Indonesia arrests Filipino fugitive accused of running a $67 million investment scam
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Authorities on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali said they’ve arrested a Filipino fugitive…
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Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound…
Continue ReadingWhy an 18-year-old UN resolution is critical to ending the Lebanon-Israel war
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — With a Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire now in force, an 18-year-old United Nations resolution has resurfaced as a…
Continue ReadingUkraine says Russian attack sets a new record for the number of drones used
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched 188 drones against most regions of Ukraine in a nighttime blitz, the Ukrainian air force said…
Continue ReadingAirlines make billions charging ‘junk fees,’ congressional report says
By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — Airlines have pocketed billions of dollars in so-called “junk fees” by charging customers extra to select a…
Continue ReadingRebel group takes key Myanmar border town and rare earth mining hub in setback for military regime
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Witnesses say a powerful rebel group has seized a key trading town in northeastern Myanmar on the Chinese border,…
Continue ReadingG7 ministers throw support behind Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire but make no mention of ICC warrant
Associated Press FIUGGI, Italy (AP) — Foreign ministers from leading industrialized countries have thrown their strong support behind an immediate…
Continue ReadingPhilippine president and vice president clash in a feud that’s testing an Asian democracy
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A major political storm set off by a bitter feud between the Philippine president and the vice…
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Two new pubs, Cassity’s and The Commonwealth Pub, open doors on Bend’s west side
(Adding video, new pubs include British theme and fire pit) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – New pubs, Cassity’s and The Commonwealth Pub, have arrived in…
Continue ReadingAuto industry’s shift toward EVs is expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax credits
AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — If President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his threat to kill federal tax credits for electric vehicle purchases,…
Continue ReadingPhilippine investigators summon VP Duterte over her public threats against President Marcos
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine authorities handed a subpoena to Vice President Sara Duterte’s office, inviting her to…
Continue ReadingA capital on lockdown, internet blackouts and protesters clashing with police. What’s going on in Pakistan?
By Helen Regan and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Pakistan security forces launched a night-time operation Tuesday to disperse thousands of…
Continue ReadingRescuers recover 20 bodies from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island
Associated Press KARO, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian rescuers have recovered 20 bodies and are looking for two villagers who remain missing after…
Continue ReadingHong Kong is becoming a hub for financial crime, US lawmakers say
By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Hong Kong has become a center for money laundering and sanctions evasion under the tightening grip of…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi and the death of her father
By Michelle Watson and Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — It’s been two weeks since Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi went missing after she did not…
Continue ReadingBangladeshi court denies bail to Hindu leader who led rallies for minority protection
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A prominent Bangladeshi Hindu leader who has been leading rallies demanding security for Hindus in the…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea convicts man over binge eating to dodge military draft
By Jessie Yeung and Eunseo Jeong, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — A South Korean man who ate to the point of obesity in an attempt to dodge the…
Continue ReadingLast 2 defendants await their fate as long-running YSL trial ends after a year of testimony
Associated Press/Report for America ATLANTA (AP) — After almost a year of testimony, closing statements began in the YSL gang and racketeering…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the Menendez brothers’ resentencing plea
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Erik and Lyle Menendez will have to wait until next year for a decision on whether they should have the…
Continue ReadingTrump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations
White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The top lawyer on Donald Trump’s transition team investigated a longtime adviser to the…
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