Documentary focuses on man behind a cruelly bizarre 1990s Japanese reality show
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Naked and frail, a shaggy-haired man films himself as he endures solitude in a tiny room for months,…
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How Columbia University’s complex history with the student protest movement echoes into today
By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Students protested what they saw as injustice and demanded change. Administrators were under…
Continue ReadingBlinken says Israel still must do more to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel must still do more…
Continue ReadingTesla CEO Musk visits China as competitors show off new electric vehicles at Beijing auto show
BEIJING (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk has met with a top government leader in the Chinese capital, just as the nation’s carmakers are showing off…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares mostly rise to start a week full of earnings, Fed meeting
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday, as investors kept their eyes on potentially market-moving…
Continue ReadingDeforestation in Indonesia spiked last year, but resources analyst sees better overall trend
By VICTORIA MILKO Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — From trees felled in protected national parks to massive swaths of jungle razed for…
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Senator Merkley holds town hall at COCC to engage with the community on important topics
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley held two town halls, in Bend and Madras Sunday to hear from the communities on a variety of issues.…
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‘Armed and dangerous’ fugitive pinned in to prevent escape, arrested at Bend’s Cascade Village Shopping Center
An “armed and dangerous” fugitive from the Salem area, wanted on a nationwide warrant for robbery, was tracked Friday to the Bend area and found…
Continue ReadingGunman shoots and injures 3 police officers, 2 innocent bystanders in New Orleans suburb
By Rebekah Riess and Stephen Watts, CNN (CNN) — Three police officers were shot and injured by a gunman after responding to a shooting outside…
Continue ReadingAustralian prime minister describes domestic violence as a ‘national crisis’ after protests
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday described domestic violence as a “national crisis” after…
Continue ReadingInterstate near Arizona-New Mexico line reopens after train derailment as lingering fuel burns off
LUPTON, Ariz. (AP) — Local authorities say Interstate 40 has reopened in both directions as fire crews continue watch over a controlled burn of…
Continue ReadingSuspect killed after 3 police officers wounded by gunfire in standoff near New Orleans
KENNER, La. (AP) — Three Louisiana police officers were wounded by gunfire in a standoff with a man who was later killed by a police sharpshooter.…
Continue ReadingFlorida sheriff says deputies killed a gunman in shootout that wounded 2 officers
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff says two of his deputies are hospitalized after being wounded in a shootout with a man who opened fire when…
Continue ReadingRunner dies after receiving emergency treatment at Nashville race, organizers say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A marathon runner in the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series in Nashville this weekend has died after receiving…
Continue ReadingRepublicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Brian Jack sought to make a debate among Republicans for an open Georgia congressional seat all about…
Continue ReadingTexans WR Tank Dell shot in Florida, sustains minor wound, team says
By The Associated Press Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was shot in Florida and sustained a minor wound, the team announced on social media.…
Continue ReadingEvacuations lifted after dozens of train cars derailed near New Mexico state line, some carrying propane
By Rebekah Riess and Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — Thirty-five rail cars of a train derailed in New Mexico Friday afternoon, prompting…
Continue ReadingPutin likely didn’t order death of Russian opposition leader Navalny, US official says
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely…
Continue ReadingCDC says it’s identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical…
Continue ReadingPrince Harry and Meghan to visit Nigeria in May for Invictus Games talks
By CHINEDU ASADU and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian defense officials say Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will visit…
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