By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh’s dramatic downfall was sealed following a sensational six-week 2023 trial in which he was convicted of murdering his wife and son. But the long-running saga involving the scion of a prominent and powerful family of local lawyers and solicitors took an unexpected
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By Emma Tucker, Caroll Alvarado, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A livestreamer known for posting videos with racist content online appeared in court Friday morning on charges including attempted murder after he shot a man outside a Tennessee courthouse, according to authorities. Dalton Eatherly – who goes by “Chud the Builder” online – got into
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By Alexandra Banner, CNN A stretch of severe storms is expected to impact parts of the central US this weekend, which could affect travel plans across the region. The new CNN Weather newsletter was designed for moments like this — not just to send alerts, but to provide expert coverage and help you stay one
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By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Somali pirates are profiting from the war in Iran as commercial ships, bypassing conflict routes through lengthy detours around Africa, sail into their strike zone. The intensifying conflict in the Middle East has choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz – a vital route for roughly 20% of the
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By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Richard Glossip, 63, was released on bond Thursday –– the latest dramatic turn in a nearly three-decade legal saga that had seen the former Oklahoma death row inmate scheduled for execution nine times before his conviction was overturned last year by the Supreme Court. Over the years, the case
Continue Reading CNN, KOCO, KFOR, OKLAHOMA DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Richard Glossip, 63, was released on bond Thursday –– the latest dramatic turn in a nearly three-decade legal saga that had seen the former Oklahoma death row inmate scheduled for execution nine times before his conviction was overturned last year by the
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By Jessie Yeung, Sylvie Zhuang, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump spent his final morning in Beijing in Zhongnanhai — the highly secretive, tightly guarded leadership compound of China’s ruling Communist Party. Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping strolled through its pristine gardens, with Trump admiring the roses and Xi offering to send seeds
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By Diego Mendoza, CNN A “grenade-type” explosive device was safely detonated after being found in an Alabama reservoir that supplies drinking water to the city of Mobile and its surrounding area, officials said. The device was discovered Wednesday by divers surveying the Converse Reservoir dam in Mobile County for routine repair and maintenance, prompting a
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Dr. Christine Pollard will serve as the interim chancellor and dean of OSU-Cascades, with her appointment beginning Saturday. This leadership change follows the removal of the previous chancellor and dean, Sherman Bloomer, who was removed pending an investigation. Bloomer’s removal is connected to accusations of alleged sexual misconduct involving students, a story exclusively reported by
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Four anglers recently reeled in significant catches, which were highlighted on the “Big Ol’ Fish” segment of a local television program. Elias Silas caught his first rainbow trout at North Twin Lake, while Abel Calderon landed a 33-inch salmon on the Columbia River. Tony Conte also caught a coho on the fly in Alaska and
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Jefferson County, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new wildfire, dubbed the Seagull fire, has ignited in Jefferson County near Warm Springs, and is currently listed as a one-acre blaze according to the National Interagency Fire Center. They report it started at 4:16 PM. As the fire situation evolves, KTVZ will continue to provide the latest updates
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Department of Public Works recently hosted an open house, inviting the public to tour its new combined campus located on Talus Place in North Bend. The event allowed residents to explore the facility and learn about the department’s operations. The open house highlighted the city’s investment in a centralized
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What started in a garage in Eugene in 1999 with a salon owner, a chemist, and a dream has grown into a global company shipping products around the world — all while keeping every step of the process rooted in Central Oregon. Founded by husband-and-wife team Jim and Lezlie McConnell, Light
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ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Fire District Board met Wednesday evening where residents voiced concerns about the proposed levy on Tuesday’s ballot. According to the district, the levy is needed to provide funding for operations, staffing and emergency response services.In the photo below, provided by the Alfalfa Fire and Rescue Facebook page, the district
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Quincy, a Golden Retriever therapy dog, recently retired from R.E. Jewell Elementary in Bend after more than seven years of service. The elementary school marked her dedication with a special assembly, where she received a plaque and a gift basket. Quincy spent her tenure at the elementary school teaching students and
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SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A quiet drive home turned into a rare, and for some, unsettling wildlife encounter in southern Deschutes County. A wolf sighting near La Pine is once again putting a spotlight on the growing presence of apex predators in Central Oregon. The video, captured by a local college student, was
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By Erin Burnett, Katherine Dillinger, Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, a passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship who had tested “faintly positive” for hantavirus, has now tested negative and been moved out of a Nebraska biocontainment unit. Kornfeld, 69, an Oregon oncologist, had helped care for ill passengers aboard the cruise
Continue ReadingBy Toni Odejimi, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! I love strolling to my local art museum to take in masterpieces — both old and new. Now, there’s even more reason to go: research suggests it could help you live longer. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things
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CNN By Patrick Oppmann, CNN (CNN) — Cuba’s dire energy woes are about to become even more critical, the nation’s energy minister warned Wednesday. A Russian donation of oil in late March has been exhausted, Cuban Minister of Energy and Mines Vicente de la O Levy said in a special televised appearance Wednesday night. “The
Continue ReadingBy Patrick Oppmann, Hira Humayun, Michael Rios, CNN Havana, Cuba (CNN) — The US is ramping up pressure on Cuba’s government, preparing an indictment against former President Raúl Castro, according to sources, as Washington demands reforms from the Cuban government in exchange for humanitarian relief from an energy crisis it orchestrated. News of the potential
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