New British leader vows his nation will reengage on global leadership
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took the international stage at the U.N. General Assembly on…
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Top climate negotiators urge tougher targets, but outsiders say they aren’t cutting back themselves
AP Science Writer UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A trio of leaders of international climate negotiations on Thursday urged colleagues to step up efforts to…
Continue ReadingFire official cancels hearing for ammonia plant amid overflowing crowd and surging public interest
Associated Press/Report for America ST. ROSE, La. (AP) — A fire department official shut down a public hearing overseen by the Louisiana Department…
Continue ReadingBrewing a cold beer on a warming planet is hard. Germany uses education to fight climate change
Associated Press MUNICH (AP) — Germany’s beer industry relies on education and research to combat the climate change that’s wreaking havoc…
Continue ReadingA look inside the indictment accusing New York City’s mayor of taking bribes
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has never been shy about his globetrotting ways. But he’s not always said how he…
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ODOT’s Bend Highways 97/20 North Corridor Project nearly done, a bit early and on its $195 million budget
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After many years of planning and nearly two years of construction, the U.S. Highway 97/20 Bend North Corridor Project is…
Continue ReadingEx-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan’s ruling party and become prime minister
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s governing party has picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become…
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‘She deserved better’: Friends call for closure of Bend nonprofit DAWNS House following woman’s tragic death
A tragic death at a DAWNS House residence is bringing to light a list of alleged harassment and…
Continue ReadingVenezuelans crossing the Darien Gap say they lost hope after July’s election
Associated Press LAJAS BLANCAS, Panama (AP) — Venezuelans trekking across the Darien Gap – a rugged jungle passage between Colombia and Panama…
Continue ReadingProsecutors file sealed brief detailing allegations against Trump in election interference case
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith has filed, under seal, a legal brief that prosecutors have said would contain…
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Redmond Senior Center, Local Paws pet store partner to support seniors with pets
A Redmond pet shop, Local Paws, is teaming up with the Redmond Senior Center this October to help area seniors who can use some help caring for their…
Continue ReadingCalifornia to apologize for state’s legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed new laws that seek to offer repair for…
Continue ReadingFifth time’s a charm as former defense minister finally wins Japan ruling party leadership contest and will become country’s next leader
By Helen Regan, Junko Ogura and Yumi Asada, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister…
Continue ReadingMelania Trump calls her husband’s survival of assassination attempts ‘miracles’
Associated Press In her first interview in more than two years, former First Lady Melania Trump said she saw her husband’s survival in two…
Continue ReadingEx-‘Apprentice’ candidates dump nearly entire stake in owner of Trump’s Truth Social platform
A Florida firm that had a 5.5% stake in Trump Media & Technology Group has disposed of most of their holdings in the company, which owns former…
Continue ReadingAttorneys tweak $2.78B college settlement, remove the word ‘booster’ from NIL language
AP National Writer Three weeks after being asked to modify a $2.78 billion deal that would dramatically change college sports, attorneys redefined…
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7 Mountain West schools agree to stay, steadying the conference amid realignment
AP Sports Writer Seven Mountain West schools have agreed to remain in the league amid overtures by the Pac-12 to lure away at least one more of its…
Continue ReadingTexas official indicted, accused of making fake social media posts during election
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The top elected official in a suburban Houston county has been indicted over allegations he created fake and racist…
Continue ReadingSafety board says pedals pilots use to steer Boeing Max jets on runways can get stuck
WASHINGTON (AP) — Safety investigators are making “urgent” recommendations to Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration after determining…
Continue ReadingEx-Chili Peppers guitarist denies a manslaughter charge in the death of a pedestrian
Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, a former Red Hot Chili Peppers member who also has played with Pearl Jam, pleaded not guilty through his attorney…
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