Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through?
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized…
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Stock market today: World shares are mostly higher after Big Tech losses pull Wall St lower
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares opened higher in Europe on Thursday after a mixed session in Asia following a Big Tech-led retreat on Wall…
Continue ReadingDelight and disruption as record November snowfall hits Seoul
By Jessie Yeung and Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Seoul residents awoke to a gleaming world of white this week, as record snowfall…
Continue Reading‘Everything is expensive!’ Bolivia faces a shocking economic collapse
Associated Press EL ALTO, Bolivia (AP) — Fuel is rapidly becoming one of Bolivia’s scarcest commodities. Long lines of vehicles snake for several…
Continue ReadingZuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.…
Continue ReadingCourt backs Texas over razor wire installed on US-Mexico border
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea’s central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s central bank has lowered its key policy rate and says the country’s economy will grow…
Continue ReadingPacers’ trio leads Indiana to 3rd straight win with 121-114 victory over Trail Blazers
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam matched a season high with 29 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 28 and 10 assists and the Indiana…
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Local Church Helps Veterans
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Holy Communion Church has worked alongside Central Oregon Veterans Outreach for years. A liaison from COVO lets the church know…
Continue ReadingTrump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico’s president. But she suggests no change
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump declared a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico on…
Continue ReadingSquash, pumpkin pie and cranberries: these turkeys enjoy a Thanksgiving feast at this sanctuary
By Maya Blackstone, CNN (CNN) — When most Americans think of turkeys, what likely comes to mind this time of year is a holiday centerpiece —…
Continue ReadingEx-TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit years after his #MeToo-era ouster
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former TV host Charlie Rose has resolved a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by three women in the wake of his…
Continue ReadingTrump transition team says several Cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats and swatting
By Kit Maher, Steve Contorno, Holmes Lybrand and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — The Trump-Vance transition team said Wednesday that several of…
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Community Conversations: Family Kitchen provides holiday meals for those in need
Lynsey Harris sits down with Family Kitchen Operations Manager Tori Wild to discuss the need for volunteers year round and their upcoming holiday…
Continue ReadingBolivia’s top court says its former anti-drug chief can be extradited to the US on drug charges
Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s highest court has approved the extradition to the United States of a former anti-narcotics…
Continue ReadingAlabama A&M says player remains in stable condition, hours after announcing his death
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. remains hospitalized with a head injury suffered in an October game, the…
Continue ReadingEl Salvador president proposes ending country’s metals mining ban
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has proclaimed himself in favor of mining gold in the Central America country…
Continue ReadingRuling may further delay count of Puerto Rico’s still-uncertified votes in Nov. 5 elections
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has yet to produce a certified vote tally for a single district…
Continue ReadingPolice car crashes into New Zealand prime minister’s limousine, but no one is hurt
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Officials say a police car drove into the rear of a limousine transporting New Zealand’s Prime Minister…
Continue ReadingBamba has 22, Barthelemy 16 to lead Oregon past San Diego State 78-68
LAS VEGAS (AP) — TJ Bamba scored 22 points, Keeshawn Barthelemy added 16 and Oregon defeated San Diego State 78-68 in the Players Era Festival on…
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