Missouri ban on gender-affirming care for minors upheld by judge
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A Missouri judge upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors Monday, a victory for opponents of the…
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Biden’s public lands director named to lead environmental group
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A senior official in President Joe Biden’s administration who oversaw its contentious efforts to address…
Continue ReadingSpotify Wrapped is finally here. How can you see your 2024 recap?
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Spotify Wrapped is back. Spotify users can now view their recap of users’ listening habits and year in…
Continue ReadingHarris’ campaign leaders say there was a ‘price to be paid’ for shortened campaign against Trump
AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The leaders of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign say they simply didn’t have enough time to…
Continue ReadingIsraeli security cabinet approves Lebanon ceasefire deal, after 11th-hour strikes on central Beirut
By Jeremy Diamond, Christian Edwards, Tamara Qiblawi and Eugenia Yosef, CNN (CNN) — A ceasefire between Israeli forces and Lebanese militant…
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“Oregon Trail” computer game is now being developed as a movie
Click here for updates on this story NORTHFIELD, Minnesota (WCCO) — “The Oregon Trail,” one of the most successful computer…
Continue ReadingShoplifting ring stole $2M in cosmetics and clothes then resold them abroad, prosecutors say
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Law enforcement officials say they have broken up a shoplifting ring that stole nearly $2 million in merchandise…
Continue ReadingMaine, Justice Department enter settlement to improve services for children with disabilities
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice and the state of Maine say they have entered into a settlement that requires…
Continue ReadingMan found guilty of holding down teen while he was raped at a youth center in 1998
Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire jury has found a former leader at a youth detention center guilty of holding down a teen…
Continue ReadingA fugitive wanted in the US for a pair of bombings is arrested in the UK after 20 years on the run
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Authorities say a suspect wanted in the U.S. for two bombings in the San Francisco area in 2003 has appeared in a…
Continue ReadingTrump’s threat to impose tariffs could raise prices for consumers, colliding with promise for relief
AP Business Writers DETROIT (AP) — If Donald Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP’s report on a study into extremism in the military that used old data
Associated Press The Associated Press has found that a Pentagon-funded study that looked into extremism in the military relied on old data, included…
Continue ReadingChilean prosecutors probe harassment complaint against President Boric, who says he’s a victim
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile’s prosecutor’s office say President Gabriel Boric is under investigation for sexual harassment in…
Continue ReadingRudy Giuliani draws rebuke for a courtroom outburst accusing judge in assets case of being unfair
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — In an angry outburst in a New York courtroom, Rudy Giuliani has accused a judge of making wrong assumptions about…
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‘I definitely am looking forward to Santaland’: Old Mill District begins preparations for Santa’s arrival
Bend’s Old Mill District is gearing up for Christmas fun, with a big celebration the day after Thanksgiving. Santa will be swapping his sleigh and…
Continue ReadingTravel trouble trio: A sprawling Thanksgiving storm, Arctic cold and lake-effect snow could cause issues
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Mother Nature is about to serve up some unappetizing conditions for the millions of Thanksgiving…
Continue ReadingFederal agency raises the size of most single-family loans the government can guarantee to $806,500
AP Business Writer The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as it…
Continue Reading‘Vanderpump Rules’ will return with an entirely new cast — except for Lisa Vanderpump
Associated Press Hit Bravo reality show “Vanderpump Rules” is getting a new cast for its 12th season. Bravo announced Tuesday that show namesake…
Continue ReadingCourt rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender
Associated Press A federal appeals court upheld a ruling Tuesday that allows a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member to play in this…
Continue ReadingSurveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump’s promised crackdown on immigration
Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help…
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