4 questions that could determine Bob Menendez’s legal – and political – fate
By Gregory Krieg and Sabrina Souza, CNN New York (CNN) — The slow-burning corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is poised to reach a…
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The last of 5 Americans detained for taking ammo to Turks and Caicos has been sentenced
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — All five Americans arrested in recent months in Turks and Caicos under gun control laws that make bringing…
Continue ReadingVenezuela revokes invitation for European Union mission to observe presidential election in July
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s electoral authorities have revoked an invitation to a European Union…
Continue ReadingEl reconocimiento del Estado de Palestina eleva la tensión entre Israel y España
Belén Liotti (CNN Español) — El reconocimiento del Gobierno español al Estado de Palestina anunciado este martes no ha sido bien recibido…
Continue ReadingTransitional council in Haiti selects new prime minister for a country under siege by gangs
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.N. development specialist Garry Conille was named Haiti’s new prime minister…
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2 arrested in DCSO raid on Redmond illegal marijuana grow; firefighters douse combusting compost piles
A raid last week on an illegal marijuana grow in Redmond led to two arrests, the discovery of electrical and health hazards and a call-out of…
Continue ReadingFarmers must kill 4.2 million chickens after bird flu hits Iowa egg farm
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — More than 4 million chickens in Iowa will have to be killed after a case of the highly pathogenic bird flu was detected at…
Continue ReadingFormer California water official pleads guilty to conspiring to steal water from irrigation canal
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A former California water official has pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal water under a deal with federal prosecutors in…
Continue ReadingMichigan mother dies after pushing her 2-year-old daughter away from out-of-control vehicle at drag race
By Nic F. Anderson, CNN (CNN) — A Michigan mother died after pushing her 2-year-old daughter away from an out-of-control vehicle at a drag…
Continue ReadingProsecutors build their case at bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez with emails and texts
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are presenting their bribery case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez…
Continue ReadingPilot injured after a military fighter jet crashes near international airport in Albuquerque
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A military fighter jet has crashed near the international airport in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Authorities…
Continue ReadingAuthorities urge proper cooking of wild game after 6 relatives fall ill from parasite in bear meat
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reaffirmed the importance of properly cooking wild game after six…
Continue ReadingTrump’s family members have visited court during the hush money trial. Notably missing: Melania and Ivanka Trump
By Steve Contorno and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump listened to closing arguments on Tuesday surrounded by three of his adult…
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Oregon wineries and vineyards seek $100 million from PacifiCorp for wildfire smoke damage to grapes
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Dozens of Oregon wineries and vineyards have sued PacifiCorp over the deadly 2020 wildfires…
Continue ReadingJurors hear about Karen Read’s blood alcohol level as murder trial enters fifth week
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press A former Massachusetts police toxicologist has testified that a woman accused of leaving her Boston police officer…
Continue ReadingAtaque en el campamento de Rafah no cruzó la línea roja de Biden sobre el apoyo de EE.UU. a Israel, dice la Casa Blanca
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El presidente Joe Biden no alterará su política hacia Israel luego de un ataque que causó la muerte de…
Continue ReadingUS vows more returns of looted antiquities as Italy celebrates latest haul of 600 artifacts
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italy is celebrating the return of around 600 antiquities from the U.S. They were looted years ago,…
Continue ReadingDefense lawyers in Tyre Nichols case want jury to hear evidence about items found in his car
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge is considering whether the eventual jury at the trial of four former Memphis…
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COCC art students launch annual exhibition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Art and Design Club is proud to present the annual Student Art Exhibition, now through June…
Continue ReadingRFK Jr. says he had ‘visceral reaction against’ removal of Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville
By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he had a “visceral reaction against” the…
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