Oldest known species of jellyfish discovered in the Canadian Rockies
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — The oldest examples of swimming jellyfish, which lived in Earth’s oceans 505 million years ago, have been…
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Brazil’s Lula voices support for more countries joining BRICS group
By CARLA BRIDI Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he supports more countries joining the…
Continue ReadingGal Gadot says ‘Wonder Woman 3’ being developed
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Gal Gadot may be picking up the Lasso of Truth again. In an interview with ComicBook.com, conducted prior to…
Continue ReadingTo boost donations to nonprofits, Damar Hamlin encourages ‘Donate Now, Pay Later’ service
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Damar Hamlin will expand his efforts to promote charitable giving by supporting a company that…
Continue ReadingUS man alleged to be white supremacist leader extradited from Romania on riot, conspiracy charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A U.S. man accused of leading a white supremacy group has been extradited from Romania to face charges of inciting violence at…
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First joint Bend-Redmond council meeting in decades discusses homelessness efforts, Hwy. 97 safety improvements
The first joint meeting in decades between Bend and Redmond city councilors took place Tuesday evening, a generally genial but serious event focused…
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Oregon wildfires have cost plenty in firefighting efforts; nearly 30,000-acre Flat Fire tops list at $32 million so far
The Flat Fire, burning in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest of southwest Oregon, has burned nearly 30,000 acres since it started back on July…
Continue ReadingSt. Louis Cardinals mega-fan charged with joining Capitol riot in red face paint and Trump hat
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press A St. Louis Cardinals mega-fan known as “Rally Runner” has been arrested on charges that he joined a…
Continue ReadingATM ripped from drive-thru, left in middle of Watt Avenue in North Highlands
By CECILIO PADILLA Click here for updates on this story NORTH HIGHLANDS, California (KOVR) — An investigation is…
Continue ReadingAmerican woman charged with conspiring to kill husband in the Bahamas still in jail after $100,000 bail granted, lawyer says
By Hande Atay Alam, CNN (CNN) — American Lindsay Shiver, accused of conspiring to kill her husband with two co-defendants in the Bahamas,…
Continue ReadingHyundai just reinvented the glove compartment. Here’s how
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business (CNN) — Electric vehicles can offer several benefits like quietness, smooth power delivery and lower…
Continue ReadingInvasive fruit flies have been found near Los Angeles, prompting a produce quarantine
By AMANCAI BIRABEN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The discovery of nearly 30 invasive fruit flies has prompted a produce quarantine affecting…
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Suspect accused of sexually assaulting victim while “providing massage services”
By MATTHEW RODRIGUEZ Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL) — Los Angeles police arrested a man…
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Volunteers helping morbidly obese cats lose weight at ARL of Boston
By Russ Reed Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — Volunteers are assisting staff members at the Animal…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy leaving Italy vacation early after death of lieutenant governor
By MIKE CATALINI Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is cutting his Italy vacation short and returning to the state…
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‘Pigs, Pickles and Pies’: Deschutes County Fair returns for 103rd year, with traditions galore and some new additions
The 103rd Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo kicks off its five-day run on Wednesday, and as always will provide thousands of fairgoers an entertaining…
Continue ReadingWhat you should know about the latest Covid-19 surge. A doctor explains
By Faye Chiu, CNN (CNN) — Recent data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that a summer surge of Covid-19 could…
Continue ReadingFox executives encourage Trump to participate in first GOP presidential primary debate
By Kristen Holmes, Oliver Darcy and David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday dined with top Fox executives at his…
Continue ReadingMan whose body was found in a barrel in Malibu is identified by authorities
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities have identified the man whose body was found inside a barrel in Malibu, California. The Los Angeles County…
Continue ReadingInvestigators recall surreal moments during years-long investigation in Mexico’s missing students
By MARÍA VERZA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Independent investigators leaving Mexico after eight years searching for answers to the 2014…
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