17,000 earthquakes hit Iceland in the past week. An eruption could be imminent
Even for a volcanic island accustomed to the occasional tremor, this has been an unusual week for Iceland. According to the Icelandic Meteorological…
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Buckingham Palace to investigate allegations that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, bullied UK staff
Buckingham Palace said Wednesday it would investigate allegations that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, bullied several staff members after a British…
Continue ReadingChicago mayor unveils changes to search warrant policy in the fallout of a botched raid on social worker’s home
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city officials unveiled a series of proposals to reform the city’s policy and procedures on search warrants in…
Continue ReadingChina approves sale of traditional medicine products to treat Covid-19
China has approved three traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) products for sale to help treat Covid-19, the government’s National Medical…
Continue ReadingNASA astronaut launches stop for nothing — not even a pandemic. Here’s how they did it
The wonders of spaceflight never ceased in 2020, despite the pandemic’s best efforts. Four launches — including two historic missions…
Continue ReadingA dramatic rescue saves more than 30 crew members from a sinking ship off Nova Scotia
More than 30 crew members were rescued via helicopters and naval vessels after a fire erupted on their ship roughly 130 miles from the Canadian…
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Bend councilors talk housing and ‘safe parking’ spots to combat homelessness
The Bend City Council met Wednesday evening and discussed issues ranging from affordable housing to homelessness and possible parking code changes,…
Continue ReadingMyanmar a ‘war zone’ as security forces open fire on peaceful protesters, killing 38
At least 38 people were killed after Myanmar’s security forces opened fire on young peaceful protesters in towns and cities across the…
Continue ReadingCDC director urges people to keep masking and distancing ‘regardless of what states decide’
The director of the US Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday said she hopes people will decide to individually “do the right thing”…
Continue ReadingA dramatic rescue saves more than 30 crewmembers from a sinking ship off Nova Scotia
More than 30 crew members were rescued via helicopters and naval vessels after a fire erupted on their ship roughly 130 miles from the Canadian…
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Invasive zebra mussels found in aquarium item sold at pet stores, ODFW says
Wildlife agencies are urging pet and aquarium stores to remove “Betta Buddy Marimo Ball,” a moss plant for aquariums, after invasive zebra…
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Two Bend residents escape serious injury in Sisters single-engine plane crash
Two Bend residents sustained non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday evening when their single-engine plane struck a treetop and crashed in a field…
Continue ReadingTexas power grid CEO is fired following widespread outages during winter storms
Following widespread power outages during a series of winter storms that left many Texas residents in the dark for days, the head of the organization…
Continue ReadingWhite House reporters clamor for press conference as Biden waits longer than predecessors
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Continue ReadingSouth Korea’s first transgender soldier found dead
South Korea’s first transgender soldier, who was discharged from the military last year for having gender reassignment surgery, was found dead…
Continue ReadingChicago priest Michael Pfleger faces third allegation of sex abuse
A third man has now accused Father Michael Pfleger, senior pastor of the Saint Sabina parish in Chicago, of sexual abuse, according to an affidavit…
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Bend councilors move to make McKay Park parking limits permanent
McKay Park’s temporary parking restriction area near the Deschutes River in Bend has been in place for about two years now, and has been welcomed…
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Bend considers safe overnight parking locations for homeless residents
The Bend City Council is being introduced Wednesday to two proposals that would permanently allow safe overnight parking protections in designated…
Continue Reading38 people killed in Myanmar’s deadliest day of protest, says UN envoy
At least 38 people were killed after Myanmar’s security forces opened fire on young peaceful protesters in towns and cities across the country…
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