US soldier was arrested in Russia last week
By Natasha Bertrand and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — An American soldier was detained in Russia last week on suspicion of theft and is…
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Peace flag defender sparks online debate: The Ridge at Eagle Crest bans all flag displays but the Stars and Stripes
The Eagle Crest area west of Redmond is home to seven neighborhoods’ homeowners associations, one of which recently sparked debate by moving to ban…
Continue ReadingAuditors can’t locate former St. Louis circuit attorney to complete state audit
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A state examination of the office that handles criminal prosecutions in St. Louis is being delayed…
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Decision 2024: District 5 Democratic candidates Janelle Bynum, Jamie McLeod-Skinner weigh in on climate, housing, more
Primary election ballots have begun hitting mailboxes across the High Desert, and one of the most closely watched races is on the Democratic ticket.…
Continue ReadingFallen US Marshal is memorialized by Attorney General Garland, family and others
By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press Friends, family and law enforcement officers gathered in Charlotte to remember the life of Deputy U.S. Marshal…
Continue ReadingCall it Cognac diplomacy. France offered China’s Xi a special drink, in a wink at their trade spat
PARIS (AP) — How do you smooth over trade tensions with the all-powerful leader of economic powerhouse China? Charm him with a bottle of Cognac or…
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Custodial interference is commonly unreported crime, DA says after woman’s arrest near Sisters for abducting her 3 kids
A transient wanted on an Idaho warrant for kidnapping her three young children in Caldwell, Idaho, was found at a camp near Sisters on Sunday…
Continue ReadingIsrael says Rafah operations will go ahead as Hamas deal remains ‘far’ from meeting its demands
CNN By Abeer Salman, Christian Edwards, Becky Anderson and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Israel said the terms of a ceasefire proposal Hamas…
Continue ReadingGOP secretary of state who spoke out against election denialism wins JFK Profile in Courage Award
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press Kentucky’s Republican secretary of state, Michael Adams, has been chosen to receive the John F. Kennedy…
Continue Reading‘Gives me a hug’: Family friend who got off work early finds missing 3-year-old boy
By Kolby Terrell Click here for updates on this story TRIBBEY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Fifteen minutes proved to be pivotal…
Continue ReadingWarren Buffett compares AI to nuclear weapons in stark warning
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — Warren Buffett is worried about artificial intelligence. At his annual shareholder meeting in Omaha,…
Continue Reading‘I’m meant for this’: Two Iowans bond over wheelchair racing
By Scott Reister Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — Being in a wheelchair didn’t keep…
Continue ReadingPWHL’s strong first season coincides with a growing appetite for women’s sports
By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writers The inaugural season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League has set one attendance record…
Continue ReadingBiden recognizes US Military Academy with trophy for besting other service academies in football
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has recognized the United States Military Academy with the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy for besting other…
Continue ReadingThe family of Irvo Otieno criticizes move to withdraw murder charges against 5 deputies
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press A Virginia judge has signed off on a prosecutor’s request to withdraw charges against five more people in…
Continue ReadingThe number of fish on US overfishing list reaches an all-time low. Mackerel and snapper recover
By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The number of fish on the government’s overfishing list sunk to a new low last…
Continue ReadingPolish prosecutors open investigation after judge flees to autocratic Belarus
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish prosecutors say they have opened an investigation after a Polish judge fled to the autocratic state of Belarus and…
Continue ReadingBay Area nature challenge with California Academy of Sciences turns into global competition
By Drew Tuma and Tim Didion Click here for updates on this story HALF MOON BAY, California (KGO) — You can’t miss…
Continue ReadingOfficials describe telltale ‘buzz’ that led to last-minute scrub of Boeing Starliner’s crewed launch
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Two NASA astronauts had reached the final hours before a long-awaited launch attempt aboard Boeing’s Starliner…
Continue ReadingRotting bodies and fake ashes spur Colorado lawmakers to pass funeral home regulations
By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers have passed a sweeping bill to overhaul the state’s lax…
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