30th annual Essence Festival of Culture kicks off in New Orleans
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The City of New Orleans on Thursday officially welcomed thousands of people descending on the Big Easy for the…
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Mexico’s incoming president announces top posts but her new cabinet includes familiar faces
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s incoming president has announced her appointees for top posts, but hopes for a fresh approach were dashed by the…
Continue ReadingDoris Day Fast Facts
CNN Library (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actress, singer and dancer Doris Day. Personal Birth date: April 3, 1922 Death date: May 13,…
Continue ReadingRuins of ancient garden likely owned by Emperor Caligula uncovered near Vatican during excavations
Associated Press ROME (AP) — Italy’s culture ministry says archaeological excavations near the Vatican have uncovered the remains of an…
Continue Reading‘Chaos is our friend.’ How Trump is quietly planning around Biden’s uncertain future
CNN By Steve Contorno, Kristen Holmes and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — For much of the past year, Donald Trump and his allies have…
Continue ReadingThe West is sizzling under extreme heat and bracing for the threat of more fires as thousands remain evacuated in California
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The West is sizzling under a major, prolonged heatwave through July 4 and beyond that’s bringing triple-digit…
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Bend veterinarians moonlight for a cause, tend bar and serve beer at Veterinary Referral Center’s ‘Meet the Vet’ nights
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The veterinarians at the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon have received advanced training in a range of different…
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Jefferson County Commissioner Kelly Simmelink appointed to Regional Solutions Advisory Committee
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Commissioner Kelly Simmelink has been appointed to the Central Oregon Regional Solutions Advisory Committee…
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Wyden joins legislation to protect tenants at risk of eviction
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he is co-sponsoring legislation to empower tenants and help support housing security…
Continue ReadingJudge clears way for Alec Baldwin to go to trial next week after last-minute efforts to toss ‘Rust’ case fail
By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — A New Mexico judge has cleared the way for the prosecution of Alec Baldwin next week, refusing the latest in a…
Continue ReadingBiden tells Democratic governors he needs more sleep and plans to stop scheduling events after 8 p.m.
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden told Democratic governors during a meeting at the White House on Wednesday that part of…
Continue ReadingRanger injured and armed person making threats dies at Yellowstone, park says
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — An armed person who was making unspecified threats at Yellowstone National Park died and a park ranger was…
Continue ReadingA week after an alleged coup attempt in Bolivia, confusion and conspiracy theories reign
Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — A fugitive general charged with collusion over last week’s alleged coup attempt in Bolivia has told The…
Continue ReadingNovak Djokovic’s knee is pain-free at Wimbledon but his movement is not quite where he wants it
AP Tennis Writer LONDON (AP) — The good news, Novak Djokovic said, was that his surgically repaired right knee was pain-free at Wimbledon on…
Continue ReadingShooting at Yellowstone National Park hotel leaves ranger injured, shooter dead
By Amanda Musa and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A shooting in Yellowstone National Park left one park ranger injured and the shooter dead,…
Continue ReadingBarry Bonds Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired baseball player Barry Bonds, holder of Major League Baseball’s all-time…
Continue Reading176 gravestones at 2 Jewish cemeteries vandalized, FBI investigating
By Jennifer Henderson and Sydney Bishop, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 180 gravestones at two Jewish cemeteries in Cincinnati have been vandalized, according…
Continue ReadingParent company of Saks Fifth Avenue to buy Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion
AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue has signed a deal to buy upscale rival Neiman Marcus Group, which owns…
Continue ReadingDirector accused in French cinema’s #MeToo wave charged with rape and assault of actors
PARIS (AP) — Authorities in France say a film director accused of sexual assault and violent, controlling behavior has been handed preliminary…
Continue ReadingFears mount over election-linked violence in France after government spokesperson attacked on campaign trail
By Niamh Kennedy, Emmanuel Miculita and Emma Leyo, CNN (CNN) — Concerns are growing about political violence ahead of high-stakes parliamentary…
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