Venezuelans approve a referendum to claim sovereignty over a swathe of neighboring Guyana
By REGINA GARCIA CANO and JORGE RUEDA Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans on Sunday approved a referendum called by the…
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Why Israel’s peace activists are re-evaluating their position on the war
By Tara John and Lotte Beilin, CNN Tel Aviv (CNN) — When human rights activist Ziv Stahl was awakened to the booms of rocket fire on October 7,…
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Emily Habeck’s Shark Heart chosen as Deschutes Public Library’s ‘A Novel Idea’ 2024 community read
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Public Library is proud to announce Emily Habeck’s debut novel Shark Heart as the 2024 A Novel Idea…Read Together…
Continue ReadingIn some neighborhoods in drought-prone Kenya, clean water is scarce. Filters are one solution
By EMMANUEL IGUNZA Associated Press BONDENI-JUA KALI, Kenya (AP) — There is no piped water or sewage system in Athi River, near Kenya’s…
Continue ReadingThree officials have left a pro-DeSantis super PAC in the group’s latest shake-up, AP sources say
By THOMAS BEAUMONT and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three senior members of a super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Continue ReadingKiss say farewell to live touring, become first US band to go virtual and become digital avatars
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer On Saturday night, Kiss closed out the final performance of their “The End of the Road” farewell tour at New…
Continue ReadingISIS claims deadly blast at Catholic mass in southern Philippines
By Heather Chen and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — ISIS has claimed responsibility for a deadly explosion that ripped through a Catholic mass…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Saturday, December 2nd
Mt. Bachelor was the only resort that was set to open on Saturday. They received 10” of snow over the past 24 hours. The base is currently at…
Continue ReadingTesla vende pegatinas de “ventana rota” para el Cybertruck por US$ 55… y se agotan rápidamente
Valeria Ordóñez (CNN) — En 2019, el diseñador de Tesla, Franz von Holzhausen, intentó mostrar las ventanas irrompibles del Cybertruck…
Continue ReadingPro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down parts with CEO of 9 days, two others, in latest shake-up
By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — The super PAC aligned with Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has parted ways with its interim CEO and…
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Bend’s Christmas Parade kicks off the holiday season for thousands who watched or took part
The Bend Christmas Parade hit the wet streets of the city Saturday morning, with plenty of smiles despite the rainy weather. The event brought out…
Continue ReadingPhilippine president blames foreign militants for a bombing that killed 4 Christian worshippers
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president blamed “foreign terrorists” for a bomb blast that killed four…
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City of Redmond road and traffic report: Week of Dec. 2-8
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of Dec. 2-8. NW Quince, from NW 6th St open to East…
Continue ReadingIdaho baby found dead by police one day after Amber Alert, police say father is in custody
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho baby was found dead by police on Saturday, one day after an Amber Alert was issued for him, authorities said.…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Dec. 1-8
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Dec. 1-8. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 3-9
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 3-9: Gribbling Road Bridge Replacement (Bend…
Continue ReadingAlabama breaks No. 1 Georgia’s 29-win streak at SEC Championship game
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs’ 29-game win streak was snapped when they lost to No. 8 Alabama 27-24 in the Southeastern…
Continue ReadingAtaque con cuchillo y martillo cerca de la Torre Eiffel deja un muerto y dos heridos, dice el ministro del Interior de Francia
Valeria Ordóñez (CNN) — La Policía de Francia arrestó a un hombre sospechoso de matar a una persona e herir a otras dos en el centro de…
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PNW Ski Areas Assn. releases Mountain Safety Guide to empower skiers, boarders make good decisions on the slopes
As some of the region’s ski areas open this weekend, the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association released its new Mountain Safety Guide, a digital…
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ODFW suggests you ‘gift the outdoors’ with 2024 opportunities to get outside, support conservation now on sale
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has some suggestions for a novel, useful holiday gift: 2024 products including…
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