Argentina’s president announces economy deregulation as thousands protest against austerity
By DÉBORA REY and ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — President Javier Milei announced sweeping initiatives…
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Congo’s presidential vote is extended as delays and smudged ballots lead to fears about credibility
By SAM MEDNICK and RUTH ALONGA Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Lengthy delays at the polls have forced officials to extend voting in…
Continue ReadingJapan’s trade shrinks in November, despite strong exports of vehicles and computer chips
TOKYO (AP) — Japan has reported its exports fell slightly in November from a year earlier while imports declined nearly 12%. Exports to the rest of…
Continue ReadingPutin ratchets up military pressure on Ukraine as he expects Western support for Kyiv to dwindle
By The Associated Press After blunting Ukraine’s counteroffensive from the summer, Russia is building up its resources for a new stage of the war…
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Another patent in hand, orders surge for Prineville’s ‘flying sports car’ since Switchblade’s first flight
The Switchblade, a Prineville-born “flying sports car,” has gotten another patent and plenty more orders since its recent first…
Continue ReadingDescendants fight to maintain historic Black communities. Keeping their legacy alive is complicated
By SHARON JOHNSON Associated Press DAUFUSKIE ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Sallie Ann Robinson proudly stands in the front yard of her grandmother’s South…
Continue ReadingDescendants fight to maintain historic Black communities. Keeping their legacy alive is complicated
By SHARON JOHNSON Associated Press DAUFUSKIE ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Sallie Ann Robinson proudly stands in the front yard of her grandmother’s South…
Continue ReadingUN Security Council again delays Gaza aid resolution vote as high-level talks try to avoid US veto
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council has again delayed a vote on a new U.N. resolution on…
Continue ReadingIndia suspends 141 lawmakers as ruling BJP accused of stifling opposition
By Rhea Mogul and Manveena Suri, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Opposition lawmakers are accusing India’s government of an attack on democracy after…
Continue ReadingChina’s earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead
By NG HAN GUAN and KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press YANGWA, China (AP) — Surrounded by destruction, the relatives of an earthquake victim are…
Continue ReadingAustralia and New Zealand leaders seek closer defense ties
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia and New Zealand leaders have agreed to seek closer defense ties as New Zealand…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers ‘Home for the Holidays’ adoption special; 20 puppies available
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – At this time of year, our hope is for all of our animals to find a lifelong family and home. The Humane Society of Central…
Continue ReadingChina’s Alibaba names CEO Eddie Wu to head its e-commerce business as its growth falters
By ZEN SOO AP Technology Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China’s Alibaba Group says its CEO Eddie Wu will head its core e-commerce business, as the…
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Sprinkler stops bathroom fire in NE Bend commercial building, sparing 2 businesses major damage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire sprinkler system saved two northeast Bend businesses from major damage when a fire broke out in a bathroom Monday night,…
Continue ReadingFeds raided Rudy Giuliani’s home and office in 2021 over Ukraine suspicions, unsealed papers show
By LARRY NEUMEISTER and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal agents raided Rudy Giuliani’s home and office in 2021 because…
Continue ReadingMyanmar ethnic armed group seizes another crossing point along the Chinese border, reports say
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — An ethnic armed group in northeastern Myanmar has seized a major crossing point for trade along the Chinese border.…
Continue ReadingJapan’s ruling party hit by scandal over undocumented political funds
By Chris Lau, Junko Ogura and Saki Toi, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is facing its biggest scandal in decades,…
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La Pine man sets shed ablaze, seen with gun; neighbors told to shelter in place; standoff ends in surrender
A reportedly mentally ill La Pine man lit a shed on fire and was seen with a gun late Tuesday afternoon, prompting a warning for neighbors to shelter…
Continue ReadingThailand’s LGBTQ+ community hopeful as marriage equality bill is set to be discussed in Parliament
By JERRY HARMER and JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Naphat Krutthai and Rasithaya Jindasri have been in a committed…
Continue ReadingEx-New York Giants running back Derrick Ward arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of robbery
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former New York Giants running back Derrick Ward has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of robbery. Police say the…
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