Anger over corruption and Portugal’s economy could help a radical right party in Sunday’s election
By BARRY HATTON Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Corruption is a key issue in Portugal’s early general election on Sunday.…
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Why are clocks set forward in the spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Once again, most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this weekend, losing perhaps a…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the ‘Rust’ shooting case as attention turns to Alec Baldwin’s trial
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Now that jurors in New Mexico have convicted a movie weapons supervisor of involuntary…
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‘Constant champion’: Oregon Senate adopts resolution honoring Bend veterans activist Dick Tobiason for years of service
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to join the House in adopting HCR 202 A, a resolution recognizing retired…
Continue ReadingTo save water, drought-hit Morocco is closing its famous public baths three days a week
By SAM METZ Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Climate change and a yearslong drought have forced Morocco’s famous public baths to close…
Continue Reading‘Rust’ armorer’s trial gives Alec Baldwin’s team a window into how his own trial could unfold
By MORGAN LEE and ANDREW DALTON Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The trial and conviction of a movie armorer in connection with a fatal…
Continue ReadingGilgeous-Alexander has 37 and Thunder hold off Blazers 128-120
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off a late…
Continue ReadingWeight-loss drugs like Wegovy are meant for long-term use. Some patients want to stop
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer Millions of Americans who have dropped pounds and boosted their health using popular obesity drugs like Wegovy are…
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Pay it Forward: Inspirational Giving offers ways to help those in need, including raising cattle
This month’s Pay it Forward $500 from NewsChannel 21, Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros of C.O. goes to Inspirational Giving, a religious group…
Continue ReadingEvidence of traumatic brain injury in shooter who killed 18 in deadliest shooting in Maine’s history
By DAVID SHARP and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — An Army reservist who shot and killed 18 people in Maine last year had…
Continue ReadingHong Kong court affirms landmark sedition conviction for pro-democracy activist
By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court says criticizing laws or chanting anti-government slogans can be enough to jail…
Continue ReadingChina coast guard flexes its might against the Philippines in disputed waters as journalists watch
BY JOEAL CALUPITAN AND AARON FAVILA Associated Press ABOARD BRP SINDANGAN (AP) — It was a heart-pounding moment far out in the disputed South China…
Continue ReadingInternational Women’s Day is a celebration and call to action. Beware the flowers and candy
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Women across the world will demand equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice,…
Continue ReadingAlabama promulga ley de protección de la fecundación in vitro, pero expertos dicen que se necesitará más trabajo para proteger los servicios de fertilidad
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza Montgomery, Alabama (CNN) — La gobernadora de Alabama, Kay Ivey, firmó un proyecto de ley destinado a proteger a los…
Continue ReadingTurkey struggles to stop violence against women. At least 71 have been killed this year
By AYSE WIETING and SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — Muhterem Evcil was stabbed to death by her estranged husband at her workplace in…
Continue ReadingJury hears frantic 911 call from Michigan school shooter’s dad: ‘I have a missing gun’
By ED WHITE Associated Press PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A jury in Michigan has heard a frantic 911 call made by the father of a school shooter in 2021.…
Continue ReadingUvalde parents angered by new report that clears city police of missteps during Texas school attack
By ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An investigation Uvalde city leaders ordered into the Robb Elementary School shooting that…
Continue ReadingEl planeta acaba de batir récords de calor por noveno mes consecutivo
SofÃa Barruti (CNN) — El mes pasado fue el más caluroso de la historia del planeta, el noveno consecutivo en el que se baten récords…
Continue ReadingPutin’s crackdown casts a wide net, ensnaring the LGBTQ+ community, lawyers and many others
By DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — It’s not just opposition politicians who are targeted in the crackdown by Russian…
Continue ReadingA second military projectile has been magnet-fished from the same Massachusetts river in less than a week
By Nic F. Anderson and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — The discovery of a bazooka round on Wednesday marks the second time in a matter of days…
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