Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma has amended its request for 55,000 Bibles to be placed in public schools that initially matched a version endorsed by former President Donald Trump. The request was amended Monday and no longer requires the Bibles to include U.S. historical documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the
Continue ReadingBy KC Sherman, Dave Warren and Ivan Cabrera Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — After strengthening into a Category 5 hurricane, Milton weakened slightly to a powerful Category 4 storm as it continued on its path Tuesday toward the west coast of Florida. The National Hurricane Center said in an 11
Continue ReadingWBZ, PROJECT SKYDROP, DAN LEONARD, CNN By Mike Sullivan Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN COUNTY, Massachusetts (WBZ) — It’s a mystery within a mystery and both now have answers. For weeks, a $26,000 gold statue was hidden in the woods as part of a treasure hunt. Seekers followed daily clues and an
Continue ReadingBy Mike Sullivan Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN COUNTY, Massachusetts (WBZ) — It’s a mystery within a mystery and both now have answers. For weeks, a $26,000 gold statue was hidden in the woods as part of a treasure hunt. Seekers followed daily clues and an ever-shrinking circle on a map that
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Big Sky Park & Luke Damon Sports Complex, located next to Buckingham Elementary on Bend’s Eastside, is a sports lover’s dream. With fields for baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, and Bend’s own BMX track, it’s a top spot for outdoor fun. Jillian Fortner takes us there in this week’s Park Picks.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — An activist and municipal councilor for a Hungarian opposition party disrupted a news conference in the French city of Strasbourg, as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was laying out plans for Hungary’s presidency of the European Union. The activist interrupted Orbán as he spoke about his opposition to immigration on
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Qantas Airways has drawn up a stir after broadcasting a slightly-racy movie across an entire flight. And the Australian carrier now is apologizing to customers. There were technical issues with the in-flight entertainment for a trip from Sydney to Haneda last week, Qantas confirmed to The Associated Press — making individual
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore and Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Gas stations in many areas of Florida are running out of gasoline, as residents prepare for Hurricane Milton. Demand for gas has surged as some residents in Milton’s path are trying to fuel up before they evacuate. Others who plan to stay put are
Continue ReadingBy Brianna Keilar, Boris Sanchez and Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Neuroscientist Chris Nowinski has said he wants the NFL to investigate the apparent head injury suffered by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen during Sunday’s defeat to the Houston Texans. Bills head coach Sean McDermott told reporters on Monday that Allen “was cleared and he
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Global oil prices have spiked in recent days as the conflict in the Middle East has reached fever pitch. They could rise yet further if Israel’s widening war embroils the vital Strait of Hormuz off Iran’s southern coast. The slim waterway — just 21 miles (34 kilometers) wide
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump did a Monday interview focused on foreign policy. And he repeated a bunch of his regular false claims on that subject and others – while sprinkling in some new inaccuracy for good measure – making at least 11 false claims in all. In the interview with
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Tim Sheehy denounced incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester during a recent debate for “eating lobbyist steak” while Sheehy was fighting in Afghanistan. Emails show Sheehy himself has a taste for red meat and lobbying: He met with a Montana official at a steakhouse while Sheehy was pressing
Continue ReadingDRISCOLL, N.D. (AP) — A large herd of cattle escaped from a North Dakota pasture, wandered onto an interstate highway, caused a semi to overturn and resulted in the deaths of 25 of the animals. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the cattle walked out of a pasture adjacent to Interstate 94 near Driscoll around
Continue ReadingBy Wayne Sterling and Samuel Joseph, CNN (CNN) — The New York Jets have fired head coach Robert Saleh, the team announced on Tuesday. The Jets have started the 2024 season with two wins and three losses and are coming off a 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London on Sunday. Saleh compiled a
Continue ReadingAP Science Writer Explosively intensifying Hurricane Milton is the latest freaky system to come out of what veteran hurricane scientists call the weirdest storm season of their lives. Before this Atlantic hurricane season started, forecasters said everything lined up to be a monster busy year, and it began that way when Beryl was the earliest
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Small Business Administration could run out of money to fund disaster loans in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. As is typical after a disaster, the government is offering aid to small businesses that were in Helene’s path. The SBA is offering disaster loans for small businesses
Continue ReadingAP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is about to rectify a wrong that some rock fans may celebrate with their lighters up in the air — the band Foreigner will be finally welcomed in. The English-American rockers — with hits like “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded” and
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Nearly a dozen officers have been injured in the French Caribbean island of Martinique during a fresh round of violent protests over the high cost of living. Authorities said Tuesday that demonstrators burned cars, looted businesses and targeted police. The violence erupted late Monday in the capital of Fort-de-France.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani police have charged the country’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan with attempted murder over the death of a policeman during violent protests last weekend by his supporters. Officials said on Tuesday that Khan, who has been behind bars since 2023, is accused of inciting people to violence. Police
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is postponing a planned trip to Germany and Angola to stay at the White House to monitor Hurricane Milton, which is bearing down on Florida’s Gulf Coast. He announced the change of plans on Tuesday, saying it wasn’t a good time for him to be out of
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