US calls for investigation into alleged civilian killings in Ethiopia’s Amhara region
By The Associated Press The U.S. is calling for an investigation into an alleged massacre of civilians in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, where a local…
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Man charged with stealing small airplane that crashed on a California beach
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — Police in California have arrested a man for allegedly stealing a small aircraft before crashing onto a beach. The San…
Continue ReadingIsrael seeks to evacuate Palestinians jammed into a southern Gaza city ahead of an expected invasion
By JOSEF FEDERMAN, NAJIB JOBAIN, and BASSEM MROUE Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said he has…
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Roundhouse Foundation’s $300K grant boosts COCC Madras campus expansion
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s “Growing Together” fundraising campaign has received a major grant of $300,000 from…
Continue ReadingIranian man wielding an axe and knife is killed by police after seizing hostages on Swiss train
ESSERT-SOUS-CHAMPVERT, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss police say an Iranian asylum-seeker was killed by police after he used an axe and a knife to seize…
Continue ReadingAnger over Messi’s absence in Hong Kong game spreads: Argentina friendly in mainland China canceled
By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — An Argentina soccer friendly in China next month has been canceled in more fallout from Lionel…
Continue ReadingPistons win consecutive games for first time since October, beating Trail Blazers 128-122 in OT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jalen Duren had 27 points and 21 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons won consecutive games for the first time since October,…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street waltzes past its latest milestone as S&P 500 closes above 5,000
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More gains for U.S. stocks on Friday sent Wall Street to its latest record, milestone and winning…
Continue ReadingCouisnard scores 27, Oregon makes free throws in last minute to hold off Washington 85-80
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Jermaine Couisnard scored 27 points, including four of the seven free throws Oregon made in the last 32 seconds, and the Ducks…
Continue ReadingWells, Jakimovski lead Washington State past Oregon State 64-58
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Jaylen Wells hit six straight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points, Andrej Jakimovski hit two of his five…
Continue ReadingMalaysia’s top court invalidates state’s Islam-based laws on incest, sodomy and other offenses
By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s top court has struck down Shariah-based criminal laws in an opposition-run…
Continue ReadingChina gears up to ring in Year of the Dragon with expected record 9 billion trips
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Travel across China ramped up in recent days as millions boarded trains and planes and braved…
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Out & About: Marvelous sights to see, close to home and across the High Desert
Wildlife, landscapes, mountain vistas – the wonderful sights to see on the High Desert are seemingly endless. Share your great photos with us from…
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Deschutes County health officials confirm rare case of human plague; resident likely infected by pet cat
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services said Wednesday it has confirmed a rare case of human plague in a local resident, Oregon’s first…
Continue ReadingTennessee authorities search for suspect in shooting of 2 sheriff’s deputies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities in eastern Tennessee are searching for a suspect they say was involved in a shooting that killed one…
Continue ReadingFears grow for runner missing in dense Australian bushland for six days
By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Australian police are combing a large swathe of bushland in the state of Victoria for a woman who has been missing…
Continue ReadingThe president jailed 1% of El Salvador’s population. Their children are paying the consequences
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press SANTA ANA, El Salvador (AP) — Tears welled in Alex’s eyes and he pressed his head into his hands as he…
Continue ReadingGirl’s ‘miraculous’ rescue offers hope for families of dozens buried in Philippines landslide
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — A young girl was pulled from a deadly landslide in a “miraculous rescue” Friday, authorities in the…
Continue ReadingMigrants from Africa and Mideast who died in Bosnia get marble headstones and a memorial
By SABINA NIKSIC Associated Press BIJELJINA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — In cities along a section of the Drina River, which forms a natural border…
Continue ReadingManhunt underway for Tennessee man suspected of fatally shooting sheriff’s deputy and injuring another, officials say
By Paradise Afshar, Elizabeth Wolfe and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — More than 150 law enforcement personnel are searching for a man in east…
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