These five cities could be one natural disaster away from a catastrophic water crisis
By Rachel Ramirez and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — When torrential rainfall in August 2022 pushed the Pearl River in Mississippi to surge well…
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Oregon to begin implementing first-in-nation nurse-patient ratios as new state law takes effect
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A law to reduce Oregon nurses’ workload went into effect Friday. Passed by state lawmakers in this year’s session, it…
Continue ReadingHecho en Ucrania: la floreciente industria armamentística de Kyiv le permite proyectar su poder más allá del frente de batalla
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — En la madrugada del 29 de agosto, enjambres de drones ucranianos sobrevolaron siete regiones rusas. Muchos fueron…
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The Big Playback 9/1, Pt. 3: Top Plays and other scores around the league
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3 Pakistani soldiers, 1 militant killed in separate shootouts during raids along the Afghan border
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Two soldiers and one militant have been killed in a shootout during an overnight military operation against militant activity in…
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The Big Playback 9/1, Pt. 1: Summit shut down; Bend and Madras win home openers
Bend High and Madras each scored two or more touchdowns on the…
Continue ReadingIndia launches a spacecraft to study the sun after successful landing near the moon’s south pole
By ASHOK SHARMA and AIJAZ HUSSAIN Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India launched its first space mission to study the sun on Saturday, less than…
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ODOT cracks down on unauthorized movers, offers tips to choose a moving company
OREGON CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Choosing the right moving company should include more research than just a quick online search. Entrusting your…
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Rainy and cloudy today, drying out Labor Day
Beneficial rainfall began early Friday morning and much cooler air helped to define the day. Today we can look forward to some more rain, more cool…
Continue ReadingAustralian icebreaker heads to Antarctic station to rescue expeditioner suffering medical condition
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An icebreaker is on its way from Australia to an Antarctic research station to rescue an expeditioner suffering from a…
Continue ReadingThai King approves new cabinet, ending months of political deadlock
By Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed a cabinet proposed by the country’s new prime minister,…
Continue ReadingIndia launches first mission following its historic moon landing
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — India launched its first spacecraft dedicated to studying the sun, building on a month of historic successes for…
Continue ReadingA 19-year-old Texas man went overboard from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. An ongoing search has yet to find him
By Melissa Alonso, Caroll Alvarado and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — A 19-year-old passenger on a cruise ship went overboard in the Caribbean on…
Continue ReadingGuatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arévalo alleges ‘ongoing coup’
By Merlin Delcid, CNN (CNN) — Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arévalo alleged Friday that powerful groups within the country’s justice…
Continue ReadingApollo Phantom electric scooters recalled due to injury risk from loosened bolt
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — An electric scooter manufacturer is recalling some of its products due to the risk of a loosening bolt that…
Continue ReadingRecogió un premio de US$ 25.000 en la lotería, cruzó la calle… y ganó US$ 50.000 más
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Una mujer de Maryland ganó US$ 25.000 en la lotería, recogió sus ganancias en la sede del juego y luego cruzó…
Continue ReadingAsesinato a sangre fría de una osa desata la indignación en Italia
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — El asesinato a sangre fría de una osa madre conocida como Amarena ha enfurecido a los grupos defensores de los…
Continue ReadingDelegation of Australian ministers to visit China in further sign of improving ties
CANBERRA (AP) — A delegation of Australian federal ministers will attend a high-level dialogue in Beijing next in a further sign of a warming of…
Continue ReadingA Maryland woman wins a $50,000 lottery prize right after claiming her winnings from another lottery ticket
By Kara Nelson, CNN (CNN) — A Maryland woman won $25,000 in a lottery game, collected her winnings from lottery headquarters, then walked…
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