Zelensky issues fresh weapons plea after 7 killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia region
By Maria Kostenko and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — At least 7 people, including children, were killed and at least 31 injured after Russia…
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Storms in Switzerland and Italy cause flooding and landslides, leaving at least 4 people dead
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities say weekend storms in Switzerland and northern Italy caused extensive flooding and landslides, leaving at least four…
Continue ReadingZelenskyy appeals to West to relax targeting limits for Ukraine as glide bombs hammer front line
Associated Press DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — Drone footage from Ukraine’s military released Sunday has shown what appears to be bodies in a…
Continue Reading‘What’s going to happen for us?’ These gay military veterans wonder what Biden’s new pardon means for them
By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — The predawn silence was shattered by heavy banging on the doors of the US Army barracks in West Germany that…
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Bend’s Fourth of July Pet Parade will mark 100 years of fun for all
One of the most fun traditions of Bend’s Fourth of July turns 100 this year: the Bend Pet…
Continue ReadingUK’s landmark postwar elections: When Thatcher became the first female prime minister in 1979
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s upcoming general election is widely expected to lead to a change of government for the first time in 14…
Continue ReadingMacron weakened at home and abroad as an early French election gives the far right momentum
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron appeared on the political stage in 2017 as a bold, young leader offering to revive…
Continue ReadingRussia wants to confront NATO but dares not fight it on the battlefield – so it’s waging a hybrid war instead
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — When someone tried – and failed – to burn down a bus garage in Prague earlier this month, the unsuccessful…
Continue ReadingHungary’s populist Orbán to take over EU presidency as many issues hang in the balance
Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — When Hungary takes over the helm of the European Union on July 1, many politicians in Brussels will have…
Continue ReadingLGBTQ+ Pride Month culminates with parades in NYC, San Francisco and beyond
NEW YORK (AP) — The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reached its exuberant grand finale on Sunday, bringing rainbow-laden revelers to the…
Continue ReadingAmerican and British voters share deep roots. In 2024, they distrust their own leaders, too
Associated Press DARTFORD, England (AP) — British and American voters are going to the polls the same year for the first time in more than three…
Continue ReadingAmerican and British voters share deep roots. In 2024, they distrust their own leaders, too
Associated Press DARTFORD, England (AP) — Distrust has settled over the campaign trails in the United States and United Kingdom ahead of July 4…
Continue ReadingHow will Louisiana’s new Ten Commandments classroom requirement be funded and enforced?
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Even as a legal challenge is already underway over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to…
Continue ReadingRodríguez scores in stoppage time to give Portland a 3-2 win over Minnesota United
AP Soccer Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jonathan Rodríguez scored in stoppage time to give the Portland Timbers a 3-2 come-from-behind win over…
Continue ReadingBay FC downs Racing Louisville 1-0; Courage beat Spirit 1-0 for first road win
Asisat Oshoala scored on a penalty in the 76th minute and Bay FC beat Racing Louisville 1-0 on Saturday in the National Women’s Soccer League.…
Continue ReadingShould gun store sales get special credit card tracking? States split on mandating or prohibiting it
Associated Press Beginning Monday, a California law will require credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard to provide banks with special retail…
Continue ReadingKenya’s urban population is growing. The need for affordable housing is, too
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya has an affordable housing problem. The government plans to build 250,000 houses each year, with the…
Continue ReadingMask-wearing shot put standout Raven Saunders earns spot to Paris Olympics with 2nd place finish
AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Raven Saunders wore a gold nose ring and had gold grills covering their upper and lower teeth. They even…
Continue ReadingBET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind
AP Music Writer Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards — even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early. The…
Continue Reading‘Lab-grown’ meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — As Florida’s ban on “lab-grown” meat is set to go into effect, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah with a…
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