Rising political threats take US into uncharted territory as 2024 election looms
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press DENVER (AP) — This week’s confrontation that ended with FBI agents fatally shooting a 74-year-old Utah man…
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China evacuates residents and searches for mudslide victims as storms lash parts of the country
BEIJING (AP) — Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in China’s southwest after heavy rain caused hillsides to…
Continue ReadingBiden’s reelection bid faces vulnerabilities in wake of special counsel appointment
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — As he gears up for reelection, President Joe Biden is already facing questions about…
Continue ReadingHow Vivek Ramaswamy is pushing — delicately — to win over Trump supporters
By SARA BURNETT Associated Press VAIL, Iowa (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy was more than 40 minutes into a town hall in…
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Smith Rock footbridge replacement project to close popular trails for up to 6 weeks
Bola Gbadebo visited Smith Rock State Park, where several popular trails won’t be accessible for up to six weeks while an aging footbridge is…
Continue ReadingGuatemalans vote in presidential run-off election that saw efforts to disqualify opposition
By Tara John, CNN (CNN) — Guatemalans are voting in a presidential runoff that sees a former first lady compete against the son of a former…
Continue ReadingSavannah considers Black people and women for city square to replace name of slavery advocate
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The historic downtown of Savannah, Georgia, boasts nearly two dozen public squares. All the…
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New Crook County Fair buyers’ breakfast helps 4-H kids pitch, sell their animals at auction
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office, with the help of Country Financial and at Proline Fabrication, hosted a new event at the county fair on Friday…
Continue ReadingLegal experts question judge’s order telling Southwest lawyers to get religious-liberty training
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer A judge’s order requiring “religious-liberty training” by a conservative Christian group is stirring…
Continue ReadingKremlin critic Alexey Navalny slams Russia’s ‘corrupt’ elite for bringing Putin to power
By Mariya Knight and Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny on Friday took aim at Russia’s “corrupt”…
Continue Reading‘Reasonable’ to believe genocide against Armenians being committed, former ICC chief prosecutor says
By Eve Brennan, Jessie Gretener and Nic Robertson, CNN (CNN) — A former International Criminal Court chief prosecutor has said there is…
Continue ReadingRescued walrus calf that was receiving cuddles as part of his care in Alaska dies
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A walrus calf found on its own miles from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope last week and who received cuddles as part of…
Continue ReadingRelief for Malaysian leader Anwar, as the opposition fails to alter status quo in state elections
By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian state elections have ended in a return to the status quo, with Prime Minister…
Continue Reading3 hunters are dead after trying to rescue a dog trapped in a hole in the ground, authorities say
CNN, KEYE By Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — Three hunters from Florida and a dog were found dead after they got trapped in an underground cistern…
Continue ReadingColombia prosecutors confirm arrest of father of 2 of the 4 children lost 40 days in Amazon jungle
BOGOTÁ (AP) — Colombian officials say they have arrested the father of two of the four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash that killed…
Continue ReadingA mosque in northwestern Nigeria collapses during prayers, killing 7 worshippers
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Authorities in Nigeria say seven worshippers have been killed when a mosque collapsed…
Continue ReadingPence signals debate plan to attack Trump and DeSantis for not pushing national abortion ban
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence says he expects to call out former President Donald…
Continue ReadingNebraska judge allows abortion limits and restrictions on gender-affirming surgery
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press A Nebraska judge is allowing a ban on abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy and restrictions on gender-affirming…
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New state law to require Oregon high schoolers take financial literacy, career planning classes, but many already do
Oregon high school students soon will be seeing two added course requirements to get their diplomas, both aimed at better preparing them for the…
Continue ReadingBrazil’s police allege Bolsonaro got money from $70,000 sale of luxury jewelry gifts
By CARLA BRIDI and MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s federal police on Friday alleged former President Jair…
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