Vietnam to remove death penalty for embezzlement, sparing tycoon’s life
Story by Reuters (Reuters) — Vietnam will remove the death penalty for eight offenses from next month, including embezzlement and activities…
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Why Trump’s strikes on Iran will leave North Korea more determined than ever to keep its nukes
By Mike Valerio, Brad Lendon, Yoonjung Seo and Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — As American B-2 bombers streaked over Iran, targeting…
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Owens Corning shutting down Prineville plant; all 184 workers to be laid-off starting in late August
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Owens Corning is closing its Prineville manufacturing facility in Central Oregon, marking a significant reduction in its local…
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Preparations are in full swing for the 80th Crooked River Roundup
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds are pouring into the cowboy capital of Oregon for this years Crooked River Roundup. The…
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Eugene man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, meth in Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Eugene man was sentenced Tuesday to five years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine in Oregon,…
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‘Heartbroken’: Parents raise concerns over HDESD cuts affecting children with disabilities
(Update: Adding video, adding comments from parents, HDESD statement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Parents, caregivers, and teachers are urging the High…
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County Commissioners to discuss “Potential Sheriff Transition” following van der Kamp resignation
(Update: Adding video, comments from county commissioners) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Deschutes County Commissioners will now decide Deschutes County’s…
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Fast-moving grass fire sparks in Redmond, named Canyon Fire
UPDATE: Per Watch Duty: Additional units are being called-off from the scene. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fast-moving vegetation fire has been reported…
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Bentz’s Bill Seeks Federal Land Transfer to The Dalles for Water Supply Expansion
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Congressman Cliff Bentz’s (R-OR) legislation aimed at transferring 150 acres of U.S. Forest Service land to the City of The…
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Bentz Opposes Large-Scale Federal Land Sales, Cites Need for Local Input and Proper Management
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) expressed his opposition this week to proposals that would mandate the sale or disposal of…
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Street Paving Work in the City of Bend Kicks off June 30
As part of the City’s annual street preservation program, contractors will begin paving some busy streets around the community starting June 30 and…
Continue ReadingDrug kingpin ‘Fito,’ Ecuador’s most wanted man, has been captured, says Ecuador’s president
By Ana María Cañizares, Abel Alvarado and Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Ecuador’s most wanted man and leader of the Los Choneros gang, Jose…
Continue ReadingDrug kingpin ‘Fito,’ Ecuador’s most wanted man, has been captured, says Ecuador’s president
CNN By Ana María Cañizares, Abel Alvarado and Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Ecuador’s most wanted man and leader of the Los Choneros gang, Jose…
Continue ReadingVacation selfies of a British woman ‘dripping in diamonds’ lead to her arrest for jewelry theft, police say
By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — A former jewelry store manager in the United Kingdom was sentenced to 28 months in prison after posting selfies…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Major Traffic Delays on U.S. 20 West of Sisters, Near Santiam Pass
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are major traffic delays, west of Sisters near the Santiam Pass summit due to a crash. No further information has been…
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Oregon Agencies to Participate in National Effort to Curb Boating Under the Influence
Oregon’s Marine Board, county sheriff’s offices, and state police will join a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing boating accidents and…
Continue ReadingHeat exposes vulnerabilities, dog-sized dinosaurs, Jack the Ripper tourism: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The US wasted 73.9 million tons of unsold or uneaten food — nearly one-third of the country’s total…
Continue ReadingFBI offers $3 million reward for first alleged Tren de Aragua leader on its most wanted list
By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, an alleged senior leader of the Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua has been…
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CVS to Acquire Three Rite Aid Locations in Central Oregon, Transitioning to CVS Pharmacies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CVS Health announced plans to acquire and operate three Rite Aid locations in Central Oregon, located at 1900 NE 3rd Street in…
Continue ReadingDid federal prosecutors prove their case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs? Legal experts weigh in
By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Whether prosecutors in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs have proven their case is a question that will be…
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