New Bend drug treatment center sees strong demand in the face of the rising opioid crisis
“My story in addiction and recovery started at a young age,” Zack Ament says. “I had my first drink at 13, after my bar mitzvah, and it…
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Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny’s team confirms his death and says his mother is searching for his body
By EMMA BURROWS Associated Press Alexei Navalny’s spokesperson confirmed Saturday that the Russian opposition leader had died at a remote Arctic…
Continue ReadingA man in Iran guns down 12 relatives in a shooting rampage with a Kalashnikov rifle
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A 30-year-old man gunned down 12 of his relatives Saturday in a remote rural area in southeast Iran, the deadliest shooting…
Continue ReadingJapan launches second flagship H3 rocket a year after failed maiden attempt
By Junko Ogura and Chris Lau, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Japan’s space agency says it has successfully launched its flagship H3 space rocket, a year…
Continue ReadingTaliban decrees on clothing and male guardians leave Afghan women scared to go out alone, says UN
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.N. mission in Afghanistan says women are scared to leave the home alone because of Taliban rules on clothing and male…
Continue ReadingIn the West Bank, an independent Palestine remains a distant dream
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Ramallah and Jerusalem (CNN) — The world is once again talking about a Palestinian state. The issue has caused a deep…
Continue ReadingTalia von Oelhoffen hits 3-pointer at buzzer to lift No. 11 Oregon State past No. 9 UCLA 79-77
By GARY HOROWITZ Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Talia von Oelhoffen made a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the buzzer to lift No. 11…
Continue ReadingChild abuse scandal rattles Orban’s image as defender of ‘family values’
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban has for years told his country its children are under attack from…
Continue ReadingJuJu Watkins scores 33 points to lead 10th-ranked USC women to 88-51 victory at Oregon
By STEVE MIMS Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Freshman sensation JuJu Watkins scored 33 points and No. 10 Southern California defeated Oregon…
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Forest Service Northwest Region encourages winter safety and preparedness for outdoor activities
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As the winter recreation season continues and parts of the Pacific Northwest Region remain blanketed with snow and ice, the…
Continue ReadingNigeria’s currency has fallen to a record low as inflation surges. How did things get so bad?
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerians are facing one of the West African nation’s worst economic crises in years. It…
Continue ReadingChiefs embrace hurting Kansas City community as shooting investigation continues with 2 teens charged. Here’s what we know
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Kansas City continued mourning after a mass shooting at the Chiefs Super Bowl victory rally left a mother of…
Continue ReadingWWII Monuments Men weren’t all men. The female members finally move into the spotlight
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — After World War II, the U.S. Army’s art experts set out to find and return millions of works…
Continue ReadingState governments looking to protect health-related data as it’s used in abortion battle
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Some state governments and federal regulators were already moving to keep individuals’ reproductive health…
Continue ReadingState governments looking to protect health-related data as it’s used in abortion battle
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Some state governments and federal regulators were already moving to keep individuals’ reproductive health…
Continue ReadingFani Willis’ testimony evokes long-standing frustrations for Black women leaders
By MATT BROWN and JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is used to prosecuting high-profile, challenging cases.…
Continue ReadingA Black author takes a new look at Georgia’s white founder and his failed attempt to ban slavery
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Michael Thurmond thought he was reading familiar history at the burial place of Georgia’s…
Continue ReadingNew book on ‘whistle-stop’ campaign trains describes politics and adventure throughout history
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press CRESTLINE, Ohio (AP) — Just in time for the 2024 presidential election, a new book chronicles the storied…
Continue ReadingTrump avoids ‘corporate death penalty’ in civil fraud case, but his business will still get slammed
By BERNARD CONDON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump won’t face the corporate death penalty after all. A New York judge on Friday…
Continue ReadingTexas ban on university diversity efforts provides a glimpse of the future across GOP-led states
By ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As Texas public university students returned to the classroom in January, a new law in…
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