North Dakota’s abortion ban will remain on hold during court appeal
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota judge won’t let the state’s near total ban on abortions stand while the state appeals a…
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Teen held in fatal 2023 crash into Las Vegas bicyclist captured on video found unfit for trial
LAS VEGAS (AP) — One of two teenagers charged with murder in the fatal video-recorded crash of an allegedly stolen car into a bicyclist in Las…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina maker of high-purity quartz back operating post-Helene
SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (AP) — One of the two companies that manufacture high-purity quartz used for making semiconductors from mines in a western North…
Continue ReadingMissing Mexican human rights activist and lawyer regularly received threats
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — A human rights lawyer and activist missing for nearly a week in southern Mexico regularly received threats…
Continue ReadingIndependent in key House race suspends campaign, saying he was ‘pawn’ in election fraud scheme
Associated Press A congressional candidate who says he was tricked by Democrats into running as a spoiler in a competitive House race in Minnesota is…
Continue ReadingAfter a 2-year investigation, South African president won’t be charged over $580K hidden in a couch
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prosecutors say South African President Cyril Ramaphosa won’t face criminal charges over a hidden…
Continue ReadingDisney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they’ll open their gates on…
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Oregon Transportation Commission meets in Bend, gets update on steps taken over DMV voter registration errors
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Transportation Commission met in Bend on Thursday and got updates on a variety of issues, from…
Continue ReadingTrump seizes on one block of a Colorado city to warn of a migrant crime threat, even as crime dips
Associated Press AURORA, Colo. (AP) — The city of Aurora is roughly the size of pre-evacuation Tampa, Florida. With 400,000 people spread over 164…
Continue ReadingBiden tells Trump to ‘get a life, man’ and stop storm misinformation
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says his predecessor Donald Trump should “get a life” and try to help people impacted by…
Continue ReadingA chilling nonfiction thriller about nuclear war is up for the UK’s Baillie Gifford book prize
LONDON (AP) — A chilling, thriller-like account of how a nuclear war might unfold and books by two award-winning novelists are among finalists for…
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Next week’s Great Oregon Shakeout drill encourages Oregonians to practice earthquake safety
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregonians have become all too familiar with the need for emergency preparedness due to various hazards, including wildfires,…
Continue ReadingMaryland candidates debate abortion rights in widely watched US Senate race
Associated Press OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is highlighting former Gov. Larry Hogan’s actions in office as evidence he…
Continue ReadingTrump seizes on one block of a Colorado city to warn of migrant crime threat, even as crime dips
Associated Press AURORA, Colo. (AP) — The city of Aurora is roughly the size of pre-evacuation Tampa, Florida. With 400,000 people spread over 164…
Continue ReadingJudge sets trial date in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs racketeering and sex trafficking case
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Musician and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and…
Continue ReadingTD Bank to pay $3 billion in historic money-laundering settlement with the Justice Department
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — TD Bank will pay approximately $3 billion in a historic settlement with U.S. authorities who said Thursday that…
Continue ReadingA $20K reward is offered after a sea lion was found with a fatal gunshot wound on a California beach
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Federal officials have offered a $20,000 reward for information about the fatal shooting of a sea lion in Southern…
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Environmental groups sue to block old-growth logging project in Oregon’s Coast Range
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the logging of centuries-old…
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Wyden backs bill to build homes for working families, introduces bill to ban lavish gifts to Supreme Court justices
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden said Thursday he is cosponsoring legislation that would provide tax credits to generate incentives for new…
Continue ReadingRafael Nadal gave his all until he simply couldn’t anymore and had to retire: Analysis
AP Tennis Writer Rafael Nadal’s tennis career will be remembered because of the numbers, yes — the 14 French Open trophies, the 22 Grand Slam…
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