CNN By Veronica Stracqualursi and Shawna Mizelle, CNN (CNN) — Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday he has qualified for the first GOP primary debate, which will take place Wednesday in Milwaukee. Hutchinson joins a crowd of White House hopefuls looking for a breakout moment onstage. “I’m pleased to announce
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How you doin’ Central Oregon? Hope you’re enjoying your Sunday. An Air Quality Advisory is in effect now, and expiring on Tuesday at 5PM. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Expect widespread haze and smoke, Sunday. Partly cloudy skies with daytime temperatures in the
Continue ReadingBy JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will be skipping Wednesday’s first Republican presidential primary debate — and likely others as well. Trump wrote Sunday on his social media site that the public knows him and “what a successful presidency” he had, so he “will
Continue ReadingEva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — More than 4,500 flights are delayed or canceled across the US on Sunday evening as California continues to brace for the impact from Tropical Storm Hilary. Many of the flights originated from or were headed to destinations in California or nearby states. According to flight tracker FlightAware, some
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Holmes, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday he will not participate in the first Republican primary debate this week. Stating that the public already “knows who I am,” Trump wrote on his social media platform: “I will therefore not be doing the debates!” It was not immediately clear whether
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The National Weather Service has issued flood watches for portions of Central and Eastern Oregon as the remnants of now-Tropical Storm Hilary surge northward toward the state.
Continue ReadingKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former Missouri respiratory therapist who pleaded guilty in the deaths of two hospital patients has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Jennifer Hall was initially charged with two counts of first-degree murder but pleaded guilty in April to reduced first-degree involuntary manslaughter counts in the deaths of 75-year-old
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Three people are dead and six others wounded after a shooting Sunday at a hookah lounge in south Seattle, authorities said. City police didn’t immediately release any information about a possible suspect or suspects in the Sunday’s early morning shooting in the Mount Baker neighborhood. Officers responded to the scene around 4:30
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Three people are dead and six others wounded after a shooting Sunday at a hookah lounge in south Seattle, authorities said. City police didn’t immediately release any information about a possible suspect or suspects in the Sunday’s early morning shooting in the Mount Baker neighborhood. Officers responded to the scene around 4:30
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Olga Carmona, heroína del Mundial de fútbol femenino, se enteró del fallecimiento de su padre tras la victoria de España sobre Inglaterra este domingo, informó la Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) en un comunicado. “Mandamos nuestro abrazo más sincero a Olga y a su familia en un momento de profundo
Continue ReadingBy MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — University athletic departments and college conferences use independent sports-betting monitoring services to make sure athletes and staff do not bet on sports. Athletes provide private information such as birthdates and residential addresses. The need to keep a close eye on the betting market was driven
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Olga Carmona, whose goal won the Women’s World Cup for Spain on Sunday, learned after the final of her father’s death, the Spanish soccer federation said. He had been ill and died while Carmona’s mother and other relatives traveled to Australia to watch her play in
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez and Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — When Spain won its first ever Women’s World Cup on Sunday, players collapsed in a heap on top of each other while fans all around Stadium Australia jumped up and down, holding up the Spanish flag as the colors of red and yellow illuminated the stands.
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Spaniards have erupted in joy after La Roja won the Women’s World Cup, with some following coach Jorge Vilda’s call to take to the streets and celebrate Spain’s first major soccer title in more than a decade. Fans in Madrid, Barcelona and around the country cheered
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The Juniper Creek Fire west of Lake Billy Chinook is now 90% contained, officials said Wednesday as miles of fire hose were rolled up, firefighter numbers declined and management of the blaze was turned over to a local Type 4 team.
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Local authorities say two men died during the swimming portion of an Ironman event in Ireland. Cork County Council said it was “deeply saddened over the tragic loss of two race participants” during the event in Youghal in southwest Ireland. Irish broadcaster RTE said the two men, one in his mid-60s and
Continue ReadingBy John Sinnott, Patrick Sung and Matias Grez (CNN) — Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales has admitted he “made a mistake” by giving Spain star Jennifer Hermoso an unwanted kiss on the lips after the 33-year-old received her gold medal following the team’s Women’s World Cup final victory over England on Sunday.
Continue ReadingBy Steve Almasy and Jessica Xing, CNN (CNN) — At least nine people were shot – one fatally – at a West Philadelphia birthday block party in the early hours of Saturday morning, police said Sunday. A 19-year-old man was killed during the shooting, in which police believe more than one gun was used. The
Continue ReadingBy Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Three people have died and three others have been hospitalized after drinking milkshakes contaminated with Listeria bacteria from a restaurant in Tacoma, Washington, health officials say. Investigators found the outbreak was linked to ice cream machines that were not cleaned properly at a Frugals restaurant, according to a release
Continue ReadingBy SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — A global aid official is urging the international community to provide more funds to help Sudanese people trapped in a monthslong fighting between rival generals in the African nation. Jagan Chapagain, the secretary-general of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies tells The Associated
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