2 police officers and suspect shot in struggle over gun in Louisville, Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Authorities in Kentucky say two police officers and a suspect have been shot in the city of Louisville after the officers…
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Los Angeles officials move to establish city as a sanctuary for immigrants and LGBTQ youth in advance of Trump’s return to the White House
By Elizabeth Wolfe and Veronica Miracle, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Los Angeles officials on Tuesday moved to cement the city and its schools as…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Linda McMahon is Donald Trump’s choice for Education secretary. McMahon led the Small Business…
Continue ReadingArgentina’s Milei pivots to pragmatism in first talks with China’s Xi after playing spoiler at G20
Associated Press LA PAZ, Boliva (AP) — Last year, then-presidential candidate Javier Milei declared Argentina would not “make deals with…
Continue ReadingJapan records a trade deficit in October for a 4th straight month, despite export recovery
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and rising energy prices…
Continue ReadingDoctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti’s capital, citing police threats
By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — A vital humanitarian organization said it will suspend activities in Haiti’s capital on Wednesday following a…
Continue ReadingWoman faces hate crime charges after confronting man wearing ‘Palestine’ shirt
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a suburban Chicago woman faces hate crime charges for allegedly confronting a Palestinian American man…
Continue ReadingCalifornia voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have raised the minimum wage for most workers…
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Report: Oregon US Rep. Chavez-DeRemer being considered for labor secretary
Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, may be in the running for labor secretary in the…
Continue ReadingThe dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say
AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be…
Continue ReadingICC prosecutor urges nations to help arrest 6 Libyans allegedly linked to a brutal militia
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is urging Libya and other nations to help arrest six men…
Continue ReadingHong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai testifies he didn’t ask Pence, Pompeo to take action against city
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai denied in his landmark national security trial on Wednesday he had asked…
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Kids’ lemonade stand sparks a big-time donation to the Deschutes Land Trust – and a big lesson for the grandkids
(Update: Adding video, comments from parent, grandparent, Deschutes Land Trust) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend nonprofit got a generous donation in a…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Mayor London Breed loses reelection to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Mayor London Breed has lost her reelection race to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie. The Associated Press called…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 20: SpaceX, Russia, Trump transition, Bomb cyclone, Bitcoin
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year amid reduced demand for turkeys, an annual survey found. The…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina GOP bill would weaken next Democratic governor and attorney general
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans have advanced legislation that would weaken the powers of the incoming governor,…
Continue ReadingHong Kong hears from jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai for the first time in four years at his trial
By Chris Lau, Kathleen Magramo and Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Jimmy Lai, the pugnacious Hong Kong media tycoon whose now shuttered…
Continue ReadingIt’s Boise St, not BYU, with a bye in latest College Football Playoff rankings, with Oregon at No. 1
AP National Writer Boise State received the fourth and final bye in Tuesday night’s College Football Playoff rankings, leaving BYU out of that…
Continue ReadingUS defense chief regrets China’s decision not to meet during Southeast Asian security talks
Associated Press VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed regret that his Chinese counterpart chose not to hold…
Continue ReadingSurvivors of LGBTQ+ club shooting say the deaths and trauma could’ve been avoided in lawsuits
Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Victims and family of those killed in the mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado…
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