Germany sets aside unease over its military to celebrate first Veterans’ Day
By Nadine Schmidt and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Germany is marking its first Veterans’ Day since World War Two on Saturday, a once…
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Pet Pals: Cute, soft and definitely different: Meet Piper, the chinchilla
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…
Continue ReadingChinese premier lands in Australia on first such visit in 7 years
By ROD McGUIRK and CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang has arrived in Australia on a…
Continue ReadingG7 leaders accuse China of ‘enabling’ Russia war on Ukraine in stark warning
By Nectar Gan, CNN (CNN) — China’s support for Russia is “enabling” its war in Ukraine, leaders of the world’s most advanced economies…
Continue ReadingFirefighter killed in explosion while battling front end loader fire in Southern California
LITTLEROCK, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles County firefighter has been killed after responding to a vehicle fire at a quarry in a desert community…
Continue ReadingUS forces destroy Houthi radars in Yemen that allowed Iranian-backed group to target commercial ships, CENTCOM says
By Mary Kay Mallonee and Avery Lotz, CNN (CNN) — US forces launched successful attacks late this week on Houthi radars that helped facilitate…
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Rock On: 78th Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow features wide array of rocks, gems and much more
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…
Continue ReadingDoncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer DALLAS (AP) — There were two options for the Dallas Mavericks. Pack for Boston, or pack for vacation. Boston…
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How the internet has changed the way we send each other money
Sending and receiving money is faster and easier than ever. Uniqode mapped out five ways the internet revolutionized how we transfer…
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Why these 9 cities attract the most international travelers
Which cities are loved by international travelers? Airalo used Euromonitor International data to list the 9 cities with the most international…
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Student-led clubs fostering LGBTQ+ inclusivity do a world of good, data says. These states have the most—and least.
Stacker analyzed newly released CDC data to determine which states have the most and least student-led clubs and their impact on student…
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These car manufacturers are making the most progress in cutting carbon emissions
The General examined Environmental Protection Agency data to see which car manufacturers made the most progress in reducing CO2 emissions in…
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This state is expanding college access, but are students actually prepared to earn a degree?
Chalkbeat examines what Indiana is doing to help its students not only make it to college, but through college…
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Universities and colleges that need to fill seats start offering a helping hand to student-parents
The Hechinger Report discusses what is being done at colleges to help student-parents meet insurmountable obstacles in the pursuit of their…
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‘Keeping Oregon Accountable’: State audit finds improvement, but ‘serious control weaknesses’ at federally funded programs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every year, the Oregon Secretary of State Audits Division conducts two major financial audits: the Annual Comprehensive…
Continue ReadingMuere Jean Succar Kuri, condenado por pornografía infantil y corrupción de menores, informan varios medios mexicanos
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Jean Succar Kuri, empresario condenado por pornografía infantil y corrupción de menores, murió este…
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Bend viewer shares video of FedEx driver dropping package to the ground
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…
Continue ReadingMLB says ‘discipline was warranted’ for umpire Pat Hoberg after gambling investigation
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Major League Baseball has disciplined umpire Pat Hoberg after investigating him for potentially violating…
Continue ReadingEl Congreso de Perú señala “intromisión” de la Corte Interamericana en proyecto legislativo sobre delitos de lesa humanidad
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El Congreso de Perú rechazó este viernes la resolución de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos…
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New Smith Rock Way Bridge opens to traffic Tuesday
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A three-month closure of Smith Rock Way near Terrebonne ends next Tuesday when a new, modern bridge opens, replacing an…
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