Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl nuclear plant, radiation levels normal
By Daria Tarasova-Markina, Tim Lister and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — A Russian drone struck the former nuclear power plant at Chernobyl in…
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Thousands of probationary employees fired as Trump administration directs agencies to carry out widespread layoffs
By Tami Luhby, Rene Marsh, Matt Egan and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration broadened its effort to terminate thousands of…
Continue ReadingUS Navy aircraft carrier collides with merchant ship near Suez Canal
By Natasha Bertrand and Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman was involved in a collision with a…
Continue Reading‘Transgender’ and ‘queer’ erased from Stonewall Uprising national monument website
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The National Park Service has removed references to transgender and queer people on its web page for the…
Continue ReadingThailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, mostly Ethiopians, army says
Story by Reuters Bangkok (Reuters) — Thailand has received 260 human trafficking victims, more than half of them Ethiopians, from Myanmar, its…
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Bend Police Department invites participants to 41st Community Academy this spring
BEND, Ore. (KTZ) — The Bend Police Department is pleased to announce it will host its 41st Community Academy, beginning in April. Community…
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Five Bend-La Pine School Board candidates announce slate, file candidacies for May election
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A united slate of five mostly incumbent candidates announced Thursday their joint campaign for the Bend-La Pine School Board in…
Continue ReadingApple and Google restore TikTok to their US app stores
By Ramishah Maruf and Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Google Play said it restored TikTok to the US app store on Thursday, following promises…
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‘Buses are a lot safer’: Cascades East Transit sees ridership rise as snow, ice make driving trickier
The recent bout of winter weather and icy conditions poses a headache for many drivers. Cascades East Transit says they’ve got you covered for those…
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La Pine speeder’s traffic stop brings Bend driver’s arrest, as nearly 5 pounds of methamphetamine seized
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A traffic stop for speeding in La Pine led to the 61-year-old driver’s arrest on drug charges after a narcotics K-9 helped…
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The Oregon Zoo’s new baby elephant has a name: Tula-Tu brings balance to herd
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rose-Tu’s baby has a name! The young Asian elephant calf, born at the Oregon Zoo on Feb. 1, will henceforth be known as…
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City of Redmond seeks applicants for open committee, commission positions
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond is seeking applications to fill current vacancies on city committees and commissions. Applications for…
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Engage Deschutes launches monthly Politics Night to inspire locally focused community action
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local small business owner John Heylin has announced the creation of a local Politics Night every fourth Thursday from 6-8…
Continue ReadingAmericans drowning in debt, new Alzheimer’s drugs, reformed scammer: 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…
Continue ReadingAmericans drowning in debt, new Alzheimer’s drugs, reformed scammer: Catch up on the day’s stories
CNN 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…
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5 things to know for Feb. 14: Trump’s Cabinet, Ukraine, TikTok, Hostage release, Mudslides
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Happy Valentine’s Day, readers! The lovely roses that many of you will give or receive today have likely…
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4 minor injuries reported in massive pileup on Interstate 84 near Multnomah Falls; SUV catches fire
An SUV caught on fire in an over-100-car pileup on Interstate 84 Thursday, KGW reported. But Oregon State Police said the numerous crashes did not…
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Timely topic: Deschutes County accepting nominations for 2025 Safe Sidewalk Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is asking community members to nominate local businesses,…
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More snow, cold keep C.O. roads slick; Crook-Jefferson court closes early, 509-J cancels after-school activities
Central Oregon’s two-week bout of cold, snowy weather ramped up again on Thursday morning with a few inches of new snow around the still-very cold…
Continue Reading3 men found guilty of murder in drugging, robbery scheme at NYC gay bars that killed 2
By Nic F. Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Three men were convicted on Monday of murder, conspiracy and other charges for drugging and robbing patrons at…
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