Who is Keir Starmer, the Labour leader favored to win Britain’s July 4 election?
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Critics say British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is dutiful, managerial and a bit dull. The 61-year-old Labour…
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Britain’s Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives ahead of elections
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led throughout his relatively…
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Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care releases first strategic plan, ‘Growing Oregon Together’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care has released the 2024-2029 strategic plan along with its Diversity, Equity,…
Continue ReadingHere’s what led Kenyans to burn part of parliament and call for the president’s resignation
Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Kenya’s president came to power by appealing to the common people, describing himself as a “hustler”…
Continue ReadingPresident Luis Arce’s career has mirrored Bolivia’s economic trajectory from boom to bust
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The president of Bolivia is a 60-year-old leftist whom many see as an opponent of Washington-backed free-market and…
Continue ReadingMaui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfire approaches
Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Nearly a year after wind-whipped flames raced through Kim Ball’s Hawaii community, the empty lot where…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture recruiting for 9 commodity commissioner openings
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture seeks applicants to fill nine commissioner seats on seven of the state’s agricultural…
Continue ReadingRed Cross envoy: Congo conflict has worsened with sharp increases in sexual violence and wounded
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The decades-old conflict in Congo’s mineral-rich east has “drastically deteriorated” since early 2022…
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Your photos and a video, as Central Oregonians enjoy another very special sunset
Do spectacular sunsets on the High Desert ever get old? Not for so many of us – thank you for your photos of Wednesday night’s very special sunset.…
Continue ReadingFuneral held in Houston for 12-year-old girl whose body was found in a creek
HOUSTON (AP) — A 12-year-old girl whose body was found in a shallow creek earlier this month in Houston was remembered for her love of reading and…
Continue ReadingCorrection: Severe Weather story
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In a story published June 27, 2024, about severe weather in the U.S., The Associated Press erroneously reported that Jim Hruska…
Continue ReadingBack to Woodstock, with Wi-Fi: Women return after 55 years to glamp and relive the famous festival
Associated Press BETHEL, N.Y. (AP) — Beverly “Cookie” Grant hitchhiked to the Woodstock music festival in 1969 without a ticket and slept on…
Continue ReadingBiden’s asylum halt is falling hardest on Mexicans and other nationalities Mexico will take
Associated Press NOGALES, Mexico (AP) — Ana Ruiz was dismayed seeing migrants from some countries released in the United States with orders to…
Continue ReadingT-wolves jump in for Dillingham and draft exonerated Shannon, after Blazers go big with Clingan
AP Sports Writer The Minnesota Timberwolves were committed to keeping their core together, coming off a trip to the Western Conference finals and in…
Continue ReadingAustralian leaders cautiously welcome expected plea that could bring WikiLeaks founder Assange home
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian leaders are cautiously welcoming an expected plea agreement that could set free WikiLeaks…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower ahead of key US inflation report
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares fell Thursday in most Asian markets ahead of a key U.S. inflation report due Friday that might point the…
Continue ReadingOklahoma executes man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 7-year-old girl in 1984
Associated Press McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has executed a man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 7-year-old girl in 1984.…
Continue ReadingIn the searing heat of the Gaza summer, Palestinians are surrounded by sewage and garbage
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — Children in sandals trudge through water contaminated with sewage and scale growing mounds of garbage…
Continue ReadingRobert Kennedy didn’t make the debate stage but he answered the same questions during a rival event
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wasn’t with his better-known rivals, President…
Continue ReadingBiden and Trump go head to head: How to watch the first general election presidential debate
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Thursday’s presidential debate starts at 9 p.m. Eastern. It will be hosted by CNN and moderated by CNN’s…
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