Where will you be on July 4?
When Ernest Hemingway was finishing a novel in Paris in 1929, he let a fellow writer read the manuscript. F. Scott Fitzgerald responded with 10 pages…
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Steve Ballmer Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft. Personal Birth date: March 24, 1956 Birth place: Detroit, Michigan Birth name:…
Continue ReadingAretha Franklin Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1942 Death date: August 16, 2018…
Continue ReadingDaylight Saving Time: Don’t forget to spring forward
It’s that time of year again. This weekend, you’ll sacrifice an hour of sleep in exchange for a few months of extra daylight. Benjamin…
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London police chief faces calls to resign after officers smash vigil to murdered Sarah Everard
Women’s rights activists in the UK are reeling from the Metropolitan Police’s heavy-handed approach at a Saturday night vigil for Sarah…
Continue ReadingHank Paulson Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Hank Paulson, former US Treasury secretary and CEO of Goldman Sachs. Personal Birth date: March 28, 1946 Birth place:…
Continue ReadingPeyton Manning Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. Personal Birth date: March 24, 1976 Birth…
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Caris LeVert admits ‘gratefulness’ following NBA return 46 days after surgery to remove cancerous mass
Caris LeVert made his return to NBA action on Saturday night after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous mass on his kidney almost two months ago.…
Continue ReadingWarren Beatty Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of actor, director, producer, and writer Warren Beatty. Personal Birth date: March 30, 1937 Birth place: Richmond,…
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Terry McAuliffe wants to be Virginia’s governor again. His opponents say it’s time to move on.
Terry McAuliffe has a question to answer: Why again? The former governor of Virginia, four years removed from the end of his first term, is vying for…
Continue Reading Lawmakers with former intelligence and military experience weigh Capitol security concerns
Michigan Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin served three tours in Iraq alongside the US military as a CIA analyst before becoming a member of Congress,…
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Former British Cycling doctor found guilty of ordering banned testosterone
Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman has been found guilty of ordering testosterone “knowing or believing it was to be…
Continue ReadingMississippi capital aims to lift boil water notice still in effect for 43,000 connections after February storms
Many Jackson, Mississippi residents may finally return to a sense of normalcy regarding their water supply, which has remained strained since the…
Continue ReadingAn Omaha police officer was shot four times while responding to a shoplifting call
A police officer was injured Friday after being shot four times while responding to a shoplifting call at a mall in Nebraska. Omaha Police Department…
Continue ReadingCrews were dredging the river. Instead of muck, they pulled up three cannons and a mystery
Dredging the Savannah River is like a box of chocolates, say those who head up the task. You never know what you’re gonna find. How about three…
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C.O. teachers, student share preparation for Pacific Crest Trail hike
Two Central Oregon teachers, and one teacher’s daughter are posting fun weekly videos as they prepare to hike the 2,600-mile Pacific Crest…
Continue ReadingAmerica is obsessed with the Royals. So we make our own
Royalty. Even the word is deeply evocative. It oozes luxury, history, opulence, and power (and, also, colonialism). Our favorite fictions and…
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Saturday’s Oregon prep football scores
Amity 28, Pleasant Hill 0 Bandon 16, Lakeview 13 Barlow 26, Jefferson PDX 18 Franklin 35, Cleveland 13 Grant 60, Roosevelt 20 Lincoln 21, Gresham 0…
Continue ReadingVideo gaming association commits $1 million to support Black Girls Code
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced a $1 million partnership with Black Girls Code (BGC) to help educate and support girls…
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10 common mistakes in fighting ‘coronasomnia’ — the inability to fall and stay asleep
Covid-19 has spawned another global health crisis some have dubbed “coronasomnia” — an inability to fall asleep or get good quality…
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