Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — Hace tres meses, dirigiéndose a los ciudadanos sacudidos por un horrorífico día de ataques de Hamas, el primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu, hizo una promesa. “Las FDI (Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel) utilizarán inmediatamente toda su fuerza para destruir las capacidades de Hamas”, dijo Netanyahu. “Las destruiremos”. Ahora, las
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Alaska Airlines says it had to cancel at least 160 flights Saturday because its Boeing 737 MAX-9 planes are undergoing inspections after a mid-cabin “door plug” fell out Friday on a flight from Portland to Ontario, Calif., prompting an emergency return to PDX. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered all of those
Continue ReadingPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Brennan Rigsby hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 to help Oregon hold off Washington State 89-84 on Saturday night. Rigsby made 7 of 9 shots for the Ducks (12-3, 4-0 Pac-12 Conference). Jermaine Couisnard finished with 16 points and seven rebounds. Kario Oquendo scored 15 off the bench on 5-for-5 shooting,
Continue ReadingBy JACK DURA Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The first person to spot it was a shovel operator working the overnight shift, eyeing a glint of white as he scooped up a giant mound of dirt and dropped it into a dump truck. Later, after the truck driver dumped the load, a dozer driver
Continue ReadingBy SARA CLINE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has been inaugurated. The inauguration Sunday marks a political shift of leadership in a state that has had a Democratic governor for the last eight years. The Republican is endorsed by former President Donald Trump and is known for his conservative
Continue ReadingBy BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ upcoming State of the State address is supposed to be about Florida’s future. Iowa, though, is more likely at the front of his mind. The speech kicking off Florida’s annual legislative session Tuesday comes exactly a week before Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses.
Continue ReadingBy MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Thamsanqa Mothobi was going about his life in Johannesburg when he was carjacked and taken to an informal settlement where robbers accessed his mobile banking apps. “They had guns and demanded the PIN codes for my apps. They increased the withdrawal limits in my accounts and emptied
Continue ReadingBy SHARON JOHNSON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A core mission of Florida A&M University from its founding over a century ago has been to educate African Americans. It was written into the law that established the school along with another college, in Gainesville, reserved for white students. At Florida’s only public historically Black
Continue ReadingBy Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Three months ago, speaking to citizens rocked by a horrific day of attacks by Hamas, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a promise. “The IDF will immediately use all its strength to destroy Hamas’s capabilities,” Netanyahu said. “We will destroy them.” Now, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is shifting
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic “Oppenheimer” dominated the 81st Golden Globes, winning five awards including best drama, while Yorgos Lanthimos’ Frankenstein riff “Poor Things” pulled off an upset victory over “Barbie” to triumph in the best comedy or musical category. If awards season has been building toward a second match-up
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — El Departamento de Justicia publicó nuevas imágenes del ataque del 6 de enero de 2021 contra el Capitolio de Estados Unidos que muestran un dramático momento en el que los agitadores gritan a través de cristales rotos a dos legisladores republicanos. El video —obtenido por CNN el sábado, cuando se
Continue ReadingBy Heather Chen, Vedika Sud and Manveena Suri, CNN (CNN) — Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured a fourth consecutive term in office, according to the country’s electoral commission, maintaining her title as the world’s longest serving female head of government in an election boycotted by the main opposition party. Bangladesh, home to 170
Continue ReadingBy HIRO KOMAE, AYAKA MCGILL and YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press WAJIMA, Japan (AP) — Rescue teams are working through snow to deliver supplies to isolated hamlets after a powerful earthquake hit western Japan, killing at least 161 people. Heavy snowfall falling in Ishikawa Prefecture over the weekend and through the new week is adding to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — AARP Tax-Aide Foundation is a volunteer organization that offers free tax return preparation to low-income taxpayers, with a particular focus on the elderly. In 2023, their Central Oregon locations prepared over 1,800 returns and generated over 1.7 million in refunds for their clients. They are pleased to offer the following locations for
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Allen David Mukeba Jr.’s 18 points helped UMKC defeat Portland State 83-67 on Saturday night. Mukeba added six rebounds for the Kangaroos (7-10). Khristion Courseault scored 13 points and added six assists. Jamar Brown shot 5 for 10, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tyler Robertson had 19 points in Portland’s 78-64 victory against Pacific on Saturday night. Robertson also contributed nine rebounds, eight assists, and three steals for the Pilots (7-9, 1-0 West Coast Conference). Tyler Harris added 16 points while shooting 7 for 13, including 1 for 3 from
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — A new California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places was once again blocked from taking effect Saturday as a court case challenging it continues. A 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel dissolved a temporary hold on a lower court injunction blocking the law. The hold was
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities say an attack in a remote community in the southern state of Guerrero killed at least five people. A human rights groups says at least six others were wounded, but officials say they have not been able to confirm anyone being wounded. The Guerrero state prosecutor’s office said late
Continue ReadingGood news! We are seeing some snow accumulation at our ski resorts. Heavy snowfall moved in late last night at Mt. Bachelor. They’ve been around 6 to 8 inches of snow and more is expected to come this evening. They opened Outback Express for the season. This has brought their open terrain to 10/12 lifts
Continue ReadingValeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Stephanie King le dijo a CNN que regresaba a su casa en California después de una visita a Portland, Oregon, cuando escuchó un fuerte rugido de viento en su vuelo de Alaska Airlines el viernes. King dijo que estaba sentada en un asiento del pasillo en la fila 12 del
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