Palestinian band escapes horrors of war but members’ futures remain uncertain
By LUJAIN JO Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — They stroll Doha’s waterfront promenade and sing softly about children who are now “birds…
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Families of two Bend teen murder victims sue their killer and his partner for $14 million
wo family members of a young Bend couple brutally murdered at a southwest Bend home in August 2022 have sued their convicted killer and his romantic…
Continue ReadingHarris utters a profanity in advice to young Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has used a profanity while offering advice to young Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific…
Continue ReadingWorkers in Atlantic City casino smoking lawsuit decry ‘poisonous’ workplace; state stresses taxes
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A group of Atlantic City casino workers has asked a judge to ban smoking in the gambling…
Continue ReadingArgentina will get next installment of bailout as IMF praises Milei’s austerity policies
By ISABEL DE BRE Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The International Monetary Fund, Argentina’s biggest creditor, has agreed to…
Continue Reading2 injured loggerhead turtles triumphantly crawl into the Atlantic after rehabbing in Florida
By CODY JACKSON and FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A crowd cheered and took photos as two loggerhead sea turtles slowly…
Continue ReadingUS airlines are suing the Biden administration over a new rule to make certain fees easier to spot
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. airlines are trying to kill a new rule requiring them to disclose fees more quickly when consumers shop for flights. The…
Continue ReadingCollapsed Baltimore bridge span comes down with a boom after crews set off chain of explosives
By LEA SKENE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Crews set off a chain of carefully placed explosives Monday to break down the largest remaining span…
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Oregon gas prices fall 4.3 cents a gallon in past week, to $4.38, GasBuddy says; still up about 30 cents from a year ago
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.38/g Monday, according to…
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Northern lights a lesser show Saturday night, but aurora’s earlier, colorful display was a dazzler across High Desert
Thank you for all the many wonderful photos of your views of our rare display of the aurora borealis. The Share tab is where you can send…
Continue ReadingDr. Cyril Wecht, celebrity pathologist who argued more than 1 shooter killed JFK, dies at 93
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dr. Cyril Wecht has died at age 93 after spending much of his life pressing his view that more than one shooter was involved in…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump’s GOP allies show up in force as Michael Cohen takes the stand in hush money trial
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press As Donald Trump’s hush money trial reaches a pivotal moment the former president’s allies are out in force and…
Continue ReadingA Kremlin shake-up of Russia’s Defense Ministry comes at a key moment in the Ukraine war
By The Associated Press Over the weekend, President Vladimir Putin replaced Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu — the longest serving member of his…
Continue ReadingSevere storms blitz the US South again after one of the most active tornado periods in history
ATLANTA (AP) — More than 15 million people from Texas to Florida are under threat of severe storms and the potential for more tornadoes. Many of…
Continue ReadingMelinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, 3 years after her divorce from Bill Gates
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Melinda French Gates will step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the…
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SELCO Credit Union awards $77,500 in college scholarships to 21 students, including five from Central Oregon
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union’s annual scholarship program received a record number of applications in 2024 after…
Continue ReadingChildish Gambino announces first tour in 5 years, releases reimagined 2020 album with new songs
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Childish Gambino has returned with a reimagined album and a new tour announcement. Early Monday,…
Continue ReadingIranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer CANNES, France (AP) — After being sentenced to eight years in prison, the award-winning Iranian director Mohammad…
Continue ReadingReports of army killing of villagers in Myanmar supported by photos and harrowing tale of a survivor
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Reports that soldiers of Myanmar’s military government last week carried out a massacre of more…
Continue ReadingGreek and Turkish leaders seek to stress thawing relations but tensions remain under the surface
By ANDREW WILKS Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — The leaders of Greece and Turkey have met for talks that were supposed to underline their efforts…
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