By Terence Burlij, CNN (CNN) — Entering Election Day on Tuesday, the battle for control of the US House of Representatives rests on a knife’s edge, with a historically small universe of competitive races poised to determine the chamber’s majority in the next Congress – an outcome that could have far-reaching consequences for the next
Continue ReadingBy Simone Pathe, CNN (CNN) — Senate control is for grabs Tuesday. And although Republicans are well positioned to win the majority, Democrats cannot be counted out entirely. That’s because their well-funded candidates have consistently overperformed the top of the ticket in polling of many of the most important races. And even as the Senate
Continue ReadingBy Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The National Basketball Association is investigating reports that Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid “shoved” a columnist following the team’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. A visibly angry Embiid confronted Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes as reporters entered the Sixers locker room, according to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Sunday it has carried out a ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks. It was the first time in the current war that Israel announced its troops operated in Syrian territory. Israel has carried out airstrikes in Syria multiple times over
Continue ReadingBy Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Furniture giant IKEA has agreed to pay 6 million euros ($6.5 million) towards a government fund compensating victims of forced labor under Germany’s communist dictatorship, in a move campaigners hope will pressure other companies to follow. Political as well as criminal prisoners in Germany during the Cold War era
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The winning artwork has been selected for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s 2025 Waterfowl, Upland Game Bird, and Habitat Conservation stamp art contests. This year’s artwork was judged at ODFW Headquarters in Salem on Tuesday, Oct. 29 by a panel of independent judges. The winning artwork will be featured on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The influence of nationalist and populist parties on the European Union will be on public display next week when lawmakers vet new members of the bloc’s increasingly powerful executive branch. From Monday, the European Parliament will grill 26 top officials to establish whether they are suitable to lead the next
Continue ReadingBy Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Midway through the documentary “No Other Land,” journalist and activist Basel Adra recounts a 2009 visit to his village by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. In a navy suit and crisp tie, surrounded by security detail and photographers, Blair walked through the village for seven minutes, Adra says
Continue ReadingBy Mick Krever, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Benjamin Netanyahu sat down for his regular cabinet meeting and had some words for a new ally – and an old enemy. “Last week I met with US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley,” the Israeli prime minister told his colleagues. “I thanked her, on your behalf
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris apareció en “Saturday Night Live”, haciendo una parada sorpresa durante el último episodio del programa antes del día de las elecciones para darle a su yo ficticio algunos consejos antes de las elecciones presidenciales. “Tú puedes”, le dijo Harris a su alter ego de “SNL”, Maya Rudolph.
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The Caldera Wolfpack finished second in the IMC and headed into the tournament as a No. 7-seed. Saturday night, they beat North Eugene in five sets to win their first playoff game ever. They head to the 5A state tournament next week, where they will face off against Crescent Valley.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to have been detained by Iran for months now, authorities said Sunday, further raising the stakes as Tehran threatens to retaliate over an Israeli attack on the country. The imprisonment of Reza Valizadeh was
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — Una niña de 13 años es la última persona que pierde la vida en la ciudad de Nueva York mientras practicaba “subway surfing”, un peligroso desafío que atrae a los jóvenes en las redes sociales. “Subway surfing” implica viajar sobre el techo de un vagón del metro mientras está en movimiento.
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — Silas Mayes llegó al auto-servicio de su McDonald’s local a la hora del almuerzo el lunes 7 de octubre y pidió su pedido habitual: un Quarter Pounder (Cuarto de libra), papas fritas y un Sprite. El jueves por la mañana, tenía oleadas de calambres estomacales tan intensos que apenas podía levantarse
Continue ReadingSofía Barruti (CNN) — La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris tiene el 47% frente al 44% del expresidente Donald Trump entre los votantes probables en la encuesta final de Iowa antes del día de las elecciones del Des Moines Register y Mediacom. Ese margen está dentro del margen de error de muestreo de 3,4 puntos de la
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The Bend High Lava Bears are continuing right where they left off. Bend swept West Albany in the first round of the playoffs and heads to the 5A state tournament next weekend at Forest Grove High School.
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Central Christian volleyball has been on a roll this season! The Tigers won their league, earned a No. 8-seed in the playoffs, and are now headed to the state tournament.
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A mix of native wildflowers and volcanic rock dust can offer climate resilience for filbert orchards EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ecologists from the University of Oregon have designed a system to improve soil health and strengthen the long-term vitality of the state’s hazelnut industry — and now they’ve received $2 million to test it on
Continue ReadingSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Dante Chachere threw a touchdown pass and ran for four TDs Saturday night to help Portland State beat Sacramento State 58-38. Delon Thompson scored on 1-yard run to give the Vikings the lead for good with about 4:17 left in the third quarter and, after Sacramento State went three-and-out, Chachere was
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion by their own children. Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced to life in prison and lost all subsequent appeals. But today, more than three decades later, they unexpectedly have a
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