New Gilliam County wildfire quickly grows to 3,500 acres; Highway 206 reopens
A new wildfire Monday afternoon in Gilliam County quickly grew to 3,500 acres and threatened to jump a state highway, prompting its closure for a…
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World War I Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about World War I, also known as the First World War and the Great War,…
Continue ReadingMueren cinco mexicanos en accidente de helicóptero rumbo al Everest
urielblanco (CNN) — La embajada de México en India confirmó este martes que cinco mexicanos y una nepalà murieron en un accidente de…
Continue ReadingCN Tower Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the CN Tower, or Canada’s National Tower. Standing 1,815 feet…
Continue ReadingPGA Tour officials say they had no choice but to reach deal with the Saudis
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Two top officials of the PGA Tour said the sport’s governing body had no choice but to reach a truce…
Continue ReadingBiden administration proposes making child care more affordable for working families
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration unveiled Tuesday a series of proposed measures to make child care more affordable for…
Continue ReadingUS climate envoy John Kerry set to travel to Beijing this weekend
By Betsy Klein and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — US climate envoy John Kerry is set to travel to Beijing this weekend for climate talks with his…
Continue ReadingJohn Negroponte Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte. Personal Birth date: July 21,…
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Bend woman launches petition drive, urges lawmakers to require use of helmets by young horseback riders
A Bend woman launched a petition drive Monday, urging Oregon lawmakers to require the use of helmets by children taking part in horseback-riding…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco gallery owner who sprayed homeless woman with hose gets case dismissed
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — The San Francisco gallery owner who sprayed a…
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Bend Police report uptick in scams and online fraud attempts, urge caution, offer tips to avoid being a victim
Bend Police said Tuesday they have noticed an uptick in calls reporting scams or fraud, and shared some tips to help you avoid becoming a…
Continue ReadingMicrosoft can close its Activision merger, federal judge rules
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge will not block Microsoft (MSFT) from closing its $69 billion deal to acquire video game giant…
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City of Bend to host open house on plans for Olney Avenue pedestrian, bike improvements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is holding an open house on its plans to improve safety and accessibility for everyone who uses Olney Avenue…
Continue ReadingFire that killed 2 on a cargo ship in New Jersey is out after nearly a week, officials say
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Crews extinguished the intensely burning fire aboard a cargo ship docked in New Jersey after nearly a week and are now…
Continue ReadingMicrosoft can move ahead with record $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, judge rules
By MATT O’BRIEN A federal judge has handed Microsoft a major victory by declining to block its looming $69 billion takeover of video game…
Continue Reading‘Wonka’ director teases all-singing, all-dancing Timothée Chalamet in new teaser trailer
By Thomas Page, CNN (CNN) — Willy Wonka’s back. The chocolatier and torturer of naughty children is getting the prequel treatment in a new…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry, OSU set to update disputed wildfire hazard map, with new legislative guidance
The Oregon Department of Forestry said Tuesday it will soon begin work with Oregon State University to update the disputed, withdrawn wildfire hazard…
Continue ReadingThree people killed in a helicopter crash in southeastern Congo
By JEAN-YVES KAMALE Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Local authorities say that three people have been killed in a helicopter crash in…
Continue ReadingAre sports drinks good or bad for you? A medical analyst explains
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called on the US Food and Drug Administration to investigate the high…
Continue ReadingNew Democrats ramp up pressure on defense bill as McCarthy faces pressure to appease the right
By Haley Talbot, Annie Grayer and Melanie Zanona, CNN (CNN) — The New Democrat Coalition, which says it has a 98-House member bloc, is ramping…
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