Jury convicts two men in smuggling operation that killed 53 migrants
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Two men involved in a smuggling operation were convicted of federal charges Tuesday for their part in a 2022…
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Peru’s president ‘seriously considering’ extending death penalty amid crime surge
By Jimena De La Quintana and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — The Peruvian government declared a state of emergency on Monday in the provinces of Lima…
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Sisters Habitat for Humanity receives $10,000 grant from WaFd Bank
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Sisters branch of Habitat for Humanity recently received a $10,000 grant from Washington Federal Foundation, the…
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Traffic enforcement blitz brings question Bend PD aims to answer: Where does that ticket revenue go?
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last week’s three-day Deschutes County-wide traffic safety enforcement blitz and the hundreds of tickets that resulted have…
Continue ReadingFederal judge says Elon Musk exceeded his authority and that dismantling USAID was ‘likely’ unconstitutional
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — Billionaire Elon Musk appears to have overstepped his executive branch authority with his Department of…
Continue ReadingNASA’s Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore finally return home after more than nine months in space
By Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — NASA’s Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore — who gained international attention as their…
Continue ReadingFeeling betrayed by deportations, free speech on trial, ‘exercise snacks’: 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…
Continue ReadingCanada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic
By Max Saltman and Paula Newton, CNN (CNN) — Canada and Australia are planning to jointly develop a new military radar system in the Arctic…
Continue ReadingWoman accused of second-degree murder in death of sports reporter covering Super Bowl
By Amanda Musa, Chris Boyette and Chris Youd, CNN (CNN) — A Louisiana woman who was previously facing fraud and other charges after the death…
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Deschutes National Forest OKs 2,800-acre thinning, mowing and prescribed burn project north of Sisters
The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it’s signed the final decision for the 2,800-acre Cougar Rock Restoration Project north of Sisters,…
Continue Reading5 things to know for March 19: Trump-Putin, Hottest decade, Extreme weather, Transgender troops, Social Security
CNN By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Billionaire Elon Musk’s effort to remake the US government took a hit Tuesday when a federal judge blocked…
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No March Madness at the gas pumps: Oregon’s average price dips a penny a gallon, while Bend’s rises 3.4 cents
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s been another quiet week for gas prices as most states, including Oregon, are seeing minimal changes at the pumps, even…
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Redmond’s Jericho Road providing small propane tanks to people in homeless camps for heating, to curb open fires
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jericho Road of Redmond said Tuesday it is currently offering replacement or refills of 1-pound propane tanks for people…
Continue ReadingJeanette Vizguerra, an undocumented mom once named to Time’s 100 Most Influential list, has been detained by ICE in Colorado
By Gloria Pazmino, Andi Babineau, Holly Yan and Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — An undocumented mother and immigration reform activist who was…
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Mt. Bachelor extends condolences in tree-well tragedy that killed Seattle man, urges caution in recent deep snow
In the wake of Monday’s tragic death of a Seattle man who fell into a deep tree well while skiing at Mt. Bachelor, the resort issued a statement…
Continue ReadingMeasles outbreak could last a year, health official in Texas says
By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — Three hundred and twenty-one cases have been reported in the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, New Mexico and…
Continue ReadingHeavily redacted documents reveal little in lawsuit over Prince Harry’s immigration records
By Rebekah Riess and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — Documents unsealed Tuesday in a conservative think tank’s case against Prince Harry do not…
Continue ReadingAfter call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets
By Alayna Treene, Kevin Liptak, Alex Marquardt and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to temporarily halt…
Continue ReadingFear in Antarctic base as research team member is accused of assault
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — A member of a small South African research team at a remote Antarctic base has accused a colleague of assault…
Continue ReadingMan allegedly bit another passenger and assaulted others on plane landing at LAX
By Isabel Rosales and Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — The FAA and law enforcement are investigating after a passenger allegedly attacked a number…
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