George Carlin estate sues over fake comedy special purportedly generated by AI
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The estate of George Carlin is suing the media company behind a fake hourlong comedy…
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US Postal Service says snow, ice caused Central Oregon’s mail delivery delays, but should be caught up this week
Some viewers told NewsChannel 21 they’ve experienced serious delays getting their mail. A US Postal Service representative confirmed the challenges…
Continue ReadingJordan Pope hits 3-pointer at buzzer, Oregon State beats No. 9 Arizona 83-80
By GARY HOROWITZ Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Jordan Pope hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Oregon State an 83-80 victory over No. 9…
Continue ReadingUtility giant PG&E agrees to $45 million settlement related to California’s second-largest wildfire
By Taylor Romine and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Pacific Gas and Electric will pay $45 million in penalties for its role in the Dixie Fire – the…
Continue ReadingAlabama man shook violently on gurney during first-ever nitrogen gas execution
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — A man put to death using nitrogen gas shook and convulsed on the gurney as Alabama carried out…
Continue ReadingLauren Boebert mounts defense to criticisms of ‘carpetbagging’ in packed first Republican debate
By JESSE BEDAYN The Associated Press/Report for America FORT LUPTON, Colo. (AP) — Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert has argued her case in the first…
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Redmond mayor voices concern over state’s proposed groundwater rules
Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch is concerned about a proposed change in groundwater rules by the state Water Resources Department and the challenges it would…
Continue ReadingKerry and Xie exit roles that defined generation of climate action
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua have been viewed as the two most…
Continue ReadingKerry and Xie exit roles that defined generation of climate action
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United Nations climate summit in Dubai was wrapping up last month when…
Continue ReadingStorm hits Australia with strong winds and power outages, but weakens from cyclone to tropical storm
SYDNEY (AP) — Strong winds hit Australia’s northeast coast Friday, leaving thousands without power, but the area was spared heavy damage as…
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Missing La Pine-area woman, subject of extensive search, found deceased; authorities say foul play is not suspected
A La Pine-area woman who left her home late Wednesday without a phone or ID and was reported missing the next day, prompting an extensive search and…
Continue ReadingTensions simmering in the South China Sea and violence in Myanmar as Laos takes over ASEAN chair
By DAVID RISING Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Simmering tensions in the South China Sea. Coordinated attacks on the military run government that…
Continue ReadingAs US brings home large numbers of jailed Americans, some families are still waiting for their turn
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — By any standard, the past 18 months have been remarkable for getting wrongfully detained…
Continue ReadingAn unlikely challenger to Putin brings a rare show of defiance, creating a dilemma for the Kremlin
By EMMA BURROWS Associated Press They have lined up by the thousands across Russia in recent days, standing in the bitter cold for a chance to sign…
Continue ReadingTop UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of ordering cease-fire
By MIKE CORDER and RAF CASERT Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court on Friday ordered Israel to do all it…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case, jury says
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ, LARRY NEUMEISTER and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A jury awarded $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll on Friday…
Continue ReadingLos Boeing 737 Max 9 volverán a volar: esto es lo que deben saber los viajeros
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — El incidente de Alaska Airlines del 5 de enero, que dejó un agujero en el fuselaje de un Boeing 737 Max 9 poco…
Continue ReadingPortland State earns 72-46 victory over Montana
By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ismail Habib scored 19 points as Portland State beat Montana 72-46 on Thursday. Habib had six assists…
Continue ReadingAlex Merkviladze scores 25 points, leads Marymount past Portland 92-65
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Merkviladze scored 25 points as Loyola Marymount beat Portland 92-65 on Thursday. Merkviladze also…
Continue ReadingTaylor Drift or Beyonsleigh? Voting open to name Minnesota snowplows
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press Snowplows are essential to enduring winter in Minnesota, so maybe it’s not surprising that every year…
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