BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Satellite images east of Redmond show hundreds of acres of garbage left by those living on federal land, a growing problem that has local officials speaking out about the potential dangers, especially during wildfire season. “The risk is intense. The risk is real. There is a very serious public safety threat,” Deschutes
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., officials continued placing children in their care in a system that advocates say has lacked adequate oversight and transparency for years. A lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Justice Department alleges
Continue ReadingJUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Police say a Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media has been arrested. The Jupiter Police Department said in a news release that officers arrested Michael W. Wiseman on Friday on charges of written threats to kill.
Continue ReadingCNN By Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said that Iran’s breakout time – the amount of time needed to produce enough weapons grade material for a nuclear weapon – “is now probably one or two weeks” as Tehran has continued to develop its nuclear
Continue ReadingBy Sydney Bishop and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Brittney Griner will have one more fan cheering her on this Olympic season. The WNBA star and her wife, Cherelle, welcomed their first child on July 8, the 33-year-old Griner revealed Friday on the “She Knows Sports” podcast. “That’s my man,” Griner revealed when asked about
Continue ReadingCarmen Sánchez (CNN Español) — España ha participado en un 24 ediciones de los Juegos Olímpicos. El país hizo su debut en 1900, pero no volvió a competir hasta 1920. Este año España vuelve con las pilas cargadas para demostrar que tiene atletas de gran calibre. Casi 400 españoles serán los encargados de poner todo su
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to get rid of part of the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial on charges that include defrauding campaign donors. U.S. District Joanna Seybert turned down Santos’ request Friday. He was seeking the dismissal of charges of
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump said he “had a very good phone call” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday. The call between the two leaders, who have had a complicated relationship, marks their first conversation since Trump left the White House and comes the day after he formally accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for president. It also comes amid concerns
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Rod Foster is a joyful staple of Bend’s Vince Genna Stadium. Foster has worked there since he was 7 years old, and he brings a smile on his face every day, hoping he can brighten the fans’ day as they enjoy a Bend Elks game at the ballpark. You can find him right when you
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar announced a proposed constitutional amendment that would require voters to show photo identification at the polls has qualified for the November ballot. The measure also calls for an extra layer of identification verification for mail ballots such as the last four digits of
Continue ReadingBy Jacob Lev and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Churchill Downs lifted the suspension on Friday of thoroughbred trainer Bob Baffert after the Hall of Famer admitted to wrongdoing in the horse Medina Spirit’s failed drug test in the 2021 Kentucky Derby. Medina Spirit tested positive for a banned substance after initially being declared the
Continue ReadingAP Basketball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff stopped by USA women’s basketball practice on Friday to wish the team success before it heads overseas to Paris for the Olympics. Emhoff spent a few minutes with the players at the Phoenix Mercury’s brand new $100 million practice facility. Vice President Kamala Harris visited
Continue ReadingBy Denise Royal and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A federal grand jury in Miami charged rapper Sean Kingston and his mother each with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud, according to an indictment filed last week and announced Friday in a news release from the US Attorney’s Office, Southern
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Los jóvenes en Argentina que se encuentran en el último año del nivel secundario tienen altas expectativas de continuar sus estudios, pero menos de la mitad de esos alumnos logra cumplir con sus proyectos académicos, así lo evidencia un estudio realizado por el Observatorio Argentinos por la Educación basado en
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Tras realizar más de 200 entrevistas y rastrear su historial telefónico y de búsquedas en Internet, los investigadores federales lograron reconstruir un primer retrato del hombre que intentó asesinar al expresidente Donald Trump: Thomas Matthew Crooks era un solitario inteligente y sin pretensiones, que expresó su interés por las armas y
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — An initiative to ask voters if they want to protect the right to a pre-viability abortion in Montana’s constitution has enough signatures to appear on the November ballot, abortion rights supporters say. Montanans Supporting Reproductive Rights reported Friday that counties have confirmed over 74,000 signatures. The petition needed over
Continue ReadingBy Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — A new human case of H5 highly pathogenic avian flu has been identified in Colorado, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said Sunday that five human cases of bird flu had been detected in poultry workers believed to have
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Friday, the Oregon State Fire Marshal sent structural protection resources to the Durkee Fire in Baker County through Immediate Response. The fire was reported Wednesday night off Interstate 84 near the community of Durkee. It has grown substantially since it was first ignited, prompting new Level 3 evacuation notices. As of
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees honored late Associated Press photojournalist Kathy Willens with a moment of silence before Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Willens died Tuesday at 74 of ovarian cancer, diagnosed shortly after her 2021 retirement. Willens was among the AP’s first female staff photographers and retired
Continue ReadingFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants have a deal on a new contract. President Joe Biden says the agreement prevents a strike that would have hurt U.S. consumers and the economy. American and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants announced Friday that they have reached a tentative
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