China says astronauts completed nine-hour spacewalk, breaking US record
By Lex Harvey and Joyce Jiang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China says two of its astronauts completed a nine-hour spacewalk Tuesday, a figure that…
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‘We’re at this pivotal moment.’ These young innovators are tackling some of humanity’s biggest problems
By Amy Gunia, CNN (CNN) — Tech for Good is a series that highlights students and young people who are designing technology to make our world…
Continue ReadingVerdicts are due in the historic French rape trial that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a feminist hero
Associated Press AVIGNON, France (AP) — French judges plan to deliver hugely anticipated verdicts this week in a historic drugging-and-rape trial…
Continue ReadingIsrael’s borders have shifted throughout its history. Action in Syria may reshape them again
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, entered Syrian territory Tuesday and said Israeli troops would…
Continue ReadingUS stocks fall sharply and Dow tumbles 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tumbled to one of their worst days of the year after the Federal Reserve hinted Wednesday it may…
Continue ReadingGiannis, Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup title
AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas. For the Milwaukee Bucks, it was 3. And the NBA Cup was their prize.…
Continue ReadingWhat a merger between Nissan and Honda could mean for the automakers and the industry
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. confirmed Wednesday that they are discussing closer…
Continue Reading5 family members found dead at Utah home and 17-year-old hospitalized with gunshot wound
Associated Press Police say five family members have been found dead inside a home in Utah, including three children. Another was taken to a hospital…
Continue Reading1 dead and 9 injured in Baltimore County shooting and fiery car crash
TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Police say a shooting and related fiery car crash in a suburban area north of Baltimore killed one person and injured nine.…
Continue ReadingFormer radio broadcaster and Australian rugby coach Alan Jones denies indecent assault charges
SYDNEY (AP) — Retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones has denied all allegations after he appeared…
Continue ReadingTrump chooses Herschel Walker as US ambassador to Bahamas
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Herschel Walker, the football legend who unsuccessfully ran for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia, has been chosen…
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Secret Santa: Assistance League of Bend delivers presents to assisted living facilities
(BEND, Ore.) — KTVZ– The Assistance League of Bend spent the day delivering holiday cheer. Their secret Santa delivery project brings gifts to 18…
Continue ReadingRayful Edmond, notorious DC drug kingpin, dies in federal custody at 60
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rayful Edmond, a drug kingpin once believed to control about a third of the cocaine trade in the nation’s capital during the…
Continue ReadingJapanese space startup aborts 2nd satellite launch attempt minutes after liftoff
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese space startup says its second attempt to launch a rocket carrying satellites into orbit had been aborted…
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Charging up: Prineville sees an increase in EV charging stations around the area, with the help of grants
The city of Prineville is seeing an increase in EV chargers, with several grant-funded charging stations popping up around town over the past few…
Continue ReadingRescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Vanuatu’s capital is without water after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3…
Continue ReadingGlobal demand spurring Indonesia’s mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
Associated Press KABAENA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s mining industry is rapidly expanding on demand for the minerals needed to help power…
Continue ReadingTaking simple steps now can ease 2025 tax-filing stress, Oregon Dept. of Revenue advises
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — For those who dread tax season every year, the Oregon Department of Revenue says there’s no reason to let filing taxes cause…
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Skip the scams this holiday season: AARP Oregon has tips on how to steer clear of the top rip-offs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While many of us take time off during the holidays, scammers don’t rest. According to a new AARP Fraud Watch Network…
Continue ReadingBiathlon official apologizes to athletes who have suffered mistreatment
Associated Press The secretary general of the International Biathlon Union apologized to any athlete who was mistreated during his tenure at U.S.…
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