Former NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Former NFL player Mike Williams died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems, according to a medical…
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Bethlehem Inn in Redmond holds vigil honoring homeless who passed
‘The Longest Night,’ a 33-year Winter Solstice tradition that has come to Central Oregon in recent years, brought together members of the Redmond…
Continue ReadingUN approves watered-down resolution on aid to Gaza without call for suspension of hostilities
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council adopted a watered-down resolution Friday calling for…
Continue ReadingMexico’s president is willing to help with border migrant crush but wants US to open talks with Cuba
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president says he is willing to help with a crush of migrants that led to the closure of border crossings with…
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire newspaper publisher fined $620 over political advertisement omissions
By KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press DERRY, N.H. (AP) — A judge has fined the New Hampshire publisher of a weekly community newspaper $620 after…
Continue ReadingFor years, he couldn’t donate at the blood center where he worked. Under new FDA rules, now he can
By MANUEL VALDES and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Over the last six years, blood center employee Dylan Smith was often…
Continue ReadingA court in Romania rejects Andrew Tate’s request to visit his ailing mother in the UK
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A spokesperson for Andrew Tate says a court in Romania has rejected the divisive influencer’s request to leave the…
Continue Reading6 historical mysteries that scientists finally cracked in 2023 — and one they didn’t
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Science is revolutionizing our understanding of the past. Paleogenetics teases out astonishing secrets from DNA…
Continue ReadingFDA says fake Ozempic shots are being sold through some legitimate sources
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic, the…
Continue ReadingPolice launch probe into alleged abduction of British teen Alex Batty who went missing 6 years ago
LONDON (AP) — Police say they’ve launched a criminal investigation into the alleged abduction of British teenager Alex Batty who was missing…
Continue ReadingWhat to stream this week: Barbenheimer, ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ and K-pop act TVXQ
By The Associated Press This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the return of “Night Court” and the release of an early K-pop…
Continue ReadingTape reveals Donald Trump pressured Michigan officials not to certify 2020 vote, a new report says
By The Associated Press Donald Trump pressured two elections officials not to certify 2020 vote totals in a key Michigan county. That’s…
Continue ReadingUN health agency cites tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over the last generation
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. health agency says reported cases of dengue globally increased tenfold over the last generation. The World Health…
Continue ReadingFrance completes military withdrawal from Niger, leaving a gap in the terror fight in the Sahel
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — France has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Niger after they were asked to leave…
Continue ReadingGreece says 81 people were rescued from a stranded ship along an illegal migration route to Italy
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in southern Greece have rescued 81 people stranded on a ship south of the mainland, on a route frequently used to…
Continue ReadingThe Dutch government has taken another step toward donating 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government says it is preparing to give 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.…
Continue ReadingMan, police dog killed in shooting involving Connecticut State Police troopers
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press A man wanted on felony charges and a police dog have been killed in a shooting involving Connecticut state troopers.…
Continue ReadingBiden’s hydrogen tax credit unveiled as administration tries to jump start industry
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and JENNIFER MCDERMOTT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration released its highly anticipated proposal for…
Continue ReadingStill haven’t bought holiday gifts? Retailers have a sale for you
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are stepping up sales and other enticements in the final days before…
Continue ReadingFederal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge tumbles in November as prices continue to ease
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of prices fell last month, another sign that…
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