Love (and 460 million flowers) are in the air for Valentine’s Day, but not without a Miami layover
MIAMI (AP) — While Valentine’s Day may not be known as a busy time for air travel, it’s a busy time at Miami International Airport,…
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Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York race to succeed George Santos in Congress
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press Democrat Tom Suozzi won a special election for a U.S. House seat in New York on Tuesday, coming out on top in a…
Continue ReadingNew Orleans bids another joyous ‘Fat Tuesday’ farewell to Carnival season
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans is bidding a typically joyous farewell to Carnival season with Mardi Gras parades…
Continue ReadingGeorgia governor, family at funeral remember Army Reserve soldier killed in Jordan
By SUDHIN THANAWALA and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) — Family and friends are gathering in Georgia this week as funerals begin…
Continue ReadingThe House has impeached the Homeland Security secretary. Here’s what you should know and what’s next
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled House has impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas…
Continue ReadingGeorgia GOP Gov. Brian Kemp says he will aid Texas governor’s border standoff with Biden
By JEFF AMY Associated Press Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he will send more of his state’s National Guard soldiers to aid Texas Gov. Greg…
Continue ReadingGOP-led House impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas — by one vote — over border management
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro…
Continue ReadingFor rights campaigner in Greece, same-sex marriage recognition follows decades of struggle
By DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Years before starting a family of her own, Stella Belia was already waging a tireless…
Continue ReadingUS inflation slows but remains elevated in sign that price pressures are easing only gradually
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the…
Continue Reading‘We were walking in water, sand, mud’: Palestinian women describe terror of 12-mile escape on foot from Gaza City
By Abeer Salman and Mohammad Al Sawalhi, CNN (CNN) — After being trapped in a building for more than a week in a neighborhood of Gaza City…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl was the most-watched program ever in the US, averaging 123.7 million viewers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The longest Super Bowl game will also go down as the most-watched program in U.S. television history. According to…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Redmond Center expands to offer daytime, 24/7/365 services
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries, a nonprofit organization committed to providing shelter services, long-term recovery programs…
Continue ReadingElderly Alaska man is first reported person to die of recently discovered Alaskapox virus
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska state health officials say an elderly man has died from Alaskapox. It’s the first known fatality from the…
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‘Wow, look at him!’: Bend couple reflects on highs and lows of marriage as they hit 59 years together
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a world of dating apps and reality TV shows, there’s a timeless story of long-lasting love to tell this Valentine’s week at…
Continue ReadingSmall plane lands safely near Buffalo after rear door falls off mid-flight
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a small plane with two people aboard landed safely at Buffalo Niagara International Airport after its rear door…
Continue ReadingThe world’s largest single day election is underway. Young voters will be decisive
By Kathleen Magramo and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Polls opened in the vast country of Indonesia on Wednesday with more than 200 million voters…
Continue ReadingWhat’s at stake in Indonesia, which is choosing a president and some 20,000 other office holders
By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia has opened polling stations where nearly 205 million eligible voters will…
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‘For our future growth’: Jefferson County Fire & EMS Board looking to send $14.5 million bond measure to May 21 ballot
The Jefferson County Fire &; EMS Board of Directors will be voting on Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m. on a resolution to ask voters to consider a $14.5 million…
Continue ReadingOregon officials report bubonic plague in local resident. They say there’s little risk to community
BEND, Oregon (AP) — Public health officials in Oregon have reported a case of bubonic plague in a local resident who they said likely contracted it…
Continue ReadingRussia and West clash over Ukraine at Security Council meeting ahead of war anniversary
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia is accusing the West of sabotaging agreements that would have prevented the war…
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