By Jessie Yeung and Esha Mitra, CNN (CNN) — Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak were perched high on the snowy face of a Himalayan mountain when disaster struck their quest to become the first to summit its peak. At more than 6,000 meters (about 20,000 feet) above sea level, a falling rock sliced through the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several people were injured Wednesday afternoon when a “dust devil” hit a tent as dignitaries gathered for the ribbon-cutting of ODOT’s Highway 97/20 Bend North Corridor Project. Officials had just begun the ceremony to officially open the $195 million project and ODOT Director Kris Strickler was speaking at the time. The
Continue ReadingBy Shelley Bortz Click here for updates on this story VALENCIA, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — People in Butler County say they’re concerned after they’ve been encountering a number of sick raccoons, and in one instance, the animal had to be put down. Sick and dying raccoons are creating concern among homeowners in the Weatherburn Heights community
Continue ReadingBy Madeleine Wright Click here for updates on this story DELAWARE COUTNY, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A retired bookkeeper is on a mission to clean up her community. Christina Koronkiewicz, 54, spends up to six hours a day picking up litter in Prospect Park, Ridley Park and Norwood. “I really like it,” Koronkiewicz said. “I enjoy
Continue ReadingAP Business Writer Marriott International has agreed to pay $52 million and make changes to bolster its data security. The payment was made to resolve state and federal claims related to major data breaches that affected more than 300 million of its customers worldwide. The Federal Trade Commission and a group of attorneys general from
Continue ReadingBy Neal Riley Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — The family of Colleen Ritzer is speaking out as her convicted killer appeals his case to the highest court in Massachusetts. Philip Chism, who was found guilty of rape and first-degree murder in the killing of the 24-year-old Danvers High School math
Continue ReadingBy Mike Sullivan Click here for updates on this story NORWOOD, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Avoiding injuries at construction sites is a critical challenge and a company in Massachusetts hopes virtual reality might be the answer. At BOND Civil & Utility Construction in Norwood, they’re using a program called Pixaera. It uses virtual reality to put
Continue ReadingTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A Democratic National Committee campaign office in suburban Phoenix has been struck in a third shooting in recent weeks. Police in Tempe, Arizona, said Wednesday that no one was in the building or hurt in any of the incidents. The latest shooting occurred shortly after midnight Sunday, when someone fired at
Continue ReadingAP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is facing new urgency to define how her potential presidency would be different from President Joe Biden’s. Her struggle to present herself both as a candidate of change while demonstrating loyalty to the politician she serves under was made clear Tuesday, when she was
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift has made a significant donation toward helping those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. On Wednesday, Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot said in a statement posted to the organization’s Instagram page that they’re “incredibly grateful” for the superstar singer’s $5 million donation toward hurricane relief efforts. “This
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un cometa recién descubierto, llamado C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, alcanzará su máxima aproximación a la Tierra el sábado. Los observadores del cielo no querrán perderse el acontecimiento, ya que puede ser la última vez que el cometa se vea en el cielo nocturno durante otros 80.000 años. El cometa alcanzó con éxito
Continue ReadingFORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas law enforcement officer who pleaded guilty to violating the civil rights of a man he repeatedly punched during a violent arrest in 2022 will be serving time in a medical facility. U.S. District Judge Susan O. Hickey on Wednesday sentenced former Crawford County sheriff’s Deputy Levi White
Continue ReadingPaulina Nares (CNN) — Los tribunales del norte de Virginia y de Washington llevan más de un año procesando en silencio casos de presuntas agresiones sexuales en la CIA, ofreciendo miradas fugaces de lo que múltiples funcionarios describen como un problema cultural profundamente arraigado en la agencia de espionaje. Ahora puedes seguirnos en WhatsApp Channel Dos
Continue ReadingAP Science Writer With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton powered into a very rare threat flirting with experts’ worst fears. Warm water fueled amazingly rapid intensification that took Milton from a minimal hurricane to a massive Category 5 in less than 10 hours. It weakened, but quickly bounced back, and when
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden blasted his predecessor for spreading an “onslaught of lies” about how the federal government is handling the damage from Hurricane Helene as another hurricane, Milton, was on the verge of making landfall in Florida. Biden says, “Quite frankly, these lies are un-American.” Biden says that former President
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — Georgia authorities say five people including an inmate connected to Atlanta rapper Young Thug are under arrest as part of an investigation into bribery and contraband circulating at the Fulton County detention center. One of the accused is a former guard at the facility. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office told news outlets
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery. Amari and Javar Ruffin, whose family lives in Philadelphia, were born via cesarean section on Sept. 29, 2023. The brothers — who shared part of their sternum, diaphragm, abdominal wall and liver — weighed a combined
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The Board of Directors for Bend-La Pine Schools will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 12 to interview finalists for the vacant Zone 6 seat on the board. The board selected three finalists from seven applicants at its regular meeting on Tuesday. The finalists are invited to be interviewed together in open session at
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Senior Center is providing visitors with more than just activities. It’s a community center for older adults to enjoy activities and friendships. On Wednesday, the center held a Wellness Fair. “They’ve taken me out of my shell,” member John Haller said. Redmond Senior Center Marketing Director James Morris said, “Our goal
Continue ReadingBy Fredreka Schouten and Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ political team has raised $1 billion since entering the presidential race in late July, two sources familiar with the figure told CNN – marking a massive fundraising milestone in her campaign against former President Donald Trump. Other presidential candidates, alongside their political
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