By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A 26-year-old man is charged with sex crimes after enrolling in a public school district in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he pretended to be 17, police say. Zachary Scheich was arrested Thursday and faces two counts of sexual assault with use of an electronic communication device, which includes any attempt
Continue ReadingBy EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At the morgue, the bullet was still lodged in Douglas Kalasinga’s head. His family said they couldn’t afford an autopsy. At least 35 civilians have been shot dead by police in Kenya this month during protests over new taxes and the rising cost of living, and
Continue ReadingBy Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Amid the search for Shannan Gilbert, who went missing in May 2010, police on Long Island’s South Shore discovered the bodies of four other women wrapped in camouflaged burlap just off Ocean Parkway in Gilgo Beach in December 2010. The similarities indicated their deaths were the work of a
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Angels fans rose and roared when Shohei Ohtani walked toward the dugout after a tumultuous Friday night on the mound. The Big A echoed with “M-V-P!” chants for the unique talent who has revolutionized baseball over the last six seasons in Orange County. The chants
Continue ReadingBy SAM McNEIL and MAJDI MOHAMMED Associated Press SEBASTIA, West Bank (AP) — Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian in disputed circumstances in the northern West Bank — the latest in an ongoing surge of violence that shows no sign of slowing down. The Israeli army said in a statement that two Palestinian
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of July 21-28. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from The
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — Voters in Spain go to the polls Sunday in an election that could make the country the latest European Union member to swing to the populist right, a shift that would represent a major upheaval after five years under a left-wing government. Here’s what you need to know about the vote. ___
Continue ReadingBy Travis Caldwell, CNN (CNN) — Days after a Powerball ticket won just north of a billion dollars, the Mega Millions lottery closes in on a similar grand prize after no tickets won the jackpot in Friday’s drawing. The numbers drawn were 29-40-47-50-57 and the Mega Ball was 25. Eight tickets matched the first five
Continue ReadingBy COURTNEY BONNELL AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Russia has repeatedly fired missiles and drones at Ukrainian ports key to sending grain to the world. Moscow has declared large swaths of the Black Sea dangerous for shipping. Even the U.S. said ships are at risk of being targeted. There is still interest from ship
Continue ReadingBy ZACH ALLEN Associated Press AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Left bruised, bandaged and limping, the Vietnamese walked off the pitch smiling. Entering its World Cup-opening match Saturday against the United States, the Vietnamese were expected to suffer a defeat similar to the 2019 Thailand team, which lost to the Americans 13-0 to open that
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Tucker hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career and drove in four runs, Alex Bregman also went deep and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 6-4. It was the fifth multi-homer game of Tucker’s career, including playoffs,
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP National Writer AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — France returns to the Women’s World Cup seeking a better result after falling short four years ago as the host nation. France lost to the United States in 2019 in the quarterfinals in Paris. The Les Bleus had controversy earlier this year when three
Continue ReadingBy JOE LISTER Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — South African players are committed to playing in the Women’s World Cup following disputes around player and support staff pay, and the team captain has assured fans back home they are fully focused on their upcoming tournament matches. Team captain Refiloe Jane said that all
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July 23-29. Chip Seal (Sunriver Area) – Deschutes County crews will be chip sealing and/or fog sealing the following roads (weather permitting): Chip Seal Venture LaneEnterprise Drive Fog Seal Stellar DriveSolar Drive Traffic Information – Road users should anticipate single lane closures
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Without question it was the most enjoyable 90-foot jog of the season for Seattle’s Teoscar Hernández. Not much can top a game-winning hit against a former team. “I was enjoying every single bit I could enjoy, especially because we win the game,” Hernández said. “For me,
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani allowed four homers for the first time in his major league career while pitching six-hit ball into the seventh inning and earning the mound victory in the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-5 win over Pittsburgh. Pirates rookie Henry Davis became the first major league
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is hosting free community shred events and drug disposal with the assistance of Republic Services on the following dates from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Saturday, July 22nd, Sisters: 703 N Larch Street, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Sisters Saturday, September 16th, Terrebonne: Terrebonne Elementary School at 1199 B
Continue ReadingBy PETER PRENGAMAN Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — I blink, and the edges of my eyelids feel like they are being singed. My cheeks burn as if they are being pressed with a hot iron ready to tackle a pile of wrinkled shirts. It is 4 p.m. I look at my 12-year-old son, whose face
Continue ReadingST. LOUIS (AP) — Mega Millions has upped the ante by another $100 million. The lack of a jackpot winner in the lottery game’s latest drawing on Friday night sent the top prize soaring to an estimated $820 million. The numbers drawn late Friday were: 29, 40, 47, 50, 57 and gold Mega Ball 25.
Continue ReadingBy STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer HUDSON, N.H. (AP) — They acknowledge Donald Trump’s dominance, but weary Republicans across New Hampshire — even inside the governor’s office — are fighting to stop the former president from winning the first-in-the-nation primary. For now, however, they’re relying on little more than hope and prayers. Look no
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