New law requiring California bars to offer drink spiking drug test kits takes effect July 1
By Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A new law requiring many California bars and nightclubs to offer common date-rape drug test kits will take…
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Exclusive: ‘I believe I watched him die,’ says former inmate as murder charges filed against Missouri corrections officers
By Omar Jimenez and Matthew J. Friedman, CNN (CNN) — Five former corrections officers are facing a combination of assault, manslaughter and…
Continue ReadingDonors stress over path forward after Biden’s debate performance
By Gregory Krieg, MJ Lee, Jeff Zeleny, Arlette Saenz, Betsy Klein and Camila DeChalus, CNN (CNN) — Less than 48 hours after President Joe…
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Black Butte Ranch responds to abuse lawsuit by 9 former employees, urges workers to come forward with such issues
One day after nine former Black Butte Ranch employees filed a $13.5 million civil lawsuit against the resort and a 77-year-old fired server, alleging…
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Darlene 3 Fire 50% contained as crews make more progress; some evacuees and firefighters heading home; no homes lost
Firefighters on the 4-day-old Darlene 3 Fire southeast of La Pine have the blaze fully lined and 50% contained, officials said Saturday. The reduced…
Continue ReadingForecasters say the long July 4 holiday will be a record-setting bash
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: CNN unveils 10 fantastic US cities to visit that aren’t overrun with tourists (yet)…
Continue ReadingUS proposes new language to revive stalled Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts
By Arlette Saenz, Ibrahim Dahman and Lucas Lilieholm, CNN (CNN) — The United States has proposed new language to bridge gaps in discussions for…
Continue ReadingHere’s what it means when a company like Boeing faces criminal charges
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Criminal charges against a corporation, like the ones the Justice Department is considering bringing…
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Oregon state agency, lawmakers react to Supreme Court ruling on homeless camping regulations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to enforce regulations against the homeless sleeping on public property draw…
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‘It’s horrible:’ Second C.O. dog owner tells NewsChannel 21 of tragic experience with prescribed drug Librela
Since NewsChannel 21’s report earlier this week on the veterinarian-prescribed osteoarthritis drug Librela that a Central Oregonian said led to his…
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Some cities facing homelessness crisis applaud Supreme Court decision, while others push back
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces will…
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Even before Darlene 3 Fire, La Pine residents saw up to a 60% jump in home insurance premiums due to wildfire risk
In the weeks and months before the threat posed by the Darlene 3 Fire, residents in La Pine were noticing another increase in home insurance, as…
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Hovering helicopters return: Deschutes National Forest to host more aviation rappellers training next week west of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is slated to host an aviation training event next week for the U.S. Forest Service Helicopter…
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Redmond man arrested on 20 counts of distributing child sex abuse material online, one involving animal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Redmond man was arraigned Friday on 20 felony counts of encouraging child sex abuse and one misdemeanor count involving an…
Continue ReadingNYT Editorial Board calls for Biden to leave the 2024 presidential race
By Brian Rokus, CNN (CNN) — The New York Times Editorial Board is calling on President Joe Biden to leave the race for the White House after…
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Bend man sentenced to nine years in federal prison for his role in multi-state meth trafficking operation
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man has been sentenced to a nine-year federal prison term for possessing 20 pounds of methamphetamine with the intent…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rejects Steve Bannon’s attempt to avoid prison
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected former Trump adviser Steve Bannon’s effort to avoid prison while he appeals…
Continue ReadingBiden acknowledges weak debate performance as Democratic questions swirl over whether he’ll stay in the presidential race
By Eric Bradner, MJ Lee, Kayla Tausche, Jeff Zeleny and Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s campaign insisted…
Continue Reading51 million viewers tuned in to CNN’s presidential debate with Biden and Trump
By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — CNN’s Thursday night debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump was watched by 51.27…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court limits obstruction charges against January 6 rioters
By John Fritze, Tierney Sneed and Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Justice Department overstepped by…
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