South Korean zoo celebrates birth of first twin pandas
By Chris Lau and Jake Kwon, CNN (CNN) — A giant panda at a South Korean zoo has given birth to the country’s first twin cubs. The palm-sized…
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South Korean zoo celebrates birth of first twin pandas
By Chris Lau and Jake Kwon, CNN (CNN) — A giant panda at a South Korean zoo has given birth to the country’s first twin cubs. The palm-sized…
Continue ReadingHouse fire kills 4 adults and 6 children in Pakistan, rescuers and police say
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Police and rescue officials say a  fire swept through a house in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore before dawn…
Continue ReadingBulgari apologizes for Taiwan listing amid Chinese social media uproar
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Bulgari has apologized for listing Taiwan and China separately on some of its websites, after Chinese social…
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Planned Hunnell Road homeless camp sweep prompts continued Bend protests
Next Monday’s planned city of Bend clearing of the years-long Hunnell Road homeless encampment brought another protest Tuesday in front of the…
Continue ReadingRussia’s threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises fears about global food security
By COURTNEY BONNELL AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Concerns are growing that Russia will not extend a United Nations-brokered deal that allows…
Continue ReadingParaguay’s president-elect recommits to ties as Taiwan’s last ally in South America
By SIMINA MISTREANU TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena, has committed to maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan,…
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Bend Fire, Police hold ‘Battle of the Badges’ blood drive
As the American Red Cross is in need of blood donors this summer, Bend Fire and Police engaged in a Central Oregon Battle of the Badges blood drive…
Continue ReadingJack Ma loses more than half of his wealth after criticizing Chinese regulators
By Michelle Toh, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Jack Ma’s fortune is estimated to be worth less than half of what it was just three years ago, when he…
Continue Reading‘Too much’: Burger King’s new offering in Thailand has no meat and 20 slices of cheese
CNN By Kocha Olarn and Michelle Toh, CNN Bangkok (CNN) — Burger King is causing a stir in Thailand with its new offering: a burger with no meat…
Continue ReadingThailand’s Election Commission says top candidate for prime minister may have broken election law
By JINATAMAS SAKSORNCHAI and GRANT PECK BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s state Election Commission says it has concluded there is evidence that the top…
Continue Reading‘This disaster is not over’: Post-flooding perils endanger Vermont as more rain could inundate already deluged cities
By Holly Yan, Lauren Mascarenhas and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The catastrophic floodwater that damaged or destroyed countless homes in…
Continue ReadingAt least 41 dead after heavy rain and flash floods in northern India
By Manveena Suri and Tara Subramaniam, CNN (CNN) — Flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rain in northern India have killed at least 41…
Continue ReadingFilipinas determina que no hay base para prohibir la pelÃcula “Barbie” por mostrar un mapa de China Meridional
Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — Filipinas dictaminó que no hay base para prohibir la pelÃcula “Barbie” por incluir un mapa que…
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KIDS Center welcomes service dog O’Malley
The latest ‘staffer’ at the KIDS Center in Bend, a service dog named O’Malley, has been specially trained to help the children in their care during…
Continue ReadingThe Manson ‘family’: A look at key players and victims in the cult leader’s killings
By ROBERT JABLON and JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — In 1969, Charles Manson dispatched a group of disaffected young followers on a…
Continue ReadingAtaque con artefactos explosivos en Tlajomulco, Jalisco, deja al menos 6 muertos y 12 heridos, según las autoridades
Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN Español) — El gobernador del estado de Jalisco, Enrique Alfaro, informó este miércoles que siete “artefactos…
Continue ReadingRockies’ Elias DÃaz becomes unlikely All-Star MVP, 3 1/2 years after cut loose by Pirates
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Elias DÃaz may be the most unlikely All-Star MVP. Just 3 1/2 years after Pittsburgh failed to…
Continue ReadingAfter half a century, Israel moves to evict squatter from his cave home on the beach
By ILAN BEN ZION AND ARIEL SCHALIT Associated Press HERZLIYA, Israel (AP) — Over half a century, Nissim Kahlon has transformed a tiny cave on a…
Continue ReadingChip maker Foxconn exits a semiconductor joint venture with Indian mining company Vedanta
By ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Apple iPhone manufacturer Foxconn has announced it is backing out of a $19.5 billion…
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