‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ advance in Oscars shortlists
AP Film Writer The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled shortlists in 10 categories, including for documentary, international…
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After Assad’s fall, the task of unearthing the dead from Syria’s mass graves is just beginning
Associated Press NAJHA, Syria (AP) — Bones are visible here and there among the mounds of earth in a field south of Damascus, one of the mass…
Continue ReadingUS to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women’s prison
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they…
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COCC board names 3 finalists from Minnesota, Arizona and California to become college’s next president
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors announced Tuesday three finalists for the role of college president…
Continue ReadingUS defender Becky Sauerbrunn retires from professional soccer after a 16-year international career
CHICAGO (AP) — Becky Sauerbrunn, a former captain of the U.S. women’s team who played in three Olympics and three Women’s World Cups,…
Continue ReadingFamily of ‘Cop City’ activist who was killed by troopers files lawsuit
Associated Press/Report for America DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — The family of an environmental activist shot and killed by state troopers near the site of…
Continue ReadingThe winter solstice is almost here, the Northern Hemisphere’s darkest day
The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday…
Continue ReadingWhat does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?
NEW YORK (AP) — In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs — including Apple’s Tim…
Continue ReadingCanada’s prime minister faces calls to resign. Here’s what could happen next
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces growing pressure to resign from his own Liberal Party after his top…
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City of Bend hosting online open house to view final design for Bend Bikeway Project routes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend residents are invited invited to an informational, online open house at bendoregon.gov/bendbikeway through Jan. 2, 2025…
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Damascus woman accused in federal indictment of of filing 20 fraudulent claims in circuit courts throughout Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTV) —A Damascus, Oregon woman was arraigned in federal court Monday after she was indicted for filing 20 fraudulent small claims…
Continue ReadingIran pauses the process to implement a new, stricter headscarf law for women, official says
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian official says authorities have paused the process of implementing a new, stricter law on women’s…
Continue ReadingWhat officials are doing – and suggesting – to learn more about the possible drone sightings
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — As a flurry of possible drone sightings has triggered local politicians to press federal officials for more…
Continue ReadingPolice dig into how and why a 15-year-old got a gun used to kill 2 people and injure several others at her Christian school
By Karina Tsui, Holly Yan and Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — The pre-Christmas buzz and serene sense of safety at a Wisconsin private school were…
Continue ReadingPharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams has been named UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education…
Continue ReadingTech consultant found guilty of second-degree murder in stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A San Francisco jury on Tuesday found a tech consultant guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death…
Continue ReadingTrump’s lawyers allege juror misconduct in latest bid to get his hush money conviction dismissed
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers are raising a new claim in their fight to overturn his hush money…
Continue ReadingGeorgian police open criminal negligence case after 12 found dead at ski resort restaurant
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in Georgia have launched a criminal negligence investigation after 12 people were found dead at an Indian restaurant…
Continue ReadingRussian opposition figure says fears of his mother’s poisoning in Berlin proved false
BERLIN (AP) — A prominent Russian opposition politician freed as part of the largest East-West civilian prisoner swap since the Cold War says that…
Continue ReadingArchivist says Equal Rights Amendment can’t be certified as Democrats push Biden to recognize it
AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The archivist and deputy archivist of the United States have issued a rare joint statement to say…
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