A Houston rapper allegedly held a woman captive in his garage for years
By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — A Houston rapper kidnapped a pregnant woman and kept her captive in his squalid garage for more than four years…
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Trial of Smith Rock mass shooting plot suspect postponed to fall after defense files motion to suppress evidence
The trial of a Portland man accused of coming to Central Oregon with several guns and a plan to shoot several people at a Smith Rock climbing event…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania police officer, suspect critically wounded in shooting
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a police officer in Pennsylvania was shot and critically wounded early as he helped investigate two other…
Continue ReadingThousands protest in Slovakia against a government plan to amend the penal code
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Thousands of people have taken to the streets of major cities in Slovakia to renew their protests against plans by the…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon invites community to help make ‘Valentine’s for Veterans’ on MLK Jr. Day of Service
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite the recent frigid weather, Camp Fire Central Oregon is gearing up to ignite warmth in the hearts of United States…
Continue ReadingPhilly’s elected prosecutor sues to stop law designed to limit authority on transit system crimes
By BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America Philadelphia’s two-term elected progressive district attorney is suing to halt the…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani visits US Embassy in Japan and his dog gets mock visa
By The Associated Press Shohei Ohtani has visited the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel presented the new Los Angeles Dodgers superstar…
Continue ReadingFormer Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan steps down from No Labels’ board in a possible sign of a 2024 bid
By STEVE PEOPLES and JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan stepped down last month from the…
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Nominations open for 2024 Oregon Education Support Professional of the Year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nominations are open to honor the outstanding contributions of education support professionals in Oregon. Now through…
Continue ReadingMurder trial begins months after young woman driven into wrong driveway shot in upstate New York
By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (AP) — An attorney for an upstate New York man accused of fatally shooting a 20-year-old woman…
Continue ReadingSerbia says it is disappointed with possible US sale of anti-tank missiles to Kosovo
By DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Serbia says the United States has received Kosovo’s request…
Continue ReadingReplacing Nick Saban: Alabama begins hunt for a successor who will face sky-high expectations
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Nick Saban accomplished the unimaginable in actually raising the bar for Alabama football, where Paul “Bear”…
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Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center undergoing expansion, at full capacity as winter weather hits area
With winter weather arriving in force and more heavy snow, colder temperatures and high winds on the way, Shepherd’s House Ministries, operating…
Continue ReadingTennessee lawmakers are at odds after studying rejection of US education money over its requirements
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers have hit an impasse after studying whether the state should forgo…
Continue ReadingFeds charge eBay over employees who sent live spiders and cockroaches to couple; company to pay $3M
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Online retailer eBay Inc. will pay a $3 million fine to resolve criminal charges over a…
Continue ReadingThis week’s storm damaged the lighthouse on Maine’s state quarter. Caretakers say they can rebuild
By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The caretakers of part of one of Maine’s most beloved lighthouses said Thursday…
Continue ReadingUS investigating if Boeing made sure a part that blew off a jet was made to design standards
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating whether Boeing failed to make sure a panel that blew off a…
Continue ReadingUS investigating if Boeing made sure a part that blew off a jet was made to design standards
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating whether Boeing failed to make sure a panel that blew off a…
Continue ReadingFirst meeting of After School Satan Club at Tennessee elementary school draws protesters
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The first meeting of an After School Satan Club at a Tennessee elementary school drew protesters, but organizers said the…
Continue ReadingIowa community recalls 11-year-old boy with ‘vibrant soul’ killed in school shooting
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press Hundreds of people said goodbye to an 11-year-old boy known as “Smiley,” a week after he was shot to death…
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