Uncertain path of Senate trial underscored by chamber’s rules and precedent
The House vote to impeach President Donald Trump, historic as it was, has created a series of complicated questions for the looming Senate trial…
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Oregon Humanities’ ‘Dear Stranger’ letter exchange fights COVID-19 isolation
Dear Stranger, a letter-exchange project from Oregon Humanities, offers a chance for connection by inviting Oregonians to write letters with someone…
Continue ReadingSeth Rich conspiracy theorists retract and apologize for false statements as they settle lawsuit
A businessman and a fringe internet activist who each played key roles in the conspiracy theory about Seth Rich, the slain Democratic National…
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Medicare Advantage open enrollment available until March 31
Jan. 1 marked the beginning of the 2021 Medicare Advantage open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries with an existing Medicare Advantage…
Continue ReadingNew York attorney general sues NYPD over ‘brutal’ handling of George Floyd protesters
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the New York City Police Department and its leadership over its “excessive, brutal and…
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Community holds special sendoff for woman the night before her 2nd brain surgery
Click here for updates on this story MT. LEBANON, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Mt. Lebanon woman received a special sendoff…
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Texas trauma surgeon says ‘post-COVID lungs look worse than any type of terrible smokers lung we’ve ever seen’
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Texas trauma surgeon Dr. Brittany Bankhead-Kendall says it’s a…
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Salvage logging, reforestation proposed for 2 La Pine-area wildfires
The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest is seeking public comments on plans to salvage and reforest hundreds of acres in…
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Billionaire GOP donor says he feels ‘betrayed’ by Trump and vows to support Biden
Billionaire Republican donor and Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone said he feels “betrayed” by President Donald Trump after the attempt…
Continue ReadingNorth Texas gun shop owners say spike in sales not related to Capitol riot
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Political unrest and a reported rush to buy ammunition and guns.…
Continue ReadingCapitol riot denialism is already here
Law enforcement agencies are rounding up suspected rioters, combing through social media evidence, and uncovering the true depth of the plot to…
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Wildlife groups ask court to restore protections for US gray wolves
Wildlife advocates are asking a federal court to overturn a U.S. government decision that stripped Endangered Species Act protections for wolves…
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Biden intends to name Jaime Harrison as his pick for DNC chair
President-elect Joe Biden intends to name Jaime Harrison, the former South Carolina Democratic Party chair and 2020 Senate candidate, to be the next…
Continue ReadingStrategic Petroleum Reserve Fast Facts
Here’s a look at what you need to know about the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Facts The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is a stockpile…
Continue ReadingFamily faces eviction for having too many children buys more time from judge
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A couple facing eviction because they had two additional children…
Continue ReadingSiegfried Fischbacher, illusionist of Siegfried & Roy, dead at 81
Siegfried Fischbacher, an illusionist known for working with exotic cats as one half of Siegfried & Roy, has died from pancreatic cancer,…
Continue ReadingRestaurant owner regrets attending President Trump rally
Click here for updates on this story EASTHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — The owner of a long-time restaurant in Eastham says…
Continue ReadingFlint Water Crisis Fast Facts
Here is a look at the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, where cost-cutting measures led to tainted drinking water that contained lead and other…
Continue ReadingNolan Ryan Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, nicknamed “Ryan Express.” He played for 27 seasons, won 324 games,…
Continue ReadingPet adoptions are outpacing available animals during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Pet adoptions are skyrocketing as animal shelters try to keep up.…
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