Norma downgraded to a tropical storm in Mexico as Hurricane Tammy leaves Barbuda
By IGNACIO MARTÍNEZ and FERNANDO LLANO Associated Press CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Norma strengthened slightly and dumped heavy rain after…
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Why some members of Black sororities and fraternities don’t want you to wear their letters
By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — A Nashville teacher made headlines this month for removing a White elementary student’s shirt because it was…
Continue ReadingIran sentences 2 journalists for allegedly collaborating with US. Both covered Mahsa Amini’s death
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A court in Iran has sentenced two female journalists to up to seven years in prison for collaborating with the…
Continue Reading6 killed in Russian rocket strike on mail depot as Ukraine reports record bomb attack numbers
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A missile strike on a mail depot in the eastern city of Kharkiv killed six people, Ukrainian officials said Sunday, as Ukraine…
Continue ReadingHolocaust survivor visiting Israel safely escapes as war breaks out
By Nick Watt, CNN. Photographs by Elizabeth Weinberg for CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — “It went from wonderful to horrible in an instant,”…
Continue ReadingPalestinian death toll in West Bank surges as Israel pursues militants following Hamas rampage
By AMY TEIBEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Deadly violence has been surging in the West Bank as the Israeli military pursues Palestinian…
Continue ReadingExit poll shows Swiss right-wing party bouncing back in parliamentary election as Greens lose ground
GENEVA (AP) — Exit polls conducted for Switzerland’s public broadcaster show the country’s right-wing populist party is set to further…
Continue ReadingChina and Philippines accuse each other over collisions in disputed South China Sea
By Chris Lau, Jennifer Hauser and Chloe Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China and the Philippines on Sunday accused each other of causing collisions…
Continue ReadingManhunt continues for Nashville police chief’s son suspected in shooting of 2 Tennessee officers
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee were searching Sunday for the estranged son of Nashville’s police chief as the suspect in the…
Continue ReadingNew Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for Nollywood
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian action thriller that tells a gripping story of corruption and police brutality…
Continue ReadingSecond aid convoy reaches Gaza as Israel attacks targets in Syria and occupied West Bank
By NAJIB JOBAIN, SAMY MAGDY and RAVI NESSMAN Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The second aid convoy destined for desperate Palestinian…
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The power of the Green Bag: Bend Food Project collects non-perishable food every 2 months for those in need
The Bend Food Project was started eight years ago, to help local pantries like The Giving Plate provide food to people who need it. It’s run…
Continue ReadingPolice have no evidence suggesting Detroit synagogue leader’s fatal stabbing was motivated by antisemitism, chief says
By Sara Smart and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — As authorities continue their investigation into the death of a Detroit synagogue leader found…
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Oregon DHS says $3.6 million available to support arrivals from Afghanistan
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Human Services Refugee Program has invited community agencies to apply for a portion of $3.6 million…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of October 22-28
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of October 22-28. Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road…
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City of Redmond Road and Traffic Report – week of October 21-27
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s Road and Traffic Report for the week of October 21-27. NE 5th St. between NE Kingwood Ave and…
Continue ReadingPhiladelphia Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year labor deal with 15.8% salary increase
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra Association have ratified a collective bargaining…
Continue ReadingInternet snarl delays vote count in Venezuelan opposition’s primary to choose presidential candidate
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans have chosen the candidate they think can end the decade-long,…
Continue ReadingMichigan State apologizes for displaying picture of Adolf Hitler on the videoboard before a football game
By Jacob Lev and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Michigan State University has suspended an employee and apologized for displaying a picture of…
Continue ReadingEconomy minister surprises by beating populist in first round of Argentina’s presidential election
By DANIEL POLITI and DAVID BILLER Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Economy Minister Sergio Massa surprised Sunday night by finishing…
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