North Korea says it tested a solid-fuel missile tipped with a hypersonic weapon
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it has flight-tested a new, solid-fuel intermediate-range missile…
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Father of fallen NYPD officer who advocated for 9/11 compensation fund struck and killed by SUV
GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man who became a vocal advocate for families of 9/11 first responders following the death of his NYPD officer…
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Two women killed in NE Portland early-morning church fire; house next door saved
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two women in their mid-70s were found dead in a northeast Portland church after a fire early Sunday morning. Portland Fire…
Continue ReadingJudge says Trump can wait a week to testify at sex abuse victim’s defamation trial
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York federal judge says former President Donald Trump can wait a week to testify at a…
Continue ReadingOregon Department of Revenue, IRS to start processing income tax returns on January 29
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue will begin processing e-filed 2023 state income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 29, the same day…
Continue ReadingRuth Ashton Taylor, trailblazing journalist who had 50-year career in radio and TV, dies at age 101
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — Ruth Ashton Taylor, a trailblazing journalist who was the first female newscaster to work in television on the West…
Continue ReadingIowa caucuses: What to watch as voters weigh in on the Republican campaign’s first contest of 2024
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press Monday marks the official start to the Republican presidential nominating contest with the Iowa caucuses. Iowa…
Continue ReadingFollowing review, Business Insider stands by reports on wife of ex-Harvard president’s critic
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Business Insider’s top executive and parent company said Sunday they were satisfied with the…
Continue ReadingPope says he hopes to keep promise to visit native Argentina for first time since becoming pontiff
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis says if he can, he’ll keep a promise to visit his native Argentina in the second half of this year. The pontiff last…
Continue ReadingNicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez and 18 priests arrive in Rome from prison, guests of Vatican
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Vatican says Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez and 18 Catholic clergy members from the Latin American country have arrived…
Continue ReadingDistrict attorney defends the qualifications of a prosecutor hired in Trump’s Georgia election case
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Sunday defended the qualifications of a special…
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Big dig-out, warmup begins after snowstorm; East Bend power back; Tumalo DUII crash into pole brings arrest, outage
Heavy snow and dangerous cold hit the High Desert as forecast Saturday, making for very risky travel conditions and keeping most folks at or close…
Continue ReadingFatalities reported in small plane crash with 3 people aboard in rural Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) — Authorities say a small plane carrying three people has crashed in a remote, wooded area of Massachusetts. Police reported multiple…
Continue ReadingTrump is endorsed by a former rival, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, ahead of the Iowa caucuses
INDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum endorsed Donald Trump’s comeback bid for the White House ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Burgum…
Continue ReadingNo joke: Feds discourage humorous electronic messages on highways
PHOENIX (AP) — It’s no joke. A federal agency is discouraging humorous and quirky messages that could distract or confuse drivers on highways and…
Continue ReadingGilgo Beach killings suspect is expected to be charged with a fourth killing, source says
By Brynn Gingras and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Serial killings suspect Rex Heuermann is expected to be charged with a fourth killing in…
Continue ReadingAsian Cup holds moment’s silence for Israel-Hamas war victims ahead of Palestinian team’s game
AL-RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — A moment of silence was observed and then shouts of “free Palestine” rang out ahead of the Asian Cup game between Iran…
Continue ReadingThe moon has entered a new epoch, scientists say
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — For thousands of years, the moon inspired humans from afar, but the bright beacon in Earth’s night sky —…
Continue Reading3 Palestinians killed by Israeli army after they attack in West Bank settlement
By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli army said Friday it killed three Palestinian men who infiltrated a West Bank…
Continue ReadingIowa principal who was hailed a hero in Perry High School shooting dies of injuries
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — An Iowa principal who acted heroically to save students during a mass shooting at Perry High School earlier this…
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