Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The grinding war pitting Ukraine against its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s…
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A mass animal sacrifice festival is underway in Nepal. Activists say it needs to stop
By Esha Mitra, CNN (CNN) — Animal rights activists have urged the Nepali government to stop what they’ve called “an appalling bloodbath”…
Continue ReadingRupert Murdoch’s attempt to change his family’s trust over Fox News media empire control rejected
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A probate commissioner has ruled against Rupert Murdoch’s effort to change his family’s trust to give one of his sons control…
Continue Reading‘I never got the impression he would self-destruct:’ Friends of suspect in fatal CEO shooting left in shock
WJAC, CNN By Casey Tolan, Blake Ellis, Melanie Hicken, Jeff Winter and Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN (CNN) — Months before Luigi Mangione allegedly…
Continue Reading‘I never got the impression he would self-destruct:’ Friends of suspect in fatal CEO shooting left in shock
CNN By Casey Tolan, Blake Ellis, Melanie Hicken, Jeff Winter and Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN (CNN) — Months before Luigi Mangione allegedly gunned…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea’s ex-defense minister is formally arrested over brief imposition of martial law
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s previous defense minister was formally arrested Wednesday over his alleged collusion…
Continue ReadingChina’s exports slow, imports decline in November, falling below forecasts
AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports slowed in November and its imports declined, falling below forecasts and underscoring…
Continue ReadingArgentina’s Milei marks one year in office. Here’s how his shock measures are reshaping the economy
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — When libertarian President Javier Milei assumed office one year ago, Argentine supermarkets were…
Continue ReadingNvidia’s stock dips after China opens probe of the AI chip company for violating anti-monopoly laws
AP Business Writer Shares of Nvidia have slipped after China said it is investigating the high-flying U.S. microchip company over suspected…
Continue ReadingMass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — About 87,000 people were being evacuated in a central Philippine region Tuesday a day after a volcano…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from AP’s report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in Congo
Associated Press OKAPI WILDLIFE RESERVE, Congo (AP) — For eight years, a Chinese mining company has been vastly expanding inside an endangered…
Continue ReadingChinese gold mining threatens a protected UN heritage site in Congo
Associated Press OKAPI WILDLIFE RESERVE, Congo (AP) — Scattered along the banks of the Ituri River, buildings cram together, cranes transport dirt…
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‘I think it’s critically important’: Forest Service mowing to curb wildfire risk west of Highway 97 near DRW
The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District is starting to clear bush from hundreds of acres near the Deschutes River Woods community south of…
Continue ReadingLuigi Mangione, suspect in health care CEO’s killing, charged with murder
CNN By Ashley R. Williams, Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales, Brynn Gingras, John Miller, Dakin Andone, Zoe Sottile and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New…
Continue ReadingEarthquake concern: Central Oregon will be vital location if ‘Big One’ hits
(Update: Adding video, comments by earthquake experts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The recent 7.0 earthquake that struck off the Northern California coast is…
Continue ReadingBoeing lays off hundreds in Washington and California as part of cuts announced previously
SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing has laid off hundreds of additional employees in Washington state and California as part of planned cuts that will eventually…
Continue ReadingEthnic armed group claims capture of a strategic Myanmar town and control of border with Bangladesh
BANGKOK (AP) — One of the most powerful ethnic minority armed groups battling Myanmar’s army claims it has captured the last military outpost in…
Continue ReadingBiden’s approval of an oil lease sale will keep the door open to drilling in Alaska’s Arctic refuge
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Biden administration has given approval for the sale of oil and gas leases in Alaska, leaving the door…
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Gov. Kotek, lawmakers say state needs to keep focus on housing, education, mental health
By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek doubled down Monday on her requests for more funding and…
Continue ReadingSoto’s record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball
AP Baseball Writers DALLAS (AP) — Shortly after striking a record $765 million, 15-year contract for Juan Soto with the New York Mets, agent Scott…
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