Why the fate of ISIS prisoners in Syria is back on the radar
By Nadeen Ebrahim, Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — Questions have emerged over the fate of thousands of Islamic State prisoners in northeastern Syria…
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One of the most extreme winter storms in years is set to deliver damaging ice and heavy snow to nearly half the US
By Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — A major winter storm — among the most extreme and widespread in years — is set to lash more than…
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What are the Chagos Islands and why does Trump think Britain would be stupid to give them up?
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump has accused the United Kingdom of “stupidity” over its plan to hand over ownership of the…
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The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Tuesday marks one year since a measles outbreak started in West Texas, and there have been new cases in the…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 20: Davos 2026, Anti-ICE protests, Epstein files, Solar radiation storm, Indiana Hoosiers
By Alexandra Banner, CNN Construction is underway at the White House’s East Wing for President Donald Trump’s sprawling new ballroom — but a…
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Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears
By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Britain’s government has green-lit plans for China to build a “mega” embassy close to London’s…
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Blood. Pain. Disorientation. Here’s what protesters say ‘less-lethal’ weapons feel like
By Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — Vincent Hawkins still has the megaphone he was holding when his face was mangled by a tear gas canister. Blood…
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Dow tumbles more than 850 points and dollar slides over Greenland and tariff threats
By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Investors revived the “Sell America” trade Tuesday and sold off US stocks, bonds and the dollar amid…
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Four shark attacks in two days. Why Australia’s beaches are so dangerous this year
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Australia’s long summer school holidays usually draws crowds to the beach but a spate of…
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Trump administration asks judge to reject Minnesota’s bid to stop immigration crackdown
By Hanna Park, Matthew Rehbein, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Justice asked a federal judge Monday to reject a bid by Minnesota…
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Volunteers lend a hand at Stirrup Purpose equine therapy in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers rolled up their sleeves Monday at Stirrup Purpose, an equine therapy nonprofit, on the east side of Bend known…
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It’s National Passenger Safety Week: Speaking up can help save lives on Central Oregon roads
The phrase “backseat driver” usually gets a bad rap — but safety advocates are giving it a new, potentially life-saving meaning this week.
The…
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To help preserve night skies, Sisters launches residential outdoor lighting rebate program
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Sisters has launched an outdoor lighting rebate program for residential property owners, to help defray the costs…
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Local Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter holds bed-building training on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, many people were giving their time to local charities, including Sleep in…
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Senators Merkley, Wyden raise concerns over Postal Service postmark practices, impacts on vote-by-mail
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and California Senator Alex Padilla, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Rules and…
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Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?
By Kevin Liptak, Alayna Treene, Kylie Atwood, Zachary Cohen, Natasha Bertrand, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — Flying home this month from an…
Continue ReadingHow midterms are shaping up, ancient math, orca encounter: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! In a scene that brings new meaning to “scattered, smothered and covered,” French fries and…
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Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Powerful solar activity released by the sun reached Earth Monday, causing colorful auroral displays and GPS…
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Coast Guard OKs new I-5 bridge over Columbia River with a fixed, not movable span
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard PORTLAND, Ore. — Washington and Oregon will not have to build a bridge with a movable span to…
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Overhaul of Oregon’s school funding formula, public education goals has lawmakers at odds
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — There’s an ambitious effort underway at the Capitol to overhaul how the state determines…
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