What’s open and closed on July 4
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans across the country will celebrate Independence Day with barbeques, fireworks and — for many…
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Sunriver Resort set to unveil 75-drone light show, ‘Independence Illumination’ next weekend
As some large cities across the nation, worried about fire threats and environmental issues, move from fireworks displays to colorful drone light…
Continue ReadingGrowing wildfire destroys structures in southwestern Washington near Columbia River Gorge
UNDERWOOD, Wash. (AP) — A weekend wildfire along the Columbia River in southwestern Washington continued growing on Monday to 546 acres (221…
Continue ReadingChurchill Downs extends trainer Bob Baffert’s ban through 2024
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Churchill Downs is extending trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension through 2024 citing continued concerns…
Continue ReadingMexican president tells Americans not to vote for DeSantis because of Florida’s tough migrant law
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president has called on U.S. citizens not to vote for Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron…
Continue ReadingLegitimacy of ‘customer’ in Supreme Court gay rights case raises ethical and legal flags
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press A Christian graphic artist who the Supreme Court said can refuse to make wedding websites…
Continue ReadingSenegalese President Macky Sall says he won’t seek a third term in 2024 elections after protests
By BABACAR DIONE Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegalese President Macky Sall declared Monday evening that he will not run for a third…
Continue ReadingDutch and Luxembourg PMs urge Serbia and Kosovo to defuse tensions under shadow of war in Ukraine
By JOVANA GEC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — The prime ministers of the Netherlands and Luxembourg have urged Serbia and Kosovo to act to…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles officials urge beachgoers to stay away from poisoned sea lions amid Fourth of July celebrations
By Laura Studley and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, public health officials in Los Angeles are advising…
Continue ReadingDjokovic se ocupó del césped durante su victoria en la primera ronda en Wimbledon: “Usualmente salgo a la cancha con raquetas, no con toallas”
SofÃa Benavides (CNN) — Novak Djokovic tuvo una breve experiencia como jardinero durante el partido de primera ronda en Wimbledon este lunes,…
Continue ReadingMets acquire reliever Trevor Gott from Mariners, who also unload Chris Flexen’s contract
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets acquired right-handed reliever Trevor Gott from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for lefty Zach…
Continue ReadingTrump once said a president under felony indictment would grind the government to a halt and create a constitutional crisis
CNN By Andrew Kaczynski and Abby Turner, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump said in 2016 that a president under indictment would…
Continue ReadingSofia Kenin surprises Coco Gauff in a highlight-filled, all-US match at Wimbledon
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Sofia Kenin has surprised Coco Gauff by beating her 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the first round…
Continue Reading3 generations of family members teach and play in mariachi camp
By Andrew Christiansen Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — If you walked into Davis Bilingual…
Continue ReadingTucson Police recruits face active shooter training in an empty hospital
By Ryan Fish Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — Just two weeks shy of graduating from their…
Continue ReadingSecurity officer shoots man at historic downtown Portland courthouse
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal court security officer shot and injured a man at a historic courthouse in downtown Portland on Monday morning, the…
Continue ReadingUtah man who runs with motivational signs inspires others to do the same
By Mythili Gubbi Click here for updates on this story EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah (KSTU) — A Utah man is running hundreds of…
Continue ReadingMan riding scooter killed intentionally after being hit by car in Salt Lake City
By Melanie Porter Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) — Police are investigating what they say…
Continue ReadingLife in limbo: Photographer documents ‘Kafka-esque’ migrant experience
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Photographer Felipe Romero Beltrán’s depiction of a migrant facility in Spain oozes with the boredom and…
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St. Charles, COCC team up for training program that has had big impact on shortage of CNAs
Three years ago, St. Charles Health System was experiencing a persistent shortage of certified nursing assistants, with just 30 to 40 percent of…
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