Outgoing DNC chair Jaime Harrison pushes back against critics of ‘identity politics’
Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison has delivered a steadfast defense of his party’s…
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‘Buying our backyard’: City Club of C.O. holds community forum focusing on potential Mt. Bachelor sale
The City Club of Central Oregon took up another timely topic with plenty of issues and questions on Thursday morning, focusing on the future of Mt.…
Continue ReadingBaby discovered in back seat after high-speed chase in New York and fatal shooting of passenger
NEW YORK (AP) — A baby survived a high-speed police chase in New York City that ended with a passenger in the car being fatally shot by officers…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea’s governing party head supports suspending Yoon’s powers, making impeachment more likely
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s governing party chief expressed support Friday for suspending the constitutional powers…
Continue ReadingAustralia synagogue fire condemned as clear act of antisemitism as police search for suspects
By Angus Watson and Jennifer Hauser, CNN Sydney, Australia (CNN) — Police are searching for two masked suspects after a synagogue was set on…
Continue ReadingOne Rams D-lineman wins a rookie of the month award, and another is revealed on ‘The Masked Singer’
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although the friendly competition is fierce each day among the four talented young pass rushers on the Los…
Continue ReadingMexico wants a deal with Trump to avoid receiving non-Mexican deportees
By Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Mexico hopes to strike a deal with President-elect Donald Trump to limit the number of third-country deportees it…
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New High Desert Museum art exhibition explores intersection of wildlife and urban environments
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new art exhibition that considers wildlife against urban backdrops opens on Saturday at Bend’s High Desert Museum. …
Continue ReadingSpecially minted Paul McCartney UK coins to go on sale as part of legends collection
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Beatles legend Paul McCartney is being honored in a specially minted British coin collection The Royal Mint, which…
Continue ReadingBiden at tree lighting says his holiday wish is for US to continue to seek light, liberty and love
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As he presided over his final Christmas tree lighting at the White House, President Joe Biden on Thursday said…
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In wake of big offshore quake and tsunami alert, Oregon agencies offer info on what you need to know to be prepared
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management, the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries and the Oregon Parks and…
Continue ReadingOklahoma officer charged for slamming 71-year-old man to the ground
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Prosecutors have charged an Oklahoma City police officer with felony assault after he slammed a 71-year-old man to the ground,…
Continue ReadingAn Ole Miss student exchanged messages with the man now on trial in his killing, police say
Associated Press In the final hours before University of Mississippi student Jimmy “Jay” Lee disappeared, sexually explicit Snapchat messages…
Continue ReadingMichigan athletic director Warde Manuel gets 5-year contract extension
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan gave athletic director Warde Manuel a five-year contract extension on the heels of the Wolverines’ upset over…
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Welcome back: Habitat for Humanity on track to open new Redmond ReStore next summer
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity says it is thrilled to announce the return of the Redmond ReStore, set to open next…
Continue ReadingCanada bans more types of firearms and proposes donating guns to Ukraine
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Canadian government is outlawing another 324 firearm varieties — guns the public safety minister says belong on the…
Continue ReadingEli Lilly invests $3B to expand Wisconsin factory to help meet demand for Mounjaro, Zepbound
Eli Lilly is spending another $3 billion to bulk up manufacturing as the drugmaker seeks to stoke production of some blockbuster drugs and future…
Continue ReadingWoman who conspired to kill her 2 children can be tried in the death of her estranged husband
PHOENIX (AP) — A woman who conspired to kill her two children is competent to stand trial in the Arizona death of her estranged husband as well.…
Continue ReadingDwarfed by China in shipbuilding, US looks to build its defense base to fend off war
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. lawmakers and experts warn that the U.S. severely lags behind China in shipbuilding capacity and urge…
Continue ReadingStowaway who boarded New York-to-Paris flight claims she sought asylum in France
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Russian woman with permanent U.S. residency who was returned to the United States after authorities said she…
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