In Taiwan’s election Saturday, who are the 3 candidates trying to become president?
By SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan is holding its presidential election on Saturday, a race that China has called a…
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Taiwan prepares to elect a president and legislature in what’s seen as a test of control with China
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN and SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese are preparing to elect a new president and legislature…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea to welcome Russian tourists in February, the country’s first since the pandemic
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian tourists going on a ski trip will be the first international travelers to visit…
Continue ReadingChina’s exports rise 2.3% in December amid uneven recovery, while consumer prices edged lower
By ZEN SOO AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China has reported that its exports grew slightly for a second consecutive month in December even as…
Continue ReadingStanford trio help Cardinal hold off Oregon State 88-84 in OT
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Freshman Kanaan Carlyle scored 22 points, Brandon Angel scored 19 and hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime and Maxime…
Continue ReadingMahaney scores 25, Saint Mary’s cruises to 95-52 victory over Portland
By The Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Aidan Mahaney’s 25 points helped Saint Mary’s defeat Portland 95-52 on Thursday. Mahaney…
Continue ReadingThe US relationship with China faces a test as Taiwan elects a new leader
By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington’s relationship with Beijing will face its biggest test since the leaders of the…
Continue ReadingUnfazed by political blows, Pita Limjaroenrat resolves to come back to lead ‘alternative Thailand’
By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Pita Limjaroenrat shook up Thai politics eight months ago by leading his progressive Move…
Continue ReadingJapan successfully launches an intelligence-gathering satellite to watch for North Korean missiles
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has successfully launched a rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite on…
Continue ReadingTomley puts up 19 in Idaho State’s 69-63 victory over Portland State
By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Miguel Tomley scored 19 points as Idaho State beat Portland State 69-63 on Thursday. Tomley had five…
Continue ReadingUS Navy helicopter crew survives crash into bay in Southern California
CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — A U.S. Navy helicopter has crashed into a Southern California bay during a training exercise. Authorities say all six…
Continue ReadingIsrael defends itself at the UN’s top court against allegations of genocide in Gaza
By MIKE CORDER and RAF CASERT Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Accused of committing genocide against Palestinians, Israel insisted…
Continue ReadingWorried about losing in 2024, Iowa’s Republican voters are less interested in talking about abortion
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A man in Iowa stood up at a recent town hall and told Ron DeSantis…
Continue ReadingThunder roll past Trail Blazers 139-77, tie fifth-biggest victory margin in NBA history
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Josh Giddey had a triple-double and the Oklahoma…
Continue ReadingProsecutors to seek death penalty for white supremacist who killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Federal prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty against a white…
Continue ReadingDaniel Day-Lewis breaks from retirement to fete Martin Scorsese at National Board of Review Awards
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Day-Lewis took a break from retirement to present Martin Scorsese the award for best director…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the abdication of Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Queen Margrethe II, Denmark’s monarch for more than half a century, stunned her…
Continue ReadingWho is Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark’s soon-to-be king?
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — As a teenager, Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik felt uncomfortable being in the…
Continue ReadingSnow, ice, wind and bitter cold pummels the northern US in dangerous winter storm
By JIM SALTER and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A dangerous winter storm swept the northern U.S. on Friday, with blinding snow in…
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Bend’s Skyline Sports Complex: An accessible, cheap way to cross-country ski, thanks to volunteers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)- At Skyline Sports Complex on Bend’s Westside, there is a groomed trail for people looking to cross country ski in town, when…
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