Beirut clash fires up sectarian anger in echo of civil war
By SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The shootout on the streets of Beirut between rival Christian and Muslim groups last week revived…
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The world is banking on giant carbon-sucking fans to clean our climate mess. It’s a big risk.
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Video and Photos by Temujin Doran, CNN Design by Carlotta Dotto, CNN The windswept valleys surrounding the Hengill volcano…
Continue ReadingTiny wrists in cuffs: How police use force against children
By HELEN WIEFFERING, COLLEEN LONG and CAMILLE FASSETT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — An Associated Press investigation into police use of force…
Continue ReadingBus bombs kill 14 in Syria capital; shells elsewhere kill 10
By ALBERT AJI and BASSEM MROUE Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A Syrian military official says two bombs attached to a bus carrying troops…
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State’s new Transfer Council aims to streamline higher ed student transfer pathways
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission announced Tuesday the formation and appointment of the Transfer Council, established by Senate Bill 233…
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Oregon State Police outline employee vaccinations, exceptions and 4 resignations
Oregon State Police released information Tuesday evening, laying out the numbers regarding employee compliance with Executive Order 21-29, Gov. Kate…
Continue ReadingAsian shares mixed after Evergrande sale deal called off
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer Asian shares are mixed after major Chinese property developer Evergrande said a plan to sell its property…
Continue ReadingAsian shares mixed after Evergrande sale deal called off
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer Asian shares are mixed after major Chinese property developer Evergrande said a plan to sell its property…
Continue ReadingTiny wrists in cuffs: How police use force against children
By HELEN WIEFFERING, COLLEEN LONG and CAMILLE FASSETT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — An Associated Press investigation into police use of force…
Continue ReadingWave of killings triggers memories of dark past in Kashmir
By AIJAZ HUSSAIN Associated Press SRINAGAR, India (AP) — A spate of recent killings has rattled Indian-controlled Kashmir, with violence targeting…
Continue ReadingNFL, players agree to end ‘race-norming’ in $1B settlement
By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The NFL and lawyers for thousands of retired NFL players have reached an agreement to end…
Continue ReadingGraves of some who died at RI institutions lie under highway
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press The thousands of drivers who use a Rhode Island highway on their way to work every day probably have no idea…
Continue ReadingNikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 2018 Parkland school massacre
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Nikolas Cruz has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2018 massacre that left 17 dead at…
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DEA holding National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday; sites include Bend PD
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event…
Continue ReadingStudy: Fossil fuel plans would far overshoot climate goals
By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A U.N.-backed study has found that the world needs to cut by more than half its production of coal,…
Continue ReadingStudy: Fossil fuel plans would far overshoot climate goals
By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A U.N.-backed study has found that the world needs to cut by more than half its production of coal,…
Continue ReadingJapan envoy pick Emanuel: Chicago teen shooting weighs heavy
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he did nothing improper but still fell short in his…
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Thursday’s ‘Great Oregon Shakeout’ earthquake drill encourages preparedness
Oregonians have learned the importance of preparedness due to numerous recent hazards – including wildfire, drought, floods, ice storms and more.…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco shuts burger spot for not checking vaccination
The In-N-Out hamburger chain is sizzling mad after San Francisco shut down its indoor dining for refusing to check customers’ vaccination status.…
Continue ReadingNavy details changes, more oversight in wake of warship fire
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Navy leaders say they’re making changes and increasing oversight to correct widespread…
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