Alaska Democratic lawmaker apologizes after Nazi comment
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska lawmaker is apologizing after saying Nazi experimentation on prisoners “produced results.” State Rep. Sara…
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Hawley says he’ll hold up State and Defense Department nominees unless Blinken and Austin resign
By Manu Raju and Devan Cole, CNN Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said Tuesday that he will place a hold on “every single civilian nominee”…
Continue ReadingJudge suspends NY state vaccine mandate for health care workers who claim religious exemption
By Artemis Moshtaghian, Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday temporarily suspending New…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Clemente Day in majors; Urías tries for 18
By The Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates players and coaches will wear No. 21 to mark Roberto Clemente Day, celebrated by Major League Baseball on…
Continue ReadingPac-12 has 3 undefeated teams, lowest among Power 5 leagues
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The list of Pac-12 teams that remain undefeated has dwindled to a precious three after just two games.…
Continue ReadingPac-12 has 3 undefeated teams, lowest among Power 5 leagues
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The list of Pac-12 teams that remain undefeated has dwindled to a precious three after just two games.…
Continue Reading‘Fortnite’ is shutting down in China
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Wayne Chang and Jill Disis, CNN Business The Chinese version of hit video game “Fortnite” is shutting down this…
Continue ReadingActivision Blizzard employees accuse company of unfair labor practices
By Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business Activision Blizzard employees have filed a complaint accusing the gaming company of unfair labor practices, alleging…
Continue ReadingMoore, Medina win World Surf League titles at Lower Trestles
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (AP) — Olympic gold medalist and defending champion Carissa Moore of Honolulu won her fifth world title and Gabriel Medina of…
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Oregon secretary of state: 760 Oregonians applied to serve on redistricting advisory commission
– Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced Tuesday that 760 Oregonians submitted applications to join the People’s Commission, a group…
Continue ReadingNFL’s opening week averages 17.4 million on TV
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The NFL’s kickoff weekend ended up having the second-highest TV ratings for Week 1 over the past five seasons. The 16…
Continue ReadingUS military aid to Egypt released despite rights concerns
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is releasing nearly $200 million in military aid to Egypt but will…
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Better Business Bureau announces Oregon Torch Awards for Ethics finalists
Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific (BBBGWP), which serves more than 20 million consumers in Alaska, Central Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho,…
Continue ReadingUS grants license for temporary nuclear waste dump in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are giving the go-ahead for temporary storage of highly radioactive waste in west Texas. The Nuclear Regulatory…
Continue ReadingUS grants license for temporary nuclear waste dump in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are giving the go-ahead for temporary storage of highly radioactive waste in west Texas. The Nuclear Regulatory…
Continue ReadingAstros starter Odorizzi to 10-day IL after covering first
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The AL West-leading Houston Astros have put starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list with right foot…
Continue ReadingTitans sign kicker Randy Bullock, put safety Hooker on IR
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have another new kicker, signing Randy Bullock off their practice squad. Safety Amani Hooker has…
Continue ReadingThe Golden Ray cargo ship capsized because of inaccurate stability calculations, the NTSB finds
By Rebekah Riess and Melissa Gray, CNN The capsizing of the Golden Ray cargo ship off the Georgia coast two years ago, which resulted in more than…
Continue ReadingIn Sandra Cisneros’ new book, an overdue letter to a friend
By SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Sandra Cisneros feels like she’s finally replied to a long overdue letter with her new…
Continue ReadingDOJ charges 3 former US intelligence operatives with helping build UAE hacking program
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN The US Justice Department on Tuesday announced federal computer fraud charges against three men who allegedly helped build a…
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