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LONDON – Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have condemned the behavior of photographers spotted lurking outside their children's school as "extraordinarily reckless."

Older Americans make up an ever-larger share of the workforce, a trend that dates to the 1990s. Over the past few years, however, the employment rate among older Americans has

Caregiving may be the sleeper issue in November's midterm elections among older Americans, according to a recent survey by AARP, a nonprofit and nonpartisan advocate for people aged 50 and

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set on Sept. 30 to start sending $500 checks to nearly 1 million Americans his administration says were overcharged through the Affordable Care Act's

Growing nationwide opposition to data centers is emerging as a wedge issue benefiting Democratic candidates in key red states that will determine control of the Senate.

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The crumbling Fire Rock foot bridge over the Deschutes River in Bend is coming down after being closed for more than a decade. Crews expect to wrap up demolition in October before restoring the riverbank.

Crews are installing a new irrigation system at Weigand Dog Park at Dry Canyon in Redmond, with rolling field closures expected through mid- to late October.

Heading out for deer season? Stop by Ray's Food Place in Prineville Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 for the latest on Forest Service closures and fire restrictions. And remember to get your deer or elk tested for Chronic Wasting Disease.

It was the survival of the thickest during Fat Bear Week and "Backpack" beat all odds to emerge as the fattest bear of 2026.

A Redmond mom who was once sent home from the ER with her struggling child helped push for the youth mental health facility that broke ground Tuesday. It will give Central Oregon teens care close to home.

Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the fattest of them all?

The Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo ended up $14,000 in the red this year after losing its carnival vendor and dealing with wildfire smoke. One bright spot: a record $60,000 in sponsorships.

The Mega Millions jackpot is growing again. With no grand prize winner since July, the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $300 million for the Tuesday, Sept. 29, drawing.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' representative has responded to reporting that alleges the rapper uses contraband electronics and alcohol in prison and also pays fellow inmates to perform duties for him.

El Niño usually means less snow, but Mt. Bachelor's records show three super El Niño seasons that brought above-average snowfall. Here's why the mountain could be an exception.

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Despite budget cuts, Redmond's youngest students will keep making art thanks to a $40,000 gift from the Dry Canyon Arts Association.

Bend Fire & Rescue recruits are learning how to clear deadly smoke from burning buildings. For one Bend native, the academy is a path back home.

Michele Singer Reiner‘s sister is opening up about the photographer's death nine months after she and husband Rob Reiner were fatally stabbed in their Los Angeles home in December.

There's a fancy new way to fly on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

Mariska Hargitay is joining the chorus of people demanding accountability for a former Cornell University student's alleged rape.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is using federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security to pay for a series of controversial television ads that promote President Donald Trump weeks

Milania Giudice's assault case has been delayed one day after her mother, Teresa Giudice, revealed that her daughter had fentanyl in her system.

Bend Police are looking for a man who walked through the Third Street railroad underpass Tuesday morning and, they say, interrupted an attempted rape. If you saw what happened, call nonemergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.

Outdoor burning reopens Thursday morning in areas served by Redmond Fire and Rescue, but debris burning is still off-limits inside Redmond city limits. Here's what you need to know before you light a pile.

WASHINGTON − The Supreme Court, for the third time, backed the Trump administration’s efforts to deport migrants to countries other than their own without giving them the chance to show

President Trump says "artificial intelligence" will officially become "super intelligence" in government documents. He announced the executive order while launching America.gov, a new AI-powered site for federal services.

Late night comedian and host Jimmy Kimmel is constantly be saying and doing things that make national headlines, from feuding with President Donald Trump, getting temporarily suspended from the

More than 8,600 Oregonians told ODOT the same thing: take care of the roads and bridges we already have. Here's how the survey results could shape the next transportation funding package.

Weird things are happening in the Pacific Ocean, and life along West Coast beaches is about to get even more precarious.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' prison sentence just got shorter. The rapper, 56, has a new release date of Jan. 21, 2028, according to the U.S.

Tallulah Willis offers a sweet look into a tender moment with her dad, Bruce Willis.

WASHINGTON − A Republican senator accused former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury on Sept. 29 and suggested he was working with Georgia state prosecutors to target President Donald Trump.

Lady A's Charles Kelley has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — Shortly after sunrise at a picturesque escape, less than 40 miles from Jacksonville, in which the coming of the morning has illuminated the Atlantic Ocean’s horizon

Their smoker takes up around three parking spots and puts off a delicious barbecue smell for blocks.

A soggy, potentially dangerous week is ahead for a "huge" section of the central United States, forecasters warned, as the remnants of Hurricane Polo interact with a separate, sprawling weather

A woman was arrested after allegedly leaving her four children at home alone while she took a cruise.

Six Flags has announced it will close a popular roller coaster after scores of riders reported brain injuries.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s administration told a federal appeals court that barring him from adding his name to the Kennedy Center would be an "existential" threat to the building

One of the earliest snow events of the season is forecast to unfold in the highest elevations of the Colorado Rockies, forecasters from the National Weather Service said.

Being a digital nomad sounds idyllic, but like everything, it comes with its ups and downs. The lifestyle of traveling while working remotely is on the rise.

Tom Cruise has hung off airplanes, performed crazy motorcycle jumps and run around the world for our cinematic entertainment.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani politely rejected Jimmy Kimmel's attempt to turn his communication with President Donald Trump into a late-night television bit.

WASHINGTON — The musical artist whose song "Love me" is featured prominently in a taxpayer-funded television ad promoting President Donald Trump and his agenda ahead of the midterm election is

Rihanna is always "Phresh Out the Runway," and she has the threads to prove it. The Grammy-winning pop star and beauty mogul turned heads with her appearance at the kickoff

Hotels have long used words such as "eco," "green" and "sustainable" to stand out in an increasingly crowded market. However, European regulators are now scrutinizing these words more closely.

EF Adventures reports that fall is an ideal time for active travelers in Europe, with cooler temperatures and stunning landscapes.