Can two North Korean defectors take a new K-pop boy band to global superstardom?
CNN By Yoonjung Seo, Mike Valerio and Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — In a quiet corner of Seoul’s Hyuga Cafe, a warm, honey-toned…
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Can two North Korean defectors take a new K-pop boy band to global superstardom?
By Yoonjung Seo, Mike Valerio and Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — In a quiet corner of Seoul’s Hyuga Cafe, a warm, honey-toned…
Continue ReadingInside CBS’ ‘agonizing decision’ to cancel Colbert’s top-rated late-night show
CNN By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — From the outside, the idea made no sense at all. Why would a broadcast network cancel one of its best-known…
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Dry and hot conditions today, breezy to windy, fire danger increases
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of Central Oregon and points north ending Friday evening. The winds will be from…
Continue ReadingHuman rights group leaves El Salvador amid crackdown on dissent
By Merlin Delcid and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — A prominent human rights group critical of El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has suspended…
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‘First line of defense’: Governor Kotek signs bill to support rangeland fire protection associatons
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Thursday signed House Bill 3349, which authorizes the Oregon Department of Forestry to donate or sell…
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‘Know Ink/Inc’ this August with the Deschutes Public Library at a variety of programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dive into the diverse worlds of printmaking and inclusion as the Deschutes Public Library investigates “Know Ink/Inc” in…
Continue ReadingDentist accused of fatally poisoning wife asked daughter to create deepfake video of mom asking for chemicals, daughter says
By Andi Babineau and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Centennial, Colorado (CNN) — A daughter of James Craig, the Colorado dentist accused of fatally…
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Oregon lawmakers have approved major housing investments; here’s the funding details
SALEM, Ore. — The 2025 Oregon Legislative Session concluded on June 27, delivering significant investments in the state’s housing and…
Continue ReadingMexico City unveils plan to tackle gentrification after mass protests
By Gerardo Lemos and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Mexico City officials have announced a 14-point plan to address the capital’s housing and…
Continue ReadingA monthslong turtle saga, the everything shower, celebrating Disneyland: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Emily Scolnick, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Increasing your walking cadence can improve your mobility, a new study found. It can also help…
Continue ReadingMan charged with hijacking small plane shut down a large airport for ideological reasons, police say
By Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — A Canadian man has been charged with hijacking a small plane this week and flying it over one of the busiest…
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PLAN AHEAD: Officials offer public safety reminders ahead of Redmond’s FairWell Festival
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual FairWell Festival is returning to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday, bringing in thousands of…
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Salt Lake City-based Breeze Airways to begin flights from Redmond to Burbank, Las Vegas and Utah next spring
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just days after Avelo Airlines announced it would be leaving Redmond Airport, another airline, Breeze Airways, announced…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 18: DOGE cuts, Emil Bove, Police violence, Trump and Epstein, Stephen Colbert
CNN Jade Walker, CNN The Trump administration has ended the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth. Previously,…
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OSU-Cascades launching a degree in accountancy this fall to address a statewide shortage of accountants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades announced this week it will offer a new bachelor’s degree in accountancy this fall to…
Continue ReadingPolice arrest a 17-year-old in the killing of a paddleboarder on a Maine pond
By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — A 17-year-old male has been arrested in the killing of a woman whose body was discovered hours after she went…
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Willamette National Forest to implement fire restrictions, including Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson wilderness areas
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — As hot, dry temperatures continue, the Willamette National Forest will implement fire restrictions starting Friday,…
Continue ReadingIdaho judge lifts gag order in Bryan Kohberger case ahead of sentencing in student killings
By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — A state district judge in Idaho lifted the gag order that largely obscured the case of Bryan Kohberger, who…
Continue Reading‘That people are still there haunts me in the night’: Former Hamas hostage says ordeal won’t truly end until everyone is home
By Jeremy Diamond, CNN Givatayim, Israel (CNN) — The sight of Or Levy emerging in February from Hamas captivity shocked the world. The…
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