Examining the long history of the ‘outside agitator’ narrative
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — As university administrators and law enforcement crack down on campus protests over Israel’s war in Gaza,…
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Orange crush: Boats packed with revelers tour Amsterdam canals to celebrate the king’s birthday
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Decked in the national orange color, dancing to music, and eating orange-glazed pastries, many in the Netherlands are marking…
Continue ReadingA woman might win the presidency of Mexico. What could that mean for abortion rights?
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — If a woman wins Mexico’s presidency on June 2, would she rule with gender in…
Continue ReadingBritish troops may be tasked with delivering Gaza aid, BBC report says
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The BBC is reporting that British troops may be tasked with delivering aid to Gaza from an offshore…
Continue ReadingA tornado in southern China kills 5 people and damages factories in the metropolis of Guangzhou
BEIJING (AP) — State media says a tornado has struck the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, killing five people and damaging more than 140 factory…
Continue ReadingDaughter of prominent Palestinian poet killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza
By Zeena Saifi, Kareem Khadder, Abeer Salman and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Shaima Refaat Alareer, the daughter of a prominent Palestinian…
Continue ReadingA suspect is in custody after 6 people were shot outside a club in the nation’s capital, police say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police say six people were shot outside a nightclub in the nation’s capital. The shootings happened at about 11:30 p.m. on…
Continue ReadingBritish man seriously injured in Tobago shark attack
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — A 64-year-old British man is receiving “critical care” after he was attacked by a shark 10 meters from…
Continue ReadingPro-Palestinian students have peacefully evacuated prestigious Paris university campus building
PARIS (AP) — Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States peacefully evacuated a campus building at a…
Continue ReadingRussian oil refineries and military airfield targeted in drone attack, as thermal energy plants are damaged in Ukraine
By Olga Voitovych and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russia’s Kushchevsk military airfield in the…
Continue ReadingHamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as a planned Rafah offensive looms
By SAMY MAGDY and DAVID RISING Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza,…
Continue ReadingRussia renews attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones at southern Russia
By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine overnight, in attacks that appeared to…
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‘Guns to Gardens’ firearm surrender event returns to Bend’s Antioch Church
A “Guns to Gardens” firearm safe surrender event is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of Antioch Church at 566 NE Clay Avenue…
Continue ReadingThe US and China talk past each other on most issues, but at least they’re still talking
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his just-concluded latest visit to China with…
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Mtn. View High School presents entertaining Disney musical ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Get ready for a magical journey as Mountain View High School proudly presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast the Musical, a timeless tale of love and…
Continue ReadingSean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs pushed back against a woman’s lawsuit…
Continue ReadingAnti-war protesters dig in as some schools close encampments after reports of antisemitic activity
By MICHAEL CASEY and JAMES POLLARD Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at college campuses across U.S. dug…
Continue ReadingXi shakes up China’s military in rethink of how to ‘fight and win’ future wars
By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China has rolled out the largest restructuring of its military in almost a decade, focusing on…
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To prepare for the busy kitten season ahead, Humane Society of Central Oregon is hosting a Kitten Shower
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – With warmer weather just around the corner, Kitten Season will soon be in full swing. To prepare for the nearly 300 newborn and…
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Deschutes Public Library’s Emily O’Neal honored as state Librarian of the Year; two other DPL librarians also receive awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Public Library announced Friday that three staff members were honored with awards for their exceptional service and…
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