LA Zoo hatches first-ever perentie lizards, one of largest lizard species in the world
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two new baby lizards have hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, the first of their species to be bred there, zoo officials said…
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Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference
CNN By Anna Chernova, Nathan Hodge, Sophie Tanno and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin put a positive spin on a…
Continue ReadingBeshear says food company to create 925 jobs in Kentucky, adding to the state’s economic momentum
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says a food company has chosen the Bluegrass State for a facility that will…
Continue ReadingChinese national charged with acting as Beijing’s agent in local California election
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Chinese national has been charged with acting as an illegal agent for Beijing when serving as the campaign…
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Mt. Bachelor throws itself a 67th birthday party, with everyone invited, as a strong start to the season continues
Off the start of an early, stellar season, Mt. Bachelor celebrated its 67th birthday in style on Thursday – with a party for all, on the slopes of…
Continue ReadingA whirlwind day for Luigi Mangione ends with new charges, revelations from a notebook and transfer to a federal prison
By Eric Levenson and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Luigi Mangione had a busy Thursday, with a whirlwind two-state courthouse tour turned spectacle…
Continue ReadingAlberta’s premier says Americans will pay a lot more for gas if Trump applies 25% tariffs on Canada
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The premier of Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta says Americans will pay a lot more for gas if…
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U.S. appeals court reaffirms irrigation districts’ right to pipe canals, rejects Tumalo neighbors’ years-long challenge
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A three-judge federal appeals court panel has rejected a years-long legal challenge by Tumalo property owners to a Tumalo…
Continue ReadingZelensky calls Putin a ‘dumbass’ for challenging a missile ‘duel’
By Nathan Hodge, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a tart response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s annual year-end…
Continue ReadingFDA updates the definition of ‘healthy’ foods
AP Health Writer Packaged foods in the U.S. must follow new rules in order to call themselves “healthy.” That’s according to changes…
Continue ReadingScandals, some changes in public perception highlighted the year for sports betting
AP Sports Writer Sports bettors in the U.S. are expected to set another record in 2024 for the amount of money wagered legally. That coincides with…
Continue ReadingIn Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water
Associated Press EVERGLADES, Fla. (AP) — In a region of Florida known as the River of Grass, John Kominoski plops into hip-deep waters. Blobs of…
Continue ReadingUtah mom killed with 3 kids was a refugee who fled violence in Myanmar
Associated Press A Utah woman who police believe was shot and killed by her husband along with three of their children was a refugee who fled…
Continue ReadingEnvironmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their…
Continue ReadingDecline of the dinner party, relief for severe depression, online dating revolution: Catch up on the day’s stories
CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start…
Continue ReadingDecline of the dinner party, relief for severe depression, online dating revolution: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…
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Oregon PUC cuts Pacific Power’s Jan. 1 rate hike request by nearly half – but residential rates still set to jump nearly 10%
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission ruled Thursday in rate hike request by Pacific Power, approving an overall increase for all…
Continue ReadingImmigration agency deports highest numbers since 2014, aided by more flights
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported more than 270,000 people to 192 countries over a recent…
Continue ReadingKentucky attorney general finds no requirement to use tax dollars to pay for inmate gender surgeries
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s attorney general says the state is under no legal requirement to use taxpayer money to…
Continue ReadingAmazon workers are striking at multiple facilities. Here’s what you should know
AP Business Writer Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union are on strike for a second day at seven of the company’s delivery hubs just…
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