WHO approves Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in breakthrough for developing nations
The World Health Organization has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for emergency use, paving the way for lower and middle-income countries to…
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New Year is greeted in muted fashion as leaders warn, Covid loves a crowd
Many people will want to put 2020 firmly behind them. But governments around the world have pleaded with people not to see in 2021 with traditional…
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Wallowa County hospital employee has severe allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine
As the public health authority for Wallowa County, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday that a health care worker there has had a severe…
Continue ReadingAndre Hill’s friend told police he was just dropping off ‘Christmas money’ when he was shot, new body camera footage shows
New body camera footage released by Columbus, Ohio, police Thursday shows the moments after Andre Hill was shot by a police officer — including…
Continue ReadingMinneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting. The chief released bodycam footage
Minneapolis police on Thursday released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of a Black man that happened during a traffic stop — the…
Continue Reading21 things to look forward to in 2021 … if everything works out
Yes, it may be tempting fate. Yes, the 2020 version of this story now reads like a depressing farce. But come on. Something good has to happen in…
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Regional police training facility proposed at former Redmond Rod & Gun Club site
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies are working to create a long-discussed regional training facility a reality.…
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‘Slap in the face’: FDA scraps $14,000 fee to distilleries that make hand sanitizer
After major backlash from the small-batch distilling community, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has decided to waive a $14,000 fee it planned…
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Redmond’s Spirit Foundation seeks applicants for up to $10,000 donation
Redmond’s Spirit Foundation is kicking off the New Year by opening up a call for applications of donation requests up to $10,000. 501(c)3…
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Two Central Oregonians on state’s new Vaccine Advisory Committee
The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday named the 27 members of its Vaccine Advisory Committee that will determine the sequence in which new COVID-19…
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UK enters ‘new chapter’ outside European Union as Brexit transition period ends
As the clocks struck midnight marking New Year’s Day in Brussels and 11 p.m. Thursday in London, the United Kingdom finally cut its ties with…
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Deschutes County public health nurses, urgent care workers get vaccines
A total of 170 Deschutes County public health nurses and health care workers from urgent care clinics received their initial COVID-19 vaccinations on…
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Bend man, daughter rescued from vehicle stuck on snowy road near Paulina Lake
A Bend man, his 13-year-old daughter and their two dogs were rescued Wednesday evening, about 24 hours after their car got stuck in the snow on a…
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NYPD releases video it says shows woman attacking Black musician’s son after falsely accusing him of stealing her iPhone
The New York Police Department has asked for the public’s help in locating a woman it says is seen in a short security video clip attacking the…
Continue ReadingEl Paso teacher whose video of students hugging became a national sensation dies from Covid-19
Her smile and positive attitude are what her family and school community are remembering as they mourn the loss of a beloved teacher. Zelene Blancas,…
Continue ReadingFamily ‘grateful’ for off-duty Boston officer who stopped dog from mauling child
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — An 11-year-old boy had surgery Wednesday after he was mauled by a…
Continue ReadingFamily has sinking feeling drainage leak won’t be fixed
Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — The Yuratich family has lived on Navarre Avenue for 10 years,…
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Gov. Brown warns businesses not to reopen, defy COVID-19 orders
Gov. Kate Brown issued a stern warning Thursday that Oregon businesses who defy her executive orders, which she said have reduced the spread of…
Continue ReadingAlleged ringer leader in Kissimmee murder-for-hire plot claims one accused is innocent
Click here for updates on this story KISSIMMEE, FLorida (WESH) — For almost three years now, three people have been in…
Continue ReadingElementary school teacher charged with sexually abusing child, state police say
Click here for updates on this story ADAMS COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — A second grade teacher in the Gettysburg…
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