Ukraine makes new push to defeat Russia’s electronic warfare
By Clare Sebastian, CNN London (CNN) — In early November, drone video surfaced online appearing to show a targeted strike blowing up three…
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Conservative Supreme Court justices seem open to an attack on the Securities and Exchange Commission
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative Supreme Court justices seem open to a challenge to how the Securities and Exchange…
Continue ReadingTrump embraces the Jan. 6 rioters on the trail. In court, his lawyers hope to distance him from them
By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has embraced the rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on…
Continue ReadingUS life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. life expectancy rose last year, but it still isn’t close to what it was before the COVID-19…
Continue ReadingGeorgia Republicans move to cut losses as they propose majority-Black districts in special session
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republicans are moving to preserve their majorities as they propose additional Black voting…
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Oregon secretary of state joins ‘Trusted Info 2024’ campaign, urging citizens to turn to election officials
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade on Tuesday joined fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries…
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Oregon Department of Agriculture leads trade mission to Singapore, Taiwan
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Department of Agriculture Assistant Director Jonathan Sandau and five agricultural companies from around the state…
Continue ReadingClimate contradictions key at UN talks. Less future warming projected, yet there’s more current pain
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer The world is heading for considerably less warming than projected a decade ago, but that good news is…
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Chavez-DeRemer backs resolutions demanding Hamas release all hostages, reaffirming Israel’s right to exist
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted Tuesday in favor of House Resolution 793, which calls on Hamas to immediately release all…
Continue ReadingR&B singer Kiana Ledé is taking back control of her music and her life
By GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — R&B singer Kiana Ledé is launching the international leg of her “Grudges” tour…
Continue ReadingCoal power, traffic, waste burning a toxic smog cocktail in Indonesia’s Jakarta
By EDNA TARIGAN and FADLAN SYAM Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Against the backdrop of smokestacks from a nearby coal power plant, the…
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City of Bend expects nearly $1 million from lawsuit settlement after finding ‘forever chemicals’ in city well
Bend city councilors voted to have the city join a federal class-action lawsuit against 3M and DuPont de Nemours after a small amount of PFAS, also…
Continue ReadingAustralia apologizes for thalidomide tragedy as some survivors listen in the Parliament gallery
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Survivors of the harmful morning sickness drug thalidomide were in the public gallery…
Continue ReadingUS agency ends use of ‘cyanide bomb’ to kill coyotes and other predators, citing safety concerns
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has halted the use of spring-loaded traps that disperse…
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Investigation into Prineville police chief and captain wraps up, but officials aren’t releasing results just yet
Over four months ago, Prineville Police Chief Larry Seymour and Captain Rob Gray were placed on paid non-disciplinary leave while an investigation…
Continue ReadingMedical workers ‘trapped’ in hospital and unable to reach wounded during Israeli operation in West Bank, MSF chief says
By Kareem Khadder and David Shortell, CNN (CNN) — The head of Médecins Sans Frontières said Tuesday that he had been “trapped” with staff…
Continue ReadingToppled White House Christmas tree is secured upright, and lighting show will happen as scheduled
By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Christmas Tree in front of the White House fell down during high winds but later…
Continue ReadingUS mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American Airlines
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — There will be no strike by American Airlines flight attendants around the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Federal…
Continue ReadingHong Kong’s pro-democracy leaders give final defense as landmark national security trial nears an end
By Chris Lau and Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Dozens of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures are one step closer to learning…
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St. Charles Foundation helps 22 staff members pursue health care careers with $55,000 in scholarships
“Today is Giving Tuesday. It’s an incredible time to think about giving back and paying it forward,” Jenny O’Bryan, executive director of the St.…
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