51 million viewers tuned in to CNN’s presidential debate with Biden and Trump
By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — CNN’s Thursday night debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump was watched by 51.27…
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Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial are done presenting their case. The defense is next
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors at the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez rested on Friday after presenting evidence for seven weeks,…
Continue ReadingWounded and sick children leave besieged Gaza Strip, in first medical evacuation for weeks
By Tareq El Helou, Abeer Salman, Ibrahim Dahman, Eugenia Yosef, Eyad Kourdi and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Dozens of sick and injured children,…
Continue ReadingDriver convicted in deaths of 8 people struck by SUV outside migrant shelter sentenced to 60 years
Associated Press BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas jury on Friday found a driver guilty of intoxication manslaughter over the deaths of eight…
Continue ReadingParkland school shooting survivor gains rights to gunman’s name in unique civil settlement
By Denise Royal, CNN (CNN) — A survivor of the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, now owns the rights…
Continue ReadingOlympics 2024: How to watch, key dates in Paris and the medal race
The cauldron is lit, and the action is picking up at the Paris Olympics. Simone Biles, LeBron James, Katie Ledecky, Scottie Scheffler and Rafael…
Continue ReadingYellowstone officials: Rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans not seen since June 4 birth
Associated Press Yellowstone National Park officials said Friday a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on…
Continue ReadingPutin calls for resuming production of intermediate missiles after scrapping of treaty with US
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for resuming production of intermediate-range missiles that were banned under a…
Continue ReadingEuropean Union’s competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union is escalating its scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry, including taking a fresh…
Continue ReadingOklahoma chief justice recommends removing state judge over corruption allegations
Associated Press The chief judge of the Oklahoma Supreme Court is recommending the immediate suspension and eventual removal of a state district…
Continue ReadingNebraska regent suggests adding putting fans’ ashes under the field. Her idea was dead on arrival
AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A University of Nebraska regent has proposed a way for football-crazy Cornhusker fans to carry…
Continue ReadingBiden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden worked forcefully Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court limits obstruction charges against January 6 rioters
By John Fritze, Tierney Sneed and Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Justice Department overstepped by…
Continue ReadingJudge orders jury to keep deliberating after it fails to reach unanimous verdict in murder trial of Karen Read
By Artemis Moshtaghian, Jean Casarez, Eric Levenson and Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — The Massachusetts judge presiding over the Karen Read murder…
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Community Conversations: SUP-PUP Paddle Parade brings dog lovers together on the Deschutes
Lynsey Harris sits down with some special furry friends and Paddleboard Oregon’s Renee Anderson to promote the upcoming SUP-PUP Paddle Parade this…
Continue ReadingA harmless asteroid will whiz past Earth Saturday. Here’s how to spot it
AP Science Writer An asteroid will whiz harmlessly past Earth this weekend. The space rock called 2024 MK will make its closest approach to Earth on…
Continue ReadingIn fight against blight, Detroit cracks down on business owners who illegally post signs
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — William Shaw says he has learned his lesson after repeatedly being cited for illegally posting hundreds of signs…
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire teacher who helped student with abortion gets license restored after filing lawsuit
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Department of Education has restored a teacher’s credentials days after she sued,…
Continue ReadingBiden administration extends temporary legal status to 300,000 Haitians, drawing a contrast to Trump
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Homeland Security Department says more than 300,000 Haitians already in the United States will be eligible…
Continue ReadingThe White House wants $4 billion to rebuild Key Bridge in Baltimore and respond to other disasters
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is seeking roughly $4 billion in additional emergency funding from Congress for costs related to…
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