Alabama Senate votes to change archives oversight after LGBTQ+ lecture
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate voted Wednesday to put a politically appointed board in control of the…
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Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world’s third-largest economy
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy is now the world’s fourth-largest after it contracted in the last quarter of…
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Bend Mayor Kebler testifies in Salem, advocating for continued funding of emergency shelters, transitional housing
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler traveled to the state Capitol Tuesday to testify on behalf of Senate Bill 1530, which allocates funding for affordable…
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‘A display of love’: Sisters seniors share wedding photos and fond memories this Valentine’s Day
Staff at The Lodge in Sisters, an independent and assisted living community, have created a display of wedding photos, and in honor of Valentine’s…
Continue Reading13-year-old girl dies days after being shot on front porch of home
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a 13-year-old southern Illinois girl who suffered a gunshot wound to her head while standing on a porch…
Continue ReadingPutin says a Biden presidency is better for Russia than a Trump one
By Mariya Knight and Nathan Hodge, CNN (CNN) — A Joe Biden presidency would be better for Russia than a Donald Trump one, Russian President…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico’s Democrat-led House rejects proposal for paid family and medical leave
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Democrat-led House of Representatives has rejected a bill that would have…
Continue ReadingThings to know about California’s Proposition 1
By TRÂN NGUYỄN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters will decide on a statewide ballot measure that Gov. Gavin Newson…
Continue ReadingA rabid coyote likely attacked 2 Rhode Islanders just a day apart in neighboring towns
By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — A single rabid coyote in Rhode Island is believed to have attacked two people in neighboring towns in the span of…
Continue ReadingDark skies, bad weather could have led to fatal California helicopter crash that killed 6
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. safety investigators are looking into what caused last week’s helicopter crash…
Continue ReadingUN-backed food expert calls on Venezuela to tackle hunger and urges end to economic sanctions
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A United Nations-backed expert on food security is urging Venezuela’s government…
Continue ReadingNebraska Republican gives top priority to bill allowing abortions in cases of fatal fetal anomalies
By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Republican Nebraska lawmaker has given top priority to a bill that would allow abortions…
Continue ReadingHouse Homeland chairman announces retirement a day after leading Mayorkas’ impeachment
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Green has announced that he won’t run for a…
Continue ReadingJudge denies requests to limit evidence ahead of armorer’s trial in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge warned attorneys she will not consider any other motions as the court prepares for the involuntary…
Continue ReadingNational Republican party sides with former Rep. Pete Hoekstra in battle over Michigan GOP chair
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The National Republican Committee says it would recognize former Congressman Pete…
Continue ReadingMissouri high court says Planned Parenthood can receive funding; cites failed appeal by state
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that lawmakers illegally blocked…
Continue ReadingHouse blocks effort from New York Republicans to boost ‘SALT’ tax deduction
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A longshot bid to temporarily double a $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions for most…
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‘It’s a real stinker!’ – in more ways than one: Redmond police learn diaper bag was stolen from mom’s car
Not every police action involves big-time chases, arrests and wrongdoers. Sometimes, it’s just getting a lost item back to its owner, like a…
Continue ReadingMIT suspends student group that protested against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The president of MIT has suspended a student group that has held demonstrations against…
Continue ReadingSpecial counsel asks Supreme Court to let Trump’s 2020 election case proceed to trial without delay
By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith urged the U.S. Supreme Court on…
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