Coal miners in North Dakota unearth a mammoth tusk buried for thousands of years
By 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…
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Louisiana Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has been inaugurated, returning the state’s highest office to GOP
By SARA CLINE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Gov.-elect Jeff Landry has been inaugurated. The inauguration Sunday marks a…
Continue ReadingDeSantis’ State of the State address might be as much for Iowa voters as it is for Floridians
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ upcoming State of the State address is supposed to…
Continue ReadingAs police lose the war on crime in South Africa, private security companies step in
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Thamsanqa Mothobi was going about his life in Johannesburg when he was carjacked and taken…
Continue ReadingAt Florida’s only public HBCU, students are wary of political influence on race education
By SHARON JOHNSON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A core mission of Florida A&M University from its founding over a century ago has…
Continue ReadingThree months on, Israel is entering a new phase of war. Is it still trying to ‘destroy’ Hamas?
By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Three months ago, speaking to citizens rocked by a horrific day of attacks by Hamas, Israel’s Prime Minister…
Continue Reading‘Oppenheimer’ dominates Golden Globes, ‘Poor Things’ upsets ‘Barbie’ in comedy
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic “Oppenheimer” dominated the 81st Golden Globes, winning five awards…
Continue ReadingNuevas imágenes del 6 de enero muestran un tenso intercambio entre congresistas republicanos y agitadores del Capitolio
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — El Departamento de Justicia publicó nuevas imágenes del ataque del 6 de enero de 2021 contra el Capitolio de…
Continue ReadingBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secures fourth term in election boycotted by opposition
By Heather Chen, Vedika Sud and Manveena Suri, CNN (CNN) — Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured a fourth consecutive term in…
Continue ReadingSnow hinders rescues and aid deliveries to isolated communities after Japan quakes kill 161 people
By HIRO KOMAE, AYAKA MCGILL and YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press WAJIMA, Japan (AP) — Rescue teams are working through snow to deliver supplies to…
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AARP Tax-Aide volunteers offer free 2024 tax return preparation in several C.O. locations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — AARP Tax-Aide Foundation is a volunteer organization that offers free tax return preparation to low-income taxpayers, with a…
Continue ReadingMukeba’s 18 lead UMKC past Portland State 83-67
By The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Allen David Mukeba Jr.’s 18 points helped UMKC defeat Portland State 83-67 on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingPortland takes down Pacific 78-64
By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tyler Robertson had 19 points in Portland’s 78-64 victory against Pacific on Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingA California law banning the carrying of firearms in most public places is blocked again
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A new California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places was once again blocked from taking effect…
Continue ReadingAttack in southern Mexico community killed at least 5 people, authorities say
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities say an attack in a remote community in the southern state of Guerrero killed at least five people. A human…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Saturday night, January 6th
Good 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…
Continue ReadingUna pasajera de Alaska Airlines redactó mensajes de texto de despedida para sus seres queridos después de que una sección del avión explotara en pleno vuelo
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Stephanie King le dijo a CNN que regresaba a su casa en California después de una visita a Portland, Oregon,…
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City of Bend street operations crews respond to snowy day with sanders
It’s winter time, and we have seen little snowfall in Bend this year, compared to prior years. With the snowfall Saturday, we asked the city…
Continue ReadingHasina wins Bangladesh vote, but low turnout and opposition boycott raise doubts over its legitimacy
By KRUTIKA PATHI and JULHAS ALAM Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won an overwhelming majority in…
Continue ReadingAlaska Airlines passenger drafted final texts to her loved ones after section of the plane blew out midflight
By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — Stephanie King told CNN she was returning to her home in California after a visit to Portland, Oregon, when she…
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