As Gaza conflict rages, online maps from Chinese companies are missing Israel’s name
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Beijing has clarified that Israel remains marked on official maps issued by Chinese authorities after…
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Attorney says van der Sloot’s confession about Natalee Holloway’s murder was ‘chilling’
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A lie detector test conducted by FBI agents determined with the “highest level of…
Continue ReadingDemocrats fear that Biden’s Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him reelection in Michigan
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Democrats have warned the White House that President Joe Biden’s response to…
Continue ReadingEx-gang leader pleads not guilty in 1996 Tupac Shakur killing in Vegas and judge appoints lawyers
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Southern California street gang leader pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder in the 1996…
Continue ReadingBiden says 74 US dual nationals have left Gaza Strip as he dispatches Blinken to Mideast
By MATTHEW LEE, COLLEEN LONG and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says that 74 more U.S. citizens have left the…
Continue ReadingDisney to acquire the remainder of Hulu from Comcast for roughly $8.6 billion
By DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Writer Walt Disney Co. said it will acquire a 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast for approximately $8.6 billion, a deal…
Continue ReadingA lunch host is accused of killing her ex-husband’s parents and aunt with poisonous mushrooms
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The host of a weekend family lunch at her Australian country home was charged Thursday…
Continue ReadingEuropean privacy officials widen ban on Meta’s behavioral advertising to most of Europe
By DAVID HAMILTON AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — European privacy officials have widened a ban on Meta’s “behavioral…
Continue ReadingChina’s spy-hunting campaign has a new target: ‘Illegal’ weather stations
By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China is cracking down on weather stations it says are spying for foreign countries, the latest measure in…
Continue ReadingCorey Seager earns second World Series MVP, joining Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie Jackson
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager was voted the World Series Most Valuable Player after leading the Texas Rangers over…
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C.O. seasonal reminders: What you need to know when driving in snowy and icy conditions (besides slow down)
During this time of year, frigid temperatures and icy conditions can create driving challenges on the road. This is why it’s important to be…
Continue ReadingTexas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager took a mighty swing and barely connected, sending a squibber through an open area on…
Continue ReadingOnly debate of Mississippi governor’s race brings insults and interruptions from Reeves and Presley
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley…
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Arnold Irrigation District manager, Senator Merkley pleased by lawsuit dismissal and start of canal piping project
More than a month after work began and days after a formal groundbreaking ceremony, a federal district this week dismissed a lawsuit initiated by the…
Continue ReadingAir ambulance crash kills 4 crew members in central Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Four people have died after an air ambulance crashed in the central Mexican state of Morelos. The incident took place just…
Continue ReadingSpeaker Mike Johnson signals that Ukraine aid, coupled with border security, is next on GOP agenda
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — New Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. House will consider a fresh aid…
Continue ReadingThe US has strongly backed Israel’s war against Hamas. The allies don’t seem to know what comes next
By JOSEF FEDERMAN and AMY TEIBEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — When Secretary of State Antony Blinken was asked who would govern the Gaza Strip…
Continue Reading911 call shows man suspected in plan to attack Colorado amusement park was found dead near a ride
By MATTHEW BROWN and COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — The body of a heavily armed man who authorities suspected was planning a…
Continue ReadingPanama’s Assembly looks to revoke contract for Canadian mining company after public outcry
by KATHIA MARTÍNEZ, JUAN ZAMORANO and DANIEL SHAILER Associated Press PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama’s government has nearly approved a new bill…
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Late-night fire destroys large shop off Hwy. 97 north of Bend; losses estimated at $750,000
A large shop building near Highway 97 just north of Bend went up in flames late Tuesday night, and the fire spread to several vehicles, a trailer,…
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