Illinois judge removes Trump from ballot because of ‘insurrectionist ban’
CNN By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — In a surprise move, an Illinois judge has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot…
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Three Bend elementary schools’ interim principals named to permanent positions, starting this fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Wednesday the selection of three elementary school interim principals…
Continue ReadingLegislation allowing recreational marijuana sales in Virginia heads to GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers have passed legislation that if approved by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin…
Continue ReadingHere’s where all the cases against Trump stand as he campaigns for a return to the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — From allegations of plotting to overturn an election he lost to illegally stowing classified documents at his Florida estate,…
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Oregon House approves e-bike rule updates, ‘Trenton’s Law,’ named for Bend teen killed in e-bike crash
The Oregon House, on a 59-0 vote, has approved a bill that updates state laws regarding e-bikes and was named “Trenton’s Law” to honor a Bend…
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IRS provides free tax options for military members and veterans
There are resources for Central Oregon’s 22,000 veterans during tax season. It’s not just veterans who can get the free…
Continue ReadingTom Suozzi sworn back into Congress, filling vacant Santos seat and narrowing the GOP’s slim majority
By Michelle Shen, CNN Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York was sworn into Congress on Wednesday evening after winning a special election earlier…
Continue ReadingRetiran a Trump de la boleta electoral de Illinois por “prohibición de insurrección”
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — En una medida sorpresiva, una jueza de Illinois retiró al expresidente Donald Trump de la boleta electoral del…
Continue ReadingCanada will reimpose some visa requirements on Mexicans, official says
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s government is reimposing some visa requirements on Mexican nationals visiting Canada, an…
Continue ReadingOwners of St. Louis nursing home that closed abruptly face federal fine of more than $55,000
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Federal regulators have issued a $55,000 fine after St. Louis’ largest nursing home closed without warning, although experts…
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Oregon unemployment benefits system begins planned outage ahead of Monday launch of Frances Online
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Employment Department is five days away from launching a brand new, easy-to-use online system for Unemployment…
Continue ReadingTeamsters, Anheuser-Busch reach tentative deal to avert a strike
By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — Anheuser-Busch and the Teamsters union have reached a tentative contract agreement…
Continue ReadingIllinois judge removes Trump from ballot because of ‘insurrectionist ban’
By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — In a surprise move, an Illinois judge has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot based…
Continue ReadingIn wake of McConnell’s exit plan, a fight over the future of the Senate GOP takes shape
By Lauren Fox and Ted Barrett, CNN A powerful counterweight to former President Donald Trump is exiting stage left from Republican leadership and…
Continue ReadingEx-coach in Canadian Football League alleges harassment by Argonauts QB Kelly, wrongful dismissal
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian Football League says it is investigating allegations made by a former Toronto Argonauts strength and conditioning coach…
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ODOT: More winter weather will again bring hazardous travel conditions in many parts of Oregon
A new round of winter storms hits Oregon this week as ODOT crews work to make the roads safe. High winds, snow and heavy rains will make travel…
Continue ReadingLa Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela reúne 27 propuestas de fecha para las elecciones presidenciales
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — La Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela reunió 27 propuestas con fechas para realizar las próximas…
Continue ReadingJustice Department finds problems with violence, gangs and poor conditions in 3 Mississippi prisons
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department says Mississippi is failing to protect inmates in three…
Continue ReadingElectronic Arts, maker of Madden NFL, to lay off 5% of staff as gaming industry layoffs widen
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Electronic Arts plans to lay off 5% of its employees, making it the latest company in the gaming and tech…
Continue ReadingVisitors line up to see and smell a corpse flower’s stinking bloom in San Francisco
By TERRY CHEA Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Crowds lined up in San Francisco on Wednesday to see — and smell — the blooming of an…
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