The recently renovated Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the Deschutes Memorial Garden in Bend has been vandalized, and not for the first time — distressing many veterans, especially those who help oversee the monument.
Continue ReadingBy Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story October 14, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston is sizzling, and it’s not just the weather. Bun B’s Trill Burgers, the burger joint that’s taken America by … Houston is sizzling, and it’s not just the weather. Bun B’s Trill Burgers, the burger joint
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Officials say federal disaster workers have resumed door-to-door visits as part of hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina. The visits were temporarily suspended after reports emerged over the weekend that Federal Emergency Management Agency employees could be targeted by a militia members. The government response to Hurricane Helene has
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — At least eight people have died in a town on Puerto Rico’s north coast in recent days after authorities say around two dozen suffered from suspected overdoses linked to drugs likely contaminated with fentanyl. Police said Tuesday that the eighth victim was a 26-year-old man who died at a
Continue ReadingAP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzle, space weather forecasters said Tuesday. Strong solar storms this year have triggered shimmering auroras much farther south than usual, filling skies with hues of pink, purple, green and blue. The sun is currently
Continue ReadingBy Katelyn Polantz, CNN Washington (CNN) — Political journalist Ryan Lizza has accused his ex-fianceé, the acclaimed magazine writer Olivia Nuzzi, of “catastrophically reckless behavior” in a year-long affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that led to the journalists’ breakup this summer, according to new court filings in an ongoing dispute between Lizza and Nuzzi.
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — El expresidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump no aclaró este martes si ha hablado con el presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, desde que dejó el cargo en 2021, pero dijo: “Si lo hice, es algo inteligente”. Trump negó previamente los informes del nuevo libro del periodista Bob Woodward de que ha tenido
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Baker’s “Anora” is by wide consensus one of the year’s best films and a best picture contender at the Oscars. It’s also the culmination of Baker’s quest to chip away at the stigma of sex work. Baker has arrived at this moment despite charting what, nowadays, is
Continue ReadingAP Pro Football Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta in 2028 at the home of the Falcons, following a vote of approval by NFL team owners on Tuesday at the league’s annual fall meeting. This will be the fourth time the NFL’s championship game is played in Atlanta and the
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Lufthansa, Germany’s biggest airline, has been fined a record $4 million for discriminating against Jewish passengers, the US Department of Transportation announced Tuesday. The fine stems from a May 2022 incident in which the airline prohibited 128 Jewish passengers from boarding. The DOT noted in a consent
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DETROIT (AP) — A judge has approved a $13 million settlement in a lawsuit over an unannounced active shooter drill at a Michigan psychiatric hospital for children. The event in 2022 terrified kids and staff and caused them to scramble for cover and call 911. Police apparently didn’t know anything about a drill
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s new president acknowledged Tuesday that three civilians including a child died in two shootouts involving the military last week in a violent border city. But she gave no sign of backing away from the outsized role that she and her predecessor have given to the armed forces. President
Continue ReadingBy Addison Kliewer Click here for updates on this story CLEVELAND COUNTY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A grandmother accused of killing her 3-year-old granddaughter and leaving her body in a trash can for days took a plea of no contest. Becky Vreeland, who was charged with first-degree murder for the death of Riley Nolan, took a
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — The United States fined German airline Lufthansa $4 million for its treatment of a group of Jewish passengers who were denied boarding a 2022 flight in Frankfurt after they had flown to Germany from New York. The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday that the fine is the largest the agency has issued
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A driver’s illegal pass led to a head-on crash on NW Mt. Washington Drive Monday afternoon that closed the road for two hours and led to reckless driving charges, police said. It also dealt a severe blow to the small business whose pickup truck he hit.
Continue ReadingAP College Football Writer First-year coach Curt Cignetti promised a new and improved Indiana, and he has delivered with the unbeaten Hoosiers off to their best start since 1967. The Hoosiers have already doubled their win total from last season, and for that they earned four of the 10 Associated Press Big Ten midseason awards.
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — Two Detroit police officers have been wounded after coming under gunfire by an off-duty officer who threatened suicide and later was fatally shot. Police Chief James White told reporters that the off-duty officer had been struggling with a mental health crisis and that the officers who were wounded had arrived in response
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Last year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, “Esquinas.” Her newest album, “Encuentros,” makes it clear that this is not a temporary interest. She’s dedicated to exploring the folk music in depth, and by adding modern fusions. She told The Associated Press
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — When Kamala Harris ran for president in 2019, she repeatedly warned oil companies they should be prepared to face hefty fines and even criminal prosecution under a future Harris administration for their role in contributing to climate change. Now, as the Democratic nominee, Harris is highlighting the country’s record
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PARIS (AP) — Notre Dame is gearing up to reopen its doors in December as Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival. The plans are bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light and go beyond just restoring the cathedral’s iconic spire and medieval charm. The city announced
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