Congress OKs bill overhauling oversight of troubled federal Bureau of Prisons
Associated Press The Senate passed legislation Wednesday to overhaul oversight and bring greater transparency to the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of…
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Woman sentenced to 35 years to life for slaying of Hollywood consultant in Los Angeles
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who pleaded guilty to the killing of entertainment consultant and social justice advocate Michael Latt…
Continue ReadingMan sentenced to 4-plus years in death of original ‘Mickey Mouse Club’ cast member
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A man charged in the death of Dennis Day, an original cast member on Walt Disney’s “Mickey Mouse Club” television…
Continue ReadingMan sentenced to 4-plus years in death of original ‘Mickey Mouse Club’ cast member
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A man charged in the death of Dennis Day, an original cast member on Walt Disney’s “Mickey Mouse Club” television…
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Deschutes commissioners vote 3-0 to begin talks to acquire Moon Pit for new landfill – but no one’s about to write a check
Deschutes County commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to begin negotiations with Hooker Creek to purchase the Moon Pit site east of Bend for the…
Continue ReadingDartmouth student’s death prompts police hazing probe as university suspends 2 Greek organizations
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — The hourslong disappearance, then confirmed death of a Dartmouth College fraternity member has police…
Continue ReadingWith a late goal fit for a king, England reaches another Euro final by beating Netherlands 2-1
AP Sports Writer DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — England is into another European Championship final after its latest dramatic, come-from-behind win that…
Continue ReadingDemocratic lawmakers’ concerns hang over Joe Biden’s position as the party’s presidential nominee despite campaign’s efforts
By Lauren Fox and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Two days after President Joe Biden asserted he was “firmly committed” to staying in the 2024…
Continue ReadingThe first lady is helping to salvage her husband’s campaign. Will it be enough?
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Campaigning for her husband in Florida, Jill Biden took a break to get some tea. She was on the second stop of a…
Continue ReadingElection officials push back against draft federal rule for reporting potential cyberattacks
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A group of state election officials is urging the nation’s cybersecurity agency to revise a draft…
Continue ReadingFounder of collapsed hedge fund Archegos Capital is convicted in securities fraud scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — The founder of Archegos Capital Management has been convicted of securities fraud in a scheme that prosecutors say cost global…
Continue ReadingCostco membership fees are going up for the first time since 2017
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — It’s soon going to cost more money to get your foot in the door at Costco. But the good news is…
Continue ReadingNBA agrees to terms on a record 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal, AP source says
AP Sports Writers The NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deals, a record 11-year agreement worth $76 billion that would assure player salaries…
Continue ReadingGroups sue to restore endangered species protection for US northern Rockies wolves
Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Six conservation groups have filed a lawsuit challenging a recent federal government decision not to protect…
Continue ReadingGroups sue to restore endangered species protection for US northern Rockies wolves
Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Six conservation groups have filed a lawsuit challenging a recent federal government decision not to protect…
Continue ReadingMichael Cohen asks Supreme Court to step into fight over alleged retaliation by Trump
By John Fritze and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Michael Cohen, the one-time fixer for Donald Trump, is asking the Supreme Court to revive his…
Continue ReadingAt least 261 people have died in El Salvador’s prisons under anti-gang crackdown, rights group says
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — The human rights organization Cristosal says at least 261 people have died in prisons in El Salvador during…
Continue ReadingAmazing architecture, outrage over tap water, why tennis players grunt: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! When was the last time you wrote a check to pay for something? For me, it’s been years —…
Continue ReadingAmazing architecture, outrage over tap water, why tennis players grunt: Catch up on the day’s stories
WMUR, CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! When was the last time you wrote a check to pay for something? For me, it’s been years…
Continue ReadingInert grenades found in a bag cause evacuation at a Hawaii airport, man arrested
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Operations at Hawaii’s Hilo International Airport were halted when security screeners spotted two items that looked like…
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