Firefighters report more significant progress on two Klamath County wildfires
Firefighters report more significant progress Tuesday on the Sycan River and Yellow Jacket fires in Klamath County, near the town of Beatty.
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House Democrats introduce legislation to protect military dependents who are transgender
Rep. Jimmy Panetta of California and 40 other House Democrats introduced legislation on Tuesday that would prevent military service members with family members or spouses who are transgender or gender-nonconforming from being stationed in a state or country that prohibits or limits gender affirming health care and treatments. The legislation comes as states across the
Continue ReadingNow proven against coronavirus, mRNA can do so much more
When the final Phase 3 data came out last November showing the mRNA vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna were more than 90% effective, Dr. Anthony Fauci had no words. He texted smiley face emojis to a journalist seeking his reaction. This astonishing efficacy has held up in real-world studies in the US, Israel and
Continue ReadingVentura County moves into less-restrictive ‘Yellow Tier’
Click here for updates on this story VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) — Ventura County has reached another milestone in its return to normalcy from the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, the county hit a number of important metrics which allowed it to progress further into the state’s reopening plan. Ventura County’s coronavirus case rates have reached
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: A digital defense against unwanted apps
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against unwanted apps.
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Man dies after swim off Oregon coast; teen missing off Washington coast
Authorities say a 37-year-old man died after swimming in the surf off of Rockaway Beach in northwest Oregon on Memorial Day.
Continue ReadingLil Loaded, ‘6Locc 6A6y’ rapper, dead at age 20
Texas rapper Lil Loaded, 20, has died, his attorney Ashkan Mehryari told CNN. “Sadly, I can confirm Mr. Robertson passed away as a result of a reported suicide,” Mehryari wrote in an email to CNN on Tuesday. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s office did not yet have a cause or manner of death when contacted
Continue Reading‘It made me sick’: witness accuses boater of endangering dolphin pod off Kaua’i
Click here for updates on this story KAUA’I, Hawaii (KITV) — While hiking on Saturday morning, Kapa’a resident Nancy Andrade said a picturesque view of Polihale State Park quickly turned to horror after she saw a boater doing doughnuts around a pod of dolphins. “It made me sick,” Andrade said. “I was just afraid that
Continue ReadingPortland man charged with murdering his mother
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Tennessee (WSMV) — Police have charged a son in the death of his mother inside a Portland home, according to a news release. Portland Police have charged Brian Atchison, 44, with first-degree murder in the death of Doris Atchison, 69. Brian Atchison was also charged with abuse
Continue ReadingClayton Co. Police searching for missing brother and sister
Click here for updates on this story CLAYTON COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Clayton County police are asking for the public’s help in locating two missing siblings who were last seen in a stolen car. Victory Laster, 11, and Jaylen Laster, 14 were last seen on Monday around 12:30 p.m. Police said they responded to the
Continue ReadingFat-shaming by doctors, family, classmates is a global health problem, studies find
Over half of surveyed overweight adults in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the UK and the United States say they have experienced fat-shaming from doctors, family, friends, classmates and coworkers that led to self-blame and an avoidance of health care, new research finds. Weight stigma is so prevalent and so detrimental to a person’s self-worth and
Continue ReadingMultiple shots fired at state Capitol building
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Police are investigating after multiple shots were fired at the state Capitol building. At least three bullet holes were discovered on the south side of the building Tuesday morning. A Channel 3 crew saw a bullet hole found in two windows near doorways, and
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Daytime coyote sighting in SW Bend neighborhood prompts report; ODFW has tips to protect pets
Living in Central Oregon comes with being neighbors to a variety wildlife. Southwest Bend resident Joe Hull posted on a Facebook page Saturday a report of a coyote sighting in his neighborhood.
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Nikki Fried, only statewide elected Democrat in Florida, enters race for governor
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried on Tuesday announced a run for governor, setting up a primary between the only statewide-elected Democrat in Florida and Rep. Charlie Crist. Fried made the announcement in a video posted on Twitter where she attacks the Sunshine State’s “rigged system” and pledges to take on a range of issues that
Continue ReadingWest Virginia to give away guns, trucks and lots of cash as part of its vaccination lottery program
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice touted a new vaccination incentive lottery Tuesday that will have its first drawing for a $1 million prize on Father’s Day. “We’re going to do this program from June 20 until August 4,” Justice said during a news conference.”We’re going to start with the giveaways on Father’s Day.” The governor
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Bend homeless issue addressed with new year-round shelter, city campsite policy
Homeless camps have become a more common sight throughout Bend, as related issues gain greater attention.
Continue ReadingAuthorities investigating active shooting at California fire station
At least one person has been shot at a fire station in Agua Dulce, California, Los Angeles County Deputy Michelle Sanchez told CNN Tuesday. Sanchez said it is unclear, but there may be more victims. One person is being detained in a vehicle nearby, but it is not known whether that person is the shooting
Continue Reading$10,000 worth of equipment stolen from Homewood Youth Football League’s storage container
Click here for updates on this story HOMEWOOD, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Thousands of dollars worth of equipment was stolen from a youth football league in Homewood. A storage container at the Homewood football field used to be full of football equipment, along with some baseball and track and field gear. Mubarik Ismaeli said someone broke
Continue ReadingGame of kickball turns into ‘really bad nightmare’ for Philadelphia woman now paralyzed after shooting
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Just 10 days ago, a terrifying ordeal. Chopper 3 flew over the basketball court at Hancock Rec Center, where a woman and a 16-year-old had been shot. Now, we’re hearing from the woman paralyzed after she was shot on the playground after a game
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Carlo Ancelotti returns to Real Madrid to become manager for the second time
Carlo Ancelotti has returned to Real Madrid to become the club’s new manager for the second time in his career. He succeeds Zinedine Zidane at the helm of the club, after the former Real player left as manager for the second time last week. Ancelotti previously managed Real Madrid for two years between 2013 and
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