Does an AI tool help boost adoptions? Key takeaways from an AP Investigation
By SALLY HO and GARANCE BURKE Associated Press Former social worker Thea Ramirez has developed an artificial intelligence -powered tool that she says…
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Memphis beats Portland 112-100 for first win of the season
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies knew that a win would eventually come, sooner rather than later.…
Continue ReadingFather of July 4th parade shooting suspect pleads guilty to misdemeanors linked to son’s gun license
By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — The father of a man charged in a deadly Fourth of July parade shooting…
Continue ReadingFortnite maker accuses Google of bullying and bribing to block competition to its Android app store
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower after quiet session on Wall Street
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares mostly fell in Asia on Tuesday after a mixed close on Wall Street, where wild recent…
Continue ReadingAustralian and Chinese leaders talk pandas and wine as ties improve despite disagreements
By KEN MORITSUGU and HUIZHONG WU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The leaders of Australia and China have welcomed the improvement in relations…
Continue ReadingAttorneys for former player suing Blackhawks say he was inspired to come forward by Kyle Beach
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Attorneys for a former player suing the Chicago Blackhawks for allegedly ignoring his complaints…
Continue ReadingPrince William says deeper global cooperation can win the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking
By EILEEN NG Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — Britain’s Prince William said Monday that seven countries — Australia, Canada, New Zealand,…
Continue ReadingCar crashes into pub’s outdoor dining area in Australia, killing 5 and injuring 6
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A car crashed into an Australian pub’s outdoor dining area, killing five people and injuring six others including the…
Continue ReadingFilipino radio host shot dead while live streaming at his home
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — A radio host was shot dead while live streaming his program on Facebook at his home in the southern…
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Bend United Methodist Church celebrates more than 80 years of its Holiday Bazaar
Sunday marked the second and last day of the 83rd annual Holiday Bazaar at the Bend United Methodist Church. The event featured holiday crafts,…
Continue ReadingTensions grow in Kyiv over status of war, as Zelensky insists conflict with Russia is not at a ‘stalemate’
By Rob Picheta and Gul Tuysuz, CNN (CNN) — Apparent divisions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his military command are becoming…
Continue ReadingAfter a $1.8 billion verdict, the clock is ticking on the 6% real estate commission
By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Using a travel agent to buy a plane ticket or a stockbroker to trade equities seem like relics of…
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Tyson recalls 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers report finding metal pieces
Tyson Foods is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds (13,600 kilograms) of breaded chicken “”Fun Nuggets” after consumers complained of…
Continue ReadingRyan Blaney earns 1st career NASCAR championship and gives Roger Penske back-to-back Cup titles
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ryan Blaney only had to beat Kyle Larson and William Byron to win his first NASCAR…
Continue ReadingLuis Diaz appeals for the release of his kidnapped father after scoring for Liverpool
LUTON, England (AP) — Luis Diaz has returned to Liverpool’s squad and scored a late equalizer for its Premier League soccer match against Luton…
Continue ReadingMuslim student struck in Stanford hit-and-run calls for love, compassion, from hospital bed
CNN By Camila Bernal and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Abdulwahab Omira, an Arab Muslim student at Stanford University, has released a…
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House passes Interior Department appropriations bill, including $1.25 million for Redmond Wetlands Complex
Latest timeline is to break ground next year on three-year project WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The U.S. House has approved an Interior Department…
Continue ReadingCalifornia officer involved in controversial police shooting resigns over racist texts, chief says
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A police chief says the California officer involved in a controversial shooting last year has resigned after the discovery…
Continue ReadingTwo people struck, killed by MAX light rail train while trying to retrieve car part after I-84 crash, Portland police say
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two people were killed in northeast Portland Saturday night when they apparently jumped over a barrier to retrieve a car…
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