By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court on Friday let President Donald Trump remove for now the chair of a critical “merit board” that reviews federal firings, and a member of the National Labor Relations Board, handing the president a major win in his efforts to control independent federal agencies and potentially
Continue ReadingBy Neha Mukherjee and Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A measles outbreak spanning Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma reached at least 453 cases Friday and might be linked to cases in other states and across borders. Texas has reported 400 outbreak-associated cases, New Mexico reported 44, and Oklahoma reported nine – seven confirmed and two
Continue ReadingThere is more snow on the way as we move into the last weekend of March and drive into April with more snow on the mountain. There is a chance for some light to moderate snow to fall on the Cascades through at least the middle of next week. The travel to the mountain resorts
Continue ReadingBy Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Unseasonable warmth is setting the stage for damaging thunderstorms capable of bringing powerful wind, large hail and tornadoes to nearly 175 million people in the central and eastern United States Sunday and Monday. March has already dealt a slew of potent storms and tallied up more tornado reports
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump says he pardoned Trevor Milton, the CEO of now-defunct hydrogen and electric truck firm Nikola, in part because he believed Milton was persecuted for supporting Trump’s political ambitions. In October 2022, a New York jury convicted Milton on federal charges of securities fraud and wire fraud.
Continue ReadingPor Sean Lyngaas y Jennifer Hansler, CNN El Departamento de Estado notificó formalmente al Congreso este viernes la disolución efectiva de la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID) y el traslado de algunas de sus funciones a ese departamento. La reorganización se completará el 1 de julio, según informó el Departamento
Continue ReadingPor Andrea Gomez, CNN en Español El sábado 29 de marzo, el cielo ofrecerá un espectáculo astronómico notable: un eclipse solar parcial. Durante este evento, la Luna se interpondrá parcialmente entre la Tierra y el Sol, oscureciendo una porción del disco solar y creando una vista impresionante para los observadores en diversas partes del mundo
Continue ReadingCNN Radio Argentina Marío Sebastiani, especialista en Obstetricia del Hospital Italiano, conversó con Pía Shaw y Nacho Juliano en Los Primeros de la Tarde sobre la baja en la tasa de la natalidad en Argentina y se refirió al cuidado de las mujeres y al mandato familiar como algunos de los argumentos para entender este
Continue ReadingBy Max Saltman, Betsy Klein and David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told President Donald Trump Friday that his nation will retaliate against the United States with tariffs of its own if Trump presses forward with his promised levies – potentially escalating what is already developing into an ugly and damaging
Continue ReadingBy Cate Cauguiran Click here for updates on this story ELGIN, Ill. (WLS) — Skeletal human remains found inside a car pulled from the Fox River linked to a decades-old cold case have now been identified, the Kane County Coroner said Thursday. The body was confirmed to be that of missing Elgin woman Karen Schepers.
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Lynsey Harris is joined by CEO Bess Goggins to discuss the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bend’s upcoming “Dance Through the Decades” throwback prom fundraiser on Saturday, April 5th.
Continue ReadingBy Peter Katz Click here for updates on this story Washington DC (westfaironline.com) — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York sounded an alarm bell about Social Security during a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate on March 27. He urged his Republican colleagues in the Senate to join in opposing what
Continue ReadingPor Ivonne Valdés, CNN en Español La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, reiteró este viernes su rechazo a los aranceles anunciados por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos sobre los vehículos y autopartes importados, y afirmó que México buscará fortalecer el tratado comercial entre ambos países y Canadá (T-MEC) para competir con otras regiones del mundo,
Continue ReadingBy Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is extending his efforts to influence American cultural and artistic institutions to the Smithsonian Institution – a sprawling organization that encompasses the National Zoo and a collection of museums that anchor tourism in the nation’s capital. In an executive order signed Thursday night, Trump put Vice
Continue ReadingBy Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Paleontologists have discovered a newly identified fish species in Australia so well-preserved that they could determine its last meal — dating back up to 16 million years to the Miocene Epoch. Researchers unearthed the fossilized freshwater fish, named Ferruaspis brocksi, at the McGraths Flat site in central New South
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Academy Award-nominated “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo reflected on the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community at this time while accepting an honor at the GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday night. Erivo, who was presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award for “making a significant difference in raising visibility and promoting
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A woman was cited on 69 counts of first-degree animal neglect after surrendering dozens of dogs from her property south of La Pine, Klamath County sheriff’s deputies said. Eighteen of the seized dogs were taken to the Humane Society of Central Oregon in Bend for care and eventual adoption.
Continue ReadingBy Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — You’re scrolling through your phone when you stumble upon the next viral trend: an influencer claiming that following their incredibly strict diet will help you achieve their jaw-dropping physique. Or you see a fresh-faced runner swearing you can run a marathon without any training — just like they did.
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Ovation Performing Arts in Bend is growing.
Continue ReadingBy Sean Lyngaas and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The State Department on Friday formally notified Congress it is effectively dissolving the US Agency for International Development and moving some of its functions under the department. The reorganization will be done by July 1, the State Department said, sounding a death knell for USAID, a
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