pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes while being admitted to a psychiatric hospital have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation. In a
Continue ReadingBy JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have identified a half-dozen potential sites for an arena in the Phoenix metropolitan area. President and CEO Xavier Gutierrez provided an update at the NHL draft less than six weeks after a referendum for a building in Tempe failed. Gutierrez said all
Continue ReadingCNN By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Madonna is taking time to heal after a health scare, which will postpone at least some of her Celebration world tour that had been set to commence next month. In a post shared to his verified Instagram, Guy Oseary, Madonna’s longtime manager, shared that the 64-year-old icon “developed
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– La Guardia Costera de Estados Unidos recuperó “posibles restos humanos” del fondo marino donde el submarino Titán sufrió una implosión catastrófica, y ahora realizará un análisis formal, dijo la agencia este miércoles. El hallazgo ocurre casi una semana después de que las autoridades anunciaran la tragedia que cobró la vida de los
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — After pinch-hitter Cal Raleigh went down swinging for the final out, the boos quickly followed. Everyone associated with the Seattle Mariners — players, fans, management — seems fed up during a season that perhaps hit a new low point Wednesday. “We do have a momentum-driven team
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Happy mid-week Central Oregon! What to expect for the next few days? You’ll feel breezy conditions in the Prineville and Sisters areas Wednesday evening, with mostly clear skies as well. Lots of sunshine and warm temperatures to enjoy for the next few days – temperatures hovering in the low 90’s, taking us through the weekend
Continue ReadingBy DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hundreds of people in Puerto Rico including religious leaders, economists, teachers and retirees are protesting a proposed increase to already high electric bills that a growing number of people are struggling to pay. The crowd marched Wednesday toward the governor’s mansion. They held up
Continue ReadingBy Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — National Geographic, the iconic yellow framed magazine that has chronicled the natural world for more than 100 years, laid off its last remaining staff writers this week, multiple departing staffers said. The latest round of layoffs at the magazine cut 17 editorial positions, including all of the publication’s staff
Continue ReadingBy EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Labor Department says 44 farms in Mississippi exploited local Black workers by paying higher wages to immigrants on temporary work visas. The department announced it completed investigations in the Mississippi Delta, one of the poorest areas of the U.S. The 44 farms include
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift, Keke Palmer and Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan are among the hundreds of artists invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the organization that produces the Oscars. In a news release sent to CNN on Wednesday, the Academy announced they’ve invited
Continue ReadingCNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift, Keke Palmer and Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan are among the hundreds of artists invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the organization that produces the Oscars. In a news release sent to CNN on Wednesday, the Academy announced they’ve
Continue ReadingBy Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Michigan’s Democratic-controlled state legislature gave final approval this week to a pair of bills that would ban so-called conversion therapy for minors, joining other blue states in advancing protections for the LGBTQ community this legislative session. The state Senate voted largely along party lines Tuesday to advance the ban
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press A lawsuit against a Utah woman who wrote a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death and now stands charged with his murder is seeking over $13 million in damages. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday against Kouri Richins in state court in connection with the 2022 death of her
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Women in their 50s who took estrogen and progestin hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms had an increased risk of dementia within 20 years, a new observational study found. Symptoms of menopause can include hot flashes, chills, night sweats, sleep problems, mood changes and vaginal dryness and pain during sex.
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Opioid medications are one of the most typically prescribed treatments for the worldwide problem of low back pain — but they might not work, a new study has found. Experiencing pain in the neck and lower back is common. In fact, lower back pain is globally the leading contributor
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