Israel investigates sexual violence committed by Hamas as part of October 7 horror
By Jake Tapper and Kirsten Appleton, CNN (CNN) — Israeli police are using forensic evidence, video and witness testimony and interrogations of…
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‘It’s awesome’: Leading Edge Flight Academy completes helicopter operations hangar
The Leading Edge Flight Academy has completed a new helicopter hangar facility at the Bend Municipal Airport, making use of a new heliport with more…
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ODA: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza found in Redmond-area backyard flock, prompting quarantine area
The US Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory recently confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in…
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The Big Playback Preview: Mountain View and Summit are in 5A semifinals – and could face off for state title
Friday night, two Central Oregon high school football teams are playing in the 5-A semifinals. With wins, the Mountain View Cougars and the Summit…
Continue ReadingBill Cosby accuser files new lawsuit under expiring New York survivors law
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press A woman who says Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her when she was a young comedy writer more than 50 years ago is…
Continue ReadingConvicted sex offender found guilty of hacking jumbotron at the Jacksonville Jaguars’ stadium
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A convicted child molester has been found guilty of hacking the jumbotron at the Jacksonville Jaguars’ stadium…
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Rescued baby beaver recovering well, healthy and growing strong at Bend’s High Desert Museum
The High Desert Museum said Friday it recently welcomed a new animal who happens to be an expert engineer, a keystone ecosystem species and the…
Continue ReadingDogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs, and encouraging…
Continue ReadingColorado judge finds Trump engaged in insurrection, but rejects constitutional ballot challenge
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A Colorado judge on Friday found that former President Donald Trump engaged in insurrection…
Continue ReadingGuest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — White House deputy national security adviser Jon Finer; former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm.…
Continue ReadingProfessor’s lawyer says video footage will clear his client charged in death of pro-Israel protester
By JOHN ANTCZAK and JULIE WATSON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California prosecutor says evidence supports involuntary manslaughter and…
Continue ReadingWoman convicted of killing pro cyclist Anna ‘Mo’ Wilson gets 90 years in prison. What happened?
By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A 35-year-old Texas woman found guilty in the May 2022 shooting death of rising professional…
Continue ReadingMoms for Liberty reports over $2 million in revenue, with bulk of contributions from two donors
By ALI SWENSON Associated Press Moms for Liberty has reported $2.1 million in total revenue in 2022. That’s more than five times what the…
Continue ReadingFederal safety officials launch probe into Chicago commuter train crash
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal safety officials have started an investigation into a Chicago commuter train crash that left almost 40 people injured.…
Continue ReadingSalmonella in cantaloupes sickens dozens in 15 states, U.S. health officials say
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer U.S. health officials said at least 43 people have been sickened in 15 states by salmonella linked to certain whole…
Continue Reading2 transgender boys sue after University of Missouri halts gender-affirming care to minors
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press Two transgender boys are suing the University of Missouri over its decision to stop providing…
Continue ReadingMan sentenced to probation for threats made to Indiana congressman
By ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Court records say an Indiana man accused of intimidating and harassing GOP U.S. Rep Jim…
Continue ReadingMan accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from New York park is charged with rape
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (AP) — The man accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from a state park in upstate New York park has been charged with sexually…
Continue ReadingMan shot outside mosque while selling Islamic goods in Rhode Island, police say
By Sarah Dewberry and Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — A 52-year-old man was shot outside a mosque while selling goods in Providence on Friday,…
Continue ReadingOhio Catholic priest gets life sentence for sex-trafficking convictions
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest has received a life sentence for his convictions on five counts related to sex-trafficking charges in…
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