Moldova faces a tug of war between Russia and the West in two crucial votes
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Voters in Moldova are casting their ballots Sunday in two crucial votes, which have been billed as the most…
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Pakistan’s Punjab province shuts schools for 2 days to contain protests over alleged on-campus rape
Associated Press LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Authorities in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province have shut all schools and universities for two days in…
Continue ReadingRights groups urge Thailand to release Vietnamese activist, saying he faces torture if extradited
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A group of nearly three dozen rights groups are calling on Thailand’s prime minister to release a Vietnamese…
Continue ReadingWealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept…
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Special Report, Pt. 2: Past cheerleaders share their stories of Madras coach’s alleged physical, emotional abuse
Fifteen-year-old Maria Koertje found her passion at the age of 11 when she joined Madras Pep and Cheer, coach Ashley Manteiga’s first…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street sets more records and closes a 6th straight winning week
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed their latest winning week with more records on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to squeak…
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Medford woman in court on manslaughter, DUII-inhalant charges in crash into e-bike that killed long-time Bend chef
A Medford woman who police said swerved, struck and killed a well-known, long-time Bend chef riding an e-bike in the bike lane on a Medford highway…
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Hey, kids: How would you like to name the newest Oregon State Police K-9?
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – There’s a new furry recruit at Oregon State Police. She’s excited to join her handler on Oregon’s highways, and they need your…
Continue ReadingIsrael says it killed the Hamas mastermind behind October 7. Here’s what we know
CNN By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — More than a year after Hamas’ devastating October 7 attacks on Israel, the country’s military said…
Continue ReadingIsrael says it killed the Hamas mastermind behind October 7. Here’s what we know
By Jessie Yeung and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — More than a year after Hamas’ devastating October 7 attacks on Israel, the country’s…
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Oregon fire marshal sends incident management team to North Carolina to assist in Hurricane Helene recovery
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal deployed an incident management team to North Carolina Thursday morning to…
Continue ReadingUK Foreign Secretary Lammy urges China against supporting Russia’s military
BEIJING (AP) — Britain’s foreign secretary has raised concerns about China’s support of Russia in its war against Ukraine. David Lammy is…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Oct. 18: Early voting, Middle East, Student loans, Climate pollution, Liam Payne
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Ask to take a nap in a mattress store. Or challenge a stranger to dance in public. You’ll likely get a…
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Squishin’ accomplished! Oregon Zoo’s stompin’, chompin’ Asian elephants first destroy, then enjoy giant pumpkin feast
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some of the world’s largest land animals demolished some of the area’s largest pumpkins Wednesday morning during the…
Continue ReadingBiden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain…
Continue ReadingHarris and Trump seek Arab American votes in Michigan in effort to shore up battleground states
Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Kamala Harris insisted it was time to “end the suffering” in the Middle East while Donald Trump…
Continue ReadingRight-wing influencers hyped anti-Ukraine videos made by a TV producer also funded by Russian media
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kremlin could not have asked for better publicity at a better time when Ben Swann, a self-described…
Continue ReadingKing Charles visits Australia as the country puts its republic debate on hold
By Hilary Whiteman and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — The last time Charles and Camilla visited Australia in 2018,…
Continue ReadingRussia flaunts its many doomsday weapons to keep the West from ramping up support for Ukraine
This year has seen President Vladimir Putin repeatedly brandish the nuclear sword, reminding everyone that Russia has the world’s largest atomic…
Continue ReadingAn American was reportedly kidnapped from a southern Philippine town and a search is underway
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police say a search is underway after four gunmen reportedly abducted an American national,…
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