Oregon authorities identify 2 killed in waterfall accident, still searching for 1 missing
The accident happened Saturday afternoon when a group was swept over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River, about 10 miles from the city of Bend.
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King County Council approves sales tax hike
The new county sales tax, 10 cents on every $100 purchase, helps plug a budget shortfall that’s been estimated at $150 million.
‘My duty’: Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil meets lawmakers at US Capitol
Khalil, who continues to be targeted for deportation, says he will continue to advocate for Palestine and free speech.
Wartime protests in Ukraine target Zelenskyy for the first time
The protest was the most significant fracture in the national unity that has helped Ukraine survive a grueling and bloody fight against a Russian invasion.
England stuns Italy in thrilling extra-time comeback to reach Women’s Euro 2025 final
England survived a scare, beating Italy 2-1 in extra time in Tuesday’s semifinal to keep their Women’s Euro title defense alive. The Lionesses twice came from behind, avoiding near-elimination to advance to another final. Italy’s hopes were dashed in …
NJ law banning immigration detention contracts overturned by US appeals court
A U.S. appeals court has struck down a New Jersey law that bans operators from contracting with the federal government to run immigration detention centers in the state.
Arrests in China after more than 230 kindergarten children poisoned by lead paint in food | China
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South Australia algal bloom a ‘natural disaster,’ state’s premier says, as species wiped out
South Australia’s state premier has declared a toxic algal bloom a “natural disaster” amid thousands of marine animal deaths, as well as impacts to tourism and seafood farming.
Witkoff expected to travel to Europe to press for a ceasefire, Gaza peace deal
Special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Europe and possibly Middle East for meetings on issues including the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Videos reveal harsh conditions inside Ice’s New York City confinement center
Footage shows people sleeping on floor next to toilets in facility that agency says is not a detention siteTwo videos have surfaced shedding light on what is happening behind closed doors at a New York federal building where people are being confined a…