Stubbornly high US inflation grew stronger than expected in March
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Surging gas prices and sky-high mortgages and rent sent inflation rising more than expected in March, adding…
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Kentucky governor cites higher incarceration costs in veto of criminal justice bill
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s Democratic governor has vetoed a GOP-backed criminal justice bill that would…
Continue ReadingMarisha Pessl’s ‘Darkly,’ her first novel in six years, to come out Nov. 12
NEW YORK (AP) — Marisha Pessl’s first novel in six years is a psychological thriller with the kinds of intricate clues and connections she has…
Continue ReadingHamas tells negotiators it doesn’t have 40 Israeli hostages needed for first round of ceasefire
By Alex Marquardt and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Hamas has indicated it is currently unable to identify and track down 40 Israeli hostages…
Continue Reading‘He was happy to be here’: Inevitable Harry Kane returns to the Emirates to haunt Arsenal once again
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Some Arsenal fans might have been forgiven for waking up in a cold sweat in the nights leading up to Tuesday’s…
Continue ReadingJessica Alba steps down as chief creative officer at Honest, the personal care company she founded
Jessica Alba, who shot to fame in the James Cameron television series “Dark Angel,” as well as films such as “Sin City” and the “Fantastic…
Continue ReadingLebanese man sanctioned by US found dead near Beirut
By KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Officials say a Lebanese man sanctioned by the U.S. for his alleged links with Palestinian group…
Continue ReadingSuicides among a surprising population have doubled over the past 20 years, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Suicide rates among people of all ages in the United States have increased over the past two decades, making it…
Continue ReadingDesperate young Guatemalans try to reach the US even after horrific deaths of migrating relatives
GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press COMITANCILLO, Guatemala (AP) — Every night for nearly two years, Glendy Aracely Ramírez has prayed by…
Continue Reading96 shots fired in a fatal traffic stop. Here’s what the bodycam footage shows
CNN By Omar Jimenez and Holly Yan, CNN Chicago (CNN) — Newly released bodycam footage reveals the mayhem that unfolded in a residential…
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How to limit PFAS in your drinking water and food, according to experts
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency has finalized stringent new regulations on levels of six perfluoroalkyl…
Continue ReadingTogo bans protests over a canceled presidential election as tensions rise
By ERICK KAGLAN Associated Press LOME, Togo (AP) — Togo’s government says a planned three-day protest over the arrest of opposition figures and…
Continue ReadingEthiopia’s rights body calls for investigation into the killing of a prominent opposition figure
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s state-appointed rights commission is calling for an investigation into the…
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A warm and sunny spring day
Good morning Central Oregon! It will be a chilly start to the day coming out of overnight lows in the 20s and 30s. The High Desert has been…
Continue ReadingThe US Postal Service wants to hike stamp prices again in July. Here’s how much you’ll pay
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Stamp prices are set to increase — again. The US Postal Service filed a notice with its regulators…
Continue ReadingDelta posts strong earnings in tough quarter for US airlines
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Delta Air Lines reported vastly improved earnings in the first quarter, and the company said results…
Continue ReadingAP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Alaska and Wyoming Democratic presidential contests
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will face Democratic voters in a pair of nominating contests in Alaska and…
Continue Reading5 questions to ask when helping an older parent with money
By JAE BRATTON of NerdWallet Conversations about money often require sensitivity and patience, especially when the person across the table is an…
Continue ReadingTax tips for college students and their parents
By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — There are lots of things college students and their parents should keep in mind before filing…
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 10: Severe weather, Abortion ruling, Presidential debates, Gaza, Forever chemicals
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Federal authorities are investigating Boeing after a whistleblower alleged the company took shortcuts when…
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