Former Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years for corruption and bribery conviction
By Kara Scannell and Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Former New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in prison…
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Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period
By Eyad Kourdi and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Syria (CNN) — Former al Qaeda member Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has…
Continue ReadingTom Brokaw Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Emmy award-winning news anchor Tom Brokaw. Personal Birth date: February 6, 1940…
Continue ReadingHow to stop procrastinating, pregnant moms are suing, TikTok tourists cause chaos: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…
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Attention, downtown Bend drivers: Olney Avenue-Wall Street intersection closes Monday for months of work
A head’s up to those who travel to or through downtown Bend: The intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street will close next Monday to accommodate…
Continue ReadingMigrant arrested in NYC on charges out of Aurora, Colorado, is among highest-profile arrests in Trump crackdown
By Eric Levenson and Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — A suspected member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua who was wanted in connection to charges…
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Crook County schools need a new superintendent and 2 school board members – how did they get here?
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Controversy has swirled in Crook County for over a year now, and it’s appeared to reach its pinnacle. The district is now…
Continue ReadingWhite House rescinds memo on federal aid freeze that caused widespread confusion
By Kaitlan Collins, Alayna Treene and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — The White House Office of Management and Budget on Wednesday rescinded a…
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RFK Jr. grilled by Sen. Wyden, others on his views on vaccines and abortion in first confirmation hearing
Over rigorous questioning from senators Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. laid out his vision to lead the Department of Health and Human Services,…
Continue ReadingKey takeaways from the Fed’s decision to pause interest rate cuts
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hit pause on interest rate cuts in its first key decision of President…
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Bend woman studying abroad wins 2025 SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle logo design competition; race registration opens
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union have kicked the 47th running of the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle into high…
Continue ReadingPilot is safe after crash of F-35 fighter jet seen in dramatic video
CNN By Oren Liebermann and Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — A US Air Force pilot safely escaped after an F-35 fighter jet crashed during a training…
Continue ReadingIsrael says three Israeli and five Thai hostages to be released in Gaza Thursday
By Lauren Izso and Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — The three Israeli hostages due to be released in Gaza on Thursday have been named by the Israeli…
Continue ReadingHe lost his son to suicide after a ‘sextortion’ scam. The alleged scammer was just extradited to the US
By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — South Carolina Rep. Brandon Guffey was overwhelmed with rage when he first saw the man he believes caused his…
Continue ReadingFireAid poised to join history of impactful benefit concerts
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The music industry is coming together for disaster relief, once again. Recording artists Lady Gaga, Stevie…
Continue ReadingWhat is Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang Trump says US targeted in strike on alleged drug boat
By Ray Sanchez and Rafael Romo, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the US military carried out a deadly strike in the…
Continue ReadingBritain’s Princess Beatrice gives birth to second daughter
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Britain’s Princess Beatrice has given birth to a daughter named Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, Buckingham…
Continue ReadingResidents of Congo’s besieged city live in fear as government forces battle rebel takeover
By Nimi Princewill, Joshua Replogle, Stephanie Halasz and Eve Brennan, CNN (CNN) — Residents of the besieged city of Goma, in the east of the…
Continue ReadingFrontier makes an offer to rescue Spirit Airlines
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Frontier Airlines is making another offer to merge with bankrupt Spirit Airlines, less than two years…
Continue ReadingAustralian authorities foil possible antisemitic attack after finding trailer packed with explosives
By Sophie Tanno and Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Australian authorities say they’ve foiled a potential “mass…
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