Who’s running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press Another Republican presidential candidate has dropped out of the crowded 2024 field. Former Texas congressman Will…
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Casino industry spurs $329 billion in US economic activity, study by gambling group shows
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The U.S, casino gambling industry says it generates nearly $329 billion a year in…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Washington asks court to dismiss Oregon State, Washington State’s suit against Pac-12
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The University of Washington asked a court on Monday to dismiss the lawsuit brought against the Pac-12…
Continue ReadingFormer Texas Rep. Will Hurd suspends long-shot GOP 2024 presidential bid, endorses Nikki Haley
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Republican Texas congressman Will Hurd suspended his presidential bid on Monday and…
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Bend’s Buckingham Elementary School receives gold-level award for STEM education efforts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Buckingham Elementary School has been awarded the GOLD level for their efforts to transform STEM education and elevate…
Continue ReadingDominican Republic to reopen its border to essential trade but not Haitians
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Dominican Republic government says it will temporarily allow the trade of essential Dominican…
Continue ReadingA radiator circuit on the ISS is leaking
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, is searching for answers after one of its modules on the International…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas-area teachers union challenges law prohibiting members from striking
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s largest teachers union has filed a lawsuit challenging a state…
Continue ReadingVideo of traffic stop that led to Atlanta deacon’s death will be released, family’s attorney says
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A lawyer says video showing an Atlanta traffic stop that led to the death of a 62-year-old Black deacon…
Continue ReadingTed Schwinden, a two-term Montana governor, dies at age 98
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Ted Schwinden, a wheat farmer and World War II veteran who gained national attention for…
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Fall rain, cooldown bring an end to fire season across Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District
Thanks to cooler temperatures and significant rainfall, fire season ended Monday for the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District.…
Continue ReadingWill Hurd drops out of 2024 Republican presidential race and backs Nikki Haley
By Simone Pathe and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd announced Monday that he is ending his campaign for the Republican…
Continue ReadingCharles Feeney, retail entrepreneur who gave $8 billion to charity, dies at 92
By Samantha Delouya, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Charles “Chuck” Feeney, a retail entrepreneur and investor who amassed a multibillion-dollar…
Continue ReadingPumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, sets world record for biggest gourd
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A Minnesota horticulture teacher set a world record in California on Monday for the heaviest pumpkin after growing a…
Continue ReadingVietnam-aligned hackers attempted to hack US lawmakers and journalists
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Hackers aligned with Vietnam tried to use social media platforms X and Facebook to install spyware on the phones…
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City of Bend holds third roundtable on proposed transportation fee; neighborhood town hall coming up
Bend city councilors joined with community partners Wednesday for a third roundtable on a proposed transportation utility fee. Bend Bikes, the Bend…
Continue ReadingHollywood writers vote to approve contract deal that ended strike as actors negotiate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood writers have voted almost unanimously to approve the contract agreement reached by their union leaders that ended a…
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New OHA workgroup seeks members to study the recruitment, retention of behavioral health providers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Health Authority is seeking applicants to serve on a workgroup that will develop recommendations to replenish the…
Continue ReadingJudge upholds most serious charges in deadly arrest of Black driver Ronald Greene
By JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press FARMERVILLE, La. (AP) — A judge delivered a victory Monday to the state prosecution of white Louisiana lawmen in…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor vetoes bill requiring independent panels to draw local voting districts
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have required dozens of his state’s largest…
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