PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – State health officials are urging Oregonians to practice everyday preventive measures to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, amid a national shortage of the new RSV immunization called nirsevimab. One of three new RSV immunizations released at the start of the 2023–2024 respiratory virus season, nirsevimab – known commercially as Beyfortus,
Continue ReadingBy Aaron Pellish, Veronica Stracqualursi, Ebony Davis and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — The Republican National Committee has warned some of the 2024 GOP presidential candidates about attending an Iowa Christian organization’s Thanksgiving forum, saying it would disqualify them from participating in future RNC presidential debates. Five candidates – former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov.
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Oregon’s winter wonderland extravaganza has returned to Bend, and this week’s snowy weather has set a fitting stage for this weekend’s three-day Bend WinterFest in the Old Mill District.
Continue ReadingBy SARA CLINE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15 to enact a new congressional map after a lower court last year ruled that the current political boundaries dilute the power of the state’s Black voters. The deadline was issued Friday by a federal appeals court. However, whether
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will require surgery for torn ligaments in his right knee and is expected to miss the rest of the season, the team said on Friday. Williams was injured in the fourth quarter of Portland’s 112-100 loss at home to Memphis on Sunday night. He
Continue ReadingBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Police in Alabama say four men have been wounded in a shootout after a confrontation on an interstate over an allegedly stolen car. It happened at about 4:30 p.m. Friday on southbound Interstate 59 in Birmingham. Police say a group of people spotted what they believed was their stolen car and
Continue Reading PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reminding people about the availability of a safe and effective vaccine against mpox following an increase in cases of the virus in recent months. Seventeen mpox cases were reported to OHA and local public health authorities between July 20 and Oct. 31. This prompted state health
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The National Women’s Soccer League is looking to add a 16th team, Commissioner Jessica Berman announced Friday. The league currently stands at 12 teams, with the Utah Royals and Bay FC in Northern California joining next season. A 15th team in Boston is set to launch in 2026.
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN en Español) — El frente frío número 9, que se desplaza lentamente sobre el noroeste de México y que interactúa con varios sistemas, entre ellos una masa de aire polar y una corriente en chorro, provocará un descenso a temperaturas cercanas a -0 °C, principalmente en los estados del norte, noreste y
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez (CNN Español) — Córdoba es la segunda provincia más poblada de Argentina. Con 3.065.088 electores, representa el 8,66% de los votantes del país, según datos del Ministerio del Interior. Sin embargo, a pocos días del balotaje, las miradas se concentran allí, ¿por qué? La provincia ha sido una gran opositora al kirchnerismo, donde
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In the wake of the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire, conservationists were relieved to learn that one of the Columbia Gorge’s fluffiest residents — the American pika — was still squeaking by. This year, there is even more cause to celebrate: Recent surveys show the tiny animals are making a strong comeback from the fire.
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan; Gov. Wes Moore, D-Md.; Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.; Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel. __ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Sullivan; Sen.
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer Board members from Hollywood’s actors union voted Friday to approve the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months, with the union’s leadership touting the gains made in weeks of methodical negotiations. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists’ executive director and
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A vessel with 34 migrants on board sank in the waters off Florida on Friday, prompting a rescue operation, according to the United States Coast Guard. The boat began sinking about eight miles south of Key Colony Beach, and a good Samaritan reported it, the Coast Guard said on X, the
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Actors union SAG-AFTRA revealed specifics of a new labor deal with Hollywood studios Friday that they said included groundbreaking raises, benefit increases and protections around artificial intelligence. The actors union had reached a tentative agreement on Wednesday with the major film and television studios, the Alliance of
Continue ReadingCNN By Kara Scannell and Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — FBI agents seized the cell phones of New York City Mayor Eric Adams as part of a federal investigation into campaign fundraising, a person familiar with the matter told CNN on Friday. The agents seized the phones and an iPad earlier this week pursuant to
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is a Veterans Day 2023 message from Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels, a veteran of the United States Army, who currently serves as interim director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, overseeing agency operations, ensuring the availability and access of vital veteran services and programs for nearly 300,000 veterans and
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has lowered its outlook on the U.S. government’s debt to “negative” from “stable.” In a statement Friday, the agency cited the cost of rising interest rates and political polarization in Congress for its move. Moody’s retained its top triple-A
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Busari, CNN Kigali, Rwanda (CNN) — For over a decade, AfriLabs has been at the forefront of cultivating a vibrant tech ecosystem across the African continent. Through the strength of community networks, this organization has become a driving force for change, catalyzing innovation and technology advancements in Africa. The annual AfriLabs Gathering, held
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Nov. 10-17. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from The
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