Attackers laughed as they raped and murdered a woman in Israel on October 7, witness says
By Jake Tapper, Kirsten Appleton and Rachel Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Five men came out of the van and captured a woman, ripping off her clothes as…
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Ailing, 53-year-old female elephant euthanized at Los Angeles Zoo
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 53-year-old Asian elephant has been euthanized at the Los Angeles Zoo after she was unable to stand up. The zoo says Shaunzi,…
Continue ReadingColor-corrected images reveal accurate portraits of Uranus and Neptune
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Often appearing in images to have starkly different hues, the true colors of Neptune and Uranus may be more…
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‘It’s disheartening’: Vandals, thieves hit two C.O. volunteer groups’ forest shelter, equipment over holiday break
The Moon Country Snowbusters’ warming shelter at Wanoga Sno-Park was hit by damaging vandalism over the Christmas Break, according to a post on…
Continue ReadingDon Read, the former Montana football coach who led Griz to first national title, dies at age 90
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Don Read, the former Montana football coach who retired after leading the Grizzlies to their first national title in 1995,…
Continue ReadingCourt records bring new, unwanted attention to rich and famous in Jeffrey Epstein’s social circle
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Before and after he was exposed as a pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein loved to mingle with the world’s…
Continue ReadingEli Lilly starts website to connect patients with new obesity treatment, Zepbound, other drugs
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Eli Lilly has launched a unique website to connect U.S. patients seeking obesity treatment to doctors, dieticians and…
Continue ReadingBrazilian politician’s move to investigate a priest sparks outpouring of support for the clergyman
By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A right-wing Brazilian politician’s push to have the city of Sao Paulo investigate a…
Continue ReadingNew York City subway train derails in collision with another train, injuring more than 20 people
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City subway train derailed Thursday after colliding with another train at low speed, leaving more than 20 people with…
Continue ReadingCalifornia prosecutors charge father in death of child his 10-year-old son allegedly shot
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Northern California prosecutors have decided to only charge the father of a 10-year-old boy in connection with the death…
Continue ReadingKing’s daughter says wars, gun violence, racism have pushed humanity to the brink
By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter says the world urgently needs to study and adopt…
Continue ReadingJudge denies change of venue motion in rape trial of man also accused of Memphis teacher’s killing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A judge says a Tennessee man accused of raping a woman a year before he was charged with kidnapping and killing a…
Continue ReadingFormer Guatemalan president released on bond; leaves prison for first time since 2015
By SARA MELINI Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Former Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina was released from prison after posting bond of…
Continue ReadingA transgender candidate in Ohio was disqualified from the state ballot for omitting her former name
By SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press/Report for America COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A transgender woman has been disqualified…
Continue ReadingUN economic forecast cites conflicts, sluggish trade, high interest and climate disasters
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations has issued a somber global economic forecast for 2024, pointing to…
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Several new Oregon road safety laws take effect; one lets drivers pass slow cyclists in no-passing zones
The Oregon Legislature passed hundreds of bills in the last session, revising some existing transportation laws and creating new ones. Many changes…
Continue ReadingA 17-year-old gunman killed a sixth-grader and wounded five people at an Iowa school. The shooter is also dead
By Andy Rose, Dakin Andone, Evan Perez and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — A 17-year-old gunman killed a sixth grade student and wounded five other…
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Oregon State Police seek tips to find whoever cut down, discarded 7 ODOT road signs in Wasco County
THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) – Seven ODOT road signs were cut down and removed along U.S. Highway 97 and two other highways in Wasco County last month…
Continue ReadingSudan paramilitary leader says he’s committed to cease-fire, but no progress on proposed peace talks
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Sudanese paramilitary leader Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo says he is committed to a…
Continue ReadingTerminally ill Connecticut woman ends her life on her own terms, in Vermont
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press A Connecticut woman who pushed for expanded access to Vermont’s law that allows people who are terminally ill…
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