California governor vetoes contentious AI safety bill
Story by Reuters (Reuters) — California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a hotly contested artificial intelligence safety bill, after…
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Justice Department sues Alabama over its effort to remove more than 3,000 names from voter rolls too close to election
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department sued Alabama on Friday over the state’s recent effort to remove more than 3,000 names from…
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Expect shortages of bananas, booze, chocolate and cherries if there’s a long port strike
By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — If longshore workers at East and Gulf Coast ports go on strike Tuesday, as now…
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Tadej Pogačar equals one of cycling’s most prestigious feats with world championship win
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Tadej Pogačar completed his dominant, record-equaling year on Sunday as he won the men’s road race at the world…
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‘This is not luck. This is a systemic approach’: These major US cities are trying to curb violent crime — and it’s working
By Dakin Andone and Emma Tucker, CNN Baltimore (CNN) — Before he was the mayor, Brandon Scott was a regular at a barbershop here just steps…
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Crew-9 astronauts arrive at space station after SpaceX reports rocket anomaly
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — After their weeklong journey turned into a monthslong stay on the International Space Station, two Boeing…
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Doomed Titan submersible’s hull had many flaws, expert testifies
By Ray Sanchez, Graham Hurley and Caroline Jaime, CNN (CNN) — The findings of a two-week US Coast Guard hearing into last year’s implosion…
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Central Oregon has seen 325 wildfires this year, burning 550,000 acres; 2 new fires near Madras, Tumalo stopped small
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon has seen about 325 wildfires this year that have burned over 550,000 acres, the region’s fire officials said…
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Wyden proposes major changes to Supreme Court, adding 6 more justices over 12 years
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday he’s introduced legislation that he said would ” restore balance among the three…
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Latest talks between Boeing and its striking machinists break off without progress, union says
NEW YORK (AP) — The union representing Boeing factory workers who are currently on strike in the Pacific Northwest said contract talks “broke…
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Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut strike, group confirms
By Mick Krever, Sarah El Sirgany, Eyad Kourdi, Mostafa Salem and Jeremy Diamond, CNN Tel Aviv and Beirut (CNN) — The leader of the…
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Bend man pleads not guilty to attempted murder in baseball-bat attack on roommate; judge sets Jan. 8 trial date
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man pleaded not guilty Friday to attempted murder and other charges in last month’s baseball-bat attack on his…
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Bend’s Trinity Lutheran Church and School breaks ground on long-awaited worship, performing arts center
Trinity Lutheran Church recently celebrated the groundbreaking of their new worship and performing arts center, “Boldly Building Our Legacy.” The…
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Smith Rock climber bitten by apparent rattlesnake, flown to Bend hospital for anti-venom treatment
A Smith Rock climber was bitten, apparently by a rattlesnake, at the state park Friday afternoon, prompting a quick rescue effort and flight to St.…
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‘Serene experience’? Bend ranks 74th in US for the most ‘stress-free’ driving, according to Texas car dealer’s survey
Survey notes ‘light traffic,’ ‘well-planned roads’ FRISCO, Texas (KTVZ) — Driving through some cities and towns in America can often be a…
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Deschutes National Forest reduces closure areas around Flat Top, Firestone fires, both almost fully contained
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Effective immediately, the Deschutes National Forest has updated and decreased the temporary emergency fire closure area on the…
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What fueled this week’s record-breaking stock rally
By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — The stock market is racking up record highs again. Investors are wasting no time moving into riskier…
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BLM’s Priest Hole Recreation Site along John Day River to close until May for renovations, restoration
MITCHELL, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management plans to begin upgrades to the Priest Hole Recreation Site on the John Day River on Tuesday,…
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Federal government postpones sale of floating offshore wind leases along Oregon coast
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The federal government postponed an auction of floating offshore wind leases off the Oregon coast on Friday after developers…
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Oregon State Parks to increase camping, parking reservation fees for 2025; first camping fee hike in 8 years
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Friday it is increasing its camping, parking and reservation fees to keep pace…
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