Harris tells Netanyahu ‘it is time’ to end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday said she urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a…
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Harris is propelling her presidential push with a speech to a teachers union already in her camp
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is propelling her presidential push by speaking Thursday to the American Federation of…
Continue ReadingChina cuts 1-year benchmark rate and doubles subsidies for EVs in its ‘cash for clunkers’ program
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — China has ratcheted up its efforts to spur slowing growth by cutting a key policy rate and doubling subsidies for…
Continue ReadingA neurological disorder stole her voice. Jennifer Wexton takes it back on the House floor.
Associated Press A rare neurological disorder robbed Rep. Jennifer Wexton of her ability to speak clearly. But with the help of a powerful artificial…
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How to watch Gretchen Walsh at the 2024 Paris Olympics
How to watch Gretchen Walsh at the 2024 Paris…
Continue ReadingA neurological disorder stole her voice. Jennifer Wexton takes it back on the House floor.
Associated Press When Jennifer Wexton rose Thursday to speak on the House floor, something she has done countless times before, the congresswoman…
Continue ReadingDemocratic convention planners are working to pull off a dramatic Biden-Harris role reversal
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Organizers of next month’s Democratic National Convention are tossing out their script. The Democratic Party…
Continue ReadingHouse Democrats praise Biden’s speech passing the torch
By Annie Grayer, Haley Talbot and Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — House Democrats Wednesday night praised President Joe Biden for his speech…
Continue ReadingA plan to replenish the Colorado River could mean dry alfalfa fields. And many farmers are for it
Associated Press A plan to help shore up the Colorado River by cutting off water to alfalfa fields in California’s crop-rich Imperial Valley is…
Continue ReadingAmid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Some U.S. states are scrapping investments in Chinese companies amid tensions between countries with…
Continue ReadingUS economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses…
Continue ReadingISIS-K’s online recruitment poses security threat to West ahead of Olympic Games
By Nick Paton Walsh, Muhammad Darwish, Saskya Vandoorne and Benjamin Brown, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two-thirds of ISIS-linked arrests in Europe in…
Continue ReadingUS infant mortality increased in 2022 for the first time in decades, CDC report shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The infant mortality rate in the United States rose in 2022, the first jump in 20 years, according to data…
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New ‘Jolly’ app launches in Central Oregon, matching users not just with restaurants, but experiences
The new Jolly app is launching right here in Central Oregon. It aims to match its users with restaurants not just based on food – but on the…
Continue ReadingArgentina coach slams ‘circus’ as chaos descends on Olympic soccer opener
By Andrew McNicol and David Close, CNN (CNN) — Argentina thought it had leveled its Olympic soccer opener against Morocco in the dying seconds…
Continue ReadingFierce storm topples tree at Cambodian Angkor temple complex, killing 1 and damaging statues
Story by AP (CNN) — One person was killed and three others were injured at Cambodia’s famed centuries-old Angkor temple complex when a…
Continue ReadingPublisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong national security trial, lawyer says
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — A lawyer says activist publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at his Hong Kong national security trial.…
Continue ReadingJapanese restaurants say they’re not charging tourists more – they’re just charging locals less
By Chris Lau and Rinka Tonsho, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Kudos to you if you can speak perfect Japanese and order food at a neighborhood sushi bar in…
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Small brush fire stopped by Deschutes River in Bend; specific human cause unknown, but campers were told to move
Firefighters quickly put out a small brush fire along the Deschutes River Trail downstream from Bend’s First Street Rapids Wednesday afternoon.…
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Junior Forecaster: Naomi enjoys the summer – and the winter, too
This week, NewsChannel 21 Junior Forecaster Naomi helped with the weather forecast. She enjoys not only the summer months, when she likes to float…
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