By Nadine Schmidt and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Germany is marking its first Veterans’ Day since World War Two on Saturday, a once unthinkable move that sets aside long-standing unease over the honoring of its soldiers. In a sign of the “Zeitenwende,” or “changing of the times,” that Germany is undergoing in the wake of the Ukraine war,
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Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by an unusual visitor: Piper is a 3-year-old chinchilla, one of two currently at the Bend shelter.
Continue ReadingBy ROD McGUIRK and CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang has arrived in Australia on a relations-mending mission. Panda diplomacy, rock lobsters and China’s global dominance in the critical minerals sector are high on the agenda. China’s second-most powerful politician is expected to visit Adelaide Zoo, a Chinese-controlled lithium
Continue ReadingBy Nectar Gan, CNN (CNN) — China’s support for Russia is “enabling” its war in Ukraine, leaders of the world’s most advanced economies warned Friday in a hardening of tone against Beijing, while threatening further sanctions against actors that materially support Moscow’s war machine. The stark warning, issued at the end of the annual Group
Continue ReadingLITTLEROCK, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles County firefighter has been killed after responding to a vehicle fire at a quarry in a desert community north of Los Angeles. L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone says an explosion occurred shortly after a firefighting crew arrived at the quarry in Littlerock around 2:10 p.m. Friday, killing
Continue ReadingBy Mary Kay Mallonee and Avery Lotz, CNN (CNN) — US forces launched successful attacks late this week on Houthi radars that helped facilitate the Iranian-backed group’s ongoing assaults on ships in the Red Sea, according to US Central Command. CENTCOM said the US military destroyed seven radars in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, which had
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A wide range of jewelry, gems, minerals, tools and, yes, an array of beautiful rocks are featured at the 78th Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow this weekend at the Crook County Fairgrounds. Photojournalist Tyson B. brings us the sights and sounds of this down-to-earth event.
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer DALLAS (AP) — There were two options for the Dallas Mavericks. Pack for Boston, or pack for vacation. Boston awaits. These NBA Finals are not over, thanks to one of the biggest blowouts in title-round history. Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie
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Sending and receiving money is faster and easier than ever. Uniqode mapped out five ways the internet revolutionized how we transfer money.
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Which cities are loved by international travelers? Airalo used Euromonitor International data to list the 9 cities with the most international arrivals.
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Stacker analyzed newly released CDC data to determine which states have the most and least student-led clubs and their impact on student well-being.
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The General examined Environmental Protection Agency data to see which car manufacturers made the most progress in reducing CO2 emissions in 2023.
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Chalkbeat examines what Indiana is doing to help its students not only make it to college, but through college successfully.
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The Hechinger Report discusses what is being done at colleges to help student-parents meet insurmountable obstacles in the pursuit of their degrees.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every year, the Oregon Secretary of State Audits Division conducts two major financial audits: the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Statewide Single Audit. Auditors also draft and release a report summarizing both of these audits. The summary report for fiscal year 2023, called Keeping Oregon Accountable, was released this week. Last year’s summary report
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Jean Succar Kuri, empresario condenado por pornografía infantil y corrupción de menores, murió este viernes a los 79 años en un hospital de Cancún, Quintana Roo, informan varios medios mexicanos. Una fuente de la Fiscalía le confirmó el deceso a CNN. CNN está tratando de contactar al equipo legal de Succar
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A Bend viewer shared with NewsChannel 21 a security video clip of a FedEx delivery driver throwing a package to the ground. There was no damage, but the resident filed a complaint with the company.
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Major League Baseball has disciplined umpire Pat Hoberg after investigating him for potentially violating the league’s gambling rules – the second notable betting incident the MLB has dealt with in the last month, the league announced Friday. The league said, during spring training, an investigation was opened on Hoberg, 37, for a “potential violation of
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El Congreso de Perú rechazó este viernes la resolución de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CoIDH), que se pronunció sobre un proyecto de ley que el Parlamento peruano impulsa en materia de delitos de lesa humanidad cometidos antes de 2002. “Rechazamos cualquier forma de intromisión nacional o extranjera en
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A three-month closure of Smith Rock Way near Terrebonne ends next Tuesday when a new, modern bridge opens, replacing an old wooden span with one able to handle more traffic and heavier loads. The project leads Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update: Smith Rock Way Bridge Replacement (Terrebonne Area) – Final trimming
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