Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Cuteness, on a scale of 1 to awwww
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California judge temporarily blocks school district policy requiring parents to be notified if their child asks to go by a new gender identity
By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A judge in San Bernardino, California, has temporarily blocked a school district policy that requires parents to…
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OSU Extension Service offers food preservation, canning workshops
The OSU Extension Service in Redmond offers a variety of classes and workshops, including one on food preservation and how to safely can a wide…
Continue ReadingBangladesh’s worst ever dengue outbreak a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for climate crisis, WHO expert warns
By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Bangladesh is battling its worst dengue outbreak on record, with more than 600 people killed and 135,000 cases…
Continue ReadingNaomi Osaka announces return to professional tennis in 2024
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka intends to return to professional tennis in 2024, the 25-year-old said in an interview…
Continue ReadingIn Southeast Asia, Kamala Harris is at the center of White House efforts to counterbalance China
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is headed back to Washington after her trip to Southeast…
Continue ReadingMexican Supreme Court’s abortion decision expands access to millions, stands in contrast to US
By FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ and MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — The decision by Mexico’s Supreme Court to invalidate all federal…
Continue ReadingUnicef advierte de cifra récord de niños migrantes en América Latina y el Caribe
Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — Los niños están migrando a través de América Latina y el Caribe en cifras récord, impulsados por la violencia de…
Continue ReadingMexico is likely to get its first female president after top parties choose 2 women as candidates
By MARÍA VERZA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — With the selection of former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum as the candidate of the…
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Grief counselor on hand for Madras Bright Wood workers in wake of fatal industrial accident
An industrial accident Wednesday morning claimed the life of a worker at the Bright Wood millwork plant in Madras, Police Chief Timothy Plummer…
Continue Reading‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced “That ’70s Show” show star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life…
Continue ReadingWhat are biofuels and why is it so confusing whether they are a source of clean energy or not?
By SIBI ARASU Associated Press BENGALURU, India (AP) — India, the current president of the Group of 20 industrialized and developing nations, has…
Continue ReadingEveryone’s talking about the Global South. But what is it?
By DAVID RISING Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his country is “becoming the voice of the Global…
Continue ReadingUSF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium despite concerns academics are being left behind
By CURT ANDERSON and LAURA BARGFELD Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The University of South Florida is looking for some big changes when the…
Continue ReadingIndia’s rising geopolitical clout will be tested as it hosts the G20 summit
By KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Ahead of India’s hosting of the G20 summit of leading economies, its prime minister invited…
Continue ReadingChina’s exports and imports fall in August as weak global demand keeps its economy under pressure
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese exports and imports both fell in August, reflecting tepid global demand that is adding to…
Continue ReadingSlain woman’s sister says Pennsylvania fugitive transformed from a kind neighbor into a jealous and threatening boyfriend
By Alessandra Freitas, CNN (CNN) — Before he brutally killed his ex-girlfriend in front of her children two years ago in Pennsylvania, Danelo…
Continue ReadingHundreds of military promotions are on hold as a Republican senator demands end to abortion policy
By KEVIN FREKING and TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top defense officials are accusing Republican Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville of…
Continue ReadingAbortions have increased significantly in states that border those with bans, new analysis finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Abortions have increased substantially in most states where they remain legal post-Dobbs, according to a new…
Continue ReadingHouse-Senate GOP tension rises as shutdown fears grip Capitol
By Manu Raju and Melanie Zanona, CNN (CNN) — GOP Sen. Mitt Romney thinks a government shutdown is “very likely,” citing the House for his…
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