Don Laughlin, resort-casino owner and architect behind Nevada town, is dead at 92
LAUGHLIN, Nev. (AP) — Donald “Don” J. Laughlin, a resort owner and the namesake of a southern Nevada town that he turned into a tourist…
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Legendary gymnast Mary Lou Retton recovering at home after being hospitalized with pneumonia, daughter says
By Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton is out of the hospital following a weekslong serious health scare, according…
Continue Reading5th suspect arrested in 2022 ambush shooting outside high school after football scrimmage
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal authorities have announced the arrest of the fifth and final suspect wanted in an ambush shooting that killed a…
Continue ReadingWarrant says Minnesota investigators found meth in house after gunbattle that wounded 5 officers
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A search warrant released Monday says investigators found methamphetamine while searching…
Continue ReadingLarry Hogan latest to pull back from Harvard over student groups’ letter blaming Israel for Hamas attacks
By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday became the latest notable figure to pull back from Harvard after…
Continue ReadingMother files wrongful death lawsuit against now-closed Christian boarding school in Missouri
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A mother is suing a shuttered Christian boarding school in Missouri, blaming her…
Continue ReadingIt’s Israeli boy’s 9th birthday as he is held in Hamas captivity — and his family waits
By ARON HELLER Associated Press KFAR SABA, Israel (AP) — Ohad Munder-Zichri’s 9th birthday is on Monday. But instead of celebrating at home…
Continue ReadingMontana man gets 18 months in federal prison for repeated racist phone calls made to a church
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for making repeated racist phone calls to a Billings church.…
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COCC’s Native American Month to feature free events including poetry, music and comedy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is commemorating Native American Heritage Month with a diverse lineup of free community events…
Continue ReadingTerrifying ‘Squid Game’ robot doll makes a comeback in new trailer for Netflix’s competition series
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Netflix released a trailer for “Squid Game: The Challenge” on Monday, giving the first full look at the…
Continue ReadingANÁLISIS | Las 5 conclusiones de las primarias de la oposición en Venezuela
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — La oposición de Venezuela eligió a la candidata presidencial que enfrentará al gobernante Partido…
Continue ReadingDwayne “The Rock” Johnson quiere que mejoren su figura de cera tras críticas por el color de piel
macamilarincon (CNN) –– Dwayne Johnson escuchó las quejas sobre su figura de cera y aseguró que está haciendo algo al respecto. El Musée…
Continue ReadingEl senador Bob Menendez se declara inocente del cargo de conspiración para actuar como agente extranjero de Egipto
macamilarincon (CNN) –– El senador Bob Menendez se declaró inocente este lunes de un cargo de conspiración para actuar como agente extranjero…
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‘A perfect fit’: Budd + Finn, a ‘classy souvenirs’ store, set to open next month in Bend’s Old Mill District
Kevin Pilla cut his teeth in the retail industry working on the East Coast for giants like Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Tommy…
Continue ReadingPentagon rushes defenses and advisers to Middle East as Israel’s ground assault in Gaza looms
By TARA COPP and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has sent military advisers, including a Marine Corps general versed…
Continue ReadingEPA proposes banning cancer-causing chemical TCE used in automotive care and other products
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to ban the cancer-causing chemical…
Continue ReadingMan wounds himself after Georgia officers seek to question him about 4 jail escapees, sheriff says
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Investigators say they found a Georgia murder suspect who had been missing more than seven months while looking for four men who…
Continue ReadingFormer NSA worker pleads guilty to trying to sell US secrets to Russia
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A former National Security Agency employee from Colorado has pleaded guilty to trying to sell…
Continue ReadingIntelligence shows Iranian-backed militias are ready to ramp up their attacks against US forces in the Middle East
By Natasha Bertrand, Katie Bo Lillis, Zachary Cohen and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The US has intelligence that Iranian-backed militia…
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Wyden, colleagues introduce legislation to help homeowners add renewable energy systems
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Monday he has introduced legislation that would help state, local and Tribal governments…
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