The race to refloat the Bayesian superyacht
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome, Italy (CNN) — More than three months after the $40 million Bayesian superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily,…
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Left behind in Kenya, children of British soldiers struggle to find their identity
Associated Press NANYUKI, Kenya (AP) — The biracial children of Kenyan women and visiting British soldiers have long lived uncomfortable lives in…
Continue ReadingJapan’s popular Princess Aiko turns 23 with her future as a royal in doubt
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s popular Princess Aiko has turned 23. She’s taking on more official duties even as her future in the…
Continue ReadingSenegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre
Associated Press THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal (AP) — Biram Senghor regularly pays his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village…
Continue ReadingGabriel throws for 2 TDs and runs for another, No. 1 Oregon routs rival Washington 49-21
AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Winning is ‘addicting’ to Dillon Gabriel. And considering No. 1 Oregon is 12-0, the Ducks’…
Continue ReadingA landmark climate change case will open at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court will take up the largest case in its history on Monday, when it opens…
Continue ReadingPortland State earns 71-68 victory against Utah Tech
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jaylin Henderson had 22 points in Portland State’s 71-68 win over Utah Tech on Saturday night. Terri Miller Jr. made a…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI
Associated Press Kash Patel has called for radical changes at the FBI and was a fierce and vocal critic of the bureau’s work as it investigated…
Continue ReadingPlastic treaty talks draw to a close with production limits still under debate
Associated Press BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution are drawing to a close as nations continue debating…
Continue ReadingSan Jose State’s volleyball season that ignited debate over gender in sports ends in MW title match
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State’s volleyball team, the subject of a national debate about participation in women’s…
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Bend kicks off the holiday season with Santa’s arrival and festive events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is ringing in the holiday season with a variety of festive events around town. Over in the Old Mill District, Santa made a…
Continue ReadingTrump taps Kash Patel for FBI director, an ally who would aid in his effort to upend law enforcement
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally…
Continue ReadingMichigan, Ohio State players brawl after Wolverines beat No. 2 Buckeyes. Police use pepper spray
AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fight broke out at midfield after Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday when Wolverines…
Continue ReadingHouston firefighters rescue dog stranded on bridge pier in chilly water
HOUSTON (AP) — A dog is reunited with its owner after being rescued from the chilly waters of a Houston bayou. The little dog was spotted Friday…
Continue ReadingMother of Israeli-American hostage ‘shaken’ by Hamas video of her son begging Netanyahu and Trump for deal
By Jennifer Hauser and Lauren Izso (CNN) — The mother of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander says she has been assured by Prime Minister…
Continue ReadingWomen are playing key roles in protests across South Asia. The backlash they face is often heavily gendered
By Esha Mitra, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — After the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a hospital and medical college in West Bengal in August,…
Continue ReadingMichigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines’ 4th straight win over bitter rival
AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal with 45 seconds left and Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10,…
Continue ReadingGreek city of Thessaloniki gets new metro system with driverless trains after years of delays
Associated Press THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — The metro system in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki has opened featuring driverless trains.…
Continue ReadingRegional Spanish leader who botched flood response faces another big march demanding his resignation
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards have marched in the streets of Valencia a month after devastating floods to demand the…
Continue ReadingStowaway who flew from New York to Paris causes disturbance on return flight, remains in France
By Mark Morales, Rebekah Riess, Amanda Musa and Polo Sandoval, CNN (CNN) — A woman who flew as a stowaway on a Delta Air Lines flight from New…
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