FDA approves a second Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease
AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new…
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City of Atlanta approves $2 million settlement for students tased by police during George Floyd protest
By Kaila Nichols and Shawn Nottingham, CNN (CNN) — The Atlanta City Council voted Monday to approve a $2 million settlement for two students…
Continue ReadingLast known survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre challenge Oklahoma high court decision
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The last two remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre are asking the Oklahoma Supreme Court to…
Continue ReadingWisconsin Supreme Court to consider whether 175-year-old law bans abortion
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court will consider two challenges to a 175-year-old law that conservatives have…
Continue ReadingPressure is building on Biden to step aside. But many Democrats feel powerless to replace him
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders describes President Joe Biden’s recent debate performance as “painful.” In an…
Continue ReadingVenezuela’s opposition coalition welcomes President Maduro’s plan to jumpstart dialogue with the US
Associated Prees CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s main opposition coalition has welcomed President Nicolas Maduro’s announcement about his…
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Decades of fuel treatments on BLM land helped stop Darlene 3 Fire that threatened La Pine ‘in its tracks,’ agency says
A week ago, the Darlene 3 wildfire broke out on public lands near the community of La Pine. “Fortunately, decades of land treatments performed by the…
Continue ReadingFDA approves donanemab, Eli Lilly’s treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved donanemab, a monoclonal antibody designed to slow the…
Continue ReadingItalian landowner is arrested after an Indian worker bled to death in accident with farm equipment
Associated Press ROME (AP) — Police have arrested an Italian farm owner after one of his workers, an undocumented laborer from India, bled to death…
Continue ReadingUnion sues Philadelphia over requirement that city workers return to the office full time
Associated Press A union that represents thousands of Philadelphia city employees has asked a judge to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement…
Continue ReadingBrazil data regulator bans Meta from mining data to train AI models
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s national data protection authority determined on Tuesday that Meta cannot use data originating in…
Continue ReadingBiden plans to meet with Democratic governors and look to shore up support after shaky debate
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors as he attempts to solidify support among his…
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Redmond auto detailer honored to again be on the detailing team for the original Air Force One at Seattle museum
Shane Mayfield, the owner of Redmond’s Perfection Plus Auto Salon, says he’s honored to once again be part of the detailing team that keeps the…
Continue ReadingRep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democrat in Congress to call for Biden’s withdrawal from 2024 race
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step…
Continue ReadingTaiwan says China’s coast guard has detained a Taiwanese fishing vessel and demands its release
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan says that China’s coast guard has boarded a Taiwanese fishing boat and steered it to a port in mainland China.…
Continue ReadingLloyd Doggett becomes first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on Biden to withdraw
By Annie Grayer, CNN Washington (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas on Tuesday became the first sitting Democratic member of…
Continue ReadingUN experts say Russia violated international law by imprisoning Wall Street Journal reporter
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — United Nations human rights experts say Russia violated international law by imprisoning Wall Street Journal…
Continue ReadingOklahoma St RB Ollie Gordon II, who won Doak Walker Award last season, arrested for suspicion of DUI
AP Sports Writer Police say Oklahoma State running back and Doak Walker Award winner Ollie Gordon II has been arrested for suspicion of DUI. A state…
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Redmond School Board sends $97.7 million ‘renewal bond’ measure to Nov. ballot, keeping current property tax rate
The Redmond School Board voted unanimously last week to place a renewal bond measure before voters on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. It…
Continue ReadingChina and the Philippines hold crucial talks to ease tensions after intense clash in disputed waters
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — China and the Philippines have held a crucial meeting to try to ease mounting tensions following their…
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