A key source of America’s economic power strengthened last month
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — American shoppers continue to power the US economy. Spending at US retailers climbed 0.4% in September…
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AI helped the feds catch $1 billion of fraud in one year. And it’s just getting started
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The federal government’s bet on using artificial intelligence to fight financial crime appears to be…
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Biden has approved $175 billion in student loan forgiveness for nearly 5 million people
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — With less than three weeks before the November election, the Biden-Harris administration is reminding…
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Suspect arrested in Birmingham mass shooting that left 4 dead and 17 injured is also charged in two other killings
By Melissa Alonso and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with three cases…
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Several parents accuse Madras cheer coach of physical, emotional abuse; coach denies their claims
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multiple allegations against a Central Oregon cheer coach have some parents fearing for the safety of their children, but the…
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Bend-Deschutes County plan for ‘temporary safe stay area’ for Juniper Ridge homeless appears to be falling apart
A plan by Bend and Deschutes County leaders to create a “temporary safe stay area” for dozens of homeless living at Juniper Ridge north of the…
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US B-2 bombers strike Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
By Oren Liebermann, Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US carried out a round of strikes in Yemen against the Iran-backed…
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Mysterious white fox found in Portland turns out to be female Arctic fox, now getting care and recuperating
A mysterious white fox spotted recently in southeast Portland turns out to be a female Arctic fox that’s being cared for at the Bird Alliance of…
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Caldera Springs in Sunriver expands amenities, adds new elements for visitors, residents to enjoy
Sunriver Resort recently announced the expansion of its residential resort community — Caldera…
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St. Charles techs ratify new three-year union contract, note raises, predictable pay scale, other improvements
Nearly 200 employees from the technical bargaining unit at St. Charles Bend have ratified their next union contract that will establish conditions…
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Bend Police investigators determine reported social media threat to Sky View Middle School was not credible
Parents’ report of a social media post with threatening language apparently directed at Sky View Middle School in northeast Bend prompted a police…
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Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies after hotel balcony fall
By Dan Heching, Manuela Castro, Mauricio Torres, Alli Rosenbloom and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Liam Payne, a former member of the boyband…
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The federal government just made it much easier to cancel your gym membership – and subscriptions, too
By Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — In today’s digital landscape, signing up for a service usually only takes a couple of clicks of a button. But…
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Despite rain, cooldown, C. Oregon debris burning still closed; BLM extends campfire restrictions on several rivers, lakes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite the rain showers and cooler weather today, debris burning is still closed throughout Central Oregon, a Bend Fire &…
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Oregon’s jobless rate still holding steady overall; health care, govt. workforce growing fast, other sectors seeing cuts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.0% in August and September and has been in a tight range between 4.0% and 4.2% since October…
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Woodburn company’s listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
AP Health Writer A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds and…
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19 mayoral candidates compete to lead Portland, in a race with homelessness at its heart
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A lot of political changes are coming to Portland, Oregon. The open mayoral race in the state’s most…
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Family members stand behind Lyle and Erik Menendez as they await a decision that could see them released from prison
By Chelsea Bailey, Amanda Musa and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez on Wednesday made impassioned pleas for their…
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America revolted against Tostitos and Ruffles. Now they’re making big changes
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — PepsiCo is unshrinking shrinkflation. The owner of Lay’s, Doritos, Tostitos and Ruffles chips…
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A series of earthquakes has Southern California shook. Is a big one coming?
By Stephanie Elam, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Beautiful beaches. Majestic mountains. Hollywood. One more thing Southern California is known for:…
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