Biden administration taps Richard Cordray as student loan chief
The Department of Education announced Monday that Richard Cordray will be the chief operating officer of federal student aid, a high-profile position…
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2 groups put on ‘Say Their Names’ art exhibit
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — First Congregational United Church of Christ is…
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Family of Andrew Brown Jr. remembers his life and calls for justice in his death at his funeral
The family of Andrew Brown Jr. gathered at a church in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on Monday to remember his life and call for transparency and…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of May 3-7
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of May…
Continue Reading A restaurant manager who forced a Black man to work without pay owes him more than $500,000 in restitution, court rules
A South Carolina man who was forced to work over 100 hours every week for years without pay and subjected to verbal and physical abuse was supposed…
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Keegan-Michael Key among final ‘SNL’ hosts of the season
“Saturday Night Live” has set the stage for its final hosts of the season. Keegan-Michael Key and “The Queen’s Gambit”…
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Roseburg High School ‘Indians’ mascot to remain
A Native American-themed mascot will be kept at a high school in southwest Oregon.…
Continue Reading Cops accuse man of swinging colostomy bag at officers
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — Metro Police arrested a man on multiple charges including…
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Top US general drops opposition to major policy changes on sexual assault in the military
The top US general has dropped his opposition to major policy changes on how the military handles sexual assault, acknowledging the Department of…
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Thrive Central Oregon seeking applicants for rent, utility assistance
Thrive Central Oregon has announced that the application period for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) Rent/Utility Assistance opened on Monday at 8…
Continue Reading Sen. Susan Collins supports DC joining Maryland instead of DC statehood
Sen. Susan Collins is the latest Republican with an alternative suggestion for Washington, DC’s push for statehood: Join another state.…
Continue Reading Cops investigate shooting that killed 15-yo girl
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a Saturday night…
Continue Reading Biden team may partner with private firms to monitor extremist chatter online
The Biden administration is considering using outside firms to track extremist chatter by Americans online, an effort that would expand the…
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3 dead after suspected smuggling vessel overturns off San Diego
Three people are dead after a suspected smuggling vessel overturned off the coast of San Diego on Sunday morning. San Diego Fire-Rescue Department…
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Cheney calls out Trump’s latest attempt to promote ‘BIG LIE’ amid criticism from within her own party
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. 3 House Republican, publicly rejected former President Donald Trump’s most recent false charge that he…
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Pacific Power building new service center, training facility at Bend’s Juniper Ridge
Recognizing Central Oregon as one of the fastest growing areas in the Northwest, Pacific Power said Monday it is building a new service center to…
Continue Reading Dog brutally attacked by a bear
Click here for updates on this story GRANBY, Connecticut (WFSB) — A Granby family’s dog is recovering after it was…
Continue Reading 2 killed and 5 injured in overnight shootings in New Orleans
Two shootings in New Orleans overnight left two people dead and five others injured, police said Sunday. The first shooting happened in the…
Continue Reading Landmark trial with drug distributors over the opioid crisis begins in West Virginia federal court
A trial involving three major prescription opioid distributors began Monday in federal court in West Virginia, the outcome of which could set the…
Continue Reading Police release 911 calls after 5-yo found in stolen car
Click here for updates on this story WOLCOTT, Connecticut (WFSB) — A 5-year-old girl was found safe early Monday…
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