UN releases $125 million for 14 underfunded humanitarian crises around the world
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations has released $125 million from its emergency relief fund to boost underfunded humanitarian operations in…
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Swiss parliamentary panel urges expulsions of Russian, other spies who threaten national security
GENEVA (AP) — A Swiss parliamentary commission has voted to urge the government to systematically expel Russian and other spies who threaten…
Continue ReadingTrump plans to attend the Iowa-Iowa State football game in the leadoff 2024 GOP voting state
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump plans to attend Saturday’s football game between Iowa…
Continue ReadingNew York police agree to reform protest tactics in settlement over 2020 response
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s police department has agreed to establish new protocols intended to safeguard…
Continue ReadingColorado, Duke surge into the AP Top 25 after huge upsets; Florida State climbs into top five
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer No. 21 Duke and No. 22 Colorado moved into the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Tuesday…
Continue ReadingGeorgia can resume enforcing ban on hormone replacement therapy for transgender youth, judge says
By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge in Atlanta has allowed Georgia to resume enforcing a ban on hormone replacement…
Continue ReadingLocal blind man competes in his first rodeo in Arizona
By Andrew Christiansen Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — As the announcer described him…
Continue ReadingDisney, Spectrum direct customers to other TV services as dispute keeping ESPN off air continues
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A business dispute that has pulled ESPN and other Disney-owned companies off the air for nearly 15…
Continue ReadingUSDA designates July flooding a disaster in Vermont, making farmers eligible for emergency loans
MONTPELIER Gov. Phil Scott says the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Vermont a natural disaster area from the catastrophic July…
Continue ReadingGuatemala prosecutor seeks to strip electoral authorities of immunity after election
By SONIA PÉREZ D. Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s prosecutor for electoral crimes has asked the Supreme Court of Justice to…
Continue ReadingComplaints over campaign comments by Wisconsin Supreme Court justice are dismissed
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A state judiciary disciplinary panel has rejected several complaints lodged against Wisconsin…
Continue ReadingEU reshuffles Commission as antitrust chief Vestager vies for bloc’s top banking job
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s Commission is reshuffling more of its top management because antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager of Denmark…
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Oregon agency sets 2024 individual, small-group health insurance rates, up an average 6-8 percent
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation said Tuesday it has finalized its rate decisions for 2024 health insurance for the state’s individual and…
Continue ReadingThe films coming to theaters and streaming soon, from ‘Dumb Money’ to ‘The Hunger Games’
By The Associated Press Fall is coming, and so are the movies. OK, not all the movies. Some of them, like “Dune: Part Two,” have been postponed…
Continue ReadingDangerous rip currents along Atlantic coast spur rescues, at least 8 deaths
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Strong ocean rip currents along the mid-Atlantic coast created hazardous swimming conditions in the aftermath of two…
Continue ReadingMilwaukee suburb to begin pulling millions of gallons a day from Lake Michigan
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Milwaukee suburb is finally set to start pulling millions of gallons of water a day from Lake Michigan after years of…
Continue ReadingBeyoncé got a birthday serenade from Diana Ross
CNN By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — It would be hard to imagine a bigger or better birthday celebration than Beyoncé’s on Monday. During the…
Continue ReadingMLB investigating after Urías’ arrest on felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball has opened an investigation into Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías…
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BendFilm announces slate of 68 short films to be screened at 20th annual Bend Film Festival
(Update: Blake Mayfield is meeting with BendFilm for a preview, will air report tonight at Five) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm last Thursday…
Continue ReadingUnited delays all flights nationwide following ground stop due to ‘equipment outage’
By Pete Muntean and Ramishah Maruf, CNN (CNN) — United Airlines delayed more than 300 flights after the FAA lifted a brief ground stop that…
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