Redmond native wins California golf title
Redmond native Elli Gordon, 19, just won the California Women’s Golf Championship in Ojai,…
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Nevada passes law that bans racially discriminatory school mascots and ‘sundown sirens’
The state of Nevada is banning “racially discriminatory” school mascots after legislation was signed into law on Friday, as well as…
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Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows pushed DOJ to investigate baseless election fraud claims
Mark Meadows, former President Donald Trump‘s White House chief of staff, pushed the Department of Justice in his boss’ last weeks in…
Continue Reading Protesters gather for second night in Minneapolis after law enforcement kills suspect
Protesters gathered for a second straight night in Minneapolis’ Uptown area late Friday and early Saturday over the killing of a suspect by law…
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Kemp booed and Raffensperger censured at Georgia GOP convention
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was booed and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was censured at the Georgia GOP convention Saturday, demonstrating former…
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backs Maya Wiley for New York City mayor
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed civil rights lawyer Maya Wiley on Saturday in the race for New York City mayor, a sign of growing…
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FDA approves diabetes drug to help people keep the pounds off
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable diabetes drug for long-term weight control. “This under-the-skin injection is…
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The slowing Covid-19 vaccination rate is worrying experts. Here’s what some states are doing to change the trend
As the US may miss a vaccination goal set by President Joe Biden for July 4, officials are warning against complacency and states are ramping up…
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Dernedde powers Oregon State past McNeese 10-5
Kyle Dernedde hit two base-clearing doubles and No. 2 regional seed Oregon State beat fourth-seeded McNeese 10-5 in a Fort Worth Regional elimination…
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Private equity group buying medical products company Medline for $30 billion
A group of private equity firms, including Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group and Hellman & Friedman, is buying medical supply maker and distributor…
Continue Reading These new Crocs are sprouting light-up mushrooms
Just when we thought Crocs could not get any weirder, a new version of the foam clog features a psychedelic design complete with light-up mushrooms.…
Continue Reading Federal judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons and likens AR-15 to Swiss Army knife
A federal judge overturned California’s longtime ban on assault weapons on Friday in a ruling that likened the AR-15 to a Swiss Army knife.…
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Logan Paul: Boxing’s bastardization continues apace
It’s hard to tell whether it’s pantomime or a canny marketing ploy as the YouTuber fighter’s brother steals the undefeated…
Continue Reading Biden’s Justice Department says it will no longer seize reporters’ records for leak investigations
The Justice Department on Saturday said it will no longer seize reporters’ records in leak investigations, a notable policy shift on the heels…
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Milder temperatures for next week
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! A departure today from the near-record temperatures earlier this week. Over the past few days, temperatures have…
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New York Times: Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows pushed DOJ to investigate baseless election fraud claims
Mark Meadows, former President Donald Trump‘s White House chief of staff, pushed the Department of Justice in his boss’ last days in…
Continue Reading More than 150 earthquakes shook the California-Mexico border, with the largest registering 5.3
Over 150 small earthquakes have been recorded Saturday in a rural area near the Salton Sea in Southern California, with the largest having a…
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Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 deaths, 330 new cases
There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,691, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue Reading A Florida dad threw his infant at a deputy after a high-speed chase, sheriff’s office says
A Florida man faces aggravated child abuse and other charges after hurling his infant at a deputy near the end of a high-speed chase, the Indian…
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Fisher-Price baby soothers and gliders recalled after four infant deaths
Fisher-Price has recalled models of its baby soothers and gliders after the deaths of four infants who were reportedly left on their backs…
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