By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — India’s education minister said Saturday he had resigned in a major victory for young protesters, whose spiraling demonstrations have presented a rare and growing challenge to the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Protesters have been calling for accountability after allegations entrance exams to esteemed medical schools had been
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — On the high-altitude plains of Tibet, ringed by snowy mountains and buffeted by harsh winds, scientists are hard at work creating horned, fluffy clones. These are Tibetan yaks, designed and cloned in secretive labs more than 4,000 meters above sea level, where researchers hope to create an
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By Jason Kravarik, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — A preliminary hearing revealed new details on some of the evidence prosecutors say they have gathered against d4vd in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez: testimony of blood stains on various items from his garage, chainsaw purchases and explicit text messages with the girl. The 21-year-old
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Fair is currently underway, offering classic fair attractions and entertainment despite ongoing wildfires in the area. The fair will continue through Saturday. The community has gathered for the annual celebration, which features classic fair food, vendors and a live rodeo. Four-H participants are showcasing their sheep, cows and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual “Balloons Over Bend” event is taking place this weekend in Central Oregon, offering morning balloon flights and evening “Night Glow” experiences. Balloon launches are scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., with spectators able to watch the setup and takeoff from the field at Jewell Elementary School. The event
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, IP-28 – also known as Initiative Petition 28, failed to gather enough signatures to appear on ballots in November.The petition would have made hunting, fishing and slaughtering of livestock a crime in Oregon.Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s office provided this statement concerning the issue:
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue volunteers responded to two back-to-back missions this week, assisting injured and ill hikers in separate areas of the county. On Wednesday, July 22, a 58-year-old woman from the San Francisco area was rescued from Misery Ridge Trail at Smith Rock State Park after
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By Elise Hammond, Ed Lavandera, Ashley Killough, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The substance collected from the van driven by Lorenzo Salgado Araujo when he was shot and killed by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Houston this month was not drugs, according to a spokesperson for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek visited Central Oregon Friday to tour the Akawa Butte Fire, announcing federal approval for a Fire Management Assistance Grant that will cover 75% of the blaze’s costs. The governor also addressed the significant strain on resources and the potential use of the Oregon National Guard as the nearly
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority is investigating two Oregon residents who developed Cyclospora infections. These cases are linked to an ongoing multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak and a nationwide recall of pre-shredded iceberg lettuce products. The recalled products, subject to a voluntary recall on July 17, were not reported to have been distributed in
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By Eric Levenson and CNN Staff (CNN) – Colt Gray, now 16, pleaded guilty Friday to murder and other crimes for the 2024 shooting at his high school in Winder, Georgia, that left four people dead and nine injured. Gray admitted bringing an AR-15-style rifle to school and opening fire in a math classroom and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Akawa Butte Fire has been designated as the nation’s top priority wildfire, ensuring additional resources are available for the response. This comes as Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert and the Emergency Management Team attended a briefing today, along with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, with a Red Flag Warning in effect
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By Sophie Tanno, Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — International Criminal Court member states voted Friday to dismiss the court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, following allegations of sexual misconduct. The vote to remove Khan comes days after his accuser went public in an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. Khan has denied all wrongdoing. It also comes
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members rolled up their sleeves Friday to honor the life and legacy of Redmond firefighter-paramedic Michael Kienzle by donating blood during a special American Red Cross blood drive.The event brought together family, friends, fellow firefighters, first responders and community members to continue Kienzle’s lifelong commitment to helping others. Organizers said
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This week’s Furry Friend is Missy! This sweet mama arrived at BrightSide with her kittens, and now she’s ready to find a loving home of her own. Missy may be shy at first, but once she feels comfortable, her sweet and playful personality shines through. She would thrive in a peaceful home with some toys
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Do you live in Crook County and do you want to make a difference in the health sector? Crook County is seeking individuals to serve on its Community Health Advisory Council to help address the physical, mental and social health needs of local residents. Interested applicants can pick up an
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Tribal Government of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is monitoring a recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action that occurred July 23rd at a rest stop on reservation lands. Tribal police confirmed that no tribal members were taken into federal custody during the stop. The Confederated Tribes
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local officials and partner agencies are scheduled to hold a community briefing on the Prineville fires at 6:00 p.m. at Carey Foster Hall at the Crook County Fairgrounds today, Friday, July 24th. The meeting will feature a 30-minute operational update on the Brewer, Box Springs, Crosswhite, Coyote, Henry, Pilot, Conant and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) BrightSide Animal Center, Redmond’s nonprofit animal shelter, has a new ‘Dog Day Out’ program, where community members can take a shelter dog out for a day on the town. Whether it’s walking around your block, a relaxing afternoon at home, a hike on the trails, or an adventure around town–even a few hours
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By Abeer Salman, Kara Fox, Eugenia Yosef and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military began preparations for a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday after four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed in clashes there. The military said a group of settlers entered an area of the West Bank
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