By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas, according to court filings that appear to show the Republican going beyond state borders to investigate transgender health care. Seattle Children’s Hospital filed
Continue ReadingBy MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s statistics agency says more Brazilians declared themselves as being biracial than white last year. The agency on Friday released data from its most recent census. Agency IBGE said in a statement that about 92.1 million people — which is about 45.3% of the country’s
Continue ReadingCNN By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a request by special counsel Jack Smith to fast-track arguments on whether Donald Trump has any immunity from federal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while in office – a move that will likely delay his trial. The court did not explain
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The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is dedicated to fighting hunger and isolation for homebound older adults across the region. That’s why they deliver Meals on Wheels to nourish our neighbors, with a special assist at this time of year from Subaru’s nationwide “Share the Love” event.
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb is acquiring Karuna Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company that has developed a new antipsychotic, in a $14 billion deal. Bristol Myers Squibb and Karuna announced their merger agreement on Friday. The transaction, which divvies out to $330 per share in cash, was unanimously approved by both companies’ boards
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There has been some snow added to the base at our area resorts today, but not as much as originally forecast. The event today was a quick moving burst of snow and a mix of rain and snow near the Mountains. The snow levels today have been estimated at around 4000 feet so most High
Continue ReadingBy LAUREN VICTORY Click here for updates on this story NORTH RIVERSIDE, Illinois (WBBM) — A suburban family was headed to Disney World this week, and CBS 2’s cameras were there when they found out about the free vacation. CBS 2’s Lauren Victory went behind the scenes of the surprise of a lifetime. Even though
Continue ReadingWINNEMUCCA, Nev. (AP) — U.S. land managers are planning to round up more than 2,800 wild horses across four Nevada counties beginning next week. The Bureau of Land Management says the current population is more than six times what it should be and there’s not enough water and forage to support that number. Chris Mitchell,
Continue ReadingBy MARK SHERMAN and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it will not immediately take up a plea by special counsel Jack Smith to rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his actions to overturn the 2020 election results. The ruling is a scheduling win
Continue ReadingBy MARYBEL GONZALEZ Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Outrage has been growing after video surfaced on social media showing a Chicago Police officer literally trashing two street vendors’ goods because they did not have licenses. As CBS 2’s Marybel González reported, a street vendor named Wilson took a video as
Continue ReadingBy MARCO DiMARCO Associated Press GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Residents of the small fishing town in Iceland where a volcano erupted this week have been told they can return home. Authorities said Friday that residents of Grindavik could return and stay overnight beginning Saturday. The town was evacuated in November as a precaution after a
Continue ReadingBy VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press The federal government on Friday reopened railroad crossings in two Texas border towns, five days after the shuttering of rail operations there disrupted trade and caused outrage. Customs and Border Protection closed railroad operations in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, on Monday to reallocate their customs officers to help
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Visit Bend announced recently that it has won the 2023 Leave No Trace Destination of the Year Award, which recognizes a tourism entity that embodies what it means to lead, promote, educate and advocate for responsible recreation and visitation practices.
Continue ReadingBy Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — The United States has just hit a “significant milestone” in the battle to bring down inflation, President Joe Biden’s chief economic adviser said Friday. Earlier Friday, the Commerce Department released data showing that a closely watched inflation gauge had cooled beyond what economists were expecting and that
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — Oregon State and Washington State are joining the West Coast Conference as affiliate members for several Olympic sports for two years starting next season. The league announced the additions on Friday. The Beavers and Cougars will compete in 12 conference sports. The two schools will be part of the
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By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a request by special counsel Jack Smith to fast-track arguments on whether Donald Trump has any immunity from federal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while in office – a move that will likely delay his trial. The court did not explain its
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Cookie is a loving 5-year-old female longhair furball of a kitty-cat, waiting for a new home for the holidays at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.
Continue ReadingCAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A British sea trade monitoring agency says another boat has been hijacked near the coast of Somalia. That and the hijacking of a Maltese-flagged merchant vessel last week has raised fears that Somali pirates are active again after nearly a decade. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on
Continue ReadingBy JOHN LAURITSEN Click here for updates on this story LAC QUI PARLE COUNTY, Minnesota (WCCO) — There are long-time holiday traditions across our great state and blood klub is one of them. You heard that right. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, find out how a group of farmers are keeping a Norwegian delicacy alive.
Continue ReadingGLENVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A tractor-trailer loaded with what authorities believe were gas containers slammed into the bottom of an overhead railroad bridge in upstate New York and exploded Thursday night as a freight train was traveling on the tracks above. The crash seriously injured the truck driver and briefly knocked out power to local
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