Oregon appeals court finds the rules for the state’s climate program are invalid
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A state appeals court in Oregon decided late Wednesday that the rules for a program designed to limit and drastically reduce…
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Oregon appeals court finds the rules for the state’s climate program are invalid
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A state appeals court in Oregon decided late Wednesday that the rules for a program designed to limit and drastically reduce…
Continue ReadingFederal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a California law that would have banned carrying…
Continue ReadingTwo major national security trials are putting the spotlight back on civil rights in Hong Kong. Here’s what to know
CNN By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The fates of many of Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy figures are at stake in two ongoing…
Continue ReadingTwo major national security trials are putting the spotlight back on civil rights in Hong Kong. Here’s what to know
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The fates of many of Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy figures are at stake in two ongoing trials…
Continue ReadingChina emerged from ‘zero-COVID’ in 2023 to confront new challenges in a changed world
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China’s prospects for 2024 look uncertain, as a year that opened free of COVID-19 lockdowns…
Continue ReadingElectric scooter Bird Global steers into bankruptcy protection in bid to repair its finances
MIAMI (AP) — Electric scooter company Bird Global announced Wednesday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection in an attempt to stabilize its…
Continue ReadingNewly released video shows how police moved through UNLV campus in response to reports of shooting
By RIO YAMAT AND GABE STERN Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Video released Wednesday by Las Vegas police shows officers shouting over blaring…
Continue ReadingLocal broadcasts for 11 NHL teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreement
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The NHL and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will…
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Street Dog Hero rescues 8 husky puppies left at overcrowded Calif. shelter, sparing them from being euthanized
Street Dog Hero says it received an urgent plea last weekend for help from an animal shelter in Central California, asking if the Bend-based animal…
Continue ReadingUnited States announces plan to land international astronaut on the moon
By Kristin Fisher, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday that an international astronaut will be landing on the surface…
Continue ReadingHollywood finally nailed the coming-of-age story in 2023
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — In this year’s earnest and charming “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” titular preteen Margaret…
Continue ReadingNumerals ‘2024’ arrive in Times Square in preparation for New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s beginning to look a lot like New Year’s Eve in New York. The numerals “2024” were delivered Wednesday to Times Square…
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Snow Report: Wednesday December 20th
Once again another dry day with temperatures on the mild side for the mountains this time of year. Plenty of sunshine today allowed the mercury in…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office invites participants in its ninth Citizen’s Academy
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office says it will be accepting applications for their ninth Citizen’s Academy, beginning February 7th through May 1st.…
Continue ReadingOpera singer David Daniels no longer in singers’ union following sexual assault guilty plea
NEW YORK (AP) — Countertenor David Daniels is no longer a member of the union for singers following his guilty plea to a charge of sexual assault.…
Continue ReadingChicago man who was wrongfully convicted based on testimony from blind witness freed after 12 years in prison
Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A 30-year-old Chicago man who was wrongfully convicted of murder on the testimony of a blind witness walked out of…
Continue ReadingFormer NBA player allegedly admitted to fatally strangling woman in Las Vegas, court documents show
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former NBA G League player allegedly admitted to fatally strangling a woman whose remains were found earlier this month near Las…
Continue ReadingPrimera manifestación contra el Gobierno de Javier Milei: así se aplicó el protocolo antibloqueos
mondemanola (CNN Español) — Este miércoles se llevó a cabo la primera manifestación contra el Gobierno de Javier Milei, en rechazo a las…
Continue ReadingJury dismisses lawsuit claiming LSU officials retaliated against a former athletics administrator
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A jury has dismissed a lawsuit accusing top Louisiana State University officials of retaliating against a former athletics…
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