Ukraine ramps up calls for ‘pressure’ on Russia as talks end with no ceasefire
By Clare Sebastian, CNN Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) — Russia and Ukraine’s first direct talks in three years began Friday with hopes as dim as the…
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Poland’s presidential election could end last vestige of populist resistance to PM Tusk
By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Since winning power back from the hands of his populist rivals a year and a half ago, Poland’s Prime Minister…
Continue ReadingFormer Mexican judge arrested over 2014 case of 43 missing students
By Ivonne Valdes Garay, Daniela Patino, Maija Ehlinger and Fidel Gutierrez, CNN (CNN) — Over a decade after 43 students from a rural teaching…
Continue ReadingHead of controversial new Gaza aid group says he won’t be part of displacing Palestinians, urges UN to participate in plan
By Jeremy Diamond, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — Israel has agreed to allow some food into Gaza before a newly-approved mechanism for aid…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court blocks Trump from restarting Alien Enemies Act deportations
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump from moving forward with deportations…
Continue ReadingOfficials ask for public’s help to recapture 7 escaped New Orleans inmates still on the run
By Julianna Bragg, Holly Yan, Dalia Faheid, Isabel Rosales, Rafael Romo, CNN (CNN) — Louisiana officials are appealing for the public’s help…
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BLM imposes fire restrictions, fireworks ban on lands across Oregon and Washington to curb human-caused fires
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions went into effect Thursday for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.…
Continue ReadingGeorge Simion, a MAGA-courting populist, could become Romania’s president in controversial election re-run
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — A hard-right nationalist is favored to win Romania’s presidential election run-off on Sunday – a vote…
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Prescribed burning planned Friday north of Sisters; burn northeast of La Pine canceled
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Deschutes National Forest officials, the planned continuation of prescribed burns Friday northeast of La Pine has…
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Furry Friends: Sweet Loki needs a home!
This week we have Loki, a beautiful 1-2 year old mix! Loki is the sweetest pup fit for an owner with lots of energy. He’s extremely playful, yet…
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Save the Date: Pole, Pedal, Paddle and more!
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the Redmond Farmers Market to…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses encampments, speeding, and litter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the future of Bend following the latest encampment closures, to speeding litter in downtown, pedestrian accommodations and…
Continue ReadingIsraeli and Syrian official hold rare direct talks, Israeli source says
By Lauren Izso and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Israel and the new Syrian regime have recently held direct talks, according to an Israeli source…
Continue ReadingAmericans’ optimism about the economy is at a near-record low
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Americans’ feelings about the US economy remain in the doldrums after President Donald Trump’s tariffs:…
Continue ReadingWhat Gulf Arab states got, and didn’t get, out of Trump’s visit
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) — US President Donald Trump just finished a lavish tour of Gulf Arab states, where every one of the…
Continue ReadingStorm kills at least 5 in St. Louis as millions remain under the threat of strong tornadoes and violent winds
By Mary Gilbert, Emma Tucker, Taylor Ward, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A storm that produced a devastating tornado in the St. Louis, Missouri,…
Continue ReadingRite Aid offloads pharmacy assets of 1,000 locations to several rivals
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Rite Aid has sold the pharmacy services of most of its stores across the United States to several…
Continue Reading5 things to know for May 16: Severe weather, Transit strike, Birthright citizenship, Fluoride ban, UntitedHealth group
By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — CNN will televise the penultimate performance of “Good Night, and Good Luck” live on June 7. The Broadway play…
Continue ReadingNYU withholds diploma from student who denounced war in Gaza during graduation speech
CNN By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New York University said it is withholding the diploma of a student who condemned “genocide” in Gaza while…
Continue ReadingThai man arrested for alleged smuggling of two baby orangutans
By Kocha Olarn and Chris Lau, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Police in Thailand have arrested a man on suspicion of wildlife trafficking after…
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