US lifts ban on sending weapons to Ukraine’s Azov brigade
By Radina Gigova, Olga Voitovych and Rashard Rose, CNN (CNN) — The United States has lifted a ban on sending weapons and training to the…
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Inflation slowed in May, hinting at welcome relief for consumers
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Inflation cooled more than expected in May, new data showed Wednesday, delivering a welcome piece of news just…
Continue Reading66% of Americans give companies a failing grade for CEO pay
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans are fed up with massive CEO pay packages. More than 8 in 10 (83%) Americans say it’s important…
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ODOT holds Madras open house for major upgrades coming to U.S. Highways 97 and 26, city streets
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The $30 million U.S. Highway 97 Earl Street to Colfax Lane (Madras) project will increase safety and…
Continue ReadingUN inquiry says Israel and Hamas have both committed war crimes since October 7
By Sugam Pokharel, Catherine Nicholls, Jessie Yeung and Jomana Karadsheh, CNN (CNN) — A United Nations inquiry into the first few months of the…
Continue ReadingA man shot and wounded 3 people in a downtown Atlanta food court before he was shot by a police officer, officials say
By Christina Maxouris, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — A 34-year-old man with an extensive criminal record shot and wounded three people in a popular…
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Bull that jumped the fence at Sisters Rodeo forced to retire from competition, owner says
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Party Bus, a 3-year-old bull bred for bucking, has performed in his first and last rodeo.…
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‘It’s symbolic:’ OSU-Cascades in Bend to graduate 355 students at Sunday’s commencement; Class of 2024 is third-largest
Oregon State University–Cascades will graduate 355 students at its 23rd Commencement Ceremony on…
Continue ReadingRepublicans expand House majority with victory in Ohio special election
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Republican Michael Rulli won the special election for Ohio’s 6th Congressional District, helping his…
Continue ReadingOff-duty guard charged with killing Seattle-area teen after mistaking toy for gun, authorities say
By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — An off-duty security guard in a Seattle suburb has been charged with second-degree murder by…
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Sunriver Police plan to add automated license plate readers at 2 community entrances; public has mixed views
The Sunriver Police Department held a public forum Monday afternoon to share information and answer questions about the planned addition of automated…
Continue ReadingAfter he drove off NE Oregon embankment and became stranded in a ravine, this man’s dog traveled 4 miles to find help
By Kaila Nichols, CNN (CNN) — When Troy Millhollin saw his friend Brandon Garrett’s dog Blue come into their camp alone with scratches on…
Continue ReadingMore than 15,000 Amazon contract drivers file legal claims asking for compensation for overtime and unpaid wages
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — More than 15,000 Amazon contract drivers filed arbitration claims against the e-commerce giant on…
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‘This is even more beautiful’ :St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church reopens its doors to the public after major renovation
 After a year and more than $1 million in renovations, a more than century-old church in downtown Bend has reopened its doors to a brighter,…
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Walgreens is closing one of its two Bend pharmacies next week, a sign of the industry’s troubled times
One of Bend’s two Walgreens, on NE Highway 20, is closing its pharmacy next Monday, and customers will need to get their prescriptions at the…
Continue ReadingCeasefire talks in turmoil as Hamas responds to proposal
By Andrew Carey, Hamdi Alkhshali and Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — Talks to bring about a ceasefire and hostage deal that could stop the war in…
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Fire damages Central Oregon Seeds Inc. in Madras; firefighter injured as crews on scene well into the night
(Update: More details from fire official; firefighter injured; comment from COSI CEO) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A major, stubborn fire broke out Monday…
Continue ReadingHot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut barred from competing in this year’s contest
By Erika Tulfo, CNN New York (CNN) — Dynastic hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut will not compete in this year’s Nathan’s hot dog eating…
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Oregon to receive $15 million from $700 million 43-state settlement with Johnson & Johnson over deceptive marketing
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and 42 other attorneys general announced Tuesday they have reached a $700 million…
Continue ReadingBiden administration proposes banning medical debt from credit reports
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — In its latest effort to minimize the impact of medical debt on consumers, the Biden administration proposed Tuesday…
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