By Vedika Sud and Brad Lendon, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — They opened the box on a Sunday in late March, getting their first look at Asfan Mohammed since he departed India for Russia four months earlier. He was better dressed than when he’d left – a black suit, white shirt, tie and shoes replacing
Continue ReadingCNN By Aqeel Najim and Hamdi Alkhshali, CNN (CNN) — The Iraqi army said on Saturday that a command post at Kalsu military base, south of the capital Baghdad, had been hit by an explosion overnight, killing one member of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) and injuring eight other people. The PMU, also known as
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Israel e Irán han llevado al Medio Oriente a una nueva y peligrosa era al eliminar el tabú contra los ataques militares abiertos en el territorio del otro. La cuestión ahora es si se han satisfecho los imperativos de cada parte de demostrar disuasión y salvar las apariencias, o si los
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of Southern California further shook up its commencement plans Friday, announcing the cancelation of a keynote speech by filmmaker Jon M. Chu just days after making the controversial choice to disallow the student valedictorian from speaking. The private university in Los Angeles on Monday said it was canceling valedictorian
Continue ReadingBy ELLEN KNICKMEYER and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.N. World Food Program has agreed to help deliver aid for the starving civilians of Gaza once the U.S. military completes a pier for transporting the humanitarian assistance by sea. That’s according to the U.S. Agency for International Development. The involvement of
Continue ReadingBy Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift and Post Malone are trying to get through a seemingly painful black-and-white era. The music video for “Fortnight,” the lead single off Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album “Tortured Poets Department,” debuted on Friday night. The duet features the two artists in various states of melancholy reflection and
Continue ReadingBy SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California superior court judge has tentatively denied a group’s request to change language describing a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools. Proponents of the measure say Attorney General
Continue ReadingBy Eva Roytburg, CNN (CNN) — After watching her older sister float through the lazy river, 4-year-old Demi Williams wanted in. The lazy river loop at the Myrtle Beach resort was about three feet deep; Demi was 3-and-a-half feet tall. Her mother, Destiny Morgan, granted permission for the toddler to go in, then patiently waited for
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced this week that 30 Oregon counties will receive more than $47.7 million in federal payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act for schools and road maintenance, youth job training, wildfire prevention, watershed restoration and habitat conservation. These funds, more than $2.56 million of
Continue ReadingBy KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it tested a “super-large” cruise missile warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile in a western coastal area as it expands its military capabilities in the face of deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea. North Korean state media says the
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Members of the local nonprofit God’s Closet are hosting a free shop day from 10 am to 3 pm Sunday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 60670 Brookswood Blvd. Guests can receive one free bag full of clothing of their choice.
Continue ReadingBy Raja Razek and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Five teenagers were injured, including one who remains in critical condition, after gunfire erupted at a park in Greenbelt, Maryland, on Friday afternoon where hundreds of high school students gathered for senior skip day. Police said they do not have a suspect in custody or a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Central Oregon Volleyball Club is digging, setting and hitting their way to the 18U nationals. Gracie Vohs was the 3A player of the year at Sisters High School and is committed to St. Mary’s University. “So excited!” Vohs said. “Our team has never really done anything like this before, and
Continue ReadingBy BEN FINLEY Associated Press Authorities in Ohio say a man fatally shot an Uber driver because he wrongly assumed she was part of a scam to extract $12,000 in supposed bond money for a nephew. The Uber driver was a victim of the same con. She was summoned by the grifters to the man’s
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As warmer weather arrives, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said Friday it will expand its Minor Decoy Operations, to ensure that OLCC licensees are not selling alcohol and cannabis products to individuals under the age of 21. The stepped-up effort will also include MDO activity for alcohol home delivery.
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It was puppies galore Friday afternoon at the Bend Airport as 22 dogs were flown in from Oklahoma. The arrivals ranged from puppies to older dogs of all sizes, all thanks to Street Dog Hero.
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — La papeleta electoral que recibirán los votantes en Ecuador este domingo 21 de abril durante el referendo y la consulta popular incluirá 11 preguntas a las que los ciudadanos deberán responder “sí” o “no”, como una expresión de aprobación o rechazo a la propuesta de reformas legales y constitucionales planteada
Continue ReadingBy Nick Caloway Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY (WCBS) — A dognapper was caught on video stealing a woman’s dog from her front yard in Brooklyn, police say. The Shih Tzu named Romeo Rivera has been missing for more than a month. Investigators are now asking for the public’s help
Continue ReadingBy Alex Marquardt and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — Hours before Israel launched a drone strike against Iran on Thursday night, Israeli officials gave a heads up to their US counterparts in Washington: an attack was in the works, they said, and without sharing specifics, indicated it would be carried out in the next
Continue ReadingBy Caroline Foreback Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — The Baltimore music community came together Thursday night to support the families of the Key Bridge collapse victims. Joel Michael-Schwartz, a local musician how who has spent the last few weeks putting the show together, knows that music can be healing
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