City of Madras, Jefferson County Fire & EMS hire new code enforcement officer
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the last 24 months, the City of Madras has been challenged with code enforcement. In July of 2023, the City and the…
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Israel releases video purportedly showing Hamas leader Sinwar in tunnel under Khan Younis
By Lauren Izso, Vasco Cotovio, Jessie Gretener and Jonny Hallam, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military released a video that purportedly shows the…
Continue ReadingFormer Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential election
By NINIEK KARMINI and EDNA TARIGAN Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A former general linked to past human rights abuses has claimed…
Continue ReadingCalls grow in Europe to halt arms exports to Israel as US Senate passes aid package
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Some European countries say they have stalled arms exports to Israel amid growing consternation about the way…
Continue ReadingAn arrest has been made in the theft of a Jackie Robinson statue later found dismantled and burned
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press A 45-year-old man was arrested in the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that was cut off at the…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa asks UN court to urgently examine Israel’s targeting of Rafah in ongoing genocide case
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s government said Tuesday it had lodged an “urgent request” with…
Continue ReadingSurging restaurant prices are making dining out a luxury
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — If you’ve opted to cook a romantic meal at home with your partner this Valentine’s Day — no…
Continue ReadingUS government sues to block largest supermarket merger in history
CNN By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — The Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued to block the $25 billion deal between Kroger and…
Continue ReadingUS Virgin Islands pushes forward on stalled law allowing recreational marijuana use
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A stalled marijuana law in the U.S. Virgin Islands has received a big push after an…
Continue ReadingDepartment of Education takes steps to speed up college financial aid awards after bumpy FAFSA rollout
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Department of Education said Tuesday that it’s taking steps to speed up college financial aid…
Continue ReadingFired Northwestern coach wants to move up trial, return to football soon
By ED WHITE Associated Press An attorney for former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald wants to move up the trial date in a dispute over his…
Continue ReadingPowerful nor’easter pelts region with snow, making it New York City’s snowiest day in 2 years
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Lauren Mascarenhas and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A fast-moving nor’easter dumped snow on New York City and other major…
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Russia used an advanced hypersonic missile for the first time in recent strike, Ukraine claims
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine claims it has evidence Russia fired an advanced hypersonic missile – one that experts say is almost…
Continue ReadingA reporter is suing a Kansas town and various officials over a police raid on her newspaper
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A reporter for a weekly Kansas newspaper that police raided last year is suing its hometown and…
Continue ReadingNotre Dame cathedral’s spire revealed in Paris as reconstruction continues after fire
PARIS (AP) — Scaffolding that shrouded the top of Notre Dame cathedral following a devastating fire in April 2019 is being removed, marking a…
Continue ReadingRussia places Estonia’s prime minister on wanted list
By Sebastian Shukla, Anna Chernova and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Russian authorities on Tuesday launched unprecedented criminal…
Continue ReadingSenate passes $95 billion package with aid for Ukraine and Israel, setting up showdown with the House
By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN The Senate passed a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for Ukraine…
Continue ReadingOfficials say 2 boats collide on Congo River but give conflicting accounts on deaths
By JEAN-YVES KAMALE Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Local officials say two boats have collided on the Congo River in western Congo, but…
Continue ReadingBiden warns opposing Ukraine funding plays ‘into Putin’s hands,’ but faces resistance in House
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, STEPHEN GROVES and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for House…
Continue ReadingMore than 1,000 flights already cancelled due to storm, was one of them yours? Here’s what to do
Associated Press A nasty storm with 60 mph winds raked parts of the Northeast on Tuesday creating dangerous conditions on the road and snarling…
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