London’s most exclusive pub is hidden inside a 900-year-old fortress
By Arya Jyothi, CNN (CNN) — The 900-year-old Tower of London is the UK’s most popular historic attraction, with more than 3 million visitors…
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‘Soldiers of Christ’ killing unsettles Korean Americans in Georgia and stokes fear of cults
By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — The slaying of a South Korean woman during an initiation process for a group that…
Continue ReadingRescuers free tourists and guides trapped in Slovenian cave
By Eve Brennan, CNN (CNN) — Rescuers successfully freed five people from a cave in Slovenia on Monday, two days after the group went missing.…
Continue ReadingSome 350,000 people applied for asylum in Germany in 2023, up 51% in a year
BERLIN (AP) — The number of people applying for asylum in Germany rose to 351,915 in 2023, an increase of 51.1% compared with the year before.…
Continue ReadingLiz Weston: 3 time-sensitive money tasks for new widows and widowers
By LIZ WESTON of NerdWallet Making decisions when you’re grieving isn’t ideal, but some money tasks are time-sensitive. Your income and expenses…
Continue ReadingAtlanta Falcons firing of head coach Arthur Smith headlines NFL’s Black Monday
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — After finishing with a 7-10 record for the third season in a row, the Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Arthur…
Continue ReadingResidents flee Russia’s Belgorod region amid deadly cross-border attacks from Ukraine
By Niamh Kennedy, Anna Chernova and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Russia has begun to evacuate residents from the border region of Belgorod…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 8: Boeing, Presidential race, Israel, Winter storm, Golden Globes
CNN, KCRG By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A massive rocket launched from Florida earlier today carrying what may be the first commercial…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 8: Boeing, Presidential race, Israel, Winter storm, Golden Globes
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A massive rocket launched from Florida earlier today carrying what may be the first commercial lander to touch…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 8: Boeing, Presidential race, Israel, Winter storm, Golden Globes
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A massive rocket launched from Florida earlier today carrying what may be the first commercial lander to…
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Alaska and United cancel more than 300 flights Monday because of the 737 Max 9 grounding
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, both major US operators of the Boeing 737 Max 9, cancelled a combined…
Continue ReadingEl motociclista español Carles Falcón es trasladado en avión al hospital en “estado grave” tras su accidente en el Rally Dakar
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El motociclista español Carles Falcón fue trasladado en avión al hospital en “estado grave” después de…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: January 8th
With significant new snowfall at many of the area resorts and a series of wintry events headed our way this week we can expect more soon. A Winter…
Continue ReadingInsurance denials for popular new weight loss medications leave patients with risky choices
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — When she started taking the weight loss medication Wegovy in November 2021, Macarena Khoury had a BMI of 37, and…
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Hazardous winter weather ahead this week
A fine Monday to you, Central Oregon. We have a wintry week ahead with snow likely this morning followed by a chance for a mix of rain…
Continue ReadingBills shock Dolphins as thrilling set of playoff ties are locked in: Everything to know about Week 18’s Sunday NFL games
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — After 18 weeks of grueling action, the NFL regular season has come to an end. Some teams will be happy, others will…
Continue ReadingA Cambodian critic is charged with defamation over comments on Facebook
By SOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — An outspoken critic of Cambodia’s government who was badly hurt by assailants four…
Continue ReadingBoeing stock drops as Alaska Airlines incident adds to woes
By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Shares of Boeing and one of its key suppliers dropped sharply on Monday as investors grew worried about…
Continue ReadingBiden condemns white supremacy in a campaign speech at a church where Black people were killed
By COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — At a Black church, President Joe Biden says white…
Continue ReadingAustralian police seize lizards worth $800,000 from alleged smugglers
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Police in Australia have dismantled what they believe is a smuggling ring that was attempting to export native lizards…
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