Climate talks shift into high gear. Now words and definitions matter at COP28
By SETH BORENSTEIN, DAVID KEYTON, JOSHUA A. BICKEL and SIBI ARASU Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The mood is about to shift,…
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Democratic support for Biden ticks up on handling of Israel-Hamas war, AP-NORC poll says
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic views on how President Joe Biden is handling the decades-old…
Continue ReadingControversy hangs over climate talks as countries weigh whether to ditch fossil fuels
By Angela Dewan, CNN Dubai (CNN) — The first week of the COP28 climate talks has come to an end not with the euphoria of the first days of…
Continue ReadingJ Balvin returns to his reggaeton roots on the romantic ‘Amigos’ — and no, it is not about Bad Bunny
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — J Balvin has released his latest single, “Amigos.” He calls it a “romantic reggaeton”…
Continue ReadingUK immigration minister resigns over controversial Rwanda asylum legislation, claiming it ‘does not go far enough’
By Niamh Kennedy, CNN London (CNN) — UK immigration minister Robert Jenrick resigned over new government legislation on the Rwanda asylum…
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Boy, 13, struck by van, injured while riding bike in crosswalk across Bend’s NE Greenwood Avenue
(Update: Police say it was a van that struck the boy) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old boy was struck by a van and injured while riding his bike…
Continue ReadingJuan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres in 7-player blockbuster
By RONALD BLUM and BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto is headed to the New York Yankees in their first big move following…
Continue ReadingUN: Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities, worsening humanitarian conditions
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Intensifying Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities are worsening humanitarian…
Continue ReadingChina’s exports in November edged higher for the first time in 7 months, while imports fell
By ZEN SOO AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — Customs data show that China’s exports rose in November, indicating that demand may be picking up…
Continue ReadingAustralia signs major security deal with Papua New Guinea
By Angus Watson, CNN Sydney (CNN) — Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a major security agreement that will place Australian police in…
Continue ReadingNational security advisers of US, South Korea and Japan will meet to discuss North Korean threat
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan will meet in Seoul this week to discuss North…
Continue ReadingFormer NFL player Sergio Brown pleads not guilty to murder charge in his mother’s death
By Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL player Sergio Brown pleaded not guilty Wednesday to first-degree murder and concealment of a dead body…
Continue ReadingWrongful death lawsuit filed in connection to former NFL player Glenn Foster, who died in 2021 after police arrest
By Asher Moskowitz, CNN (CNN) — The estate of former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr. has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against officials in…
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A Christmas to remember: The Giving Plate and three sponsors give four area families special ‘Jingle Makeovers’
The Giving Plate and some helpful sponsors have chosen four local families to receive their ‘Jingle Makeovers’ and a Christmas to remember, and their…
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‘I want people to be inspired’: St. Charles Bend revives Art in the Hospital, exhibiting works of local artists
(Update: Adding video, comments from supervisor of guest service) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A St. Charles Bend in-house program known as Art in the…
Continue Reading2023 (Taylor’s Version): The year in pop culture
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer At the multiplex, “Barbenheimer” ruled. Beyoncé launched a huge tour and scored with her concert film. The…
Continue ReadingHelicopter carrying 5 senior Guyana military officials is missing near tense border with Venezuela
By BERT WILKINSON Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — A military helicopter carrying seven people has vanished near Guyana’s border with…
Continue ReadingUN chief uses rare power to warn Security Council of impending ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has used a rarely exercised power to warn the…
Continue ReadingAuthorities in Alaska suspend search for boy missing after deadly landslide
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Authorities have suspended the search for the 12-year-old boy still missing following a deadly landslide in the southeast…
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35-year Bend resident leaving Oregon, says China Hat Road homeless encampments, issues continue to worsen
Kevin Guadagno is a 35-year Bend resident, who after leaving for a time, moved back to Bend from Colorado in 2008. Shortly after that, he and his…
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