High times in Thailand: New weed laws draw tourists from across Asia
By YUCHENG TANG Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A Japanese tourist reaches into a baggie of cannabis he’s just bought in a central Bangkok weed…
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LA County sheriff says deputy punching baby-holding mother in the face was ‘completely unacceptable’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County sheriff has decried the use of force by deputies in the Antelope Valley for the second time in a week.…
Continue ReadingRussian general in Ukraine says he was fired after accusing defense ministry of betraying troops
By Tim Lister, Uliana Pavlova and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — A senior Russian general in command of forces in occupied southern Ukraine says he…
Continue ReadingAbandoned match between Timbers, Rapids ends in 0-0 draw
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — The Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids finished off a scoreless draw Saturday night in a match that began on July 4…
Continue ReadingTras 127 años cierra Anchor Brewing, la cervecerÃa artesanal más antigua de Estados Unidos
SofÃa Benavides (CNN) — Sirve una copa en honor a Anchor Brewing: la cervecerÃa artesanal más antigua de Estados Unidos cierra sus puertas…
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The Lighthouse Navigation Center marks one-year anniversary, notes success in helping 100s move off the streets
Shepherd’s House Ministries and over 30 other organizations are noting the first year of service for The Lighthouse Navigation Center, formerly…
Continue ReadingCritical moment for Thai democracy as parliament fails to elect new prime minister
By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — The sole nominee to be the next prime minister of Thailand failed to secure enough parliamentary…
Continue ReadingCritical moment for Thai democracy as parliament fails to elect new prime minister
By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — The sole nominee to be the next prime minister of Thailand failed to secure enough parliamentary…
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Redmond city councilors approve $500,000 for updated Senior Center kitchen
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council has approved $500,000 in funding for an updated kitchen at the Redmond Senior Center. This will be…
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ODOT’s homeless right of way cleanups cost $10,000 in taxpayer money a day
Homeless camps in the public rights of way have been a growing focus and source of concern around Central Oregon cities. ODOT has contracted to…
Continue ReadingTop tribunal certifies Guatemala’s election result minutes after another court suspends party
By SONIA PÉREZ D. Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s troubled presidential election was thrown into even greater turmoil…
Continue ReadingIMF approves much-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan, saving it from defaulting on debt
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The International Monetary Fund has approved a much-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan that…
Continue ReadingManhattanhenge is a bust as clouds hide NYC sunset. Last chance this year is Thursday
By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — There’s only one more chance this year to take in Manhattanhenge. That’s the biannual…
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DCSO adds new digital forensics detective to tackle internet crimes against children
Internet crimes against kids have become such a problem, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has added a dedicated detective to investigate the…
Continue ReadingHidden stash of food, clothes and supplies found during weeklong manhunt likely left by Pennsylvania escapee, official says
CNN, WICU, WCSC, WKBW, WSEE By Brian Todd, Steve Almasy and Samantha Beech, CNN (CNN) — A bag covered by a tarp and hidden under a log was…
Continue ReadingSome Allegiant Air passengers and crew are injured in a turbulent Florida-bound flight, officials say
CNN, WFTS By Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — Four people on a Florida-bound Allegiant Air flight were being examined for injuries after the flight…
Continue ReadingEstate of anti-fascist shot and killed by police in Washington state files wrongful death lawsuit
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A federal lawsuit alleges police in Washington state had no plan other than to use deadly force against a fugitive who was on…
Continue ReadingIndigenous women in Canada forcibly sterilized decades after other rich countries stopped
By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer TORONTO (AP) — Decades after many other rich countries stopped forcibly sterilizing Indigenous women, numerous…
Continue ReadingTornado touches down near Chicago’s O’Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights
CHICAGO (AP) — A tornado touched down Wednesday evening near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, prompting passengers to take shelter and…
Continue ReadingTribunal de Guatemala suspende la personerÃa jurÃdica del Movimiento Semilla, el partido del candidato presidencial Bernardo Arévalo
Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — En Guatemala, el jefe de la FiscalÃa Especial Contra la Impunidad (FECI), Rafael Curruchiche, informó este…
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