How major US stock indexes fared Friday
The Associated Press Stocks managed to eke out tiny gains after another day of wobbly trading, leaving the S&P 500 higher for the second week in…
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‘Your child will wait for another child to die.’ Amid Covid-19 surge, Dallas County has no pediatric ICU beds left, county judge says
By Carma Hassan and Christina Maxouris, CNN Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are surging and in Dallas County, Texas, there are “zero ICU…
Continue ReadingDenney issues order forming Idaho redistricting committee
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney has issued an order forming the six-member commission that will redraw Idaho’s…
Continue ReadingFormer ski resort exec pleads guilty to 1 charge, 9 dropped
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A former Vermont ski resort president has pleaded guilty to providing false documents during…
Continue ReadingFormer ski resort exec pleads guilty to 1 charge, 9 dropped
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A former Vermont ski resort president has pleaded guilty to providing false documents during…
Continue ReadingAttorneys: Suspect in Indiana officer’s slaying mentally ill
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Attorneys for a man accused of fatally shooting a western Indiana police officer during an ambush outside an FBI field…
Continue ReadingBoeing astronaut capsule grounded for months by valve issue
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing’s astronaut capsule is grounded for months and possibly even until next…
Continue ReadingBoeing astronaut capsule grounded for months by valve issue
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing’s astronaut capsule is grounded for months and possibly even until next…
Continue ReadingNicaraguan police raid storied opposition newspaper
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaraguan police raided the offices of the storied opposition newspaper La Prensa. Police said the raid was part of an…
Continue Reading2 new fires expand rapidly in southern Oregon
LAKEVIEW, Ore. (AP) — Two new wildfires started by lightning Thursday afternoon are growing rapidly in southeastern Oregon not too far from the…
Continue Reading2 new fires expand rapidly in southern Oregon
LAKEVIEW, Ore. (AP) — Two new wildfires started by lightning Thursday afternoon are growing rapidly in southeastern Oregon not too far from the…
Continue Reading2 new fires expand rapidly in southern Oregon
LAKEVIEW, Ore. (AP) — Two new wildfires started by lightning Thursday afternoon are growing rapidly in southeastern Oregon not too far from the…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas grocery storefront collapses at opening, injures 4
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A storefront collapsed into rubble at a Las Vegas supermarket at opening time, injuring four people, but authorities said none…
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Wyden sets Aug. 31 virtual town hall on bill to greatly expand Oregon wild and scenic rivers
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Friday he will have a live online town hall hosted by People’s Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 31 beginning at 1 pm…
Continue Reading‘South Park’ creators buying quirky Colorado restaurant
By THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The creators of the irreverent animated television series “South Park” are buying…
Continue Reading‘South Park’ creators buying quirky Colorado restaurant
By THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The creators of the irreverent animated television series “South Park” are buying…
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DEQ places most of Oregon under air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke, smog
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Southwest Clean Air Agency and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued and extended air quality…
Continue ReadingClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange…
Continue ReadingResidents flee another western Mexico town amid gang fights
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Residents of yet another township in western Mexico have begun fleeing, after they were caught in the crossfire of turf battles…
Continue ReadingGlobal sizzling: July was hottest month on record, NOAA says
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer U.S. weather officials say Earth in July was the hottest month ever recorded. Friday’s announcement by the…
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