Researcher names recently discovered 500-million-year-old sea worm after ‘Dune’ monster
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A University of Kansas paleontologist exploring an area known for its fossils recently uncovered a…
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Niger’s coup leaders face a deadline to cede power. Will military action come next?
By Stephanie Busari, CNN (CNN) — The leaders of a coup in Niger are digging in their heels as they face a looming deadline from neighbors to…
Continue ReadingPhilippine military condemns Chinese coast guard’s use of water cannon on its boat in disputed sea
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military on Sunday condemned a Chinese coast guard ship’s…
Continue ReadingRosenwald Schools helped educate Black students in segregated South. Could a national park follow?
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press ST. GEORGE, S.C. (AP) — As Ralph James settled into the restored, highbacked desk at the segregated school he…
Continue ReadingNew photos show North Korea’s Kim touring arms factories, and taking aim
By Larry Register, Jennifer Hauser and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tours arms factories, inspects artillery…
Continue ReadingRacist abuse by Mississippi officers reveals a culture of misconduct, residents say
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Monica Lee sat outside her parents’ home, where a former…
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Forest Service firefighter, 21, killed in on-duty crash in SW Oregon
A 21-year-old U.S. Forest Service firefighter was killed in a crash on Friday while on duty near the Coos County community of Powers, agency…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles gana su primer evento competitivo de gimnasia desde 2021
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — En su primer evento competitivo desde 2021, la legendaria gimnasta Simone Biles hizo un regreso triunfal y obtuvo el…
Continue ReadingWorld’s smallest bear finally has its time in the sun. But is that a good thing?
By Heather Chen, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The world’s smallest bear is finally having its moment in the sun – thanks to a viral video that…
Continue ReadingTrump llama a Mike Pence “delirante” en el ataque más agudo hasta ahora contra su exvicepresidente
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — El sábado, el expresidente Donald Trump arremetió contra Mike Pence, su exvicepresidente y oponente en las primarias…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles dazzles in her return from a 2-year layoff to dominate the US Classic
By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) — Simone Biles spent two years trying to distance herself from those strange days in…
Continue ReadingAngus Cloud’s mother says the ‘Euphoria’ star ‘did not intend to end his life’
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — The mother of “Euphoria” star Angus Cloud, who died Monday at age 25, shared more details about his final day…
Continue ReadingNASCAR driver Noah Gragson suspended from racing due to social media conduct
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely and will not participate in NASCAR’s Cup Series race on Sunday…
Continue ReadingNorth Korean leader Kim tours weapons factories and vows to advance his arms and his war readiness
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured the country’s key weapons factories…
Continue ReadingUn niño de 6 años resultó gravemente herido tras aparente caída de una montaña rusa de Florida, dicen las autoridades
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Un niño de 6 años en Florida resultó gravemente herido en un parque temático luego de que aparentemente se cayera…
Continue ReadingKentucky Republicans seek to nationalize gubernatorial race as state Democrats keep focus local
By Morgan Rimmer and Abby Baggini, CNN (CNN) — Kentucky Republicans are seeking to tie Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear to President Joe Biden as…
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Hundreds of quilts displayed around The Village at Sunriver at annual Quilt Show
Sunriver visitors and residents on Saturday could view beautiful and intricate designs on hundreds of quilts at the 34th Annual Sunriver Quilt…
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Central Oregon Olympian Ashton Eaton holds track camp for young kids in La Pine
An Olympian is back home in Central Oregon, giving young kids a lesson on the track at La Pine High School. Kids ages 6-11 got to learn…
Continue ReadingArizona woman charged with trying to kill husband by poisoning coffee
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — An Arizona woman is accused of attempting to kill her husband by poisoning his coffee every day for months. Melody…
Continue ReadingClifton Oliver, Broadway actor who starred as Simba in ‘The Lion King,’ dies at age 47
By Maria Sole Campinoti (CNN) — Clifton Oliver, a stage actor who starred in “The Lion King” on Broadway and a number of other productions,…
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