House ousts McCarthy as speaker in historic vote
CNN By Clare Foran, Melanie Zanona, Haley Talbot and Kristin Wilson, CNN (CNN) — The US House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to oust Kevin…
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Adoptive parents charged with felony neglect after 3 children found alone in dangerous conditions
By The Associated Press Police in West Virginia say two adoptive parents have been charged with felony neglect after two children were found locked…
Continue Reading‘Loki’s’ latest variant is still a pretty good way to kill time
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “Loki” didn’t deliver unqualified magic, but the Disney+ series was weird and inventive enough to cast…
Continue ReadingFDA signs off on updated protein-based Covid-19 vaccine from Novavax
By Amanda Sealy and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized Novavax’s updated protein-based…
Continue ReadingJews spitting on the ground beside Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land sparks outrage
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A video that shows ultra-Orthodox Jews spitting on the ground beside a procession of foreign…
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‘Unfortunate part of our business:’ C.O. fire agencies to receive ballistic vests for active threat responses
Several fire agencies around the High Desert, including Bend Fire & Rescue and the La Pine and Sisters-Camp Sherman rural fire districts, are…
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BLM details six Central Oregon seasonal closure areas to protect nesting birds of prey
The Bureau of Land Management will seasonally close six areas in central Oregon to safeguard habitat for federally protected raptors. These annual…
Continue ReadingIdaho and Missouri shift to Republican presidential caucuses after lawmakers cancel primaries
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republicans in Idaho and Missouri will have to attend caucuses to make their…
Continue ReadingConvicted murderer on Florida’s death row since 1997 has been executed
By Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — Michael Duane Zack III, who was convicted of the 1996 killings of two women he met at bars along the Florida…
Continue ReadingHomeless 25-year-old Topeka man arrested in rape and killing of 5-year-old girl
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press A homeless Topeka man has been arrested in the rape and killing of a 5-year-old girl. Police said that…
Continue ReadingGun evidence is focus at the trial of a man accused of killing New Hampshire couple on hiking trail
By KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A lawyer representing a man charged with shooting a New Hampshire couple to death on a…
Continue ReadingSE Portland business owner injured trying to stop car theft
By Will Maetzold Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A southeast Portland business owner is…
Continue ReadingLawsuit alleges Salem-Keizer S.D. was aware of teacher’s grooming and sex abuse
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Oregon (KPTV) — The Salem-Keizer School District says a choir…
Continue ReadingPolice resolve 34-year-old cold case in assault and death of Kansas woman
By Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — A man who authorities say sexually assaulted and killed a 20-year-old woman three decades ago has been identified.…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend seeks citizen involvement in several boards, committees, commissions and advisory groups
Community committees are a great way to get involved with city government. The City of Bend has several Council-appointed boards, committees,…
Continue Reading5 people died from ammonia exposure after Illinois crash, coroner says
By Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — Five people killed after a multi-vehicle crash in Illinois died from exposure to a toxic chemical that spilled…
Continue Reading“Crushing” break-in leaves Sacramento import business on brink of closing
By STEVE LARGE Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — A beloved Sacramento import business is on the…
Continue ReadingHoops with the Troops”: Children from Boys & Girls Club play basketball with service members
By JOCELYN MORAN Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Smiles filled a basketball court in front…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco city worker chases hot dog vendor, knocks over cart in viral video
By Betty Yu Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A widely-shared social media video showing a…
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Crook County Commissioner Jerry Brummer resigns from office, citing health issues and stress
Crook County Commissioner Jerry Brummer, citing health issues and stress, has submitted his resignation from office, effective…
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