By Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — If snapshots of the dazzling “ring of fire” that danced across the skies of South America on Wednesday sparked eclipse fever, sky-gazers won’t have to wait too long for additional celestial spectacles in store for next year. While there won’t be another “ring of fire” event until 2026,
Continue ReadingBEDFORD, N.H. (AP) — Police and firefighters in New Hampshire responded to an unusual call Thursday morning — a moose was trapped in a backyard swimming pool. A video shot by police shows rescuers removing a pool covering after arriving at the home at about 8:45 a.m. to reveal the adult moose standing in the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network is proud to highlight the difference its dedicated FAN advocates made in the lives of children and families in need during the 2023-2024 school year. FAN connected 7,903 people with essential resources, ensuring children had the tools to thrive in the classroom and families received the support
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Phil Chang, a Deschutes County commissioner with a long career in natural resources management, is joining the Oregon Transportation Commission. The Oregon Senate confirmed Governor Tina Kotek’s appointment of Chang to the five-member body on Wednesday, Sept. 25. “We’re fortunate to have someone with Phil’s experience and insight join the Commission,”
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith has provided a road map for how prosecutors hope to prove their case charging Donald Trump with an illegal scheme to overturn his 2020 election loss — if it ever gets to trial. In court papers unsealed Wednesday, Smith’s team details new evidence of Trump’s “increasingly
Continue ReadingBy Pauline Lockwood and Manveena Suri, CNN (CNN) — Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had agreed to a 21-day ceasefire just days before he was assassinated by Israel. The temporary ceasefire was called for by US President Joe Biden, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and other
Continue ReadingBy Jake Tapper, CNN (CNN) — Former House GOP conference chair Liz Cheney and former Trump White House aides Alyssa Farah Griffin, Cassidy Hutchinson and Sarah Matthews will make the case against the reelection of former President Donald Trump in a fireside chat in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, next week, CNN has exclusively learned. The event
Continue ReadingMichigan State (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) at No. 6 Oregon (4-0, 1-0), Friday, 9 p.m. ET (FOX). BetMGM College Football Odds: Oregon by 24 1/2. Series record: Oregon leads series 4-3 WHAT’S AT STAKE? Jonathan Smith returns to Oregon with his new team, Michigan State. As the former coach at Oregon State, he is quite
Continue ReadingRUTLAND, Vt. (AP) — A judge has ordered a New York man charged with killing his father, stepmother and stepbrother in Vermont held without bail. The attorney for 23-year-old Brian Crossman Jr., of Granville, New York, entered pleas of not guilty to three counts of aggravated murder on Thursday. Crossman watched via video feed from
Continue ReadingAssociated Press FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury has begun deliberations on whether a former police officer who fatally shot a shoplifting suspect last year after a foot chase outside a busy northern Virginia shopping mall should be convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Wesley Shifflett testified that he shot Timothy McCree Johnson in self defense because
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican army troops opened fire on a truck carrying migrants from a half dozen countries, and six migrants from Egypt, Peru and Honduras died in an event that President Claudia Sheinbaum called “deplorable.” Ten other migrants were wounded in the shooting. Sheinbaum said Thursday that the two soldiers who
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The sentencing of a former Houston police officer convicted of murder in the deaths of a couple during a 2019 drug raid is on hold after he suffered a medical emergency in a courtroom. A prosecutor was in the middle of addressing jurors on Thursday during closing arguments in the
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Costco is expanding the collection of precious metals it sells, with the addition of platinum. The big-box chain is now selling Swiss-made 1 oz. platinum bars for $1,089.99 on its website, but a Costco membership is required for purchase. The bar features Lady Fortuna, the Roman goddess
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Melania Trump revealed her support for abortion rights Thursday ahead of the release of her upcoming memoir, exposing a stark contrast with her husband, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, on the crucial election issue. In a video posted to her X account Thursday morning, the former first lady defended women’s
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Over the past several months the region has been very dry with Bend only receiving 21% of normal with respect to measurable rain. There will be a chance for some light rain on Friday but not much will make it to the ground in Bend or Redmond. The best chance for some measurable rain Friday
Continue ReadingHATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — One of four people charged in the shooting death of Southern Miss football player Marcus “MJ” Daniels Jr. has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Court records show 16-year-old Nytavion Shaw was charged as an adult. In his guilty plea Tuesday, Shaw said the killing happened during an armed robbery. He faces
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN) — El Medio Oriente está sumido en el caos, y el mercado del petróleo se muestra notablemente tranquilo al respecto. Los precios del petróleo han subido, pero no drásticamente, incluso cuando el mundo se prepara para una guerra total en la región más crítica del planeta en cuanto a la
Continue ReadingBy Christl Dabu Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Steve Winters, who has dual American-Canadian citizenship, has voted in four U.S. presidential elections since he moved to Canada 17 years ago. As the Nov. 5 race is widely predicted to be a close one, he’s eager to cast his absentee
Continue ReadingBy Shelby Knox Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — A health official has confirmed a child in Ontario has died after they came in contact with a rabid bat. “We’ve had one unfortunate death from rabies which also highlights the fact that rabies is still an entity. It’s still circulating,”
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following 2 1/2 years of extensive community outreach and plan development, the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday voted 2-1 to adopt a revised version of the Deschutes County 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Patti Adair and Commissioner Tony DeBone voted “Yes” to approve the revised plan, Commissioner Phil Chang voted “No.” The
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