Earth ring theory may shed light on an unexplained ancient climate event, scientists say
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Famously known for its extensive ring system, Saturn is one of four planets in our solar system that have the…
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5 things to know for Nov. 18: Ukraine, Trump transition, Climate, Carrot recall, Spirit Airlines
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — NASA is concerned about an air leak on the International Space Station that could threaten the safety of the…
Continue ReadingProtesters in Georgia’s capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of Russia
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Demonstrators in Georgia’s capital have set up tents on a central thoroughfare and vowed to stay around the clock to…
Continue ReadingSenegal’s governing party poised for parliamentary majority in boost for reform agenda
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s governing party is poised to win a majority of seats in the National Assembly. The…
Continue ReadingUniqlo’s chief says fast fashion must change with the times
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo is celebrating its 40th year since its founding with booming sales that recently…
Continue ReadingSpirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom
AP Airlines Writer Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused…
Continue ReadingBurglars break into Windsor Castle estate and steal farm vehicles
By Catherine Nicholls and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — Thieves broke into the grounds of Windsor Castle, King Charles’ residence…
Continue ReadingRescue efforts will continue at collapsed building in Tanzania where at least 13 died
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — Rescue efforts continued for a third day Monday after a building collapsed and killed at least 13 people in…
Continue ReadingHealth workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths
Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — Doctors, nurses and an ambulance driver are among health care workers on trial accused of causing at least 10…
Continue ReadingRafael Nadal and Spain’s captain won’t say whether he’ll play at the Davis Cup
AP Tennis Writer FUENGIROLA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal felt a hand on his left shoulder as he walked out of a conference room at a resort on…
Continue ReadingMoscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand’s founding treaty is at a flashpoint. Why are thousands protesting for Māori rights?
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Police say tens of thousands of people have arrived at New Zealand’s Parliament in protest of…
Continue ReadingUS and Philippines sign a pact to secure shared military intelligence and weapons technology
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States and the Philippines have signed an agreement to secure the exchange of highly…
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Much of Bend area sees Sunday snow to start a wet, wintry and windy weather week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A thin coat of snow fell over much of the Bend area and higher elevations late Sunday to begin what NewsChannel 21 Chief…
Continue ReadingPakistan’s top cleric says use of VPNs is against Islamic laws as the government seeks to ban them
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s top body of clerics, which advises the government on religious issues, has declared the use of virtual private…
Continue ReadingFormer Sydney radio broadcaster and rugby coach Alan Jones charged with sex crimes
SYDNEY (AP) — Retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones has been charged with multiple sex crimes…
Continue ReadingSri Lanka’s Marxist-leaning president appoints Cabinet after election win
Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning president has sworn in a 22-member Cabinet after his party secured a…
Continue ReadingAn Australian on trial for drugs in Japan says she’s the victim of a romance scam
Associated Press CHIBA, Japan (AP) — An Australian accused of smuggling amphetamines in a suitcase has appeared in a Japanese court nearly two…
Continue ReadingNegotiators are urged to get down to business as climate talks in Baku enter second week
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — United Nations climate talks resumed Monday with negotiators urged to make progress on a stalled-out deal…
Continue ReadingYoung people, whose futures are at stake in UN climate talks, push through anger to fight for hope
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — As leaders and negotiators grapple with big questions of money and power, youth COP attendees and…
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