October 2024

In Pacific Northwest, 2 toss-up US House races could determine control of narrowly divided Congress

October 10, 2024 8:40 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In their battle for Congress, national Republicans and Democrats are keenly eyeing the Pacific Northwest, where two of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country are playing out. Oregon’s GOP-held 5th Congressional District and Washington state’s Democratic-held 3rd Congressional District are considered toss-ups, meaning either party has

Decision 2024: Janelle Bynum, Lori Chavez-DeRemer debate, Part 3

October 10, 2024 8:38 pm KTVZ

In the third segment of their live Decision 2024 debate Thursday evening at NewsChannel 21, Janelle Bynum and Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer responded to questions on “deflection” programs, a national abortion ban and election integrity.

‘We’ve experienced wage theft,’ says L.A. Subway worker who filed lawsuit

October 10, 2024 8:32 pm CNN Newsource

By Rebekah Ludman Click here for updates on this story October 10, 2024 (LAPost.com) — Los Angeles fast-food cooks and cashiers rallied Tuesday at a Subway in Eagle Rock to show support for Eva Rodriguez, an employee at the sandwich shop. Rodriguez filed a lawsuit and an administrative complaint against Subway alleging wage theft “through

Decision 2024: Janelle Bynum, Lori Chavez-DeRemer debate, Part 2

October 10, 2024 8:28 pm KTVZ

In the second segment of their live Decision 2024 debate, Janelle Bynum and Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer responded to questions on bridging the divide in a diverse House district, addressing the climate crisis and working across the aisle to keep government funded.

Blinken tells ASEAN the US is worried about China’s ‘dangerous’ actions in disputed sea.

October 10, 2024 8:27 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Southeast Asian leaders Friday that the U.S. is concerned about China’s “increasingly dangerous and unlawful” activities in the disputed South China Sea during an annual summit meeting, and pledged the U.S. will continue to uphold freedom of navigation in the vital sea

Elon Musk unveils his ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi

October 10, 2024 8:26 pm CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled on Thursday his vision of a “a fun, exciting future,” an “age of abundance” full of his company’s self-driving cars without steering wheels, parking lots turned into parks and robots that will walk among the population – that he once again promised

Elon Musk unveils his ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi

October 10, 2024 8:26 pm CNN Newsource

CNN By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled on Thursday his vision of a “a fun, exciting future,” an “age of abundance” full of his company’s self-driving cars without steering wheels, parking lots turned into parks and robots that will walk among the population – that he once again

Undefeated Culver Bulldogs are gunning for 2A state title

October 10, 2024 8:12 pm Dylan Anderman

The 5-0 Culver Bulldogs are No. 1 in the 2A state rankings and have their eyes on the state-title prize as they face Bonanza in Friday night’s Homecoming game.

Cat caretakers build winter shelters to support outdoor cats

October 10, 2024 8:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Jill Lamkins Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KMTV) — Shelters create outdoor housing for community cats, ensuring their safety and warmth during the colder months. The Nebraska Humane society community cat program is leading the effort. These shelters are typically made from 18-gallon plastic totes with Styrofoam insulation, straw, and

Gerrit Cole tosses playoff gem, shutting down Royals and sending Yankees back to ALCS with 3-1 win

October 10, 2024 7:51 pm The Associated Press

AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gerrit Cole held the Kansas City Royals to a single run over seven innings Thursday night, sending the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory that put them back to the American League Championship Series. The six-time All-Star scattered six hits and struck out four before giving

Gunmen kill 21 miners in southwest Pakistan ahead of an Asian security summit

October 10, 2024 7:47 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Police say gunmen killed 21 miners and wounded six others in Pakistan’s southwest. It’s the latest attack in restive Balochistan province and comes days ahead of a major security summit being hosted in the Pakistani capital next week. Police official Hamayun Khan Nasir said the gunmen stormed the accommodation

South Korea’s central bank cuts rates in a bid to boost the economy

October 10, 2024 7:46 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s central bank cut its policy rate for the first time in more than four years as pressure to revive a sluggish economy outweighed concerns about the country’s level of household debt. The Bank of Korea lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to