US east cleans up after deadly storms as New England braces for flooding
By SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Crews across the eastern U.S. worked Tuesday to clear downed trees and power lines…
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Zoom, which thrived on the remote work revolution, wants workers back in the office part-time
NEW YORK (AP) — The company whose name became synonymous with remote work is joining the growing return-to-office trend. Zoom, the video…
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Tim Burdsall named interim principal at Bend’s North Star Elementary School
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Tuesday the selection of the new interim principal for Bend’s North Star Elementary…
Continue ReadingNew Bedford woman meets German man who saved her life with stem cell donation
By PAUL BURTON Click here for updates on this story NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts (WBZ) — There is no question in Deborah…
Continue ReadingRoberts and Barrett join liberals as Supreme Court revives federal ghost gun restrictions
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to freeze a lower court order that bars the…
Continue ReadingAnti-discrimination group Kick it Out celebrates 30th anniversary with call for more action
LONDON (AP) — Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out says 73% of soccer fans feel the sport has become more inclusive in the last 30 years but even…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court reinstates regulation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is reinstating a regulation aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost…
Continue ReadingBurger King hopes this change will reignite America’s love for the Whopper
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Burger King’s sales have grown as it works to turn around its business. But it still has a…
Continue ReadingA longshot Republican is entering the US Senate race in Wisconsin against Sen. Tammy Baldwin
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A longshot candidate for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin will be the first Republican to officially…
Continue ReadingDaily sugar-sweetened drinks linked to liver problems in older women, report finds
By Giri Viswanathan, CNN (CNN) — More than 6 in 10 adults in the United States drink sugar-sweetened beverages on a daily basis. For older…
Continue ReadingInvestigators say Myanmar’s military is committing increasingly brazen war crimes
BANGKOK (AP) — A group of investigators says Myanmar’s military and affiliated militias are committing increasingly frequent and brazen war…
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First Story invites community to home dedication for Adams family
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Colton and Keri Adams, along with their two children will receive the keys to their new home in the First Place community at…
Continue ReadingPence says he’s now met the polling and donor qualifications for the first Republican debate
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence says he has qualified for the first Republican debate of the…
Continue ReadingHere’s who is on strike in LA, and what it means for Angelenos
By Ellie Stevens, CNN (CNN) — The city of Los Angeles is on strike. A growing number of unions seeking improved conditions for their employees…
Continue ReadingDJ Casper, artist behind ‘Cha Cha Slide,’ has died
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — DJ Casper, born Willie Perry, Jr., has died after a battle with cancer, his wife told CNN affiliate ABC7…
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Man charged after 7-year-old grandson finds gun, fatally shoots self in Berkeley
By Lucas Sellem Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KCTV) — A man is facing charges, accused of…
Continue ReadingThe monthslong conflict in Sudan has displaced over 4 million people, a UN official says
By JACK JEFFERY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations says Sudan’s escalating conflict has driven more than 4 million people from…
Continue ReadingFireworks are too loud for many pets. Here’s how to keep them safe
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — We may find fireworks beautiful and festive, but they explode like magnified gunfire in the exquisitely…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift and SZA lead 2023 MTV Video Music Award nominations
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift tops the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards nominations. She leads with eight. Seven are…
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Missouri couple arrested while driving car with ‘We High’ license plate
By Heidi Schmidt Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A Missouri car owner has a…
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