WASHINGTON (AP) — Inside Washington’s federal courthouse, there’s no denying the reality of Jan. 6, 2021. Day after day, judges and jurors silently absorb the chilling sights and sounds from television screens of rioters beating police, shattering windows and hunting for lawmakers as democracy lay under siege. But as he seeks to reclaim the White
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japan defeated China’s men’s national team 7-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Saitama, Japan, a brutal loss that came against one of China’s biggest sporting and geopolitcal rivals in Asia. The loss on Thursday was China’s most lopsided against Japan, and a historic loss in World Cup qualifying.
Continue ReadingWXIA, CNN By Ashley R. Williams, Holly Yan, Mark Morales, Ryan Young, Isabel Rosales and Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — The 14-year-old Apalachee High School student charged in connection with a shooting that left two students and two teachers dead did not enter a plea during his first appearance in court Friday. Colt Gray was arraigned
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific announced Thursday the finalists of its 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics. The Torch Awards for Ethics, presented by Bridge City Law, honors businesses of all sizes whose leaders demonstrate a superior level of personal character, ensure their organization’s practices meet the highest standards of
Continue ReadingJulia Hernández (CNN) — El mortal comienzo del curso escolar en una pequeña ciudad del norte de Georgia ha dejado a una comunidad “desconsolada” este viernes, después de que un sospechoso de un tiroteo masivo de 14 años y su padre fueran acusados en relación con la embestida que dejó dos estudiantes y dos profesores
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – SafeOregon and the Oregon State Police remind students, parents, school staff and community members that everyone plays a role in school safety. SafeOregon is a school safety tip line to report potential threats against students and schools confidentially or anonymously. SafeOregon asks that if you see or hear something concerning to let
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 18 students and 27 others have been hospitalized, with 70 children unaccounted for, the country’s deputy president said Friday. President William Ruto declared three days of mourning during which flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of the
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THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Creel surveys (where state fish biologists ask for and record information about anglers’ catches) provide critical information for managing many fisheries, but can be expensive and labor-intensive. But what if there was a reliable method for anglers to voluntarily report their catch and provide fishery managers with this information when
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only locally headquartered financial institution in Central Oregon, has announced a pioneering step towards enhanced access to its facilities with the installation of the RightHear Accessibility system at all seven branch locations. The member-owned financial cooperative is now fully accessible to people who are blind and
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is seeking volunteers for a Saturday, Sept. 14 bed build as part of a nationwide effort called “Bunks Across America.”
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN) — El lanzamiento de las vacunas actualizadas contra el covid-19 comenzó en Estados Unidos pero, por primera vez, las inyecciones ya no serán gratuitas para las personas sin seguro en su farmacia local. Al principio de la pandemia, las vacunas eran adquiridas por el gobierno federal y eran gratuitas para todos. El año
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The legal saga surrounding Hunter Biden took an unexpected turn when he pleaded guilty to nine federal tax counts after prosecutors refused to budge in their opposition to a special plea that would have allowed him to maintain his innocence. The twist that played out as jury selection was
Continue ReadingAP Education Writer Mass shootings have effects on communities that are felt long after the day’s tragedy. School shootings in particular can have physical, emotional and behavioral effects on kids. Many health experts, including psychologists and grief counselors, remind people there are resources to support students’ mental and emotional health as they grieve and process.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — A former Mafia hitman already serving life in prison was sentenced to 25 years Friday in the 2018 fatal prison bludgeoning of notorious Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger. Prosecutors said Fotios “Freddy” Geas used a lock attached to a belt to repeatedly hit the 89-year-old Bulger in the head
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — In a scenic Southern California community perched over the Pacific Ocean, the land is rapidly moving. Homes have been damaged or destroyed and swaths of residents recently had their gas and power shut off, some indefinitely. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WINDER, Ga. (AP) — The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting that killed four people at a Georgia high school and his father, who was arrested for allowing his son to have a weapon, will stay in custody after their lawyers decided not to seek bail Friday. Colt Gray, who has been charged with
Continue ReadingAP Lifestyles Writer BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Ralph Lauren took to Hamptons horse country for a rollout of his signature Americana featuring first lady Jill Biden, Usher and Colman Domingo on his front row and Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and a bevy of adorable kids on his runway. Horses and riders meandered Thursday night in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Pope Francis’s visit to Papua New Guinea will take him to a remote part of the South Pacific island nation where Christianity is a recent addition to traditional spiritual beliefs developed over millenia that remain deeply ingrained. Francis will visit the diocese of Vanimo on the main island of
Continue ReadingJulia Hernández (CNN) — Al preguntarle cómo lograría que el cuidado infantil fuera más asequible, el expresidente Donald Trump respondió que su plan para aumentar los aranceles generaría ingresos suficientes, aunque no explicó de qué manera eso beneficiaría a las familias. “Vamos a ingresar billones de dólares. Y por mucho que se hable de que
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Deschutes County sheriff’s Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp, one of two candidates running for sheriff, announced Thursday he has filed a tort claim notice against the current sheriff’s office administration, alleging ongoing targeting, harassment and election interference by certain administration members.
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