Small pro-Palestinian protests held Saturday as college commencements are held
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press Small pro-Palestinian protests popped up sporadically Saturday as colleges and universities from North Carolina to…
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Experts say gun alone doesn’t justify deadly force in fatal shooting of Florida airman
By JEFF MARTIN and CLAUDIA LAUER The Associated Press On the afternoon of May 3, Roger Fortson opened the door of his Florida apartment with a gun in…
Continue ReadingIn 1968, protests forced Columbia University to change graduation. Here’s what happened next.
By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — Columbia University’s graduating class of 1968 was no stranger to protests. The college years of its student…
Continue ReadingFederal prosecutors request 40-year sentence for man who attacked Pelosi’s husband with hammer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal prosecutors are asking a judge for a 40-year prison sentence for the man who broke into former U.S. House Speaker…
Continue ReadingAnti-government protests demand release of Gaza hostages ahead of Israel’s Memorial Day
By Eugenia Yosef and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Protesters took to the streets of several cities across Israel on Saturday, demanding the…
Continue ReadingFormer Florida Gov. and US Sen. Bob Graham remembered for his civility at memorial service
By TERRY SPENCER and LYNNE SLADKY Associated Press MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (AP) — Family and friends have remembered former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen.…
Continue ReadingA’ja Wilson and Nike announce the Las Vegas Aces star is getting a signature shoe
By The Associated Press (AP) — Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is getting a Nike signature shoe. The deal was announced Saturday as the two-time…
Continue ReadingMarc Benioff lunch auction raises $1.5M for charity. Not bad for first year without Warren Buffett
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The $200,100 winning bid for a private lunch with software titan Marc Benioff might appear…
Continue Reading8 people were killed in a shooting attack at a bar in Ecuador, local police say
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Police say eight people have been killed in a shooting attack on a birthday party in a bar in Ecuador, which has suffered an…
Continue ReadingLA County prosecutors say leaked racist recording involved a crime. But they won’t file charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County prosecutors say they suspect a crime was committed in the recording of a racist conversation that prompted…
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RV left by Buckingham Elementary prompts ‘Secure’ status, owned by felon ordered to have no contact with minors
A motor home parked on Bend-La Pine Schools property near Buckingham Elementary School prompted a four-hour precautionary “secure” status Friday…
Continue ReadingDuchess of Sussex, called ‘Ifeoma’ in Nigeria, speaks with women about her Nigerian roots
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, says it’s been “humbling” to find out through a…
Continue ReadingConnecticut Democrats unanimously nominate U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Democrats have unanimously endorsed U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term. They praised the state’s…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico governor seeks hydrogen investment with trip to Netherlands
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The governor of New Mexico has announced plans to court new investments in hydrogen fuel development at a business summit in…
Continue Reading2 hikers found dead on Mount Whitney in California
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Two California hikers who went missing earlier this week on Mount Whitney have been found dead, authorities…
Continue ReadingBackcountry skier dies after being buried in Idaho avalanche
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A backcountry skier has died after being buried by an avalanche in Idaho, officials said. The avalanche occurred Friday when…
Continue ReadingBackcountry skier dies after being buried in Idaho avalanche
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A backcountry skier has died after being buried by an avalanche in Idaho, officials said. The avalanche occurred Friday when…
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‘It’s amazing to be here’: Bend’s inaugural C.O. Taco Fest welcomes the community to experience Latin culture
At Bend’s Old Mill District, it was all about tacos and Latin culture on Saturday. The inaugural Central Oregon Taco Fest offered many food and other…
Continue ReadingReport: Trump may face a $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A report by The New York Times and ProPublica says former President Donald Trump may face an IRS…
Continue ReadingOne of three men facing criminal charges in fatal rock-throwing incident pleads guilty
By Rebekah Riess and Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — One of three men charged in the killing of a woman on a Colorado highway last year after allegedly…
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