Pope urges Italians to have babies as a measure of hope for future
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has pressed his campaign to urge Italians to have children. He has called for long-term policies to help families and…
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Former passenger jets bought by US firm tasked with creating next generation of nuclear ‘Doomsday’ planes
By Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — That economy-class seat you once occupied while flying in Asia might one day be the very place…
Continue ReadingHope fades for dozens missing days after South Africa building collapse as death toll rises to 12
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Hope is fading for dozens of workers buried for days in the rubble of a building…
Continue ReadingMixing games and education, Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria to promote mental health
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived in Nigeria amid pomp and dancing on Friday to…
Continue ReadingUK exits recession in ‘fragile’ recovery ahead of election
By Hanna Ziady and Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — The United Kingdom has come out of a short and shallow recession, giving Prime Minister…
Continue ReadingPolish farmers march in Warsaw against EU climate policies and the country’s pro-EU leader
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish farmers have marched through downtown Warsaw to protest the European Union’s…
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Oregon AG announces $10.25 million national settlement with wireless carriers over deceptive, misleading ad practices
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today announced a $10.25 million, 50-jurisdiction settlement with AT&T Mobility, LLC,…
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First Interstate Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines donate $160,000 to 16 C. Oregon nonprofit organizations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This spring, 16 Central Oregon-based nonprofits each received a surprise donation of $10,000 from First Interstate Bank and…
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Walmart in Bend can now deliver live bait to your home, or the lake; says it’s first major retailer to offer the service
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Walmart had news Thursday for Bend fishing enthusiasts: They launched their Live Bait Pickup and Delivery Service in Oregon,…
Continue ReadingBritish economy rebounds strongly in first quarter of the year, ending ‘technical recession’
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British economy bounced back strongly in the first three months of the year, bringing to an end…
Continue ReadingEVA Airlines flight attendants praised for breaking up a fistfight in the sky
By Lilit Marcus and Wayne Chang, CNN (CNN) — Three flight attendants are winning praise for successfully defusing a physical fight between two…
Continue ReadingPutin reappoints his prime minister, a technocrat who has kept a low political profile
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as the country’s prime minister. The reappointment Friday was…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street coasts to the finish line of another winning week
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks coasted to the close of another winning week on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 8.60…
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Out & About: Wonderful wildlife, special scenery
The High Desert has a seemingly infinite array of great wildlife and special scenes on display, and we sure appreciate you capturing them and sharing…
Continue ReadingIranians vote in a parliamentary runoff election after hard-liners dominate initial balloting
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranians have voted in a runoff election for the remaining seats in the country’s parliament after hard-line politicians…
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Deschutes County commissioners to host public hearing on Planning Division’s 2024-25 work plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, May 15, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will host a public hearing to seek community input on the…
Continue ReadingJapanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Sega Sammy is selling its Japanese resort complex Seagaia to Fortress Investment Group of the U.S.…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Fishing season is heating up, and you’ve shared the proof
What a fine selection and collection of angler success we have to display this week. Feel free to send yours from the Share tab so we can all…
Continue ReadingCountries struggle to draft ‘pandemic treaty’ to avoid mistakes made during COVID
By MARIA CHENG and JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — After the coronavirus pandemic triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended…
Continue Reading‘Where’s Ronald Greene’s justice?’: 5 years on, feds still silent on Black motorist’s deadly arrest
By JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press FARMERVILLE, La. (AP) — Mona Hardin has been waiting five long years for any resolution to the federal…
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