Two sworn enemies hold the key to ending the war in Gaza. Does either man want a deal?
Associated Press The latest flurry of Gaza cease-fire talks — the back-and-forth over now-familiar sticking points and appeals from around the…
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Pennsylvania ammo plant boosts production of key artillery shell in Ukraine’s fight against Russia
Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania ammunition plant that makes a key artillery shell in Ukraine’s fight against Russia has…
Continue ReadingBikinis, surfboards and battle-axes? Hawaii loosens long-strict weapons laws after court ruling
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s tourist hotspot of Waikiki is known for bikinis, shopping and surfboards. But resident Andrew…
Continue ReadingHaiti’s army wants recruits to fight gangs, and youths jump at the rare job offer
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The announcement that Haiti’s military wanted recruits crackled through a small radio perched…
Continue Reading‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ stars Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton attend Venice Film Festival opening
AP Film Writer VENICE, Italy (AP) — The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival kicked off in Hollywood style with the world premiere of…
Continue ReadingNumber of 401(k) ‘millionaires’ reaches new high
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — On balance, 401(k) participants have had a good run over the past year. Especially those who have…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s daring offensive intensifies pressure on US to ease cautious approach to the war
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine’s daring ground offensive has taken the fight to Russia, but not nearly as much as its leaders would…
Continue ReadingCarole King, Elizabeth Warren and others join ‘Swifties for Kamala’ call: ‘As single cat ladies…we are part of this campaign’
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Left-leaning Taylor Swift fans joined artists like Carole King and politicians, including Sen. Elizabeth…
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Bethlehem Inn elects two new board members, Erika McCalpine and Scott Nelson
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn announced Tuesday that its Board of Directors has elected two new board members:Â Â Erika McCalpine and Scott…
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Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers traveling the state to meet with workers; Sept. 18 stop in Bend
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Representatives from the Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers will be traveling throughout Oregon to meet with workers to help…
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‘Know Nostalgia’ this September at the Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Evoke a bittersweet yearning for the past, guaranteed to warm the heart. Learn about Barbie’s role in society and enjoy…
Continue ReadingA proposed UN resolution on Myanmar condemns military attacks on civilians and urges peace efforts
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Britain is circulating a United Nations resolution on Myanmar urging renewed peace efforts. It also condemns…
Continue ReadingWeekly Park Pick: Crater Lake National Park is a must-see in Southern Oregon
One of the world’s deepest lakes is right here in Oregon—Crater Lake, which formed over 7,700 years ago after Mount Mazama erupted and collapsed.…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Losses for Big Tech companies lead Wall Street lower
AP Business Writers Stocks on Wall Street closed lower Wednesday, as a pullback in big technology companies outweighed gains elsewhere in the market.…
Continue ReadingA Colorado dog breeder has been found dead and his Doberman pinscher puppies are missing
By Steve Almasy and Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — Colorado authorities are conducting a homicide investigation after a dog breeder was found dead…
Continue ReadingPowerful Chilean lawyer ordered detained on corruption charges in case shaking the country’s elite
Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — One of Chile’s most powerful lawyers has been ordered detained pending trial after being indicted on…
Continue ReadingSpaceX retrasa el lanzamiento de la misión Polaris Dawn a los cinturones de radiación de la Tierra
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — SpaceX ha retrasado una vez más el inicio de su última misión: una caminata audaz y arriesgada hacia los…
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The Great Wealth Transfer: How to protect your legacy
LegalZoom explains how the richest generations in American history can go about protecting their legacies over the next few decades as fortunes…
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Why one of the most popular apps in the world may finally be poised to take off in the US
WhatsApp isn’t particularly popular in the U.S., but could that change? Collabstr analyzed Pew Research to illustrate the global…
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10 best long-shot bets to win the 2024 NFL MVP
ATS.io compiled a list of 10 of the best long-shot bets to win the 2024 NFL MVP award by evaluating the candidacies of the dark…
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