Heat waves in Europe are getting more dangerous. Here’s what that means for travelers
By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Growing up in Texas, Mary Beth Walsh thought she was accustomed to high temperatures. Her hometown of Dallas,…
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Only 17% of targets to improve life around the world are likely to be reached by 2030, UN reports
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations warned Friday that only 17% of its 169 targets to improve life for the world’s more…
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Pet Pals: Lovers of great dogs will jump at Bungee
How can this wonderful fella, Bungee, still be at the Humane Society of Central Oregon for a month now, waiting for someone to see his special…
Continue Reading10 Ukrainians held prisoner for years in Russia return home after Vatican mediation
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ten Ukrainians held prisoner for years by Russia have been released with the Vatican’s mediation. They…
Continue ReadingDagestani Jews look to rebuild after extremist attacks in the restive region of southern Russia
Associated Press Jews in the predominantly Muslim region of Dagestan in southern Russia say they are determined to regroup and rebuild following a…
Continue ReadingRussia presses its offensive in Ukraine and issues new threats as the West tries to blunt the push
Slowly but steadily this summer, Russian troops are forging through Ukraine’s outgunned and undermanned defenses in a relentless onslaught,…
Continue ReadingThe brutal killing of a Detroit man in 1982 inspires decades of Asian American activism nationwide
Associated Press Two white autoworkers bludgeoned 27-year-old Chinese American Vincent Chin to death with a baseball bat during his bachelor party in…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles sits in first place of all-around competition at US Olympic Gymnastics Trials
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Reigning world champion Simone Biles finished atop of the leaderboard after the first night of competition…
Continue ReadingThings to know about how Julian Assange and US prosecutors arrived at a plea deal to end his case
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The plea deal resulting in WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s freedom was the culmination of a lengthy…
Continue ReadingIn an Argentine court, Venezuelans testify to alleged crimes against humanity under President Maduro
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Venezuelans have brought their crimes-against-humanity case to a federal court 3,000 miles from…
Continue ReadingTakeaways: How Trump’s possible VP pick shifted on LGBTQ+ issues as his presidential bid neared
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is little-known on the national stage but is now a top choice to be…
Continue ReadingThe Saipan surprise: How delicate talks led to the unlikely end of Julian Assange’s 12-year saga
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — About a year and a half ago, a lawyer for Julian Assange presented federal prosecutors in Virginia with a…
Continue ReadingDoug Burgum vetoed anti-LGBTQ measures while governor. Then he started running for president
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — For most of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum’s two terms in office, he approached the job like a CEO…
Continue ReadingIn Georgia, conservatives seek to have voters removed from rolls without official challenges
Associated Press WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) — Conservative activists in Georgia and some other states are quietly pushing a way to remove names from the…
Continue ReadingMars gets hit by hundreds of basketball-size space rocks every year
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of basketball-size space rocks slam into Mars each year, leaving behind impact craters and causing…
Continue ReadingBeryl strengthens into hurricane in Atlantic, forecast to grow into major storm entering Caribbean
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Beryl grew into a hurricane Saturday as it churned toward the southeastern Caribbean, with…
Continue ReadingOlympics and unfinished business await for hurdler Holloway while Sha’Carri and Lyles keep blazing
AP National Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — When the track announcer asked Grant Holloway what he thought of his latest win at U.S. track trials,…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey to hold hearing next month to decide on liquor license renewals for 2 Trump golf clubs
By Nic F. Anderson, CNN (CNN) — New Jersey regulators have scheduled a July 19 hearing to decide on the liquor license renewals for two of…
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Park Pick: Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint a relaxing spot to take a break, walk the dog, enjoy a picnic
Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint, located near Redmond, is a great spot for dog walks or summer picnics. One of its main attractions is the…
Continue ReadingIran to hold runoff election with reformist Pezeshkian and hard-liner Jalili after low-turnout vote
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran will hold a runoff presidential election pitting a little-known reformist against a…
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