Sheriff in Georgia promises to pay security company $1.4 million after jail walkouts
ATLANTA (AP) — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has promised to pay a private security company $1.4 million after some of its employees…
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Republican protests in close North Carolina races dismissed by elections board
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s elections board has dismissed protests filed by several Republican candidates trailing…
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North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature erodes incoming Democrats’ political powers
By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Republicans in the North Carolina House pushed through a measure restricting the powers of the incoming governor and…
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Bend-La Pine Schools, Habitat partner for 2nd time on affordable housing for workers, this time near Summit HS
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools and Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity said Wednesday they are partnering on a second affordable home…
Continue ReadingManchin, Sinema prevent Democrats from locking in majority on labor board through 2026
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats failed in their bid to confirm a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board after…
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US scrambles to quell ISIS resurgence in Syria after fall of Assad
By Natasha Bertrand, Katie Bo Lillis and Nechirvan Mando, CNN (CNN) — The US’ key anti-ISIS partners in Syria said on Wednesday that the ISIS…
Continue ReadingSaudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?
AP Sports Writer ZURICH (AP) — Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally…
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Central Oregon Boy Scouts are again offering Christmas tree pickup, recycling this year; here’s when and where
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Scouts BSA will be collecting and recycling Christmas trees in your community on the weekends of December 28th…
Continue ReadingCan ordinary citizens solve our toughest problems?
Chronicle of Philanthropy BEND, OREGON (AP) — Eliza Wilson is a little nervous as she draws the microphone close, but she is determined to share…
Continue ReadingSlovakia’s parliament passes legislation that could ban doctors from protesting low pay
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s parliament has approved legislation drafted by the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico that…
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Oregon Dept. of Ag officials offer new details as they launch weekly raw milk testing for H5N1 bird flu
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture, with significant input from Oregon’s dairy industry and processors, said Wednesday it…
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Weeks of unexplained drone sightings raise fears and frustrations in New Jersey
By Hanna Park, Elizabeth Wolfe, Josh Campbell and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Weeks of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey are…
Continue ReadingArizona AG sues Saudi firm over ‘excessive’ groundwater pumping, saying it’s a public nuisance
Associated Press/Report for America PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she is suing a Saudi Arabian agribusiness over what she…
Continue ReadingMovie Review: ‘September 5’ goes inside a newsroom during the Munich Olympics hostage crisis
AP Film Writer The new film “September 5″ is a fictionalized account of ABC’s live coverage of the hostage crisis during the 1972 Munich…
Continue ReadingUna ardilla atrapada gana el premio de fotografía de vida salvaje y comedia de 2024
Por Jack Guy, CNN Una imagen de una ardilla atrapada en un árbol fue nombrada ganadora general de los Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards de…
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Community Conversations: DIY Cave has all your holiday crafting needs
Lynsey Harris sits down with DIY Cave partner Tim Willis to share creative ideas for brightening up your holidays with beautiful, handmade…
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Hannah Kobayashi ‘has been found safe,’ family says in new statement after police declared her voluntarily missing
By Emma Tucker and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — Hannah Kobayashi “has been found safe,” her family said Wednesday, more than a week after…
Continue ReadingSuspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing could return to New York on a governor’s warrant
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The suspect in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO plans to fight extradition to New York to face murder…
Continue ReadingHannah Kobayashi, missing Hawaii woman whose disappearance prompted a massive search, is found safe
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hannah Kobayashi, the missing Hawaii woman whose disappearance prompted a massive search and a missing persons…
Continue ReadingUniversidades en EE.UU. aconsejan a estudiantes extranjeros regresar de vacaciones antes de la toma de posesión de Trump
Por Gustavo Valdés, CNN en Español Universidades en Estados Unidos están advirtiendo a sus estudiantes extranjeros tomar medidas si quieren viajar…
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