January 2026

New Bend school takes a different approach to learning

January 13, 2026 11:34 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new school in Bend is changing how students learn — and how teachers teach. The Bend Leadership Academy opened its doors this month, offering an alternative approach where students are seen as leaders and teachers serve as coaches. The goal, school leaders say, is to build critical thinking skills and help children develop areas where

Federal officers stand guard after detaining people outside of Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building on Tuesday.

Judge hears from both sides in lawsuit challenging federal immigration agents’ tactics in Minnesota. Here’s the latest

January 13, 2026 11:23 pm CNN Newsource

By Hanna Park, Elise Hammond, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — A judge decided not to issue a temporary restraining order after Minnesota and the Twin Cities sued federal officials, claiming their immigration enforcement operation involves warrantless arrests and excessive force. The lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and its reporting agencies says federal agents

Old Boss Rambler site cleared for new building

January 13, 2026 11:22 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Demolition crews have cleared the site of the former Boss Rambler Taproom on Bend’s westside, paving the way for a major new development. The property, located along Galveston Avenue, is being transformed into the two-story Galveston Supply Building. Plans call for restaurants and retail space on the main level and office suites

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (right) smash out some K-pop hits after their talks in Nara

Drumstick diplomacy for Japan and South Korea as leaders bang out K-pop hits

January 13, 2026 11:16 pm CNN Newsource

By Chris Lau, Gawon Bae, Yumi Asada, CNN (CNN) — The leaders of Japan and South Korea staged a surprise drum session on their first day of talks in Japan, smashing out K-pop hits in a loud and unconventional display of diplomacy between a self-confessed metalhead and an aspiring novice. Japanese Prime Minster Sanae Takaichi

Las preguntas que Trump debe hacerse antes de atacar a Irán

January 13, 2026 10:08 pm CNN Newsource

Análisis por Stephen Collinson, CNN El presidente Donald Trump parece estar convenciéndose de entrar en un nuevo y fatídico capítulo del amargo duelo entre Estados Unidos y la República Islámica de Irán. La justificación de los ataques militares estadounidenses para ayudar a los manifestantes iraníes en un momento de crisis para el régimen teocrático se

Shoppers walk past Saks Fifth Avenue in New York on December 8

Saks Global files for bankruptcy amid luxury market strains

January 13, 2026 10:07 pm CNN Newsource

By Luciana Lopez, Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN (CNN) — Saks Global, the parent company of luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Tuesday. The company had struggled with a heavy debt load following its purchase of rival Neiman Marcus in 2024. Saks was in a precarious financial situation before its Neiman

Múltiples víctimas mortales tras la caída de una grúa sobre un tren en Tailandia

January 13, 2026 9:18 pm CNN Newsource

Angie Puranasamriddhi y Lex Harvey, CNN Al menos 32 personas murieron y decenas resultaron heridas después de que una grúa de construcción cayera sobre un tren, provocando su descarrilamiento en el noreste de Tailandia. El tren llevaba unas tres horas de viaje desde Bangkok hacia la provincia de Ubon Ratchathani, en Tailandia, alrededor de las

Kavanaugh and Roberts are already looking ahead to the next major transgender controversy

January 13, 2026 9:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — During a marathon Supreme Court session Tuesday over whether states may ban transgender women from participating in women and girls’ sports, some justices were already focused on what may lie around the corner in the controversial area of trans rights. The majority appeared poised to uphold

Idaho Solicitor General Alan Hurst at the Supreme Court arguments in cases on state bans on transgender athletes on girls' sports teams on Tuesday

Kavanaugh and Roberts are already looking ahead to the next major transgender controversy

January 13, 2026 9:01 pm

CNN By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — During a marathon Supreme Court session Tuesday over whether states may ban transgender women from participating in women and girls’ sports, some justices were already focused on what may lie around the corner in the controversial area of trans rights. The majority appeared poised to

Kavanaugh and Roberts are already looking ahead to the next major transgender controversy

January 13, 2026 9:01 pm

CNN By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — During a marathon Supreme Court session Tuesday over whether states may ban transgender women from participating in women and girls’ sports, some justices were already focused on what may lie around the corner in the controversial area of trans rights. The majority appeared poised to