By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — With her mouth wide open, locked for eternity in what appears to be a scream, an ancient Egyptian woman captured the imagination of archaeologists who discovered her mummified remains in 1935 in a tomb near Luxor. Still fascinated by the “screaming woman” who died some 3,500 years ago, a
Continue ReadingBy Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan and Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva have landed in the United States, following the biggest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War. The returnees were greeted with tears and embraces by their joyous families at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland,
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, Alex Marquardt and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — In late June, CIA officials held a secret meeting with Russian intelligence officers in an undisclosed Middle Eastern capital city to present a proposal for a possible prisoner swap. It was the latest in a series of offers US officials had made
Continue ReadingAMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Since her arrest at a protest at the University of Massachusetts, Annie McGrew has been pivoting between two sets of hearings: one for the misdemeanor charges she faces in court, and another for violations of the college’s conduct code. It has kept the graduate student from work toward finishing her dissertation
Continue ReadingAP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July, as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate rose for the fourth straight month in a sign that higher interest rates may be taking a bigger toll on businesses and consumers. Friday’s report from the Labor Department showed that employers
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Demetrious Gamble introduces us to an organizer and two young entrepreneurs who are part of the Kids Entrepreneur Market coming up Saturday at Troy Field in downtown Bend.
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This week, we have a variety of gardens to show you. A family affair by the Bennett family has the entire family working on the project together, followed by an koi pond that uses local lava rocks and finally a backyard getaway, complete with a barbecue and some comfy chairs. You can see many more
Continue ReadingBy Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Addie Carver of Mississippi was named Miss Teen USA on Thursday, assuming a title that has stood vacant since the previous winner’s highly controversial resignation in May. The 17-year-old dance teacher, cheerleader and choreographer was crowned at a glitzy Los Angeles event that organizers hope will draw a line under a
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Take a look at the quarterfinal fixtures for the women’s soccer tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue Reading Take a look at the quarterfinal fixtures for the women’s soccer tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press (CNN) — Bangladesh on Thursday banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party, its student wing and other associate bodies as “militant and terrorist” organizations as part of a nationwide crackdown following weeks of violent protests that left more than 200 people dead and thousands injured. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her political partners blamed Jamaat-e-Islami, its
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Two men accused of sexually assaulting passengers on airplanes in separate incidents during flights to Seattle were sentenced on Thursday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington said in a statement that Abhinav Kuma of India was sentenced Thursday to 15 months in prison. Kumar, 39, was convicted of
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Caroline Marks is the last hope for the U.S. after Carissa Moore was unable to advance to the semifinals. All the important news, highlights and updates from the surfing competition at the Paris Olympics.
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Ballotpedia reports that there are eight Democratic-held U.S. House districts up for election in 2024 that Donald Trump (R) won in the 2020 presidential election.
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Numerade analyzed data from the OECD to see how the U.S. compares with the rest of the world in its academic performance.
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LawnStarter ranked the U.S. cities that are setting the gold standard for quality of life in 2024.
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The Marshall Project reports on where Vice President Kamala Harris, a former prosecutor, stands on important criminal justice issues.
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Sqore compiled a list featuring the most disappointing season for every NFL team in the 21st century using data from Pro Football Reference.
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Rula provides 7 strategies for discussing professional mental health support with a loved one.
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Made Trade breaks down the unique properties and benefits of various sustainable materials used in bedding — including bamboo lyocell, organic cotton, linen, and Tencel — so you can find the perfect bedding for you.
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