House Speaker Mike Johnson knocks Biden for ‘catastrophe’ at border during Texas visit
By Jeremy Herb, CNN House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized President Joe Biden on Wednesday for the “mayhem” he witnessed at the US-Mexico…
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Portland Thorns new owner; Bend High boys and Mountain View girls basketball lose to 6A schools
BEND, Or. (KTVZ) — The Portland Thorns have a new owner. RAJ Sports paid $63 million to buy the club, setting a league record. RAJ Sports is also a…
Continue ReadingFirefighters put out large fire at the home of Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill and his family are safe after fire rescue crews…
Continue ReadingMichigan state lawmaker enters crowded U.S. House race as Democrats aim to defend open seat
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press Michigan state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet has announced that she will seek a U.S. House seat in Michigan being…
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Madras Police wrap up busy 2023 with string of arrests; new police chief, more officers help improve safety
It’s been a busy 2023 for the Madras Police Department, including a new police chief and new officers joining the ranks. And the last week of the…
Continue ReadingMichigan detectives interview convicted murderer before his death, looking into unsolved slayings
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press Authorities in western Michigan are looking into missing persons cases and unsolved homicides after interviewing a…
Continue ReadingNew York governor pushes for overhaul of reading education as test scores lag
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for schools to reemphasize phonics in…
Continue ReadingDoes the secretive board running Harvard get a failing grade?
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The past few months have been an absolute nightmare for Harvard University. Lawmakers and regulators are…
Continue ReadingA hiker is rescued after falling down an Adirondack mountain peak on a wet, wintry night
By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press Forest rangers successfully rescued an upstate New York hiker who survived a frigid night on a rugged Adirondack…
Continue ReadingFederal Reserve minutes: Officials saw inflation cooling but were cautious about timing of rate cuts
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s policymakers concluded last month that inflationary pressures were…
Continue ReadingKelly Clarkson explains why she needed a ‘fresh start’ in New York
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Kelly Clarkson’s big move is working out well for her. The singer and talk show host, who is mom to daughter…
Continue ReadingMichelle Obama Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Michelle Obama, wife of 44th US President Barack Obama. Personal Birth date:…
Continue ReadingDolly Parton Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Dolly Parton, the Grammy Award-winning singer, song writer, producer, actress and…
Continue ReadingAn apparent Israeli strike killed a top Hamas commander. How might it impact the Gaza conflict?
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The killing of a top Hamas commander in an apparent Israeli airstrike on a Beirut…
Continue ReadingFed officials discussed rate cuts last month and hinted at end of hikes, minutes show
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Federal Reserve officials during their December policy meeting broached the subject of reducing…
Continue ReadingBend organization At:Project to host awareness campaign for Human Trafficking Awareness Month
(Update: Matthew Draxton will highlight signs to look out for and training opportunities happening this month at Five on Newschannel 21) January is…
Continue ReadingTennessee judge denies release of more records in sexual harassment complaint against ex-lawmaker
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge has squashed an attempt to release more records…
Continue ReadingUS again renews protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and top aide over Iran threats
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has once again renewed taxpayer-funded protection for former…
Continue ReadingManhattan apartment prices rose for the first time in over a year
By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Prices of Manhattan condos and co-ops rose at the end of 2023 for the first time in over a year, at…
Continue ReadingAs a missile hits a Kyiv apartment building, survivors lose a lifetime’s possessions in seconds
By HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — With trembling hands and labored breath, Serhii Slobodiannyk meticulously searched his…
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