Mexico is about to have its biggest election ever. Here’s what to know
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Campaigning formally starts on Friday for the biggest election in Mexico’s history.…
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Arizona’s new voting laws that require proof of citizenship are not discriminatory, a US judge rules
PHOENIX (AP) — A U.S. district judge has ruled Arizona legislators did not discriminate when they adopted laws requiring counties to verify the…
Continue ReadingGov. Abbott says Texas wildfires may have destroyed up to 500 structures
By SEAN MURPHY and JIM VERTUNO Associated Press STINNETT, Texas (AP) — Wildfires may have destroyed as many as 500 structures in the Texas…
Continue ReadingThe Tower of London’s new ravenmaster takes charge of the landmark’s iconic flock
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — If an ancient prophecy is right, Michael “Barney” Chandler has just got the most important job…
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Beth Martin chosen as new principal for North Star Elementary School
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — North Star Elementary School in Bend will have a new principal next school year. Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook…
Continue ReadingJudge indicates he will rule within next 2 weeks on bid to remove Fani Willis from Trump case
By KATE BRUMBACK and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against…
Continue ReadingCameron Brink’s 23 rebounds, 25 points power No. 4 Stanford past No. 11 Oregon State 67-63
By GARY HOROWITZ Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Cameron Brink had a career-high 23 rebounds and 25 points as No 4 Stanford claimed the…
Continue ReadingProsecutors press judge for summer trial for Trump in classified docs case, but no date set
By ERIC TUCKER, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Federal prosecutors have pressed a federal judge…
Continue ReadingFrench president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron appeared isolated on the European stage this week after saying the…
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From Redmond Panther QB to coaching at Alabama, Mitch Dahlen’s football journey continues
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond native Mitch Dahlen has coached the Heisman runner-up in the national championship and is now a coach at one of the…
Continue ReadingPutin foe Alexei Navalny is buried in Moscow as thousands attend under a heavy police presence
By DASHA LITVINOVA and KATIE MARIE DAVIES Associated Press Under a heavy police presence, thousands of people bade farewell Friday to opposition…
Continue ReadingBiden approves military airdrops of aid into Gaza after chaotic encounter left more than 100 dead
By ZEKE MILLER, AAMER MADHANI and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says the U.S. will begin air-dropping…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Some anglers travel far to have fun – and catch the big ones
Only two fine catches shared with us for this week’s Big Ol’ Fish, but these anglers traveled far to reel them in. Whatever you caught wherever, we’d…
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New city of Bend online maps show what streets have been plowed, and when
New online maps on the city of Bend website show what streets have been plowed and how…
Continue ReadingJustin Amash announces Republican bid for Michigan US Senate seat after having previously left GOP
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Justin Amash announced on social media Thursday that he will run for…
Continue ReadingRobertson, Portland defeat Santa Clara 80-75 in OT
By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tyler Robertson scored 32 points, seven in the overtime, as Portland took down Santa Clara 80-75 on…
Continue ReadingIranian parliament vote, first since 2022 mass protests, sees a low turnout despite government push
By The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has held its first parliamentary election since mass 2022 protests over mandatory…
Continue ReadingAssistant director says armorer handed gun to Alec Baldwin before fatal shooting of cinematographer
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Courtroom testimony from an assistant director in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP visit to Congo as nation offers expanded oil drilling
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press MOANDA, Congo (AP) — The central African nation of Congo is looking to expand oil and gas drilling by auctioning…
Continue ReadingAs Congo seeks to expand drilling, some communities worry pollution will worsen
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press MOANDA, Congo (AP) — The central African nation of Congo is known for its mineral riches. Now the country is…
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