How Benjamin Franklin laid groundwork for the US dollar by foiling early counterfeiters
By DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Benjamin Franklin was so busy as an inventor, publisher, scientist, diplomat and U.S.…
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Family of Mallory Beach, teen killed in Murdaugh boat crash case, announces $15 million settlement with convenience store company
By Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — The family of a teenager killed in a crash involving a boat owned by the prominent South Carolina Murdaugh…
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Deschutes River in Bend chosen for ‘Leave No Trace’ Spotlight, focus on education, restoration, stewardship
Bend will have special visitors the last weekend of July as a Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team will be in town, working with the Bend Park and…
Continue ReadingIsrael recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says it’s recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, joining the U.S. as the only countries to acknowledge…
Continue ReadingJurors weighing fate of Pittsburgh synagogue killer hear of the devastation he left behind
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A prosecutor is asking jurors to impose a death sentence on the gunman who killed 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue,…
Continue ReadingDeaths of four Oregon women over three months are linked, authorities say, reversing earlier call
By ANDREW SELSKY and REBECCA BOONE Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The bodies of four women began appearing in wooded areas in northwest Oregon…
Continue ReadingOPINIÓN | La lucha de las superpotencias: Estados Unidos, Rusia, China y Cuba en el medio
Germán Padinger Nota del editor: Jorge Dávila Miguel es licenciado en Periodismo desde 1973 y ha mantenido una carrera continua en su profesión…
Continue ReadingAfter years of delay, Western Balkans hope for progress on joining the EU — and financial support
By LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The leaders of several Western Balkan countries that want to join the European Union have…
Continue Reading‘Underground climate change’ is deforming the ground beneath buildings, study finds
By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — A phenomenon that scientists have called “underground climate change” is deforming the ground beneath cities,…
Continue ReadingSmartmatic subpoenas Trump allies Flynn and Bannon in defamation lawsuits against Fox News and Newsmax
By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Trump allies Michael Flynn and Steve Bannon have been subpoenaed by Smartmatic as part of the voting technology…
Continue ReadingUnhealthy air quality lingers across parts of U.S. from drifting Canadian wildfire smoke
By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) — For Chicagoans planning a lengthy outdoor run Monday, “today is not…
Continue ReadingOfficials file more charges, but not hate crimes, against man accused of attacking Muslim lawmaker
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A prosecutor has added felony charges, including sexual assault, against a man accused of…
Continue ReadingInvestigators in Gilgo Beach case operating on theory that the killings occurred in suspect’s home
CNN By John Miller and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Since the spring of this year, investigators looking into the Gilgo Beach serial…
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Two-day trail closure this week on Ben’s and Kent’s Trails for work ahead of thinning operation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A two-day closure is slated for Tuesday and Wednesday on Ben’s and Kent’s Trails segments leaving from Phil’s Trailhead…
Continue ReadingOregon authorities say deaths of 4 young women in Portland area are connected, person of interest has been identified
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon authorities say deaths of 4 young women in Portland area are connected, person of interest has been…
Continue ReadingA one-minute video reduced kids’ unsafe behavior around guns, study finds
By Giri Viswanathan, CNN (CNN) — Sixty seconds might be all it takes to keep some kids safer around guns, a new study suggests. The new report,…
Continue ReadingThe Fed is debating getting rate hikes out of the way sooner
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Some Federal Reserve officials are already advocating for two consecutive rate hikes starting this…
Continue ReadingMartha Stewart Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of author, television personality and entrepreneur, Martha Stewart. Personal Birth…
Continue ReadingRoger Clemens Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens. Personal Birth date: August…
Continue ReadingWimbledon Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Wimbledon tennis championships. July 3-16, 2023 – Wimbledon takes place in London.…
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