By Ja Nai Wright Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WMAR) — Grieving moms with Moms Demand Action, came together at the American Visionary Arts Museum to make pieces of artwork which memorialized their loved ones who were lost to gun violence. Each piece the moms created showcased their hope for a world
Continue ReadingCésar López (CNN) — Lionel Messi todavía está tratando de explicar su ausencia de un partido de fútbol en Hong Kong. La estrella del Inter Miami publicó este lunes un video en la plataforma de redes sociales china Weibo, luego de una declaración que hizo en texto hace unas dos semanas. El 4 de febrero, la ausencia
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — The benefits of exercise are great for everyone – but may be even better for women, according to a new study. Many studies have shown that any amount of physical activity helps to reduce risk of premature death, but a new study published Monday in the Journal of the American
Continue ReadingCNN By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Because of excessive rainfall in California, a temporary lake is giving folks a rare chance to do some actual kayaking of all things in the driest place in the United States, the National Park Service said in a recent news release. The aquatic adventure is taking place at
Continue ReadingBy Melanie Zanona, Annie Grayer and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson is facing international criticism over his lack of swift action on Ukraine aid, which is ratcheting up pressure to make a critical decision that will not only have massive implications for his rookie speakership but also for Ukraine’s ongoing war effort against Russia. So far, Johnson
Continue ReadingBy Wayne Covil Click here for updates on this story SURRY COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — A Surry County woman is paying it forward and is gifting dozens of wedding dresses to brides on a budget, just so they can wear their dream dress on their big day. Debra Thornburgh of Pins and Needles Alterations says
Continue ReadingCNN By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Former Representative George Santos sued late night host Jimmy Kimmel for “deceiving” him into creating Cameo videos and then improperly broadcasting them on his show, according to court documents. “Defendants openly admitted to deceiving the Plaintiff under the guise of fandom, soliciting personalized videos only to then broadcast
Continue ReadingBy Cassandra Garcia Click here for updates on this story PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida (WPTV) — A Palm Beach County woman said precious mementos placed on her grandparents’ gravesites were brushed to the side and piled up against a fence. It happened at the Lake Worth Memory Gardens cemetery along Kirk Road. Carina Neddo said
Continue ReadingTUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi has begun a hunger strike in prison, joining other government critics striking to protest what they see as unjust incarceration. The spokesperson for his political party Ennahda, said Monday the strike was to protest what opposition members see as a violation of their freedoms and demand
Continue ReadingBy JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Police have arrested a student on murder charges in connection with the shootings of two people who were found dead in a dorm room last week at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Police Department said they arrested 25-year-old Nicholas Jordan without incident
Continue ReadingBROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — Officials have asked Gov. Maura Healey to send in the Massachusetts National Guard to quell violence and address security concerns at a troubled high school in a city south of Boston. Four of the seven members of the Brockton School Committee backed the National Guard request amid teacher shortages and budget
Continue ReadingPresident’s Day is a nice day to get to the mountains and enjoy the snow. A few inches have been deposited on the Cascades in most locations and there will be a nice run of spotty snow most of the week. Overnight there should be more snow deposited and building the bases, and our resorts
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, CNN Washington (CNN) — Idaho officials asked the Supreme Court to let the state enforce a strict ban on gender-affirming treatments for minors in an emergency request made public Monday by one of the groups involved in the case. The law, signed by Republican Gov. Brad Little last year, makes it a felony
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The father of a 22-year-old Deschutes County Jail inmate who died of suicide while in withdrawal from fentanyl a year ago has filed a federal negligence and wrongful death against the sheriff’s office, Sheriff Shane Nelson and other jail officials, alleging they failed to take proper steps to prevent her death.
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The cooler than normal pattern is coming to an end as a milder regime sets in for the short work week. Tonight will see some light rain and snow mingle once again with the roads maintaining a slushy to icy scenario. The temperatures will be in the low to middle 30s so most roads will
Continue ReadingCNN By Melanie Zanona, Annie Grayer and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans were shocked by some of the recent high-profile retirements announced by their colleagues, which have included powerful committee chairs and rising stars inside the GOP. But given the miserable state of affairs inside the House right now, they also weren’t exactly
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It’s Presidents Day weekend, and many people had the day off. The holiday weekend brought out many people from around the West Coast to Bend. I spoke with visitors from Portland, Seattle and California, and got to learn how they spent their time.
Continue ReadingBy Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Former Representative George Santos sued late night host Jimmy Kimmel for “deceiving” him into creating Cameo videos and then improperly broadcasting them on his show, according to court documents. “Defendants openly admitted to deceiving the Plaintiff under the guise of fandom, soliciting personalized videos only to then broadcast these
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lionel Richie participated in one of the most iconic musical events in history when he co-wrote and was featured on the 1985 track “We Are the World” with over 40 legendary artists, but he still has one lingering regret. Recalling the process of deciding which artists to feature on
Continue ReadingBy Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Because of excessive rainfall in California, a temporary lake is giving folks a rare chance to do some actual kayaking of all things in the driest place in the United States, the National Park Service said in a recent news release. The aquatic adventure is taking place at Badwater
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