This former crime reporter uses writing to help people in prison transform their lives
By Meg Dunn, CNN Indianapolis (CNN) — Debra Des Vignes spent more than a decade as an on-air news reporter in small markets across the US. For…
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5 things to know for July 18: DOGE cuts, Emil Bove, Police violence, Trump and Epstein, Stephen Colbert
Jade Walker, CNN The Trump administration has ended the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth. Previously,…
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Massive Attack, Brian Eno among UK and Irish musicians banding together to speak out on Israel’s war in Gaza
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — A group of musicians from the United Kingdom and Ireland say they have formed a syndicate to advocate for artists…
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Digging through sand, mud, debris and silt. Why the search for the missing in Texas may take months
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By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Sixty miles of river. Murky waters, thick mud and seemingly insurmountable piles of debris. Painstaking recovery…
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‘4,000 to 5,000 calories every day’: How crews stay fueled on the front lines of the Cram Fire
ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) – Battling wildfire takes strength, stamina, and a lot of calories. Wildland firefighters need between 4,000 to 5,000 calories…
Continue ReadingChildren make up half of more than 170 killed in Pakistan floods
By Sophia Saifi, Rhea Mogul and Alysha Bibi, CNN Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) — Relentless floods have claimed the lives of more than 170 people…
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Plane makes emergency landing after passenger tries to open door during flight
By Aaron Cooper, Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A regional jet made an emergency landing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Thursday evening after a…
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Why has Japan set up a task force to deal with foreigners?
By Chris Lau, Mai Takiguchi and Soyon Nishioka, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Japan has worked hard to attract foreigners to boost its sluggish economy but…
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Can two North Korean defectors take a new K-pop boy band to global superstardom?
By Yoonjung Seo, Mike Valerio and Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — In a quiet corner of Seoul’s Hyuga Cafe, a warm, honey-toned…
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CNN By Yoonjung Seo, Mike Valerio and Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — In a quiet corner of Seoul’s Hyuga Cafe, a warm, honey-toned…
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Inside CBS’ ‘agonizing decision’ to cancel Colbert’s top-rated late-night show
CNN By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — From the outside, the idea made no sense at all. Why would a broadcast network cancel one of its best-known…
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Dry and hot conditions today, breezy to windy, fire danger increases
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of Central Oregon and points north ending Friday evening. The winds will be from…
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Human rights group leaves El Salvador amid crackdown on dissent
By Merlin Delcid and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — A prominent human rights group critical of El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has suspended…
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‘First line of defense’: Governor Kotek signs bill to support rangeland fire protection associatons
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Thursday signed House Bill 3349, which authorizes the Oregon Department of Forestry to donate or sell…
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‘Know Ink/Inc’ this August with the Deschutes Public Library at a variety of programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dive into the diverse worlds of printmaking and inclusion as the Deschutes Public Library investigates “Know Ink/Inc” in…
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Dentist accused of fatally poisoning wife asked daughter to create deepfake video of mom asking for chemicals, daughter says
By Andi Babineau and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Centennial, Colorado (CNN) — A daughter of James Craig, the Colorado dentist accused of fatally…
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Oregon lawmakers have approved major housing investments; here’s the funding details
SALEM, Ore. — The 2025 Oregon Legislative Session concluded on June 27, delivering significant investments in the state’s housing and…
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Mexico City unveils plan to tackle gentrification after mass protests
By Gerardo Lemos and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Mexico City officials have announced a 14-point plan to address the capital’s housing and…
Continue ReadingA monthslong turtle saga, the everything shower, celebrating Disneyland: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Emily Scolnick, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Increasing your walking cadence can improve your mobility, a new study found. It can also help…
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