Jake Larson, World War II veteran turned TikTok star, dead at 102
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Jake Larson, the World War II veteran and social media star known as “Papa Jake,” has died, his granddaughter…
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Ukraine calls for talks with Russia next week
By Ollie Ieltsov and Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for talks with Russia next week to push forward…
Continue ReadingTourist boat capsizes in Vietnam, killing dozens
By Eve Brennan, Max Saltman and TuAnh Dam, CNN (CNN) — Divers searched beneath the waves for missing passengers and crew after a sightseeing…
Continue ReadingFrom Camaguey to Harlem: A once-beloved art professor’s tragic battle with addiction and homelessness
By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — On a warm June afternoon just over a year ago, the partially clothed body of a man bobbed to the surface of the…
Continue ReadingAt least 30 injured after vehicle strikes crowd outside Los Angeles nightclub
CNN By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — At least 30 people were injured – seven of them critically – when an “unknown vehicle” drove into a…
Continue ReadingMore than 30 killed after Israeli forces open fire on people seeking food in Gaza, health ministry says
By Ibrahim Dahman, Eyad Kourdi, Mohamed al-Sawalhi, Sophie Tanno and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Israeli troops opened fire on Gazans…
Continue ReadingHow a Hurricane Katrina victim is helping the smallest survivors of the Texas floods
By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — Most people don’t expect Mimi Hymel to remember Hurricane Katrina. After all, she was only 3 when the Category…
Continue ReadingSyrian government deploys forces to restive south after week of violence
By Eyad Kourdi and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Syrian security forces are deploying in the restive province of Suwayda after days of communal…
Continue Reading‘Nothing has changed’: Iran tries to rearm proxy groups as US talks stall
By Mostafa Salem and Nic Robertson, CNN (CNN) — Iran’s armed proxies are ramping up pressure on key points in the Middle East as Tehran…
Continue ReadingAt least 30 hurt after vehicle strikes crowd outside Los Angeles nightclub. The driver was then shot by bystander, police say
By Rebekah Riess, John Miller, Julia Vargas Jones, CNN (CNN) — At least 30 people were injured – seven of them critically – when a vehicle…
Continue ReadingA runaway British aristocrat and convicted rapist were found guilty over their baby’s death. Here’s how their story unfolded
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — When they wanted, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon could be warm and caring parents. A family judge…
Continue ReadingJudge dismisses Trump’s copyright lawsuit against Bob Woodward and audiobook publisher
By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — President Trump’s lawsuit against journalist Bob Woodward and his publishing house Simon & Schuster was…
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Cram Fire grows to nearly 96,000 acres, closer to ‘megafire’ status; widespread evacuations continue
The Cram Fire raging in Jefferson and Wasco counties grew fast in more hot and dry conditions Wednesday, paired with shifting winds and challenging…
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Old Mill Classic Cruz starts new tradition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s a brand new classic car show happening this weekend in Bend. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, the west side of the Old…
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Pedaling toward progress: City of Bend launches bike-share as eco-friendly transportation option
You may have seen new black and teal e-bikes popping up around Bend recently. They’re part of a new bike-share program the City of Bend…
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Community Conversations: ‘Voiceless: A Musical’ tells one local woman’s journey back to her voice
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new musical based on a true story is hitting the local stage with a powerful message and plenty of heart. “It’s about a…
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Problem Solvers: Missed mail, illegal signs, fed-up residents: Why one Bend neighborhood may be a warning sign for others
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As one westside Bend neighborhood near Galveston and Century Drive grows with new construction and tourists, the Problem Solvers…
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Six structures lost to explosive Cram Fire, now approaching 100,000 acres: One resident shares story
Residents living in the Ashwood community are grappling with the loss of structures after the over 95,000-acre Cram Fire started this…
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Redmond-area RV park arson suspect arraigned; judge sets bail at $1 million after learning of 2 prior arson convictions
A Deschutes County judge on Friday set bail at $1 million for a Redmond-area woman facing arson and other charges, accused of setting her RV on fire,…
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Prison inmates from across Oregon brought to Deer Ridge to help ‘defend in place’ efforts from nearby Cram Fire
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 70 state prison inmates were brought in from around Oregon to perform field work to help “defend in place” Deer Ridge…
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