One American tourist dead in Iceland following ice cave collapse
By Hira Humayun and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN One American man is dead, and an American woman is injured in Iceland following a collapse of the…
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Kroger and Albertsons defend merger plan in federal court against US regulators’ objections
Associated Press Writers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers,…
Continue ReadingDemocrats sue to block new GOP-backed Georgia election certification rules
By Fredreka Schouten and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Democrats, with the backing of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, on Monday sued to…
Continue ReadingCongressional task force on Trump assassination attempt promises thorough investigation, discourages jumping to conclusions
By Holmes Lybrand and Danny Freeman, CNN (CNN) — Members of the bipartisan congressional task force established to investigate the attempted…
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Unusually cold storm that frosted West Coast peaks, including Mt. Bachelor, provided a hint of winter in August
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ski season is still at least several months away, but the unusually cold storm that frosted West Coast mountain…
Continue ReadingSoldier who fled to North Korea expected to plead guilty to desertion and assault at court martial
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US soldier who ran across the border from South to North Korea is expected to plead guilty to desertion and…
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Bicycle ‘rolling stop’ laws don’t lead to unsafe behavior by riders or motorists, OSU research shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Laws that let bicyclists treat stop signs as yield signs lead neither riders nor motorists to act unsafely, according to a…
Continue ReadingJustice Department seeks to revive Trump documents case and defends role of special counsel
CNN By Katelyn Polantz and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith is arguing to revive his office’s classified documents case…
Continue ReadingApparent cyberattack leaves Seattle airport facing major internet outages
SEATTLE (AP) — An apparent cyberattack disrupted internet, phones, email and other systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for a third day…
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Oregon gas prices have dropped about 6 cents a gallon in past week, nearly $1 from a year ago
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 5.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.75/g Monday, according to…
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Harris and Trump squabble over muted mics at upcoming debate
Associated Press The campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are arguing in advance of their high-stakes Sept. 10…
Continue ReadingApple is expected to debut the first generative AI iPhone at its September 9 event
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Apple has announced the date of its next major event, where the iPhone 16 is expected to launch. On…
Continue ReadingHeat-related deaths spiked 117% in the US since 1999
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — As temperatures reach record levels in many parts of the US this week, emergency rooms are bracing for a new…
Continue ReadingProgress made in Gaza ceasefire talks but still work to do on ‘final details,’ US official says
CNN By Jim Sciutto and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Negotiators working to strike a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli…
Continue ReadingMortgage rates are falling. Here’s what you should know before buying a new home
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Homebuying in the United States has recently slowed to a crawl, but falling mortgage rates could soon jolt it…
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Women’s Equality Day celebrates suffrage; Oregon official cites need for more progress
Women’s Equality Day, observed on Monday, commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. More than a century later,…
Continue ReadingIconic Babe Ruth jersey sells for record $24 million
By Lauren Rapp, CNN (CNN) — The jersey that legendary New York Yankees player Babe Ruth wore when he hit one of baseball’s most famous home…
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Oregon first to adopt metric that aims to make social-emotional health care for young children more accessible
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon aims to make social and emotional health care for young children more available…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue has a busy late-summer Sunday, with three rescue missions west of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue teams had a busy late-summer Sunday, with three rescue operations west of Bend…
Continue ReadingAlabama teen dies after head injury during high school football game
By Melissa Alonso and Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — An Alabama community is in mourning following the death of a high school quarterback who…
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