Greece: Vehicle carrying migrants crashes; 7 dead, 8 injured
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say seven migrants have been killed and eight others injured after the driver of the vehicle they…
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Scientists mystified, wary, as Africa avoids COVID disaster
By MARIA CHENG and FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — When the coronavirus first emerged last year, health officials feared the…
Continue ReadingGOP McCarthy’s ‘angry’ rant stalls, does not stop Biden bill
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leader Kevin McCarthy seized control of the House floor for more than…
Continue ReadingHungary opposition leader vows to restore western alliances
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press HODMEZOVASARHELY, Hungary (AP) — An independent conservative candidate for prime minister in Hungary is vowing to…
Continue ReadingThe Philippines announces it will reopen to tourists ‘soon’
By Lilit Marcus, CNN The Philippines is looking to open its borders to fully vaccinated tourists coming from “green list” countries…
Continue ReadingLatin Grammy 2021 minuto a minuto: entérate de los ganadores y momentos destacados de la edición 22 de los premios
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Continue ReadingDe Klerk’s death sparks debate over his role in apartheid
By ANDREW MELDRUM Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa is engrossed in debate over the legacy of apartheid’s last president, F.W. de…
Continue ReadingIndian farmers forced Modi to back down on new laws. So why aren’t they going home?
CNN By Esha Mitra and Rhea Mogul CNN Santosh Singh’s earliest memory is of tilling soil on his family’s farm. Now, the 70-year-old…
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Two Central Oregon referees receive state’s top ‘Official of the Year’ awards
The Oregon Athletic Officials Association has announced its first awards for officials of the year — and two Central Oregon referees, Chuck Aldred…
Continue ReadingParents call for independent investigation into fatal shooting of their son by Pennsylvania state police
By Elizabeth Joseph and Alexandra Field, CNN The parents of a 19-year-old Pennsylvania man who was suffering a mental crisis when he was shot and…
Continue ReadingSpain faces its past in mass graves bill. Will it be enough?
By MANU FERNÁNDEZ and JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press GUADALAJARA, Spain (AP) — For decades, family members of the tens of thousands victims of…
Continue ReadingEthiopia’s economy hit as major clothing maker closes shop
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s once rapidly growing economy is taking another hit tied to its yearlong war, with…
Continue ReadingEthiopia’s economy hit as major clothing maker closes shop
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s once rapidly growing economy is taking another hit tied to its yearlong war, with…
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Oregon Humanities offers free online college-level courses for low-income residents
Oregon Humanities invites Oregonians who face barriers to continuing their educations to join HUMANITY IN PERSPECTIVE, a series of free college-level…
Continue ReadingBowing to protests, India’s Modi agrees to repeal farm laws
By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he would repeal the controversial agriculture…
Continue ReadingStocks end mostly lower, but tech gains push Nasdaq higher
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Stocks closed mostly lower on Wall Street Friday, though gains for several tech companies…
Continue ReadingStocks end mostly lower, but tech gains push Nasdaq higher
By DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Stocks closed mostly lower on Wall Street Friday, though gains for several tech companies…
Continue ReadingWyoming pulls away in overtime to beat Washington 77-72
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Graham Ike scored a season-high 26 points, Hunter Maldonado added 24 points, and Wyoming pulled away…
Continue ReadingChristmas in Bethlehem: Gilded treasures, but few tourists
By ILAN BEN ZION Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — A towering wooden screen once blackened with soot from worshippers’ candles is…
Continue ReadingWood scores 21 to carry Portland over Ark.-Pine Bluff 86-74
PORTLAND, Ore. — Moses Wood had a career-high 21 points as Portland defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 86-74. Shawn Williams led the Golden Lions with a…
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