A deal between Moscow and Washington over exports of Russian diesel and fresh U.S. criticism of Ukraine's leader mark important political victories for the Kremlin, reversing some of the sanctions for its full-scale invasion of its neighbor. While the size of Russia's diesel exports is relatively...
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Permian Basin (BGCPB) proudly recognizes Maya Barraza, an 11-year-old member of the Wilkerson Club in Odessa, for representing the organization at the West Texas Junior Youth of the Year competition in Lubbock this past weekend. Maya, a fifth grader who ...
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A coroner on Monday released the names of the gunman and six of the eight people he shot and killed at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, including seven of his relatives. The shooter in Friday's attack was Matthew Stone Sr., 45, according to Erie County coroner Lyell Cook. Stone took...
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The Junior League of Odessa (JLO) and Medical Center Health System (MCH) are joining forces to provide comfort, dignity, and support to patients during some of the most difficult moments of their lives through a new initiative called Care Kits. The partnership began in early 2026...
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The Associated Press A new album from Katseye and the Marvel series “VisionQuest” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time this week, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment j...
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule, providing an unusual level of transparency about papal health under the American pope. The surgery will require a weeklong recovery in the hospi...
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Feature Impact Protein has long dominated nutrition headlines. Now, dietitians encourage people to pay close attention to another important nutrient: fiber. One whole grain quietly gaining recognition for its impressive nutritional profile and versatility in the kitchen is sorghu...
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GLENDALE, ARIZ. The Houston Texans got a big win on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans and then received even bigger news in the aftermath — the offense has added wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. The Texans also received a 2027 seventh-rou...
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STOCKHOLM (AP) — This year’s Nobel Prize awards concluded Monday after two economists won the Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on models that help manage economic shocks. The award ceremonies will be held on Dec. 10, the anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel,...
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Live2Lead Permian Basin will gather business owners, educators, nonprofit leaders, civic leaders, entrepreneurs, students and emerging leaders for a one-day leadership experience on Oct. 21 at Odessa College’s Saulsbury Conference Center and Oct. 28, at the Bush Convention Center...
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Feature Impact Menopause is a phase of life every woman knows will come eventually yet few are truly prepared for. Beyond stereotypical symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings, the other realities of menopause can be mysterious, taking women by surprise when their experiences d...
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PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Simon pounded Mexico’s Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm on Sunday, its eye remaining just offshore as its most powerful winds and rain slammed people living between the Sierra Madre and the ocean. The hurricane's center swirled parallel...
