Democratic voters more concerned about Obamacare’s future than GOP voters, new poll shows
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The future of Obamacare is once again in the political spotlight, with former President Donald Trump promising to…
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Temecula’s ban on critical race theory and gender notification policy faces legal challenges
By NICOLE COMSTOCK Click here for updates on this story TEMECULA, California (KCAL) — Parents, students and teacher…
Continue ReadingBombs are falling on Gaza again. Who are the hostages still remaining in the besieged strip?
By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A weeklong cease-fire that brought the exchanges of dozens of hostages held by Hamas for scores…
Continue ReadingJennifer Garner lets her kids experience ‘benign neglect.’ Here is why you should, too
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Actress Jennifer Garner isn’t a helicopter mom. “I want to be around. But I also think it’s OK if they…
Continue ReadingIndiana coroner identifies remains of teen girl found buried on land of man charged in her death
ARLINGTON, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana coroner has identified the remains of a 17-year-old girl who vanished in June and whose body was found this week…
Continue Reading“Hell yeah, I would do it again,” Worcester woman fights off armed intruder with broom
By TAMMY MUTASA Click here for updates on this story WORCESTER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Sara Kane is a brave woman. A…
Continue ReadingDeSantis says Florida GOP chair should resign amid rape allegation
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says state Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler…
Continue ReadingPutin orders Russian military to add 170,000 troops for a total of about 1.32 million
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to increase the number of troops by nearly 170,000 to a total of…
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Weekly Park Pick: A visit to Canal Row Park in NE Bend
This week, Eric Oren takes us to Canal Row Park on NE Butler Market Road, a popular and convenient spot for many of Bend’s Eastside residents, with…
Continue ReadingCentral Florida substitute accused of sending explicit Snapchats to teen students
By Chelsea Robinson Click here for updates on this story LAKELAND, Florida (WESH) — A Polk County substitute is accused…
Continue ReadingKenyan cult leader sentenced to 18 months for film violations but still not charged over mass graves
By EMMANUEL IGUNZA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The leader of a doomsday cult in Kenya has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the…
Continue ReadingFlu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be…
Continue ReadingFormer incarcerated man behind ‘Batson vs Kentucky’ ruling shares message to JCPS students
By Shaquille Lord Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Students at Central High School on…
Continue ReadingEmployees carjacked in hospital parking lot in two separate incidents
By Khiree Stewart Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WBAL) — Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital…
Continue ReadingPoca comida, palizas y piojos: lo que dicen los rehenes israelíes liberados sobre su retención por Hamas
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — A oscuras. Obligados a permanecer en silencio. Alimentados con raciones escasas. Estos y otros datos aún más…
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Furry Friends: Marlin is a sweet young pup at BrightSide
Marlin, an 8-month-old hound mix, is a treat-motivated quick learner who’s already won over the hearts of the staff at BrightSide Animal Center in…
Continue ReadingNew York’s College of Saint Rose will close in May 2024 amid financial woes
By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, will close in May 2024 after years of financial…
Continue ReadingDead longhorn found on Oklahoma State fraternity lawn the day before championship game with Texas
By KEN MILLER Associated Press Police say a dead longhorn cow was found on the lawn of an Oklahoma State University fraternity in Stillwater. The…
Continue ReadingBestselling authors join Penguin Random House lawsuit over Iowa’s new book ban law
By Paradise Afshar and Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — Penguin Random House, one of the country’s largest publishers, filed a federal…
Continue ReadingMore than 30 people are trapped under rubble after collapse at a mine in Zambia, minister says
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — A government minister says more than 30 people are trapped under rubble at an open-pit mine in Zambia after part of a waste…
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