Ex-Memphis police supervisor says there was ‘no need’ for officers to beat Tyre Nichols
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police supervisor says there was “no need” for five officers to punch, kick, and hit…
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An appeals court has revived a challenge to President Biden’s Medicare drug price reduction program
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A constitutional challenge to the Biden administration program enabling Medicare to negotiate lower prices for…
Continue ReadingA dozen Tufts lacrosse players were diagnosed with a rare muscle injury
BOSTON (AP) — A dozen Tufts University men’s lacrosse players have been diagnosed with a rare muscle injury following a…
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Three drug suppliers receive federal prison terms for their roles in Medford teen’s fatal fentanyl overdose
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) —Three Oregon men were sentenced to five years to more than seven years in federal prison Thursday for distributing fentanyl…
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Saving Grace calls on community to support survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One in three women and 1 in 4 men face domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence) in their lifetimes. “Those…
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Deliberations begin in Colorado grocery store massacre trial
by Andi Babineau, CNN Boulder, Colorado (CNN) — The fate of a gunman now rests in the hands of a 12-person jury, who are tasked with…
Continue ReadingPolice arrest 15-year old for making social media threats against DC schools
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Police on Friday arrested a 15-year old boy on charges related to threats on social media that prompted an…
Continue ReadingMexican cartel leader’s son convicted of violent role in drug trafficking plot
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The son of a Mexican drug cartel leader has been convicted of charges that he used violence to help his father…
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J&J subsidiary files for bankruptcy to advance $8 billion talc settlement
Reuters (Reuters) — A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary filed for bankruptcy for a third time on Friday as the healthcare giant seeks to…
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Bend Fire & Rescue holds fun and educational open house, welcoming families in community
Bend Fire & Rescue invited the community to its annual open house on Saturday. The free, family-friendly event served as an opportunity to meet…
Continue ReadingGoogle begins its defense in antitrust case alleging monopoly over advertising technology
AP Business Writer ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Google has opened its defense against allegations that it holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising…
Continue ReadingZoo Atlanta’s last 4 pandas are leaving for China
ATLANTA (AP) — Zoo Atlanta’s last four giant pandas will be moved to China next month, as its 25-year agreement with the country comes to an end.…
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COCC’s new associate degree program at Deer Ridge state prison in Madras is a pioneer for Pell Grant approval
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College recently received Pell Grant certification from the U.S. Department of Education for its newly…
Continue ReadingAmerican Airlines negotiates a contract extension with labor unions that it sued 5 years ago
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines has agreed on a contract extension for ground workers including mechanics and baggage handlers. If the…
Continue ReadingDelaware governor draws criticism from fellow Democrats for vetoing doctor-assisted suicide bill
Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Carney has vetoed a bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware. Carney said in his…
Continue ReadingFlorida deputy accidentally shoots and kills his girlfriend, officials say
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — A former north Florida deputy has been fired after telling investigators he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend.…
Continue ReadingSacramento County Sheriff outlines changes made in attempt to stop flow of drugs into jail
By Lee Anne Denyer Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — The Sacramento County…
Continue ReadingHigh insulin prices spur a federal lawsuit against three pharmacy benefit managers
AP Health Writer The federal government is suing some pharmacy benefit managers over a system of drug rebates that regulators say has made the price…
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California firefighter arrested for allegedly starting 5 wildfires
By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A Cal Fire firefighter was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of starting five separate wildfires in the state…
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Wife accused of shooting, killing husband in Tracy
By Lindsay Weber Click here for updates on this story TRACY, California (KCRA) — A man has died and his wife was…
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