Migrants in Mexico fall victim to rampant scams on their way to the US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok serve as a vehicle for deception, misinformation and scams aimed at…
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‘Trees are what makes Bend, Bend’: City’s new tree regulations advisory committee holds first meeting
A city of Bend citizen committee focused on the future of trees in Bend held its first meeting Wednesday.…
Continue ReadingThe Women’s World Cup official song is here, courtesy of BENEE and Mallrat
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Women’s World Cup has an official song. It’s a collaboration between alt-pop…
Continue ReadingUK Royal Household spending exceeded income last year, annual financial statement shows
From CNN’s Max Foster and Lauren Kent (CNN) — The British Royal Household released its annual financial statement on Thursday, revealing…
Continue ReadingUK Royal Household spending exceeded income last year, annual financial statement shows
From CNN’s Max Foster and Lauren Kent (CNN) — The British Royal Household released its annual financial statement on Thursday, revealing…
Continue ReadingUK Royal Household spending exceeded income last year, annual financial statement shows
CNN From CNN’s Max Foster and Lauren Kent (CNN) — The British Royal Household released its annual financial statement on Thursday,…
Continue ReadingPolice say the stabbings of three people during a gender class in Canada were motivated by hate
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — A suspect in the stabbing of a professor and two students during a class on gender issues at a…
Continue Reading2 more Connecticut officers fired for mistreating Randy Cox after he was paralyzed in a police van
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Two more Connecticut police officers have been fired for what officials called their…
Continue ReadingNYC’s ex-school food chief convicted in bribery case tied to icky chicken tenders
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A man who oversaw food service for New York City schools was convicted Wednesday in a bribery…
Continue ReadingSuspected assailant and US consulate guard killed in shooting incident in Saudi Arabia
By Hamdi Alkhshali and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — At least two people died in a shooting incident near the United States consulate in…
Continue ReadingSuspected assailant and US consulate guard killed in shooting incident in Saudi Arabia
By Hamdi Alkhshali and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — At least two people died in a shooting incident near the United States consulate in…
Continue ReadingHornets extend qualifying offers to Miles Bridges, PJ Washington, making them restricted free agents
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets haven’t given up on Miles Bridges just yet. The Hornets have extended qualifying offers to…
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Measure 110 providers report gains in substance use disorder, other clients served statewide, OHA says
SALEM, Ore. — Measure 110 providers reported increases in the number of clients served statewide, in every service area, according to new program…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina lawmakers give final OK to ban on gender-affirming care for trans children
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers have finalized legislation that would bar certain gender-affirming care for children. It also would…
Continue ReadingRelatives of man who died during admission to psychiatric hospital seek federal investigation
By DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Lawyers for the family of a Virginia man who died of asphyxiation after he was pinned…
Continue ReadingHundreds in Puerto Rico protest proposed increase in electricity bills
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hundreds of people in Puerto Rico including religious leaders, economists, teachers…
Continue ReadingMississippi farms pay overdue wages for favoring immigrants over local Black workers, agency says
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Labor Department says 44 farms in Mississippi exploited local Black workers…
Continue ReadingUtah woman accused of killing husband after writing book about grief is sued for over $13 million
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press A lawsuit against a Utah woman who wrote a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death and…
Continue ReadingJury says health clinic in Montana Superfund town submitted 337 false asbestos claims
By MATTHEW BROWN and AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A federal jury has ruled that a health clinic in a Montana town where…
Continue ReadingLawyer tied to rapes by DNA left on drinking glass is accused of 5 more attacks
BOSTON (AP) — A New Jersey lawyer recently charged with sexually assaulting four women in Boston 15 years ago has been indicted on suspicion of…
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