2 teens held in fatal bicyclist hit-and-run video case appear in adult court in Las Vegas
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two teenagers have made initial appearances in adult court in Las Vegas where prosecutors say…
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India agrees to reserve a third of parliament seats for women. But the change could still take years
By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — India’s parliament passed a landmark bill Thursday that will reserve a third of its seats in the lower house and…
Continue ReadingMississippi high court blocks appointment of some judges in majority-Black capital city and county
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court has struck down part of a state law that would have…
Continue ReadingTeen rescued after stunt mishap leaves him dangling from California’s tallest bridge
FORESTHILL, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a 19-year-old was rescued after a filming stunt went wrong and left him dangling by a rope from…
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Car stolen from La Pine Bi-Mart parking lot; suspect spotted at Gordy’s Truck Stop, caught fleeing the scene
An Oregon coast resident who allegedly stole a car from the La Pine Bi-Mart parking lot Thursday morning was arrested a short time later when he left…
Continue ReadingFamily of Black man who died while restrained in a mental health facility agrees to $8.5 million settlement
By Andy Rose and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — The family of a Black man who died after being pinned to the ground in handcuffs and leg irons…
Continue ReadingChina, at UN, presents itself as a member of the Global South as alternative to a Western model
By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer UNITED NATIONS (AP) — China is telling assembled world leaders at the United Nations that it considers itself…
Continue ReadingBiden to deliver democracy speech and pay tribute to John McCain in Arizona next week
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Arizona next week to deliver a democracy-focused address…
Continue ReadingChicago’s top officer says a White Sox game where 2 were shot should have been stopped or delayed
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s interim police superintendent says a White Sox game last month where two women were wounded by gunfire should have been…
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Pioneer HS student struck by car’s mirror, not seriously hurt; school official gives safety reminder about busy Prineville street
A Pioneer High School student was struck by a car on Lynn Boulevard Thursday as students returned from lunch break and was taken to St. Charles…
Continue ReadingWashington State, Oregon State hope to get answers in the next month about the future of the Pac-12
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer The leadership at Washington State and Oregon State believe they will have information within the next 30 days that…
Continue ReadingBlack leaders say threats to undermine US democracy appear aimed at their community
BY AYANNA ALEXANDER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the nation’s most influential Black leaders say many of the threats to democratic…
Continue Reading1.5 million people asked to conserve water in Seattle because of statewide drought
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Public Utilities is asking about 1.5 million customers in the Seattle area to use less water as drought conditions continue…
Continue ReadingWildfire-prone California to consider new rules for property insurance pricing
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A new plan from California’s insurance commissioner aims to keep the nation’s…
Continue ReadingBrazil’s firefighters battle wildfires raging during rare late-winter heat wave
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s firefighters in the northeastern state of Bahia are battling wildfires, fanned by strong winds and abnormally…
Continue ReadingWho are Rupert Murdoch’s children? What to know about the media magnate’s successor and family
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as the leader of both Fox News’ parent company and his News…
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State Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, resigns from House Republican caucus leadership role
House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson of Prineville announced her decision Thursday to retire as GOP caucus leader, but assured she is “not…
Continue ReadingAfghans who recently arrived in US get temporary legal status from Biden administration
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is giving temporary legal status to Afghan migrants who have already…
Continue ReadingAs mayors, governors scramble to care for more migrants, a look at what’s behind the numbers
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A small town on the Texas border declares a state of emergency as tens of thousands of…
Continue ReadingIndia calls Canada a ‘safe haven for terrorists’ after suspending visas for Canadian nationals
CNN By Rhea Mogul and Manveena Suri, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — India has called Canada a “safe haven for terrorists” following its suspension…
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