Four suspected members of Hamas arrested in Europe over alleged terrorism plot
By Jessie Gretener, Nadine Schmidt, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Benjamin Brown and Sophie Tanno, CNN Berlin (CNN) — Four alleged Hamas members suspected…
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Laguna Beach community rallies around crossing guard hospitalized after being hit by car
By MICHELE GILE Click here for updates on this story LAGUNA BEACH, California (KCAL) — The Laguna Beach community has…
Continue ReadingUS officials block Elf Bar-maker and others from importing 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials recently seized more than 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes from overseas…
Continue ReadingEPA begins formal review of vinyl chloride, toxic chemical that burned in Ohio train derailment
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco couple has volunteered together for decades
By SHARON CHIN Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — In San Francisco, a husband and wife have…
Continue ReadingSweden’s climate pollution should have been down. The Nord Stream pipeline leak sent it skyrocketing
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — The major gas leak from the sabotaged Nord Stream pipeline last year pushed Sweden’s annual planet-heating…
Continue ReadingJury deliberating whether actor Jonathan Majors assaulted a girlfriend in New York last spring
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A jury began deliberating Thursday whether Jonathan Majors is guilty of assault following a New…
Continue ReadingBiden coming to Milwaukee next week for third visit to battleground Wisconsin this year
MILWAUKEE (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to travel to Milwaukee on Wednesday, marking his third visit to the battleground state this year. The…
Continue ReadingRights expert blasts Italy’s handling of gender-based violence and discrimination against women
ROME (AP) — A European human rights expert says violence and discrimination against women in Italy is a “prevailing and urgent concern.” The…
Continue ReadingZelenskyy makes first visit to US military headquarters in Germany, voices optimism about US aid
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made his first visit to the U.S. military…
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Bend Park and Rec holding two free ‘holiday hangouts’ at Larkspur Community Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Larkspur Community Center is inviting community members to free holiday hangout events. In part to combat loneliness that…
Continue ReadingHungary blocks Ukraine aid deal but EU opens door to membership talks
By Luke McGee, James Frater and Mariya Knight Brussels, Belgium (CNN) — Hungary blocked a crucial European aid package for Ukraine, hours after…
Continue ReadingCourt voids fine given to Russian activist for criticizing war and sends case back to prosecutors
By DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A court in Russia has overturned a fine handed to a veteran human rights advocate for…
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Chavez-DeRemer votes for defense authorization bill, outlines key provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted Thursday in favor of the conference report for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense…
Continue ReadingBig pay raise for troops in defense bill sent to Biden. Conservatives stymied on cultural issues
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a defense policy bill Thursday that authorizes the biggest pay raise for…
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New OSU genome study eyes nutrition-rich chia seed’s potential to boost human health
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University scientists have sequenced the chia genome and in doing so provided a blueprint for future research…
Continue ReadingHungry, thirsty and humiliated: Israel’s mass arrest campaign sows fear in northern Gaza
By ISABEL DEBRE and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military has rounded up hundreds of Palestinians…
Continue ReadingSet of 6 Messi World Cup shirts sells for $7.8 million at auction in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Six jerseys worn by soccer superstar Lionel Messi during Argentina’s winning run at last year’s World Cup sold Thursday…
Continue ReadingFormer Michigan GOP spokesperson testifies fake elector defendants were misled
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press A former communications director for the Michigan GOP says that he believes an attorney for then-President Donald…
Continue ReadingFormer NFL player Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones reaches plea deal over airport incident
BURLINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Former NFL player Adam “Pacman” Jones has reached a plea agreement on a disorderly conduct charge stemming from an…
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