US congressional delegation pledges continued defense support for Taiwan
By SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation has pledged continued support for Taiwan,…
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It’s a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
By FRANCIS KOKUTSE and JESSSICA DONATI Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year.…
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YIMBY hosts event to address housing crisis in Bend; Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang was guest speaker
One of the biggest topics of 2024 for Central Oregonians is housing. As cities like Bend expand, the need for housing expands, specifically,…
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Deschutes County to press ahead on new rules for RVs to become legal rural dwellings, ease code violation cloud
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County code enforcers already have their hands full with dozens of RVs and other illegal dwellings in rural areas.…
Continue ReadingChina’s latest EV is a ‘connected’ car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Chinese smart consumer electronics maker Xiaomi is joining China’s booming but crowded…
Continue ReadingA fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo’s David raises questions about freedom of expression
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion…
Continue ReadingUS journalist marks a year in a Russian prison as courts keep extending his time behind bars
By EMMA BURROWS Associated Press For Evan Gershkovich, the dozen appearances in Moscow’s courts over the past year have fallen into a pattern.…
Continue ReadingMaryland governor says ‘long road ahead’ after Baltimore bridge collapse
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Aditi Sangal, Tori B. Powell, Holly Yan, Chris Boyette, Greg Wallace and Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — Maryland officials are…
Continue ReadingTurkey’s high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key
By SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — With local elections across Turkey days away, legal experts are coaching thousands of…
Continue ReadingAn airstrip is being built on a Yemeni island during the ongoing war, with ‘I LOVE UAE’ next to it
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — As Yemen’s Houthi rebels continue to target ships in a Mideast waterway, satellite…
Continue ReadingUkraine foreign minister arrives in New Delhi to boost ties with India, a historical ally of Russia
NEW DELHI (AP) — Ukraine’s foreign minister has arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties between the two countries.…
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State of Oregon reaches settlement with cryptocurrency asset platform
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has reached a settlement agreement in principle with a cryptocurrency asset…
Continue ReadingWhether you’re using a fancy camera or a smartphone, here’s how to take great eclipse photos
By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — Getting to see even one total solar eclipse is a rare occurrence. Photographer Stan Honda has three under his…
Continue ReadingRepublican panel’s selection to be Rep. Buck’s likely replacement is a saving grace for Boebert
By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — A Colorado Republican panel has made a surprising decision, choosing a former…
Continue ReadingVenezuelans are increasingly stuck in Mexico, explaining drop in illegal crossings to US
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN, ELLIOT SPAGAT and VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — An immigration crackdown in Mexico has hit…
Continue ReadingNo police charges for Taylor Swift’s dad over paparazzi incident in Sydney
SYDNEY (AP) — Taylor Swift’s father will not be charged over a paparazzi photographer’s claim that Scott Swift assaulted him on the Sydney…
Continue ReadingSchools in the path of April’s total solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Seventh-grade student Henry Cohen bounced side to side in time to the Beatles’ “Here…
Continue ReadingFallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
By KEN SWEET and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a…
Continue ReadingDoctors visiting a Gaza hospital are stunned by the war’s toll on Palestinian children
By WAFAA SHURAFA and KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — An international team of doctors visiting a hospital in central…
Continue ReadingTrump’s team cites First Amendment in contesting charges in Georgia election interference case
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The charges against Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case seek to criminalize…
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