California utility pays $22 million to settle federal claims over 2016 wildfire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California Edison and two other companies have paid $22 million to settle U.S. government claims that they caused a…
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Investigator with a metro Atlanta prosecutor’s office shot in car by other motorist, police say
ATLANTA (AP) — Police in the sprawling suburbs northeast of Atlanta say an investigator with a county prosecutor’s office was shot and wounded by…
Continue ReadingLeslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, is one big step closer to freedom
By ROBERT JABLON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s governor announced Friday that he won’t ask the state Supreme Court to block…
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New Sisters restaurant offering: ‘Luckey’s Woodsman Trailside Kitchen’
From forage to fork: Outdoor-lovers have a new spot to stop in Sisters, Luckey’s Woodsman Trailside Kitchen, which serves fresh seasonal cuisine and…
Continue ReadingMajors-leading Braves beat the Rays 2-1 in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer and the red-hot Atlanta Braves began a weekend series…
Continue ReadingReview of Guatemala’s vote appears to largely uphold results from June 25 presidential election
By SONIA PÉREZ D. Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — An electoral official in Guatemala says a court-ordered review of the country’s…
Continue ReadingCorbin Carroll returns to Arizona lineup a day after leaving because of shoulder soreness
PHOENIX (AP) — All-Star rookie Corbin Carroll was back in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ lineup Friday, a day after coming out because of a second…
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ODFW to host online, in-person public meetings on 2024 Big Game Hunting Regulations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a series of public meetings this month, with district wildlife biologists…
Continue ReadingCameron Young leads John Deere Classic by 2, seeking long-awaited first tour win
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Cameron Young has a two-shot lead midway through the John Deere Classic. Young shot a 7-under 64 on Friday at TPC Deere Run and…
Continue ReadingRail union says Virginia derailment renews questions about Norfolk Southern’s safety practices
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer The union that represents locomotive engineers says a coal train derailment in Virginia is renewing questions about…
Continue ReadingOhtani in Angels’ lineup as DH while nursing blister on finger against Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Star Shohei Ohtani is in the lineup as the designated hitter and is set to bat leadoff for the Los Angeles Angels in their…
Continue ReadingBailey Tardy brings her best to Pebble Beach for 2-shot lead at US Women’s Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Bailey Tardy has picked the right time and the right place for her best golf. She had a…
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Crook County Little League softball team heading to regionals, baseball state tournament this weekend
Crook County Little League is sending its all star softball team to regionals and the baseball team could be…
Continue ReadingVideo apparently shows Spears inadvertently hit herself in the face in encounter with Wembanyama
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police say no charges will be filed following a brief investigation of the altercation…
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Bend running coach offers online 5K training course for mid-life women
A Bend running coach is offering a new eight week 5K training course, designed for mid-life women, completely…
Continue ReadingWhen a tourist in Bali gets arrested, this is the woman they call
By Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Influencers who pose naked on top of sacred mountains. Reckless tourists who ride motorbikes around the island…
Continue ReadingRaskin opts out of US Senate run, but says prospect ‘remains alluring’
By Aaron Pellish and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Friday that he will not run for…
Continue ReadingPhiladelphia community tries to heal from trauma as shooter’s mental health comes into focus
By CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Prosecutors and others say in the weeks before Kimbrady Carriker opened fire at random with…
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The heat is on for this year’s Bend Summer Festival
Hot summer weather is not always guaranteed for the Bend Summer Festival in downtown Bend that kicked off Friday, but it sure is this year, for a…
Continue ReadingReds rookie Elly De La Cruz shines on the field and in ad for new ‘Mission: Impossible’ movie
By JOE TOTORAITIS Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz has been a breakout star on the field, and now he’s…
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