The NCAA says it supports transgender student-athletes as some states enact sports bans
The NCAA says it “firmly and unequivocally supports” transgender athletes having the opportunity to participate in college sports as a…
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Several Central Oregon skiers, boarders stand out at regional competition
Young skiers and snowboarders from Central Oregon had a strong showing at the USA Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA) Regional Championships at…
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POLICE SHOOTING PROTEST Portland police declares riot after vigil for Daunte Wright PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police say a demonstration…
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Michigan vaccine rebuff puts Biden and a top ally in a dicey political spot
An uncomfortable disagreement with Michigan has handed President Joe Biden his most controversial and politically unpalatable moment yet since…
Continue Reading Student gunman killed, police officer injured at Knoxville school shooting
Click here for updates on this story KNOXVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A student that opened fire in a Tennessee high school is…
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‘In the end, everything is about equity’: How experts say the pandemic could invigorate climate change action
This enemy does not recognize geopolitical borders. It has the power to wreak havoc on national economies, to cost people their livelihoods and their…
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Officer who shot Daunte Wright dead during traffic stop has resigned, mayor says
The police officer accused of shooting and killing a Black man in a Minneapolis suburb during a traffic stop over the weekend — a shooting her…
Continue Reading Man arrested on charges connected to Capitol riots
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A Murfreesboro man was arrested in connection with the U.S.…
Continue Reading Virginia AG investigates possible ‘pattern of misconduct’ at Windsor PD
Virginia’s attorney general said his office is looking into whether there was a “pattern of misconduct” at the Windsor Police…
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Standoff emerges between White House and Michigan governor as state’s Covid situation deteriorates
A standoff has emerged between the White House and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as federal health officials have rejected the governor’s…
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FDA says medication abortion drug can be distributed by mail during pandemic
The Biden administration is removing a requirement that one of the drugs involved in medication abortion be dispensed in person during the Covid-19…
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Oregon wineries launch ‘One Barrel Challenge’ for more accessible, inclusive industry
Seven like-minded wineries have joined forces to launch the One Barrel Challenge, a collective dream of making Oregon’s wine industry more…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Skeletal remains found near Molalla identified as California man who was reported missing in 1979
Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OR (KPTV) — Skeletal remains that were located by a timber crew…
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Democrats send letter to Biden requesting immigration bill in second part of infrastructure package
A bicameral group of Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Tuesday requesting he prioritize legislation that would offer a…
Continue Reading ‘Prime suspect’ in 1996 disappearance of California college student Kristin Smart arrested; suspect’s dad also arrested
LOS ANGELES (AP) — ‘Prime suspect’ in 1996 disappearance of California college student Kristin Smart arrested; suspect’s dad also…
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Kanye West asks for joint custody in divorce filing
Kanye West has responded to Kim Kardashian’s divorce filing. In his own response filed on Friday and obtained by CNN, West has requested joint…
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Hank Azaria feels he should apologize for Apu ‘to every single Indian person in this country’
More than a year after abandoning voicing Apu Nahasapeemapetilon on “The Simpsons,” Hank Azaria continues to reflect on playing the…
Continue Reading Police chief in Minneapolis suburb resigns two days after Black motorist was shot by white officer
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Police chief in Minneapolis suburb resigns two days after Black motorist was shot by white…
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Oregon adds more than 20,000 jobs in March; jobless rate ticks downward
Oregon’s unemployment rate edged down to 6.0% in March, from 6.1% in February, as the state gained more than 20,000 jobs, the Oregon Employment…
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Biden and Obama to appear in TV special to promote Covid-19 vaccinations
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama will appear in an hour-long NBC special on Sunday aimed at promoting Covid-19 vaccinations as…
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