Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon holds ‘Back to School Family Picnic’
Big Brothers big Sisters of Central Oregon, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, held a Back to School Family Picnic on Thursday…
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Visitors to Lincoln Memorial say America has its flaws but see gains made since March on Washington
By NATHAN ELLGREN and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Fencing and construction workers greet visitors to the Lincoln Memorial,…
Continue ReadingSpaceX, NASA delay astronaut launch for ‘additional analysis’
By Jackie Wattles and Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — A SpaceX and NASA mission that was set to launch four astronauts — representing four nations…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina abortion ban with unclear ‘fetal heartbeat’ definition creates confusion, doctors say
By JAMES POLLARD Associated Press/Report for America COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — When the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on most abortions…
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UO professor gives talk in Sisters on gothic architecture
The Deschutes Public Library is wrapping up a month-long series of programs called ‘Know Architecture.’ A University of Oregon professor gave a talk…
Continue ReadingEconomy’s solid growth could require more Fed hikes to fight inflation, Powell says at Jackson Hole
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest…
Continue ReadingLaunch of 4 astronauts to space station bumped to Saturday
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts will have to wait an extra day to get to space. NASA and SpaceX…
Continue ReadingCalifornia doctor lauded for COVID testing work pleads guilty to selling misbranded cosmetic drugs
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A celebrated doctor who tested tens of thousands of people for COVID-19 in the pandemic’s early months in a badly-stricken…
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At least five killed in severe storms in Michigan
By Mitchell McCluskey and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — At least five people have died in Michigan during severe storms that struck late…
Continue ReadingLawsuit over deadly seaplane crash in Washington state targets aircraft operator and manufacturer
SEATTLE (AP) — Representatives for all but one of the nine passengers killed in a seaplane crash near Washington state’s Whidbey Island are…
Continue ReadingLawsuit over deadly seaplane crash in Washington state targets aircraft operator and manufacturer
SEATTLE (AP) — Representatives for all but one of the nine passengers killed in a seaplane crash near Washington state’s Whidbey Island are…
Continue ReadingRescuers who freed children and adults from broken cable car honored by Pakistan’s prime minister
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s prime minister has paid tribute to the commandos and volunteers who rescued six children and two adults from the…
Continue ReadingWorld Wrestling Entertainment star Bray Wyatt dies at 36
By The Associated Press World Wrestling Entertainment star Bray Wyatt died Thursday, WWE announced. He was 36. Wyatt, whose real name was Windham…
Continue ReadingMichigan man banned from Yellowstone National Park and facing federal charges after traveling off-trail in a thermal area while under influence
By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A Yellowstone National Park visitor who was allegedly under the influence as he traveled off-trail in one of the…
Continue ReadingChina is launching an ‘unprecedented’ crackdown on corruption in its health industry as economic woes pile up
By Simone McCarthy (CNN) — China has launched a sweeping anti-corruption campaign targeting its hospitals, pharmaceutical industry and…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Modi and China’s Xi agree to ‘intensify efforts’ to deescalate border issue following rare meeting
By Rhea Mogul and Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed to “intensity…
Continue ReadingFar away from Trump’s jail drama, Ron DeSantis and his family head to Iowa’s ‘Field of Dreams’
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — While the world of politics was in an uproar over former President Donald Trump’s…
Continue ReadingTrump returns to site formerly known as Twitter, posts his mug shot shortly after Georgia surrender
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has returned to X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter,…
Continue ReadingSee you on Copacabana? Unusually balmy weather hits Brazil in a rare winter heat wave
By FABIANO MAISONNAVE Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Summer is still four months away in the Southern Hemisphere but Brazil is contending…
Continue ReadingProfessional wrestler Bray Wyatt dies at age 36, WWE says
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Bray Wyatt, a professional wrestler and former World Wrestling Entertainment champion, died on Thursday, the company…
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