US rolls out new Syria sanctions that hit Syrian first lady and her family
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is imposing sanctions on 18 individuals and entities — including Syrian President Bashar…
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‘I’ve been there’: Deputy abandoned as a child helps give Christmas gifts to children’s shelter
Click here for updates on this story ORANGE COUNTY, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Deputies in Orange County are going beyond…
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Oregon House GOP leader accuses top Democrats of ‘silencing democracy’
Oregon House Republican Leader Christine Drazan, R-Canby, on Tuesday accused Democratic House leaders of an “unprecedented silencing of ideas” during…
Continue Reading Man arrested after allegedly dragging officer with car
Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WGGB/WSHM) — A Springfield man is under arrest after…
Continue Reading Federal judge in Texas weighs legality of DACA, putting the program at risk again
Just weeks after a federal court ordered that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals be restored, a judge in Texas heard arguments in a case…
Continue Reading United passenger died of Covid-19 and acute respiratory failure, coroner says
United Airlines is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to contact anyone who was on board a diverted flight from Orlando to…
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Oregon DMV: Driver license, vehicle tag grace period extended through April
Oregonians with a vehicle registration, permit or driver license expiring between Nov. 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, have up to three months after…
Continue Reading Holyoke tree lighting days before Christmas
Click here for updates on this story HOLYOKE, Massachusetts (WGGB/WSHM) — Christmas is just days away, many local towns…
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France says it will reopen UK border — with conditions
France and the UK moved closer to a deal on Tuesday that would allow some personal travel and thousands of stalled freight trucks to resume movement…
Continue Reading Investigation underway after one person killed in forklift incident
Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — One person was killed Tuesday after a…
Continue Reading Historic church bell to ring for first time in 60 years on Christmas Eve
Click here for updates on this story WEAVERVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Weaverville residents will hear a new sound…
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Oregon Employment Dept. welcomes COVID relief funding, but warns of gap
The Oregon Employment Department said Tuesday it’s pleased Congress has passed an extension of federal benefit programs, including Pandemic…
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This billionaire warns that America’s massive wealth gap could lead to conflict
Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, is deeply worried about a divided and profoundly unequal America as…
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Merkley, Wyden lay out long list of Oregon programs in year-end funding package
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday “a wide range of investments that will benefit Oregon” in the fiscal year 2021 package of…
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Airlines welcome back thousands of furloughed workers after Congress passes stimulus bill
Executives from United and American Airlines announced plans Tuesday to bring back thousands of their furloughed workers in response to Congress…
Continue Reading Biden delivers remarks ahead of Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday delivered remarks ahead of Christmas in Wilmington, Delaware. “This has been a — one of the toughest…
Continue Reading Acting Secretary of Defense Miller made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan
Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan, the Pentagon announced Tuesday. While in Afghanistan, Miller…
Continue Reading Congress approves Smithsonian museums for Latinos and women’s history
The massive legislation package passed by Congress Monday night also greenlights the establishment of two long-awaited Smithsonian museums in the…
Continue Reading Biden to deliver remarks ahead of Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden will deliver remarks ahead of Christmas in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon. Biden is expected to address the…
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Gov. Inslee issues travel restrictions over new virus strain
Gov. Jay Inslee has announced new travel restrictions for people arriving from the United Kingdom and South Africa where a new and seemingly more…
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