Islamic State group claims responsibility for an explosion in Afghanistan, killing 4
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an explosion in a Shiite Muslim neighborhood in Afghanistan’s capital…
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Anxious Maine communities feel relief after man accused of killing 18 people is found dead
By Ashley R. Williams, Sara Smart, John Miller, Aya Elamroussi and Andy Rose Ashley Williams, Sara Smart, John Miller, Aya Elamroussi, Andy Rose and…
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‘Howl-o-ween’ Pet Costume Contest returns to Bend’s Old Mill
Bend, OR (KTVZ) –  The Humane Society of Central Oregon is inviting companion animals to enjoy the ghastly delights of Halloween. Unleash your…
Continue ReadingAn Iranian teenager injured on Tehran Metro while not wearing a headscarf has died, state media say
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian teenage girl injured weeks ago in a mysterious incident on…
Continue ReadingFrench Jewish groups set up a hotline for people in the community traumatized by Israel-Hamas war
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French Jewish groups have set up a helpline for people in the community traumatized by Israel-Hamas…
Continue ReadingWinner of albinism pageant says Zimbabwe event made her feel beautiful and provided sense of purpose
By FARAI MUTSAKA Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A glittering crown on her head and a bouquet of flowers in her hands, Andreia Solange…
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Longtime defense attorney Terry Rahmsdorff — beloved Bend Santa to generations — passes away
Longtime Bend defense attorney Terry Rahmsdorff, best known to many generations for his role as Santa in the city’s annual Christmas Parade and at…
Continue ReadingBiden calls for GOP help on gun violence, praises police for work in Maine shooting spree
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has called on Republicans in Congress to help keep American people safe from gun violence and praised police…
Continue ReadingNetanyahu says the Gaza war has entered a new stage and will be ‘long and difficult’
By ISABEL DEBRE, JULIA FRANKEL and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation Saturday…
Continue ReadingMexican security authorities raise Hurricane Otis death toll to 39
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Kristian Vera stood on an Acapulco beach Saturday looking out toward dozens of sunken…
Continue ReadingNYC protesters demand Israeli cease-fire, at least 200 detained after filling Grand Central station
NEW YORK (AP) — A sea of hundreds of protesters filled the main concourse of New York City’s famed Grand Central Terminal during the evening rush…
Continue Reading‘You get home and then start crying’: Israel’s body collectors encounter horrors beyond their worst nightmares
By Ivana Kottasová and Adi Kopelwitz, CNN Israel’s border with Gaza and Ashdod (CNN) — Yanir Ishay has thrown away three boxes of…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Oct. 30-Nov. 5
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October 30 to November 5. NE Eagle Road between NE Butler…
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KIDS Center set to launch Gift Card Drive, to help speed healing for children, families in need
This November 1 through December 30, Central Oregonians can donate gift cards and cash towards KIDS Center’s annual Gift Card Drive. The drive…
Continue ReadingLeo Brooks, a Miami native with country roots, returns to South Florida for new music festival
By DAVID FISCHER Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Already considered a hub for Latin, hip hop and electronic music, Miami is now going country.…
Continue ReadingGarcÃa’s HR in 11th, Seager’s tying shot in 9th rally Rangers past Arizona 6-5 in Series opener
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis GarcÃa took a few steps while watching the ball before tossing his bat aside…
Continue ReadingHawaii agrees to hand over site to Maui County for wildfire landfill and memorial
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s land board says it will hand over state land on Maui to be used for a wildfire…
Continue ReadingWhen a man began shooting in Maine, some froze while others ran. Now they’re left with questions
By HOLLY RAMER and MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The first loud noise 10-year-old Toni Asselin heard sounded like the…
Continue ReadingIn Seattle, phones ding. Killer whales could be close
By MANUEL VALDES Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Peter Bates was dropping his car at the mechanic this month when a notification pinged on his…
Continue ReadingTimeline shows Maine suspect moved swiftly to carry out mass shooting rampage and elude police
By CLAUDIA LAUER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A timeline released Friday shows that the suspect in the Maine mass…
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