Puerto Rico will include status plebiscite in November’s general elections
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s territorial status will be on the ballot in the U.S. territory’s general elections…
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Animal rescuers save more than 100 dolphins during mass stranding event around Cape Cod
WELLFLEET, Mass. (AP) — Animal rescuers have been able to coax more than 100 dolphins away from shallow waters around Cape Cod over the weekend…
Continue ReadingTurkish officials call for calm as social media hysteria fuels anti-Syrian riots
By Scott McLean and Isil Sariyuce, CNN Istanbul (CNN) — Allegations of sexual abuse against a child by a Syrian man in Kayseri, Turkey, have…
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Redmond Airport aims to curb frustration at the curb with free parking for first half-hour in its main lot
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just in time for Fourth of July holiday week travelers, the Redmond Municipal Airport announced Monday the immediate…
Continue ReadingFormer Missouri prison guards plead not guilty to murder in death of Black man
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Four former Missouri guards have pleaded not guilty to murder in the December death of a Black man in…
Continue ReadingCalifornia budgets up to $12 million for reparations bills, a milestone in atoning for racist legacy
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a budget that includes up to $12 million for…
Continue ReadingUS to pay for flights to help Panama remove migrants who may be heading north
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is going to pay for flights and offer other help to Panama to remove migrants. The agreement…
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‘Warrant scam’ alert: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warns of callers demanding payment, in the form of Bitcoin
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office again warned residents Monday of a recurring warrant scam hitting the area. Sergeant…
Continue ReadingJury selection begins in murder trial of former Houston police officer
HOUSTON (AP) — Jury selection has begun in the murder trial of a former Houston police officer who took part in a 2019 drug raid that led to the…
Continue ReadingBiden and Trump touted what they’ve done for HBCUs at CNN’s debate. Here’s what their records show
By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump boasted about their record of support for…
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Redmond School Board sends $97.7 million ‘renewal bond’ measure to Nov. ballot, keeping current property tax rate
The Redmond School Board voted unanimously last week to place a renewal bond measure before voters on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. It…
Continue ReadingRep. Victoria Spartz charged with weapons violation at Dulles Airport
By Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — GOP Rep. Victoria Spartz was charged on Friday with a weapons violation at Washington Dulles…
Continue ReadingColombia captures one of the founders of the Tren de Aragua gang, wanted in Venezuela and Chile
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian police have arrested one of the founders of Tren de Aragua, a transnational gang that was founded in a Venezuelan…
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Governor Kotek visits Warm Springs Reservation for variety of events, activities
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last week, Governor Tina Kotek and First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson visited the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The…
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo is focus of penalty drama as Portugal reaches Euro 2024 quarterfinals after beating Slovenia
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Portugal advanced to the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 after beating Slovenia in a penalty shootout on Monday in a game…
Continue ReadingUruguay avanza en la carrera electoral: ¿quiénes competirán por la presidencia en octubre?
Belén Liotti (CNN Español) — El exintendente del departamento de Canelones, Yamandú Orsi (57 años), y el exsecretario de Presidencia,…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the plea deal offered Boeing in connection with 2 plane crashes
AP Airlines Writer Federal prosecutors and victims’ families are waiting for Boeing to decide whether to accept a plea deal that would settle a…
Continue ReadingSome Boston subway trains are now sporting googly eyes
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Subway riders in Boston are playing their own game of “Where’s Waldo?” But instead of searching for a cartoon…
Continue ReadingSen. Bob Menendez’s defense begins with sister testifying about family tradition of storing cash
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The sister of Sen. Bob Menendez has come to her brother’s defense as the first witness called by his lawyers…
Continue ReadingAtlanta City Council approves settlement of $2M for students pulled from car during 2020 protests
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta City Council has approved the payment of a settlement of $2 million to two college students who were…
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