Ohio state police to protect schools after furor over Haitian immigrants in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Ohio state police will help protect schools in a city at the center of a political furor over Haitian migrants, the…
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A pipeline fire sparked by an SUV crash has burned for more than 24 hours and prompted evacuations in a Houston suburb
By Nicole Chavez, Chris Boyette, Jeff Winter, Rosa Flores and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN (CNN) — A pipeline fire that began after an SUV struck a…
Continue ReadingTrump launches another business full of potential risks and conflicts if he wins
By Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump and his children unveiled a new cryptocurrency business Monday in a virtual address from his…
Continue ReadingUS military completes withdrawal from junta-ruled Niger
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A U.S. Defense Department official says the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Niger is complete. A Pentagon spokesperson said…
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As fall arrives, we talk with Bend businesses about a strong, busy summer despite the heat, wildfires and smoke
With mid-September and cooler, wetter weather here, and official fall fast approaching this weekend, Central Oregon’s big summer tourism season is…
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‘Pretty brazen:’ Neighbors worry, police step up surveillance after several fires set in Redmond’s Dry Canyon over 10 days
Redmond police sought the public’s help Monday and have stepped up surveillance while they look for a male suspect in a string of fires…
Continue ReadingAmazon tells workers they must come to the office 5 days a week
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Amazon is demanding that its corporate employees return to the office five days a week, a significant…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania court rejects Cornel West’s bid to get on ballot and clears way for mail voting
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has upheld a lower ruling that rejected a bid to get independent…
Continue ReadingControl of Murdoch media empire at stake as hearing to proceed with mogul and children
Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Rupert Murdoch and his four children are in Nevada where they’re scheduled to return to court Tuesday at…
Continue ReadingPostal Service insists it’s ready for a flood of mail-in ballots
Associated Press Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says he’ll work with state election officials to address concerns about mail-in ballots after they…
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Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District puts first tax measure on Nov. 5 ballot, seeking stable funding source
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District said Monday it has placed Measure 9-176 on the Nov. 5 ballot, asking…
Continue ReadingBoeing freezes hiring and executives’ first-class travel as massive strike continues
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — With a massive ongoing strike, Boeing is making some temporary cutbacks that could hit non-union staff hard.…
Continue ReadingOutside agency to investigate police recruit’s death after boxing training
Associated Press A district attorney reviewing the case of a Massachusetts State Police recruit who died after a boxing training exercise says he…
Continue ReadingVenezuelan opposition calls on US to cancel oil company licenses to pressure Maduro
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuela’s main opposition coalition has urged the U.S. to cancel licenses for Chevron and other energy…
Continue ReadingNOAA confirms investigation into RFK Jr. over dead whale carcass
By Aaron Pellish and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN (CNN) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed on Monday it is…
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Feds sending nearly $43 million to Oregon to pay for weather-, disaster-related road repairs in recent years
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Monday that the Federal Highway Administration is sending $42.7 million…
Continue ReadingZimbabwe sacrificará 200 elefantes para alimentar a los ciudadanos hambrientos por la sequía
urielblanco (CNN) — Zimbabwe autorizó una matanza masiva de elefantes para alimentar a los ciudadanos hambrientos a causa de la peor sequía…
Continue ReadingSteve Sando’s bean revolution advances with a new cookbook showing their versatility
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Some food lovers celebrate vegetables or rice or chicken. Steve Sando celebrates beans. He’s found a…
Continue ReadingLouisville interim police chief will lead department in permanent role
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville’s interim police chief has been named permanent chief. Paul Humphrey took over as interim…
Continue ReadingDisney trips meant for homeless students went to NYC school employees’ kids, officials say
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Officials say six employees of New York City’s public school system took their children or grandchildren on…
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