By Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A woman from a low-income family in China crossed over into Hong Kong to get to a concert she had spent months saving up for. It was a trip that Beijing’s vast surveillance apparatus didn’t miss. Now her family face the prospect of losing their government benefits
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(KTVZ) — A federal judge has denied a motion by the Trump administration to narrow a court ruling that blocked a federal directive threatening to cut Medicare and Medicaid funding from providers of gender-affirming care for minors. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced the court decision, which leaves in place a broad block against the
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MONROE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify whoever unlawfully killed a buck deer with a spear near Monroe in Benton County. Troopers responded to a report of a dead buck deer on private property near Cox Lane and Foster Road outside Monroe
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(KTVZ) — U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, and Adam Schiff, D-California, are pressing Flock Chief Executive Officer Garrett Langley for information regarding allegations of surveillance platform abuse. The congressional inquiry focuses on unauthorized surveillance, including reproductive health care tracking and immigration-related searches across Flock’s nationwide license plate reader and camera network. The inquiry follows documented
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CNN By Danny Freeman, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — What began as a search into an illegally parked BMW that led police to discover bizarre fake IDs, drugs and weapons has spiraled into a sprawling investigation into the whereabouts of five potentially missing, and feared dead, women. Philadelphia officers first found 44-year-old Eugene Horsch in
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Redmond Fire & Rescue is inviting you to their community day! The fun takes place this Saturday, September 19th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Station 401, located at 341 NW Dogwood Avenue in Redmond. The family-friendly day is free to attend, and will include tours of the station’s vehicles,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has an adorable new team member! Scribble is a young black lab navigating the world of Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol, in training to become an Avalanche Rescue Dog. He recently got to go on his first chairlift ride and is taking his time exploring the mountain. Instagram: @scribbleonpatrol From
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is calling for more federal oversight of artificial intelligence. Senator Merkley says experts heard during a recent briefing recommended creating a regulatory agency similar to the FDA. “You need the equivalent of FDA controlling new drugs,” Senator Merkley said Wednesday. “In this case, you’re really
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Developing now, here in Oregon, a sixth victim has been linked to a suspected serial killer currently behind bars. On Wednesday, Jesse Calhoun was charged with manslaughter in the death of Elizabeth Gibson in Multnomah County. Officials believe the 32-year-old woman was killed in 2022, although she wasn’t reported missing until the
Continue ReadingBy Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! This Japanese bodybuilder just won his 19th national title. Oh, and he’s 90 years old. See what’s fueling his success. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ A grieving community An engaged reporter, a soon-to-retire pilot and a
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By Aaron Cooper, Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A US military F-16 fighter jet crashed in northern Michigan during a training exercise Thursday afternoon, with the pilot ejecting and 30 people being treated for toxic chemical exposure, officials reported. The Texas Military Department said the F-16 belonged to the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter
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CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Culver residents were arrested Wednesday afternoon after law enforcement officers seized a commercial quantity of methamphetamine during a drug investigation in Jefferson County. José Miguel Gomez, 45 and Kristen Marie, 41, face charges of unlawful possession and unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, according to authorities. The arrests followed a multi-month investigation
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As millions of birds migrate through Oregon this fall, residents are being asked to dim unnecessary lights at night. Many birds travel after dark, and artificial light can disrupt their migration and increase the risk of window and building collisions. KTVZ’s Lance Campbell is looking at why darker skies matter during migration season, what people
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a series of Medicaid fraud enforcement actions from the Oregon Department of Justice’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), involving non-emergency transportation companies and a mental health care provider. The cases include guilty pleas from the transportation business owners and a grand jury indictment against the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a $694 million settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corp. following a multistate investigation into predatory financing practices. Oregon will receive just over $754,000 under the agreement. The state’s allocation includes $548,431 in debt relief for 58 Oregonians, $96,142.35 in restitution for 67 Oregonians
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police and the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team arrested four people yesterday, Sept. 16, in connection with multiple assault, sexual assault and robbery cases. The arrests followed the execution of a search warrant at an apartment on NW Monterey Pines Drive in Bend. Officers arrested 19-year-old Jonah Dawit Crooks, 18-year-old
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From questions regarding parking concerns for new apartment facilities to questions about gifted and leased land Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s Ask the Mayor. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Fitch at any time as part of our monthly segment – just click here.
Continue Reading By Danny Freeman, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — What began as a search into an illegally parked BMW that led police to discover bizarre fake IDs, drugs and weapons has spiraled into a sprawling investigation into the whereabouts of five potentially missing, and feared dead, women. Philadelphia officers first found 44-year-old Eugene Horsch in June
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By Billy Stockwell, CNN London (CNN) — King Charles wanted all eyes on AI, as he prepared to host a major summit to discuss the controversial technology. But those hopes were shattered after a fresh royal scandal hit the front pages hours before Thursday’s meeting started, threatening to overshadow the tech gathering and throwing the
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By Nimi Princewill, CNN Abuja, Nigeria (CNN) — Protesters in South Africa have given migrants living illegally in the country until the end of the month to leave. If that sounds familiar, it comes months after another deadline came and went. And while the threat carries no legal force, it is causing major ructions between
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