Tulane’s public health school secures major gift to expand
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A longtime donor who has given more than $160 million to Tulane University is the new namesake of the university’s expanding…
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A former officer texted a photo of the bloodied Tyre Nichols to his ex-girlfriend
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police officer charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols sent his ex-girlfriend a photo…
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Deschutes County Solid Waste to host inaugural ‘Drop It, Swap It’ event on Sept. 28
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Solid Waste is encouraging county residents to gather their gently used, unwanted items and participate in the…
Continue ReadingJudge dismisses an assault lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A U.S. district judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit against New York Knicks owner James Dolan alleging…
Continue ReadingDistrict attorney appoints special prosecutor to handle Karen Read’s second trial
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts district attorney has appointed a special prosecutor, who has represented James “Whitey” Bulger…
Continue ReadingInside the Brooklyn federal jail where Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is locked up: violence, squalor and death
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As they unsuccessfully fought to keep Sean “Diddy” Combs out of jail after his sex trafficking arrest, the…
Continue ReadingTop airports in North America, podcast stars cashing in, Hershey’s new venture: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…
Continue ReadingFamilies of Americans detained in China share their pain and urge US to get them home
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The families of four Americans detained in China say their loved ones are suffering both physically and…
Continue ReadingDays after posting mugshot of a boy accused of school threat, sheriff puts video of 2 teens online
Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Around the country, communities are being battered by a wave of school shooting…
Continue ReadingEndangered sea corals moved from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration
The Associated Press DANIA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have moved about about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf…
Continue ReadingVeteran CIA officer who drugged and sexually assaulted dozens of women gets 30 years in prison
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A longtime CIA officer who drugged, photographed and sexually assaulted more than two dozen women in postings…
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BLM seeks public input on 540-acre acquisition by city of Redmond for wastewater treatment, wetlands complex
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management said Wednesday it is seeking public input on the city of Redmond’s request to acquire an…
Continue ReadingAlaska Airlines completes its acquisition of Hawaiian Air, which will remain a separate brand
SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines closed its $1 billion purchase of Hawaiian Airlines on Wednesday, a day after the federal government removed the…
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New Oregon Health Authority hospital dashboard features give insight on private insurer spending trends
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority released an updated interactive dashboard this month that shows how much commercial insurance…
Continue Reading‘Hidden Figures’ of the space race receive Congress’ highest honor at medal ceremony
AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on…
Continue ReadingMemories of the earliest Tupperware parties, from one who was there
For The Associated Press ALLISON PARK, Pa. (AP) — Tupperware became woven into America’s cultural fabric after World War II by forgoing…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles area sees more dengue fever in people bitten by local mosquitoes
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles area is seeing more cases of people with dengue fever without traveling outside the United…
Continue ReadingPhiladelphia teen sought to travel overseas, make bombs for terrorist groups, prosecutors say
Associated Press A Philadelphia teenager who authorities say wanted to travel overseas and make bombs for terrorist organizations will be tried as an…
Continue ReadingLawyers question whether a drugged French woman was truly unconscious during alleged rapes
Associated Press AVIGNON, France (AP) — Lawyers for some of the men accused of raping an unconscious French woman who had been drugged by her…
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Ochoco National Forest trims Maury Mountains closure area as Wiley Flat Fire reaches 84% containment
(Update: Wednesday’s fire update, containment at 84%) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following significant progress in firefighting efforts, the Ochoco…
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