DNC plans to hold virtual roll call to nominate Biden before convention
By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — The Democratic National Committee is planning to hold a virtual roll call ahead of the party’s August convention to…
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With wildfire season at hand, state emergency managers share prep tips, reminder of three-level evacuation alerts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is encouraging Oregonians to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by…
Continue ReadingUS pier constructed off Gaza has broken apart
By Oren Liebermann, Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The temporary pier constructed by the US military to transport aid into…
Continue ReadingDriver charged with DUI-manslaughter for farmworkers’ bus crash in Florida now faces more charges
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — A driver already charged with DUI-manslaughter after his pickup truck crashed into a bus and killed eight farmworkers in central…
Continue ReadingNo charges for officer in death of Michigan teen struck by police car during chase
By ED WHITE Associated Press A prosecutor has declined to file charges against a police officer who struck and killed a western Michigan teenager…
Continue ReadingJudge keeps punishment of 30 years at resentencing for man who attacked Paul Pelosi
By JANIE HAR and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man convicted of attempting to hold former Speaker Nancy Pelosi…
Continue ReadingUS opens up banking to private Cuban businesses as it aims to boost private sector
By FATIMA HUSSEIN, ANDREA RODRIGUEZ and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is lifting some financial restrictions on Cuba…
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Oregon Zoo, partners release endangered pond turtles to the wild in the Columbia River Gorge
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer came early last week for 11 northwestern pond turtles reared at the Oregon Zoo. With the help of volunteers and…
Continue ReadingMassachusetts stabbing suspect to face criminal charges in connection with Connecticut killing, police say
By Dakin Andone, Chris Boyette and Carroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Jared Ravizza, the suspect linked to stabbings this weekend at a Massachusetts…
Continue ReadingAlbert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ dies at 94
BY HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Albert S. Ruddy, a colorful, Canadian-born producer and writer who won Oscars for “The…
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Forest Service to waive recreation fees June 8th for National Get Outdoors Day
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region will be waiving fees at most day-use recreation sites in national forests…
Continue ReadingBiden campaign tries new tactic: Deploying Robert De Niro outside courthouse as Trump trial closing arguments begin
By Kevin Liptak, Donald Judd and Nikki Carvajal, CNN (CNN) — After months of either ignoring or poking fun at former President Donald Trump’s…
Continue ReadingUS-built pier will be removed from Gaza coast and repaired after damage from rough seas
By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon says the U.S.-built temporary pier taking humanitarian aid to starving Palestinians…
Continue ReadingGeorgia parliament overrides president to pass Kremlin-style ‘foreign agents’ bill, defying Western pressure
By Christian Edwards and Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — Georgia’s parliament has voted to override the presidential veto of a Russian-inspired…
Continue ReadingAppeals court upholds retired NYPD officer’s 10-year prison sentence for Capitol riot attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a retired New York Police Department officer’s conviction and 10-year prison sentence for…
Continue ReadingHundreds mourn gang killings of a Haitian mission director and a young American couple
By EVENS SANON and DÁNICA COTO Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Hundreds of people in Haiti are mourning the death of Judes Montis.…
Continue ReadingOpenAI CEO Sam Altman pledges to donate most of his wealth
By JAMES POLLARD Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is joining a high-profile list of more than 240 wealthy philanthropists…
Continue ReadingA look at Pope Francis’ comments about LGBTQ+ people
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis’ apology Tuesday for using a vulgar term to refer to gay men was the latest comment to make headlines about…
Continue ReadingSpain, Ireland and Norway have recognized Palestinian statehood. Where does Europe stand on the issue?
By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognized Palestinian statehood on Tuesday, cementing a joint move that further…
Continue ReadingEast, Southeast Asia had record methamphetamine seizures last year. Profits remain in the billions
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A new United Nations report says East and Southeast Asia are awash in record amounts of…
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