Biden signed two executive orders and a memorandum Wednesday. Here’s what they do
President Joe Biden on Wednesday continued his executive action blitz with a package of orders aimed at addressing the climate crisis along with a…
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Oregon DHS reports lowest number of children in foster care in 15 years
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and historic wildfires, the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division said it was…
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Biden aims for comprehensive climate approach as he halts new oil and gas leases on federal land
President Joe Biden signed several executive actions related to the climate crisis on Wednesday, including one directing the secretary of the…
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Blinken to State Dept. staff: ‘It’s a new day for America; it’s a new day for the world’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to his workforce for the first time as top US diplomat Wednesday, telling them that “it’s a new…
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UC Berkeley removes the name on a school building over an anthropologist’s controversial past
The University of California, Berkeley has removed the name on its anthropology building, Kroeber Hall — named for prominent American…
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Jennifer Lopez celebrates ‘Wedding Planner’ 20th anniversary and talks Botox
It’s the 20-year anniversary of when Jennifer Lopez’s romcom, “The Wedding Planner,” hit No. 1 at the box office before…
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Most common mistakes in online workouts that cause pain or injury
Virtual workouts have become increasingly popular due to Covid-19 restrictions. Online sessions allow you to bring your workout with you wherever you…
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‘We have a new mission’: Aunt, uncle take in 5 nieces whose mom died from coronavirus
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, CA (KCBS/KCAL) — A 33-year-old mother of five was one of the victims…
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AMC is today’s GameStop. A Reddit mob sent its stock more than 200% higher
Welcome to the Reddit market. A group on Reddit’s Wall Street Bets board have been promoting a number of stocks, hoping to squeeze short…
Continue Reading Homeland Security issues bulletin over heightened threat environment following inauguration
The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday issued a threat bulletin due to the ongoing potential for violence in the wake of the presidential…
Continue Reading Man reunited with dog after it was taken during altercation outside hotel
Click here for updates on this story WOODLAND, CA (KOVR) — Officers say a Woodland man has been arrested after he…
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Fed dismisses worries about inflation and pledges to keep rates low
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday and assured investors that there are no near-term plans to raise them. Interest rates are…
Continue Reading CDC doesn’t know if new Covid-19 variants are causing rare complication in children
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday it does not know if the new Covid-19 variants are causing more cases of a rare…
Continue Reading Former student sues high school district, coaches over alleged sex abuse on campus
Click here for updates on this story LOS GATOS, CA (KPIX) — A former Los Gatos High School student is suing the school…
Continue Reading Rising cost of chicken wings is challenging to already hurting restaurant industry in western Pennsylvania
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Super Bowl is closing in, and chicken wing prices are…
Continue Reading Biden’s pick for UN ambassador vows to hold China accountable and expresses regret for speech at Beijing backed event
President Joe Biden’s nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations pledged to hold China to account in the international body and expressed…
Continue Reading Warning: 3 new scams targeting COVID-19 relief payments
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — IRS criminal investigators are warning Americans to watch out for…
Continue Reading Kaine working on Trump censure resolution though other Democrats throw cold water on the idea
Democrat Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia said Wednesday he has drafted a resolution to censure former President Donald Trump for his actions ahead of the…
Continue Reading GOP plans to filibuster Mayorkas nomination for DHS secretary
Senate Republicans plan to object to any efforts to quickly confirm Alejandro Mayorkas as secretary of Homeland Security, further delaying his…
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Trails, area west of Bend to close weekdays for timber harvesting, forest projects
Beginning Thursday, more than 1,000 acres encompassing several trails on the Deschutes National Forest west of Bend will be closed on weekdays for…
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