BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners plans to hold a public hearing next Wednesday to consider proposed wildfire mitigation standards for new residential construction in unincorporated areas of the county. Last fall, following the repeal of the Statewide Wildfire Hazard Map with Senate Bill 83, county commissioners directed staff to modify
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By Danya Gainor, CNN Washington (CNN) — At a swiftly scheduled House Oversight Committee hearing in the US Capitol Wednesday, Republican Minnesota state lawmakers testified that tax dollars intended for child care aid in their state are being absconded by criminals to purchase luxury homes and cars, property in Turkey and apartment buildings in Kenya
Continue ReadingPor Katie Hunt, CNN Fósiles desenterrados en Marruecos de un período poco comprendido de la evolución humana podrían ayudar a los científicos a resolver un misterio de larga data: ¿quiénes vinieron antes que nosotros? Tres mandíbulas, incluida una de un niño, dientes, vértebras y un fémur fueron desenterrados de una cueva conocida como Grotte à
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By Andrew Freedman, Ella Nilsen, Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is pulling the United States out of the bedrock treaty that underpins international cooperation on climate change, along with dozens of other global bodies, according to a memorandum released by the White House Wednesday evening and an accompanying social media post. Such
Continue ReadingPor Valeria León, CNN en Español Helyn de la Paz sonríe cuando se sube al camión que la lleva a su trabajo en una pastelería de Veracruz, en el este de México, hasta donde llegó en caravana de Tapachula, Chiapas, en el sur, en noviembre pasado, tras salir de Cuba. En el trabajo, comparte turno
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(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a $900 million lawsuit Wednesday against the nation’s largest insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers. He claimed they “worked together in a coordinated scheme to artificially inflate the price of insulin and other critical diabetes medications — at the direct expense of Oregon patients
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CNN By Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — GOP Sen. Thom Tillis had strong criticism for Stephen Miller Wednesday, going as far as to suggest the senior White House adviser’s job should be at risk for his recent comments on US control of Greenland. “Look either Stephen Miller needs to get into a lane where he
Continue ReadingPor Shimon Prokupecz, Matthew J. Friedman y Rachel Clarke El juez a cargo del juicio contra un exagente de la policía del distrito escolar de Uvalde rechazó una petición de la defensa para declarar nulo el proceso la tarde de este miércoles. El juez Sid Harle determinó que la fiscalía no había ocultado intencionalmente material
Continue ReadingPor Cesar Lopez y Pablo A. Garcia Escorihuela, CNN en Español Radamel Falcao García (39 años) y Neymar Jr. (33 años) son, sin duda alguna, dos de las figuras del fútbol sudamericano que supieron cómo conquistar Europa con su clase y goles en las últimas dos décadas. Ahora, ambos han apostado, en lo que se
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Common preservatives used to keep food safe and extend shelf life may be linked to a higher risk of several cancers and type 2 diabetes, according to two new studies from France. “These are very important findings for preservatives that are not only widely used in the French and
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By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Character.AI has agreed to settle multiple lawsuits alleging the artificial intelligence chatbot maker contributed to mental health crises and suicides among young people, including a case brought by Florida mother Megan Garcia. The settlement, announced last week, marks the resolution to some of the first and most
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By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Lee nuestra cobertura en español. In the wee hours of Saturday, shortly after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured, blindfolded and taken to the United States, video emerged of Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello surrounded by a group of armed men in Caracas. Maduro’s abduction “was a criminal, terrorist attack
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By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump issued a stark threat to defense contracting companies Wednesday, saying he would seek to limit stock buybacks and executive salaries unless they improve their delivery of weapons systems to the US military, hours before saying he’s decided to substantially increase the defense budget. The pair of
Continue ReadingAnálisis de Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Cuatro días después del movimiento militar más contundente del presidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump hasta ahora, crece la brecha entre su afirmación de que Estados Unidos “gobernará” Venezuela y la realidad de un régimen autoritario que sigue vigente en el país. En las próximas semanas, existe el riesgo
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By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have detected traces of plant toxins on Stone Age arrowheads that were used by hunter-gatherers in South Africa about 60,000 years ago. The find marks the oldest known poison arrows and indicates that such tools and sophisticated hunting strategies existed thousands of years early than previously thought, according
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The 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships mark not just the crowning of champions but the selection of the Milan Cortina U.S Olympic team. Experts preview who to watch as the week progresses.
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! New US dietary guidelines flip the food pyramid — putting meat, cheese and vegetables at the top. Some praised the changes, while others worry they put too much emphasis on red meat and dairy products. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon Congressman Cliff Bentz reflects on a turbulent year in Washington, one marked by major wins for rural schools and hospitals, he’s also bracing for a political showdown over federal health care subsidies that could raise costs for thousands of Oregonians in the year ahead. Focus on Rural Investments The
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Orlando (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday called a special session in April for the Republican-dominated legislature to draw new congressional districts, joining the redistricting arms race. Even though Florida’s 2026 legislative session starts next week, DeSantis said he wanted to wait for a possible ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court
Continue ReadingPor Federico Leiva, CNN en Español Caminando. Así llegó el FC Barcelona a la final de la Supercopa de España 2026, tras una goleada lapidaria ante el Athletic Club de Bilbao por 5 a 0. El ganador del partido ya estaba puesto antes de los primeros 40 minutos de partido, cuando el cuadro azulgrana ya
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