By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged for a third consecutive meeting, with some key policymakers signaling concern over still-elevated energy prices due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. Fed officials kept the benchmark lending rate in a range of 3.5-3.75%, in what was Jerome Powell’s
Continue ReadingPor Hannah Rabinowitz y Holmes Lybrand, CNN James Comey, exdirector del FBI, se entregó el miércoles a las autoridades en un tribunal federal del Distrito Este de Virginia. Fue arrestado brevemente antes de su primera comparecencia ante el tribunal. La audiencia duró menos de 10 minutos. Según documentos judiciales, Comey está acusado de proferir amenazas
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, Katelyn Polantz, Emily Condon, CNN (CNN) — Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered Wednesday to law enforcement before his first appearance in federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia. Comey, who is charged with making a threat against President Donald Trump by photographing seashells on a North Carolina beach,
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By Aileen Graef, Katherine Dautrich, CNN (CNN) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday offered the most robust look yet at the government’s case against the suspected gunman who allegedly charged past security at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner where President Donald Trump and top Cabinet officials gathered last weekend, including evidence they say shows he
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By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it will back President Donald Trump’s push to end temporary deportation protections for potentially millions of foreign nationals who hail from countries enduring war and natural disasters. In one of the most significant immigration appeals to reach the high court during
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Foundation has announced a $3,000 contribution to it’s scholarship fund by the Dam Run. The Dam Run contribution is benefiting four Crook County High School seniors. Each student will receive a $750 scholarship award to support their pursuit of higher education. The scholarships are designated for student athletes
Continue ReadingPor John Fritze, Fredreka Schouten y Tierney Sneed, CNN Este miércoles, la Corte Suprema anuló el mapa de distritos de Louisiana —largamente disputado— al considerarlo un caso inconstitucional de “gerrymandering” (manipulación de distritos electorales). La decisión podría tener repercusiones en las elecciones de mitad de mandato de este año, en medio de un tira y
Continue ReadingPor Fredreka Schouten, CNN Los legisladores de Florida están emitiendo este miércoles los votos finales sobre un nuevo mapa de distritos electorales diseñado por el gobernador Ron DeSantis, que busca otorgar a los republicanos una ventaja en cuatro distritos adicionales este otoño. La Cámara de Representantes de Florida aprobó el mapa el miércoles por la
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue will implement an outdoor debris burn ban starting at midnight on April 30, 2026. This measure is due to increasing wildfire risk and an early wildfire season in its district within Central Oregon. Unseasonably warm and dry conditions, along with declining fuel moisture, have significantly elevated the
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By Alexandra Marquez WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC NEWS) — A top Pentagon official on Wednesday said that the cost of the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran is estimated to be $25 billion so far, as the war nears a 60-day mark. The cost estimate came from acting Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst III, who testified at a House
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By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is putting tracking devices in airport vehicles after an Air Canada Express regional jet landing at LaGuardia Airport last month slammed into a fire truck on the runway, killing the plane’s two pilots. Thirty-nine people were injured, including the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CityFest, hosted by the City of Bend and the First Friday Art Walk will take place this Friday, May 1, in Downtown Bend. The events aim to encourage community members to explore and support local businesses. CityFest will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Lift Fitness Studio parking
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School is set to host its third annual Life and Career Readiness Night this Thursday, April 30th offering students and families a unique opportunity to connect with college representatives, trade schools and employers from across Central Oregon. The event, running from 5 to 7 p.m., aims to help attendees
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SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) — The Patriot Guard Riders will bring a Fallen Soldier Cart, used to respectfully transport the remains of fallen service members and veterans, through Central Oregon on June 25 and 26. This meaningful stop will include an overnight stay in Madras to honor those who gave everything, including local heroes. This particular
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras High School students are presenting “These Shining Lives,” a play based on the true story of the Radium Girls. The production is scheduled for two runs in May: May 8 through 10 and May 15 through 16. The play chronicles the lives of young women in early 1900s Chicago who
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By Kara Scannell (CNN) — A split federal appeals court said its full bench of judges would not rehear President Donald Trump’s appeal of the $83 million jury award for defaming magazine columnist E Jean Carroll. The decision paves the way for Trump to ask the US Supreme Court to hear his arguments involving presidential
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By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify next month in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein probe. Bondi’s appearance – now set for May 29, according to a committee spokeswoman – comes as the panel has pushed in recent months to hear from the former top Trump
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By Samantha Delouya, Hadas Gold, CNN Oakland, Calif. (CNN) — Elon Musk sparred with OpenAI’s attorney under cross examination on the second day of his testimony, as lawyers for both sides zeroed in on his souring relationship with the organization that kicked off the AI race. Musk claims OpenAI betrayed its initial nonprofit mission when
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As warmer weather approaches, local artisans and food enthusiasts are gearing up for the curated Market in Prineville on Saturday, May 16th. Hosted at the Crook County Fairgrounds, this bustling event will feature more than 70 vendors offering everything from handmade crafts to delectable baked goods and gourmet treats from food
Continue ReadingPor Lou Robinson, Renée Rigdon, Lauren Kent y Henrik Pettersson, CNN Mientras la guerra en Irán entra en su novena semana sin que se vislumbre un final claro, el tráfico marítimo en el golfo Pérsico y el estrecho de Ormuz se ha visto completamente transformado, perturbando gravemente los mercados mundiales y las cadenas de suministro
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