New York governor pushes for overhaul of reading education as test scores lag
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will push for schools to reemphasize phonics in…
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Does the secretive board running Harvard get a failing grade?
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The past few months have been an absolute nightmare for Harvard University. Lawmakers and regulators are…
Continue ReadingA hiker is rescued after falling down an Adirondack mountain peak on a wet, wintry night
By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press Forest rangers successfully rescued an upstate New York hiker who survived a frigid night on a rugged Adirondack…
Continue ReadingFederal Reserve minutes: Officials saw inflation cooling but were cautious about timing of rate cuts
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s policymakers concluded last month that inflationary pressures were…
Continue ReadingKelly Clarkson explains why she needed a ‘fresh start’ in New York
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Kelly Clarkson’s big move is working out well for her. The singer and talk show host, who is mom to daughter…
Continue ReadingMichelle Obama Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Michelle Obama, wife of 44th US President Barack Obama. Personal Birth date:…
Continue ReadingDolly Parton Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Dolly Parton, the Grammy Award-winning singer, song writer, producer, actress and…
Continue ReadingAn apparent Israeli strike killed a top Hamas commander. How might it impact the Gaza conflict?
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The killing of a top Hamas commander in an apparent Israeli airstrike on a Beirut…
Continue ReadingFed officials discussed rate cuts last month and hinted at end of hikes, minutes show
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Federal Reserve officials during their December policy meeting broached the subject of reducing…
Continue ReadingBend organization At:Project to host awareness campaign for Human Trafficking Awareness Month
(Update: Matthew Draxton will highlight signs to look out for and training opportunities happening this month at Five on Newschannel 21) January is…
Continue ReadingTennessee judge denies release of more records in sexual harassment complaint against ex-lawmaker
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge has squashed an attempt to release more records…
Continue ReadingUS again renews protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and top aide over Iran threats
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has once again renewed taxpayer-funded protection for former…
Continue ReadingManhattan apartment prices rose for the first time in over a year
By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Prices of Manhattan condos and co-ops rose at the end of 2023 for the first time in over a year, at…
Continue ReadingAs a missile hits a Kyiv apartment building, survivors lose a lifetime’s possessions in seconds
By HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — With trembling hands and labored breath, Serhii Slobodiannyk meticulously searched his…
Continue ReadingDemandan a Hershey por vender Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups sin “caritas de calabaza”
Karen Esquivel (CNN) – Cynthia Kelly pensó que estaba comprando calabazas de mantequilla de maní Reese’s con motivo de Halloween con una…
Continue ReadingEstrellas cuadrántidas: dónde, cuándo y cómo ver la primera lluvia de meteoros del año
Karen Esquivel (CNN) – Enero comienza con las cuadrántidas, una de las lluvias de meteoros más rápidas y potentes del año. Se espera que la…
Continue ReadingEx-Kentucky official Kim Davis, who denied same-sex marriage licenses, owes over $360,000 after new ruling
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — The former Kentucky county clerk who in 2015 declined to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples must pay…
Continue Reading12 years after she vanished, divers believe they have found body of woman in submerged vehicle
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The body of a woman who went missing 12 years ago appears to have been found in a minivan submerged in a central Florida…
Continue ReadingXerox shares slide after cutting 15% of its workforce
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Xerox is slashing 15% of its workforce, amounting to roughly 3,000 jobs, in a “reinvention” plan…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, celebrates National Mentoring Month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is proud to…
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