New Zealand’s first refugee lawmaker charged after resigning over claims of shoplifting
WELLINGTON (AP) — New Zealand’s first refugee lawmaker was charged by police a day after resigning amid allegations she had shoplifted several…
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California emergency services official sued for sexual harassment, retaliation
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A lawsuit is accusing the deputy director of the California…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 17: 2024 race, Government shutdown, Gaza hostages, Cigarettes, Unruly passengers
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Costco is testing out a system that requires members to scan their membership cards at the store entrance…
Continue ReadingThe US, South Korea and Japan conduct naval drills in a show of strength against North Korea
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States, South Korea and Japan conducted combined naval exercises involving…
Continue ReadingIn new filing, Trump lawyers foreshadow potential lines of defense in classified documents case
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are foreshadowing elements of their defense in the…
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As latest winter storm hits Oregon, Gov. Kotek directs more resources to aid state’s response
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Tuesday that she has directed the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division, the Oregon…
Continue Reading3 Tacoma officers found not guilty in the death of Manny Ellis in 2020 have resigned from the department
By Brammhi Balarajan and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — The three Tacoma police officers who were found not guilty by a jury last month in the death…
Continue ReadingCoachella 2024: Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator to headline, No Doubt to reunite
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Music festival obsessives, the wait is over. The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival…
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Attempted armed robbery suspect who fled police, eluded manhunt found, captured with CERT assist at NE Bend hotel
A Bend man who allegedly pulled a gun during a violent robbery attempt last week and fled pursuing officers two days later, hitting two vehicles,…
Continue ReadingChina’s population falls for a 2nd straight year as births drop even after end of one-child policy
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China’s population fell by 2 million people in 2023 in the second straight annual decrease as…
Continue ReadingChina’s economy expanded 5.2% last year, hitting the government’s target despite an uneven recovery
By ZEN SOO AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy for the October-December quarter grew at a quicker rate, allowing the Chinese…
Continue ReadingThe 3 officers cleared in Manuel Ellis’ death will each receive $500,000 to leave Tacoma police
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Three Washington state police officers who were cleared of criminal charges in the 2020 death of…
Continue ReadingFundraising off to slow start in fight over Missouri abortion amendment
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — What’s expected to be an expensive and bitter fight over Missouri abortion-rights…
Continue ReadingIowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, oldest member of Senate, hospitalized with infection
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the oldest member of the U.S. Senate, has been hospitalized in…
Continue ReadingUtah Legislature to revise social media limits for youth as it navigates multiple lawsuits
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s Republican legislative leaders have pledged to reinforce laws they passed last…
Continue ReadingAuthorities prepare for New Year’s Eve in Times Square and across the US as Israel-Hamas war presents elevated threats
CNN, WABC, WCBS, WPIX By John Miller, Nicki Brown and Dakin Andone, CNN New York (CNN) — Authorities across the US are working to ensure New…
Continue ReadingClub Q shooter will plead guilty to 74 counts of federal hate and gun crimes, while prosecutors won’t seek death penalty
By Andi Babineau and Jeremy Harlan, CNN (CNN) — The person who pleaded guilty to state murder charges in a mass shooting at an LGBTQ+…
Continue ReadingRussia’s intense attacks on Ukraine has sharply increased civilian casualties in December, UN says
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says Russia’s intense missile and drone attacks across Ukraine in…
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St. Charles Bend hosting free ‘Stop the Bleed’ classes, aims to teach life-saving techniques
(Update: Adding video, comments from St. Charles, Bend Fire & Rescue) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will host…
Continue ReadingNYPD says 2 officers shot during domestic call in Brooklyn expected to recover; suspect also wounded
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Police say two New York City officers have been shot as they struggled with a domestic violence…
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