Gender-affirming surgery threatens ‘unique dignity’ of a person, Vatican says
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — The Vatican has issued a strong warning against “gender theory” and said that any “sex-change…
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Oil price surge is the No. 1 threat to the US economy, Moody’s economist warns
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The US jobs market is on fire. Consumer spending is strong. And the economy is growing at a brisk pace. But…
Continue ReadingMaia Kobabe’s ‘Gender Queer’ tops list of most criticized library books for third straight year
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir “Gender Queer” continues its troubled run as the country’s…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean parliamentary elections: Here’s what people are worried about as they vote this week
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — As South Koreans head to the polls to elect a new 300-member…
Continue ReadingUkraine denies a Russian claim that it launched drone strikes on a major nuclear power plant
By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A senior Ukrainian official has denied Russian accusations that his country’s army fired…
Continue ReadingPalestinians returning to Khan Younis after Israeli withdrawal find an unrecognizable city
By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Stunned Palestinians found their home city unrecognizable Monday…
Continue ReadingTotal solar eclipse: Where and when it was most visible
By Ashley Strickland, Jackie Wattles and Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — The total solar eclipse that swept across Mexico, the United States and Canada…
Continue ReadingRussia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visits Beijing to highlight ties with key diplomatic partner
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Beijing Monday to display the strength of ties with close…
Continue ReadingBiden administration announces $6.6 billion to ensure leading-edge microchips are built in the US
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The Biden administration has pledged to provide up to $6.6 billion so that a Taiwanese…
Continue ReadingBiden races to enact new student loan forgiveness plan ahead of November
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — Biden administration officials on Monday unveiled the details of a new plan to forgive student loan…
Continue ReadingWhat’s expected at Japanese PM Kishida’s US visit? A major upgrade in defense ties
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making an official visit to the United States this week.…
Continue ReadingRuss Cook completes epic odyssey after running the entire length of Africa in just under a year
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — After setting off from South Africa just under a year ago, Russ Cook finally reached the Tunisian coast on Sunday to…
Continue ReadingThey started running in San Quentin. Now, they’re taking on marathons
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN (CNN) — In San Quentin State Prison and decades through a lengthy sentence, Rahsaan Thomas wasn’t at the peak of his…
Continue ReadingNicaragua urges top UN court to halt German military aid to Israel because of its assault in Gaza
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Nicaragua called on the United Nations’ top court on Monday to halt German…
Continue ReadingWill China flood the globe with EVs, green tech? What’s behind latest US-China trade fight
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — China’s burgeoning production of electric cars and other green technologies has…
Continue ReadingUS will push China to change policy that threatens American jobs, Treasury Secretary Yellen says
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the Biden administration will push China…
Continue ReadingToyota will oversee model certification at subsidiary Daihatsu after safety testing scandal
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — The new president of Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu says its parent company will oversee model…
Continue ReadingAnother big Chinese property developer faces a liquidation suit
By Diksha Madhok, CNN (CNN) — Shanghai-based property giant Shimao Group said on Monday that it had received a liquidation petition from a…
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Wildfire Preparedness Fair held in Bend
The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative held a Wildfire Preparedness Fair at the Bend fire station near Pilot Butte on Sunday, focused on…
Continue ReadingOvercrowded ferry capsizes off Mozambique’s coast, leaving at least 98 dead, media reports say
By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Media outlets in Mozambique say that a makeshift ferry overcrowded with residents…
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