EVA Airlines flight attendants praised for breaking up a fistfight in the sky
By Lilit Marcus and Wayne Chang, CNN (CNN) — Three flight attendants are winning praise for successfully defusing a physical fight between two…
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Putin reappoints his prime minister, a technocrat who has kept a low political profile
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as the country’s prime minister. The reappointment Friday was…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street coasts to the finish line of another winning week
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks coasted to the close of another winning week on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 8.60…
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Out & About: Wonderful wildlife, special scenery
The High Desert has a seemingly infinite array of great wildlife and special scenes on display, and we sure appreciate you capturing them and sharing…
Continue ReadingIranians vote in a parliamentary runoff election after hard-liners dominate initial balloting
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians have voted in a runoff election for the remaining seats in the country’s parliament after hard-line politicians…
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Deschutes County commissioners to host public hearing on Planning Division’s 2024-25 work plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, May 15, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will host a public hearing to seek community input on the…
Continue ReadingJapanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Sega Sammy is selling its Japanese resort complex Seagaia to Fortress Investment Group of the U.S.…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Fishing season is heating up, and you’ve shared the proof
What a fine selection and collection of angler success we have to display this week. Feel free to send yours from the Share tab so we can all…
Continue ReadingCountries struggle to draft ‘pandemic treaty’ to avoid mistakes made during COVID
By MARIA CHENG and JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — After the coronavirus pandemic triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended…
Continue Reading‘Where’s Ronald Greene’s justice?’: 5 years on, feds still silent on Black motorist’s deadly arrest
By JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press FARMERVILLE, La. (AP) — Mona Hardin has been waiting five long years for any resolution to the federal…
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Two former associates of Rep. Henry Cuellar agree to plea deal related to bribery case
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Henry Cuellar’s former campaign manager and another political operative have agreed to plead…
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COCC singers serenade seniors at Regency Village at Bend
Students in COCC’s singing program perform each term at various retirement communities and assisted living facilities around the area. On Thursday,…
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Dylan Anderman shares his career with Three Rivers School students at Sunriver’s SHARC
The students at Three Rivers School had a career exploration day Thursday at Sunriver’s SHARC facility. Our sports reporter, Dylan Anderman, shared…
Continue ReadingEx-Venezuelan diplomat ‘never’ considered being president but will launch campaign this month
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A few weeks ago, Edmundo González Urrutia was just another grandfather visiting…
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New lights allow for late night Pickleball at Pine Nursery Park
There are new lights at eight pickleball courts at Pine Nursery Park. It allows for pickleball players to compete when the sun is down. Now the…
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City of Redmond to begin work on ADA sidewalk improvements, related street upgrades
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Beginning next Monday, Keeton King Contracting crews will begin work on Redmond sidewalks identified in the city’s ADA…
Continue ReadingGov. Gavin Newsom proposes painful cuts to close California’s growing budget deficit
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a series of painful budget cuts to close the…
Continue ReadingCalifornia is testing new generative AI tools. Here’s what to know
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Generative artificial intelligence tools will soon be used by California’s…
Continue ReadingA West Bank village feels helpless after Israeli settlers attack with fire and bullets
By JACK JEFFERY Associated Press DUMA, West Bank (AP) — Charred homes and cars dotting this hilltop village surrounded by olive groves are a…
Continue ReadingOne man was a Capitol Police officer. The other rioted on Jan. 6. They’re both running for Congress
By JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — For Derrick Evans, being part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol wasn’t enough. The…
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