How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has impacted tennis
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Every sport in Europe – from soccer to fencing to UFC – has had to grapple with the fallout of Russia’s…
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Stock market today: Wall Street rises with hopes for pause to rate hikes
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rose Thursday with hopes that the Federal Reserve may soon take it easier on its hikes…
Continue ReadingChina and key US partner Singapore agree to top-level defense hotline
By SYAWALLUDIN ZAIN and DAVID RISING Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — China and Singapore have laid the groundwork for a hotline between the two…
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Biden landscape restoration funding includes $10 million for SW, SE Oregon BLM work to aid coho salmon, sage-grouse
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $10 million from the…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand police file 5 murder charges against man accused of starting deadly hostel fire
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand police have filed five murder charges against the man they say lit a…
Continue ReadingNYC woman indicted on hate crime charges accused of string of anti-Asian attacks, district attorney’s office says
By Rob Frehse, CNN (CNN) — A New York City woman was indicted on seven felony hate crime charges in connection with a string of anti-Asian…
Continue ReadingSingapore prime minister tests positive for COVID again in rare rebound case
SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says he has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time in less than two weeks, in a…
Continue ReadingDerailment of train carrying hazardous materials in Minnesota closes highway, but there are no signs of leakage, officials say
By Tina Burnside, CNN (CNN) — A train carrying hazardous materials derailed in northwestern Minnesota just south of the Canadian border…
Continue ReadingDecorated Australian war veteran unlawfully killed prisoners in Afghanistan, judge says
SYDNEY (AP) — A judge in a civil case says a decorated Australian veteran unlawfully killed prisoners and committed other war crimes in…
Continue ReadingDefying taboos, Shiite cleric in Iran takes in street dogs and nurses them back to health
By The Associated Press QOM, Iran (AP) — It’s rare these days for a turbaned cleric in Iran to attract a large following of adoring young…
Continue ReadingChina’s small and medium-sized factories post surprise growth, easing market anxiety
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A key gauge of China’s small- and medium-sized factories showed their surprise return to expansion last…
Continue ReadingUS companies, nudged by Black employees, have stepped up donations to HBCUs
By ANNIE MA and THALIA BEATY Associated Press Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from foundations decline in recent…
Continue ReadingJordan’s crown prince weds scion of Saudi family in ceremony packed with stars and symbolism
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s crown prince married the scion of a prominent Saudi family on Thursday in a…
Continue ReadingToyota debuts hydrogen-fueled Corolla race car as auto racing begins shift away from gas guzzlers
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press OYAMA, Japan (AP) — In a sprawling circuit near Mount Fuji, a humble Corolla running on liquid hydrogen has made…
Continue ReadingToyota debuts hydrogen-fueled Corolla race car as auto racing begins shift away from gas guzzlers
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press OYAMA, Japan (AP) — In a sprawling circuit near Mount Fuji, a humble Corolla running on liquid hydrogen has made…
Continue ReadingChinese star banker Bao Fan detained by country’s top anti-graft body, state media says
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — One of China’s top tech bankers, who went missing in February, has been in the custody of the country’s…
Continue ReadingJust days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden
By LISA MASCARO, KEVIN FREKING, STEPHEN GROVES, FARNOUSH AMIRI and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a U.S.…
Continue ReadingBritish public figures urge Pakistan to release brother of pro-Imran Khan rights lawyer
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Several prominent public figures in the United Kingdom have urged Pakistan to release the brother of a human rights lawyer who…
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Pacific Power submits to PUC inaugural plan to achieve net-zero emissions in Oregon by 2040
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pacific Power released plans Wednesday to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions for all electricity sold to Oregon consumers…
Continue ReadingAustralia’s most decorated soldier loses multiple defamation claims against media who accused him of war crimes
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Australia’s most decorated soldier lost a multi-million dollar defamation case against…
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