House panel holds first impeachment hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
By Clare Foran, Priscilla Alvarez and Annie Grayer, CNN The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday held its first impeachment…
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New program will help feed millions of kids over the summer, but not all states are participating
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 21 million low-income kids should have an easier time affording food this summer, thanks to a new federal…
Continue ReadingAI-powered misinformation is the world’s biggest short-term threat, Davos report says
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The World Economic Forum says false and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge…
Continue ReadingA dinghy carrying migrants hit rocks in Greece, killing 2 people in high winds
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say two migrants have been killed and 30 others rescued in Greece after a dinghy crashed into rocks in high…
Continue ReadingJapan resumes landfill work at new US military site on Okinawa despite local opposition
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese authorities have resumed landfill work at the planned new site of the U.S. military base…
Continue ReadingGambling executive’s $281 million salary deemed not ‘sensible and proportionate’
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The founder and boss of gambling company Bet365 earned a salary of around $281 million (£221 million) in the…
Continue ReadingMel Brooks, Angela Bassett receive honorary Oscars at starry, untelevised event
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s awards season can feel a little gratuitously self-congratulatory, but Tuesday night…
Continue ReadingEl presidente de Ucrania Zelensky realiza una visita sorpresa a Lituania
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El presidente ucraniano, Volodymyr Zelensky, realizó una visita no anunciada a Lituania, un aliado clave de Kiev en su…
Continue ReadingTrump ramps up endorsement push ahead of Iowa in show of strength and loyalty
By Alayna Treene, Kristen Holmes, Melanie Zanona and Daniel Strauss, CNN (CNN) — A subtle message from the Trump campaign has Republican…
Continue ReadingUkrainian President Zelensky makes surprise visit to Lithuania to discuss war
By Christian Edwards, Niamh Kennedy and Stephanie Halasz, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made an unannounced visit to…
Continue ReadingOver 50 countries go to the polls in 2024. The year will test even the most robust democracies
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — More than 50 countries that are home to half the planet’s population are due to hold national…
Continue ReadingThailand moves to ban recreational cannabis use, 18 months after historic decriminalization
By Heather Chen and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Thailand’s new government is moving ahead to pass new legislation banning…
Continue Reading3-day union strike brings train traffic to a near standstill across Germany
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — A union representing many of Germany’s train drivers has started a nearly three-day strike…
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Redmond Airport sees little storm impact so far
Redmond Airport has seen few major impacts from the region’s snowstorm so far, but travelers are still urged to check on their flights before heading…
Continue ReadingBlinken seeks Palestinian governance reform for postwar Gaza as deadly Israeli strikes continue
By MATTHEW LEE, WAFAA SHURAFA and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed the…
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C.O. Symphony Assn. announces Young Artist Competition winners, presents children’s concert, instrument petting zoo
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Central Oregon Symphony Association proudly reveals the distinguished winners of the 2023 Young Artist Competition. A…
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Oregon Department of Education seeks schools, community groups for Summer Food Service Program
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education is seeking more schools, community organizations and tribes to participate in the Summer…
Continue ReadingEstrella de la serie ‘Fauda’ de Netflix gravemente herida durante combates en Gaza
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Un importante actor israelí, mejor conocido por su papel de soldado de las fuerzas especiales en la exitosa serie de…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street nears record; markets eye inflation report
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced Thursday on the back of Wall Street’s climb to a near-record high, as…
Continue ReadingIslamic State claims responsibility for explosion in the Afghan capital Kabul that kills at least 3
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a minivan explosion in the Afghan capital that killed at least three…
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