Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea soon, state media says
By Brad Lendon and Teele Rebane, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit Kim Jong Un soon, North Korean…
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Stock market today: Asian stocks gain after Wall St’s latest record. Bank of Japan keeps policy lax
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday after Wall Street built on its all-time high reached last…
Continue ReadingMillions in India celebrate new Hindu temple built on the ruins of razed mosque, in victory for Modi
By BISWAJEET BANERJEE, SHEIKH SAALIQ and KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press AYODHYA, India (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday opened…
Continue ReadingBenito the giraffe goes on a 40-hour road trip to find warmth, and maybe a mate, in central Mexico
By ALICIA FERNÁNDEZ Associated Press CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — A giraffe named Benito started a 40-hour road trip Monday to leave behind the…
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Parents find overdue, missing Bend-area man, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies say
A 23-year-old Bend-area man who was reported missing, prompting a public plea for information, was found Sunday by his family, Deschutes County…
Continue ReadingA temple to a top Hindu deity was built over a destroyed mosque in India. Here is why it matters
By BISWAJEET BANERJEE and VINEETA DEEPAK Associated Press AYODHYA, India (AP) — About 80 chartered flights have landed at the new international…
Continue ReadingWoman facing murder charge after police say they found her son’s body hidden behind a false wall
By Jaide Timm-Garcia, CNN (CNN) — A 66-year-old Mississippi woman is facing a murder charge after police say they found the body of her son in…
Continue ReadingTwo survivors rescued after landslide buried homes in freezing weather in southwest China, 11 died
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese state media say 11 people died after a landslide buried 47 people in a remote, mountainous part of the southwestern province…
Continue ReadingKelce scores twice and Chiefs beat Bills 27-24 to advance to face Ravens in AFC championship
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — No matter the setting — Arrowhead Stadium or Orchard Park — Patrick Mahomes and the…
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Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer now winningest coach in major college basketball, passing Mike Krzyzewski
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Only Her. Tara VanDerveer’s face shined in every corner of Maples Pavilion with…
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‘It’s all for safety reasons’: Redmond Airport, travelers emerge from week of costly closures, delays due to weather
The snow, ice and especially the freezing rain this past week have caused two runway closures at the Redmond Airport, just one of many challenges…
Continue ReadingNick Dunlap becomes 1st amateur winner on PGA Tour since 1991 with victory at The American Express
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Nick Dunlap doesn’t possess a false confidence, and he doesn’t project a…
Continue ReadingSarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, diagnosed with skin cancer
By Jonny Hallam, CNN (CNN) — Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer,…
Continue ReadingTrump celebrates DeSantis’ decision to drop out, ending a bitter feud that defined the 2024 campaign
By BILL BARROW and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Donald Trump set aside months of criticism and mockery of Ron DeSantis…
Continue ReadingMilan keeper Maignan wants stronger action after racist abuse. FIFA president eyes tougher sanctions
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan says too many people are “complicit” in allowing racism to continue blighting soccer, and urged…
Continue ReadingMegalodons were skinnier than we previously thought, new study suggests
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Megalodons, the huge prehistoric sharks depicted in movies such as “The Meg,” had more slender bodies than was…
Continue ReadingStanford’s Tara VanDerveer now winningest coach in major college basketball, passing Mike Krzyzewski
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Only Her. Tara VanDerveer’s face shined in every corner of Maples Pavilion with…
Continue ReadingThree members of air ambulance crew killed in Oklahoma helicopter crash
WEATHERFORD, Okla. (AP) — Officials say three members of an air ambulance crew were killed when their helicopter crashed in Oklahoma. Air Evac…
Continue ReadingMilitary ends rescue search for Navy SEALs lost in maritime raid on ship with Iranian weapons
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The military says a 10-day search to rescue two Navy SEALs lost in the Arabian Sea during a…
Continue ReadingJared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff is good enough for Detroit, as his coach recently reminded him. Cast away by the Los…
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