Edwards has 41 and the Timberwolves win the first of 2 against the Blazers 121-109
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anthony Edwards didn’t think he could play against the Trail Blazers. Then he…
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Some worry California proposition to tackle homelessness would worsen the problem
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging voters to approve a ballot initiative…
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CODE Team arrests fentanyl trafficker, 2nd transient after parking lot drug sale; drugs, stolen Lego sets recovered
Two Bend-area transients were arrested after drug agents witnessed a parking lot drug sale on Bend’s north end Tuesday afternoon. One of their…
Continue ReadingArtificial intelligence, real emotion. People are seeking a romantic connection with the perfect bot
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became infatuated. He experienced…
Continue ReadingAt least 6 US states are considering tougher penalties for killing police dogs
By JOHN HANNA and DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Lawmakers in at least six states are considering longer prison sentences or…
Continue ReadingMichael Kors inspired by grandmother’s wedding gown for Fall-Winter collection at NY Fashion Week
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press New York (AP) — The original location of the legendary Barney’s Department store in the Chelsea section of…
Continue ReadingNew York’s top court appears torn on tossing Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four years after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sent to prison, New…
Continue ReadingPond hockey in New Hampshire brightens winter for hundreds. But climate change threatens the sport
By NICK PERRY Associated Press MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — Every winter, Pete Kibble and the guys he plays social hockey with in Massachusetts make the…
Continue ReadingJudge to consider whether to remove District Attorney Fani Willis from Georgia election case
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge who is deciding whether to toss Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis off of…
Continue ReadingDetecting Russian ‘carrots’ and ‘tea bags’: Ukraine decodes enemy chatter to save lives
By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press SEREBRYANSKY FOREST, Ukraine (AP) — As the radio crackles with enemy communications that are hard to decipher, one…
Continue ReadingDate night strike: Thousands of US, UK delivery, ride-hailing drivers stop work on Valentine’s Day
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Thousands of ride-hailing and delivery workers in the U.S. and the U.K. went on strike on Valentine’s Day,…
Continue ReadingGreek lawmakers are debating a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Here’s what it means
By DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Lawmakers in Greece opened a two-day debate Wednesday on a landmark bill to legalize…
Continue ReadingThe driver is dead and at least 5 injured after a vehicle crashed into a Texas emergency room, officials say
CNN By Amy Simonson and Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A driver died and at least five people were hurt as a vehicle crashed Tuesday evening into…
Continue ReadingWhy AP declared Tom Suozzi the winner of the George Santos seat: Race call explained
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi will return to Congress to replace scandal-plagued Republican George…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from New York’s high-stakes special election
CNN By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Democrat Tom Suozzi is heading back to Congress after defeating Republican Mazi Pilip in the special election…
Continue ReadingUN chief warns climate chaos and food crises threaten global peace: ‘Empty bellies fuel unrest’
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief is warning that climate chaos and food crises are increasing…
Continue ReadingStorms bring destructive winds and ignite wildfires across Australian state of Victoria
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Powerful winds have killed a man and brought widespread destruction across…
Continue ReadingAustralian nude beach faces possible closure
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — A popular Australian nude beach could be no more. Tyagarah Beach, a secluded 800-meter (875-yard) stretch of…
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The history of daylight saving time—and why some are advocating for its end
Stacker turned back the clock to investigate the history behind daylight saving time—and why some people argue it shouldn’t exist…
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Millennials may be the real winners of baby boomers' pandemic wealth accumulation
Creditnews looks into the “great wealth transfer” and what effect it may have on…
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