Double crises of coup and Covid could push half of Myanmar’s population into poverty, UN warns
Almost half of Myanmar’s population could be forced into poverty by the end of the year as the country teeters on the brink of economic…
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A former Louisiana police officer indicted for an alleged 2019 assault of a man under arrest
A former Louisiana police officer has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly punching, pistol-whipping and kicking a man who was under…
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India’s ruling party leader says ‘responsibility is ours’ for Covid-19 outbreak
Responsibility for the devastating second wave of Covid-19 now sweeping India belongs “first and foremost” to the government, according…
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130-year-old Prineville surrey damaged by hit-and-run driver; police investigating
An unusual hit-and-run took place on Wednesday, involving a 130-year-old…
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City of Redmond gives out free PPE to businesses
The City of Redmond held its second free PPE pick-up event Thursday at City Hall. Business owners and representatives were encouraged to come by for…
Continue ReadingMerkley, colleagues seek GAO review of federal firefighting force
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., teamed up with a bipartisan group of colleagues this week in sending a letter to the Government Accountability Office,…
Continue ReadingDozens killed in crush at religious event in northern Israel, officials say
At least 28 people have been killed in a crush at a mass gathering in northern Israel, according to a spokesman for the ZAKA emergency service.…
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COVID-19 has meant fewer CO. visits to the dentist — who also screens patients for oral cancer
Most people are unaware that during their regular dental check-ups, their dentist is also screening for oral cancer. So fewer visits due to COVID-19…
Continue ReadingMurder suspect who escaped Arizona authorities at Atlanta airport ran into the woods
A murder suspect who was being extradited to Arizona from Georgia escaped while handcuffed and slipped into the woods near the Atlanta airport,…
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Historic Columbia River Highway, trails, waterfalls reopen after winter slides
Six miles of the Historic Columbia River Highway and neighboring trails and waterfalls closed by slides since January reopened Thursday, ODOT, Oregon…
Continue ReadingReport: NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers does not want to return to the Packers
Aaron Rodgers, the reigning NFL MVP and the starting quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, does not want to return to the team, according to a report…
Continue ReadingJoe Rogan addresses his controversial anti-vaccine comments
Joe Rogan, Spotify’s top podcast host, responded to the controversy surrounding his remarks that healthy young people should not get the Covid…
Continue ReadingHail and high winds force air traffic controllers to evacuate from control tower
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — High winds and hail forced air traffic controllers to evacuate an…
Continue ReadingMichael Collins, Apollo 11 astronaut, has died at age 90
Michael Collins, the NASA astronaut who was the command module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, has died at age 90 after battling cancer.…
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Deschutes County offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments Saturday at Redmond clinic
For the first time, walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments are being offered Saturday between noon and 2 p.m. at the Mass Vaccination Clinic at the…
Continue ReadingAbbas postpones Palestinian elections, blaming Israel over East Jerusalem impasse
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has announced the postponement of planned parliamentary elections, saying Israel has failed to confirm…
Continue ReadingBiden’s first address to Congress wasn’t immune to TV ratings erosion
The television ratings for President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress were far weaker than the equivalent events by…
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Oregon House Republicans may move bills targeting Gov. Brown’s executive orders
In response to new shutdown orders from Gov. Kate Brown’s office, Oregon House Republicans said Thursday they are considering pulling bills to the…
Continue ReadingCovid forced too many parents to choose between work and helping their kids with remote classes. This CNN Hero is giving families the support to do both
As the vaccine rollout continues and parts of the US loosen restrictions, school reopenings in some communities are still in flux. For many families…
Continue ReadingMPD: Baby dies from blunt force trauma, man arrested
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — An investigation is underway into an infant’s death near…
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