Biden administration warns of major disruption at border if judges halt asylum rule
By ELLIOT SPAGAT and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press The Biden administration on Tuesday urged an appeals court to allow sweeping new asylum…
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More Bukele critics join effort seeking to nullify El Salvador leader’s candidacy for reelection
By YOLANDA MAGAÑA Associated Press SAN SALVADOR (AP) — As El Salvador President Nayib Bukele seeks reelection, a growing number of voices have…
Continue ReadingBiden-Xi meeting in San Francisco still on track but no major breakthroughs expected
By AAMER MADHANI and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping remain on track to meet during next…
Continue ReadingOhio State remains No. 1, followed by Georgia, Michigan, Florida State, as CFP rankings stand pat
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Ohio State remained No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, with Georgia, Michigan…
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Deschutes River Conservancy’s ‘Raise the Deschutes’ seminar series returns for 2nd year, expands across C.O.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes River Conservancy is excited to announce the return of the ‘Raise the Deschutes’ seminar series for its second…
Continue ReadingRobbers break into home of Brazilian soccer star Neymar’s partner, she said on social media
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thieves entered the home of Brazilian soccer star Neymar’s partner’s home and took her parents…
Continue ReadingCalifornia unveils Native American monument at Capitol, replacing missionary statue toppled in 2020
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers and tribes have unveiled a monument outside of…
Continue Reading2 demonstrators die in Panama during latest protests over Canadian company’s mining contract
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Authorities in Panama say two people have died while participating in a third week of protests against a government mining…
Continue ReadingCheetahs become more nocturnal on hot days. Climate change may trigger fights among predators
By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer Cheetahs are usually daytime hunters, but the speedy big cats will shift their activity toward dawn and dusk…
Continue ReadingBiden administration guidance on abortion to save mother’s life argued at appeals court
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Biden administration has asked a federal appeals court to uphold health care guidance…
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Gov. Kotek declares drought emergency in Morrow County; 13th county this year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Morrow County through Executive Order 23-25 and directed state agencies to…
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Bend-La Pine teachers rally as weekly talks continue; some progress seen, sides ‘far apart’ on other issues
The Bend Education Association held three gatherings at area parks after Monday’s round of weekly contract bargaining; a Bend-La Pine Schools…
Continue ReadingPeace Corps agrees to pay $750,000 to family of dead volunteer
By KEN KUSMER Associated Press A law firm says the Peace Corps has agreed to pay $750,000 to the family of a 24-year-old volunteer from Illinois who…
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ODOT to fully close McKenzie Pass Highway for the winter on Thursday morning
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Old McKenzie Pass Highway, Oregon 242, will fully close for the winter season on Thursday morning, the Oregon Department…
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Oregon GOP senators who boycotted Legislature file federal lawsuit in new effort to seek reelection
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Republican state senators in Oregon who boycotted the Legislature for a record six weeks earlier this year have filed a federal…
Continue ReadingJudge to rule on temporary block of North Dakota’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors
By JACK DURA Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota district judge said Tuesday he will rule soon on whether to issue a temporary…
Continue ReadingOregon GOP senators who boycotted Legislature file federal lawsuit in new effort to seek reelection
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Republican state senators in Oregon who boycotted the Legislature for a record six weeks earlier this year have filed a federal…
Continue ReadingAmid controversy, the Portland Timbers introduce Phil Neville as their new head coach
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Phil Neville was introduced as the new head coach of the Portland Timbers amid concerns…
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Jan. 9 trial date set for Bend woman charged in man’s fatal dog mauling at Juniper Ridge homeless camp
A January 9th trial date has been set for a 38-year-old Bend woman whose three dogs fatally mauled a man at a Juniper Ridge homeless camp last…
Continue ReadingA North Carolina sheriff says 2 of his deputies and a suspect were serious wounded by gunfire
MAXTON, N.C. (AP) — The sheriff in a North Carolina county says that two deputies and a suspect have been seriously wounded during an exchange of…
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