Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea?
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are stepping up their strikes on ships in the Red Sea, which they say…
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5 things to know for Dec. 19: Immigration, Israel, Northeast storm, Volcano eruption, Student loans
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Processing times for US passport applications and renewals are back to normal after years plagued by delays…
Continue ReadingNASA laser message beams video of a cat named Taters back to Earth, and it’s a big deal
CNN By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A laser communications experiment flying aboard NASA’s Psyche mission has beamed back a video to Earth…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Dec. 19: Immigration, Israel, Northeast storm, Volcano eruption, Student loans
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Processing times for US passport applications and renewals are back to normal after years plagued by…
Continue ReadingThe FAA will convene a new panel to address air traffic controller fatigue following repeated close calls, sources say
By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is taking a new step to address its overworked and chronically understaffed…
Continue ReadingMilitants with ties to the Islamic State group kill 10 people in Uganda’s western district
By RISDEL KASASIRA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda’s military says at least 10 people have been killed by militants with ties…
Continue ReadingThe UK and France reiterate that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine must end in failure as US aid falters
By ALEX TURNBULL Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Britain and France are reiterating their determination that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine must end…
Continue ReadingMeta’s initial decisions to remove 2 videos of Israel-Hamas war reversed by Oversight Board
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — A quasi-independent review board is recommending that Facebook parent company Meta overturn two decisions it made this…
Continue ReadingGerman railway operator Deutsche Bahn launches effort to sell logistics unit Schenker
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s main national railway operator Deutsche Bahn has launched an effort to sell logistics unit DB Schenker as the company…
Continue ReadingBiden administration moves to protect old-growth forests as climate change brings fires, pests
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration moved on Tuesday to conserve groves of old-growth trees on…
Continue ReadingVice President Harris announces nationwide events focused on abortion
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is planning a nationwide series of events focused on abortion.…
Continue ReadingGermany’s top court orders a repeat of the 2021 national election in parts of Berlin due to glitches
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s highest court has ordered the 2021 national election to be partially repeated in Berlin because of severe glitches at…
Continue ReadingGas, drones and convict recruits: Ukrainian soldiers describe Russia’s deadly surge on the frontlines
By Nick Paton Walsh, Kosta Gak and Christian Streib, CNN Mala Tokmachka, Ukraine (CNN) — The front lines where Ukraine and its allies had hoped…
Continue ReadingGas, drones and convict recruits: Ukrainian soldiers describe Russia’s deadly surge on the frontlines
CNN By Nick Paton Walsh, Kosta Gak and Christian Streib, CNN Mala Tokmachka, Ukraine (CNN) — The front lines where Ukraine and its allies had…
Continue ReadingIsraeli airstrikes kill dozens more Palestinians across the Gaza Strip
By NAJIB JOBAIN, SAMY MAGDY and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army has raided and detained staff at two of the…
Continue ReadingA Bangladesh minister accuses the main opposition party of arson after train fire kills 4
By JULHAS ALAM Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s railway minister has accused the country’s main opposition party of…
Continue ReadingMedical examiner confirms wife of Hollywood agent’s son is dead a month after husband was charged with murder
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A medical examiner’s office has confirmed the wife of a Hollywood agent’s son is dead more than a month…
Continue ReadingRetailers are improving their delivery speeds, meaning good news for late holiday shoppers
By HALELUYA HADERO and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Haven’t ordered any of your holiday gifts yet? Well, you might…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares gain after Wall Street ticks higher amid rate-cut hopes
Asian shares mostly advanced on Wednesday after Wall Street ticked higher amid hopes that Japan’s moves to keep interest rates easy for investors…
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Patrick Lamb’s Charlie Brown Christmas – Jazz at the Oxford
The Oxford Hotel brought Jazz and Christmas together. People from around Central Oregon enjoyed classic Christmas tunes infused with Jazz. Swing,…
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