Biden’s controversial ‘cannibalism’ remarks meet pushback in Papua New Guinea
By Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — US President Joe Biden’s apparent suggestion his uncle may have been eaten by cannibals during World War II has…
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Indonesia declares Prabowo Subianto president-elect after court rejects rivals’ appeal
By NINIEK KARMINI and FADLAN SYAM Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s electoral commission has formally declared Prabowo…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea sends a delegation to Iran in a growing effort to break its diplomatic isolation
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A high-level North Korean economic delegation was on its way to Iran for what would be…
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BLM’s new public lands rule makes conservation, public access equal priorities to resource extraction, development
Conservation and public access are on equal footing with other considerations for U.S. Bureau of Land Management lands under a recently announced…
Continue ReadingMore US aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning is another matter
By JILL LAWLESS and SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A new package of $61 billion in U.S. aid may prevent Ukraine from losing its…
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Two chances to run wild at COCC’s annual spring fun runs on Bend campus
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For runners and walkers looking for a fun-filled challenge, Central Oregon Community College has two race events happening in…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announces Youth Academy coming up in July
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the 2024 Youth Academy, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, July…
Continue ReadingDozens arrested on California campus after students in Texas detained as Gaza war protests persist
By JIM VERTUNO, ACACIA CORONADO and NICK PERRY Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Police peacefully arrested student protesters at the…
Continue ReadingAustralian police arrest 7 alleged teen extremists linked to stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church
By MARK BAKER and ROD McGUIRK Associated Press SYDNEY (AP) — Australian police say they have arrested seven teenagers accused of following a…
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Wyden votes for aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan; Merkley opposes it over military aid to Israel
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Tuesday applauded the passage of legislation to provide Ukraine, Israel, and America’s…
Continue ReadingStudents protesting on campuses across US ask colleges to cut investments supporting Israel
By COLLIN BINKLEY, STEVE LeBLANC and BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS Associated Press Students at a growing number of U.S. colleges are gathering in…
Continue ReadingOlympian Kristi Yamaguchi is ‘tickled pink’ to inspire a Barbie doll
By TERRY TANG Associated Press Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. With a schedule packed with ice skating…
Continue ReadingDisgraced coal CEO lost races as GOP and third party candidate. He’s trying again as a Democrat
By JOHN RABY and LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Former West Virginia coal executive Don Blankenship is making another…
Continue ReadingVillagers in Mexico organize to take back their water as drought, avocados dry up lakes and rivers
By ARMANDO SOLÍS Associated Press VILLA MADERO, Mexico (AP) — As a drought in Mexico drags on, angry subsistence farmers have begun taking direct…
Continue ReadingWhat to listen for during Supreme Court arguments on Donald Trump and presidential immunity
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court hears arguments Thursday over whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution…
Continue ReadingA conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press A conservative quest to limit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is gaining momentum in state capitals and…
Continue ReadingA conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press A conservative quest to limit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is gaining momentum in state capitals and…
Continue ReadingArizona House advances a repeal of the state’s near-total abortion ban to the Senate
By JACQUES BILLEAUD and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total ban on abortions has won…
Continue ReadingBiden tries to navigate the Israel-Hamas war protests roiling college campuses
By WILL WEISSERT, MICHELLE L. PRICE and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Student protests over the war in Gaza have created a new…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday that state abortion bans…
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