Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The North America’s Building Trades Unions has endorsed President Joe…
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Penn State Scandal Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Penn State sexual abuse scandal. On November 4, 2011, a grand jury report was released…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Bono, Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter of the band U2. Personal Birth…
Continue ReadingGrand jury indicts man on murder charge in shooting death of Texas girl during ATM robbery
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston man accused of fatally shooting a 9-year-old girl when he was robbed at a Houston ATM…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Associate Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. She is the fourth woman to serve on…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at notable cases in which US judges have been targets of lethal violence. US Marshals Service…
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Bend off-road overland vehicle-maker EarthCruiser shuts down, cites ‘changing market dynamics,’ economic issues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – EarthCruiser USA, LLC, a leading manufacturer of off-road expedition vehicles, announced Wednesday that it has ceased operations…
Continue ReadingNotable US Spies Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at US citizens who have been convicted of spying against the United States. Aldrich Ames 1962…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at genocide, the attempted or intentional destruction of a national, racial, religious or ethnic…
Continue ReadingWillie Mays Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Baseball Hall of Fame center fielder Willie Mays. Personal Birth date: May 6,…
Continue ReadingSummer Olympics Competitions Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the Summer Olympics, which are typically held every four years. The…
Continue ReadingIran’s Nuclear Capabilities Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Since 2003, worldwide concern over Iran’s nuclear program has…
Continue ReadingTo pass Ukraine aid, ‘Reagan Republican’ leaders in Congress navigated a party transformed by Trump
By STEPHEN GROVES and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Providing Ukraine with weapons and other U.S. aid as it fends off a…
Continue ReadingArgentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
By Abel Alvarado, CNN, and Mauricio Torres, CNNE (CNN) — Argentina is seeking the arrest of Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for…
Continue ReadingDairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer U.S. agriculture officials say dairy cattle moving between states must be tested for the bird flu virus in an…
Continue ReadingCristian Măcelaru to become music director of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 2025-26
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cristian Măcelaru has been hired as music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra starting in the 2025-26 season. The…
Continue ReadingItaly bans loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art in a dispute over an ancient statue
ROME (AP) — Italy’s Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over…
Continue ReadingSummer Movie Guide: Virtually all the movies coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Are you ready for some movies this summer? There’s action-adventure, romance, horror, franchises and…
Continue ReadingGov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have announced…
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La Pine HS Performing Arts presents family fun performances of ‘Tarzan, the Musical’
Fun for the whole family this week as La Pine High School Performing Arts presents ‘Tarzan the Musical’ Thursday through Saturday. We talked to some…
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