Here’s why the Olympics have a French connection (and it ain’t just Paris 2024)
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Ever wondered why French is spoken during medal announcements at the Olympic Games? The truth is that while the…
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Debate-watchers in the Biden and Trump camps seem to agree on something: Biden had a bad night
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — “Oh, Joe.” That gasp, from patrons at a Chicago bar when President Joe Biden first stumbled verbally in…
Continue ReadingDelhi airport roof collapse kills one, injures others after heavy rains
By Aishwarya S. Iyer and Rhea Mogul, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — A section of roof at New Delhi’s airport collapsed following heavy rain on Friday,…
Continue ReadingBiden’s debate performance spurs Democratic panic about his ability to lead party against Trump
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Above all, Joe Biden’s allies have wanted him to demonstrate strength and energy on the debate stage this week to…
Continue ReadingJapan and Philippines trying to finish defense pact for signing in Manila as alarm grows over China
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila says top defense and foreign affairs officials of Japan and…
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NWS confirms destructive SE Oregon, western Idaho storm was a microburst
BOISE, Idaho (KTVB) — The Nyssa, Oregon community faces the aftermath of a confirmed microburst that tore through their community Wednesday…
Continue ReadingPolls close in Iran presidential election held after hard-liner’s death and as Mideast tensions rise
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranians voted on Friday in a snap election to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim…
Continue ReadingInjured Olympic champ Thompson-Herah of Jamaica will miss chance at 3rd straight title in 100, 200
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Elaine Thompson-Herah, the two-time reigning Olympic champion at 100 and 200 meters, will miss the Paris Games because of…
Continue ReadingSouth African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching
Associated Press MOKOPANE, South Africa (AP) — Researchers in South Africa have injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part…
Continue ReadingBoston officer John O’Keefe was called a ‘patron saint’ by the girlfriend accused of killing him
CANTON, Mass. (AP) — Who was John O’Keefe, the man whose death led to a Massachusetts murder trial attracting national attention? For 16…
Continue ReadingKaren Read, a ‘convenient outsider’ accused of killing her Boston police boyfriend
CANTON, Mass. (AP) — The woman charged with killing her Boston police officer boyfriend had dated him briefly when they were in their 20s, and they…
Continue ReadingFrance is facing an election like no other. Here’s how it works and what comes next
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French voters are called to the polls this weekend for an exceptional moment in their political history. Sunday is…
Continue ReadingHere’s why it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on the presidential ticket
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s halting debate performance has led some in his own party to begin questioning…
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Senator Wyden visits Bend company, talks about tax relief bill to ease small-business burden
Senator Ron Wyden, in Central Oregon for two town halls on Thursday, also visited a Bend business, Onboard Dynamics, hurt by recent tax code changes…
Continue ReadingSteeplechaser stumbles through water barrier, tumbles over last hurdle to miss Olympic spot
AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Steeplechaser Olivia Markezich stumbled through the water after one jump, then barely regained her balance,…
Continue ReadingA father who lost 2 sons in a Boeing Max crash waits to hear if the US will prosecute the company
AP Airlines Writer As they travel around Alaska on a long-planned vacation, Ike and Susan Riffel stop now and then to put up stickers directing…
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New barbed-wire fencing on BLM land west of Redmond has area resident worried about wildlife impacts
A resident tells NewsChannel 21 he’s worried about new barbed-wire fencing that’s gone up on BLM land along Kingwood Drive eight miles west of…
Continue ReadingSchool’s out and NYC migrant families face a summer of uncertainty
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of migrant families in New York City are facing a summer of uncertainty for their school-aged children.…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP’s report on Ukraine’s battle to defend its democracy in wartime
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has spent years trying to build a Western-style democracy, although not without some bumps along the…
Continue ReadingUkraine spent years trying to build a Western-style democracy. Then Russia invaded the country
Associated Pres KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s battle to repel Russia is a fight for the country’s survival as a Western-facing democracy. To…
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