Whooping cough cases are soaring. Can infecting people help test a better vaccine?
By Brenda Goodman and Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Whooping cough is surging in the United States, with cases now five times higher than they…
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Elon Musk didn’t show up for testimony in a probe over his $44 billion Twitter takeover. Now the SEC wants sanctions
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — The Securities and Exchange Commission intends to seek sanctions against Elon Musk over his failure to…
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Three drug suppliers receive federal prison terms for their roles in Medford teen’s fatal fentanyl overdose
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) —Three Oregon men were sentenced to five years to more than seven years in federal prison Thursday for distributing fentanyl…
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COCC’s new associate degree program at Deer Ridge state prison in Madras is a pioneer for Pell Grant approval
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College recently received Pell Grant certification from the U.S. Department of Education for its newly…
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FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first flu vaccine that does not have to be…
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Nearly 2-week-old Bachelor Complex of fires now 37% contained; more progress on Flat Top, Firestone blazes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly two weeks after lightning sparked a rash of fires in the Cascades and points east, the more than 450 firefighters…
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Acting Secret Service director admits ‘complacency’ at July Trump rally
By Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Secret Service acting Director Ronald Rowe admitted a shocking breach of protocol before…
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What lower rates mean for markets
By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — With the Federal Reserve shifting gears and cutting interest rates by a half point, it’s time for…
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South Carolina death row inmate dies by state’s first lethal injection in 13 years
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — South Carolina death row inmate Freddie Owens died by lethal injection on Friday during the state’s first…
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More than 20 election offices have been targeted with suspicious packages this week
By Marshall Cohen, Sara Murray and Ali Main, CNN (CNN) — Suspicious packages were sent this week to election offices in more than 20 states,…
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Three Mile Island is reopening and selling its power to Microsoft
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Three Mile Island, the site of worst nuclear disaster in the United States, is reopening and will…
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GM recalling more than 449,000 SUVs, pickups due to issue with low brake fluid warning light
General Motors is recalling more than 449,000 of its SUVs and pickup trucks because the electronic brake control module software may fail to display…
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Fall equinox: Why the first day of fall isn’t as equal as you might think
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Twice a year, the sun doesn’t play favorites. Everyone on Earth is seemingly on equal status – at least when…
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Middle East on the precipice again after Hezbollah leader vows retribution and Israel launches strikes. Here’s what we know
CNN By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Israel launched one of its most intense bombardments against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon this year Thursday,…
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‘Risk Less. Do More.’: Health experts across Oregon urge vaccinations as respiratory virus season begins
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season gets under way, statewide infectious disease experts urge everyone in Oregon…
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Kentucky sheriff arrested in fatal shooting of district judge inside courthouse, state police say
By Cindy Von Quednow and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — A Kentucky sheriff has been arrested Thursday in connection with the fatal shooting…
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City of Bend sells 94 acres at Juniper Ridge to Taylor Brooks for $8 million, buys 3 Core Area parcels for $3.5 million
(Update: Adding video, comments by Brooks Resources President Kirk Schueler) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council on Wednesday evening approved…
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C.O. Council on Aging holding ‘Food Fur All’ fundraising effort for program that helps seniors feed, care for pets
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is hosting a fundraising campaign this month to provide needed resources to seniors with pets. The “Food Fur…
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‘Amazing’: Deschutes County treatment services seeing successful start to Measure 110 reform’s deflection program
It’s been nearly three weeks since the new Measure 110 reforms and deflection program began in Deschutes County and across the state — and at this…
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R.E. Jewell Elementary in SE Bend is turning 50, invites community to help celebrate milestone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the past 50 years, R.E. Jewell Elementary School in southeast Bend has helped shape over 25,000 lives. To celebrate the…
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