Modi touts India’s roaring economy as he seeks reelection, but many feel left behind
By KRUTIKA PATHI and SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press SAMASTIPUR, India (AP) — Narendra Modi swept to power a decade ago on promises to transform…
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Federal rule on Title IX is a ruse to require trans sports participation, GOP states say
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A new federal regulation protecting the rights of transgender students has prompted…
Continue Reading Tennessee officers accused of shielding a man committing sex crimes. Police deny extortion
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal lawsuit claims police officers in a Tennessee city were paid off to obstruct…
Continue Reading Degree attainment rates are increasing for US Latinos but pay disparities remain
By FERNANDA FIGUEROA Associated Press Earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Riverside was surreal for Angelina Chavez,…
Continue Reading Trump tries to move past his guilty verdict by attacking the criminal justice system
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump sought to move past his historic criminal conviction on Friday…
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Trump’s historic conviction isn’t doing much to shift these voters’ 2024 picks
By John King, CNN (CNN) — Some things take time to sink in. But don’t expect committed Donald Trump voters to suddenly waver because their…
Continue Reading European election tests an unpopular government and a scandal-hit far-right party in Germany
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — An unpopular government with a reputation for constant infighting. An economy stuck in a rut. A…
Continue ReadingTrump conviction heralds a somber and volatile moment in American history
Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s first act on becoming a convicted criminal was to launch a raging new attack on the…
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The far-right is set to make huge gains in EU elections. It could define the next five years of European politics
By Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — This is a historic and pivotal year for democracy across the globe. Around 70 countries – from the United…
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A secretive Peruvian society abused its recruits with impunity, say critics who hope the Vatican will bring victims justice
By Claudia Rebaza, CNN (CNN) — Like many victims of sexual abuse, it took years for Santiago to acknowledge that he was raped as a teenager.…
Continue Reading Russia opens a new front: Mapping three key battles in the Ukrainian war
By Lou Robinson and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Russia has opened up a new front in its invasion of Ukraine, launching a surprise offensive in…
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Port of Subs sandwich shop chain eyes expansion in Central Oregon, Valley
The Oregon franchisee for the Port of Subs sandwich chain tells us they plan to open at least 10 new shops in the state, not just in Albany, Eugene…
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Dallas Mavericks defeat Minnesota Timberwolves to advance to the NBA Finals
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Dallas Mavericks are heading to the NBA Finals following a 124-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on…
Continue Reading China factory indicator falls in May, suggesting growth has faltered
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer An official survey shows that factory activity in China slowed more than expected in May, suggesting further…
Continue Reading Syrian President Bashar Assad visits Iran to express condolences over death of Raisi
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state media say that Syrian President Bashar Assad has met with Iran’s supreme leader in the capital Tehran and…
Continue Reading Doncic’s 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luka Doncic was in his element, hitting shots from everywhere on the court, hushing the crowd…
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‘A heartbreaking story’: Bend-area rancher who gave up 15 badly neglected horses sentenced to probation, work service
A rancher east of Bend who has cared for animals for decades and was a former member of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Posse offered no…
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Cancer diagnoses could reach record high in 2024. Here's how alcohol increases risk.
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to illustrate the lesser-known association between alcohol intake and some cancers, using CDC…
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5 emerging trends that will change how you use your phone in 2024
Visible partnered with Stacker to highlight some of the biggest trends that could impact how you use your phone in 2024 based on consumer surveys and…
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Online gamers want more concrete value from their virtual in-game purchases
Unstoppable Games polled gamers on what they spend on in-game items and whether they feel the purchases have been worth…
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