Relentless deadly rains lash southern China as flooding threatens millions
By Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Tens of thousands of people across southern China have been evacuated, with many more potentially at risk,…
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‘My body can’t take it’: Brutal nighttime temperatures give Delhi residents little respite from India’s searing heatwave
By Esha Mitra and Kathleen Magramo, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Nights are getting uncomfortably and dangerously hotter in India’s capital as…
Continue ReadingA Muslim mob in Pakistan torches a police station and lynches a man after accusing him of blasphemy
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A Muslim mob in northwestern Pakistan has lynched a man over allegations that he had desecrated Islam’s holy book, the…
Continue ReadingPursuit of Milwaukee carjacking suspects ends with police shooting 2 teens in stolen vehicle
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A police pursuit of carjacking suspects in Milwaukee ended with police firing into the vehicle, injuring two teens, one of whom…
Continue ReadingNavigating through darkness: Ukraine’s emergency blackouts return after Russia pounds infrastructure
By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — During daytime, entire districts of Ukraine’s capital are disconnected from the power…
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Big Ol’ Fish: You don’t have to tell us where you made that fine catch (but it’d be nice)
While many folks are fine with telling us where they made that fine fish catch, some folks want to keep the location private. Whatever you think,…
Continue ReadingShould young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no
By JOSEPH WILSON and LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Parents across Europe are rallying to make it normal for young kids to…
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John Carroll speaks with Crooked River Roundup Rodeo arena crew member
NewsChannel 21 Chief Meteorologist John Carroll, live at opening night of the Crooked River Roundup Rodeo, spoke with arena crew member Sarah…
Continue ReadingShould young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no
By JOSEPH WILSON and LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Try saying “no” when a child asks for a smartphone. What comes…
Continue ReadingAn ex-gun lobbyist is revising New Zealand’s gun laws, tightened after the 2019 mosque attack
By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand lawmaker says the government will overhaul the gun laws…
Continue ReadingHistoric flooding in southern China kills 47, with more floods feared in coming days
BEIJING (AP) — At least 47 people have died as downpours in southern China’s Guangdong province caused historic flooding and slides, state media…
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DAs reveal new details after Bend man admits to manslaughter in 2023 fatal shooting of Powell Butte man, gets 18 years
The Crook and Deschutes County district attorneys provided more details Saturday after a Bend man facing murder and manslaughter charges in the May…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP’s report on access to gene therapies for rare diseases
By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer The promise of gene therapy looms large for families dealing with rare, genetic disorders. Such treatments offer the…
Continue Reading2 people killed when police clash with locals protesting pork processing plant in Mexico
By ALBA ALEMÁN Associated Press SAN ANTONIO LIMON, Mexico (AP) — Two people have been killed when locals protesting alleged water contamination by…
Continue ReadingGene therapy may cure rare diseases. But drugmakers have few incentives, leaving families desperate
By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer Robin Alderman faces an agonizing reality: Gene therapy might cure her son Camden’s rare, inherited immune…
Continue ReadingEstatus de Protección Temporal (TPS): qué es, quién es elegible, precio y cómo solicitar
Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — El Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS, por sus siglas en inglés) es un beneficio migratorio temporal que…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift kicks off UK Eras shows as some fans wonder if singer is ready to say ‘So long, London’
By LISA LEFF Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Taylor Swift fans enjoy parsing the singer-songwriter’s lyrics for references to her romantic life…
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Here’s the state of abortion rights now in the US
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Judges, state lawmakers and voters are deciding the future of abortion in the U.S. two years after the Supreme…
Continue ReadingRussia fires deputy defense minister jailed on bribery charges and extends his arrest
By The Associated Press Russian authorities have formally dismissed a deputy defense minister jailed on bribery charges and accused by Kremlin…
Continue ReadingLong a Republican state, Louisiana is redder than ever under new governor
By SARA CLINE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana has long been reliably red. The Bayou State has voted for the Republican candidate…
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