Beaverton woman dies after fall into Tumalo Creek, despite life-saving efforts
A Beaverton woman died after falling off a 15-foot embankment into Tumalo Creek Wednesday afternoon, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Thursday.
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Brewers pitcher likely out for postseason after punching wall with throwing hand
By Jacob Lev, CNN Milwaukee Brewers star relief pitcher Devin Williams will likely miss the postseason because of a fractured hand after the player says he struck a wall in frustration. Williams told reporters on Wednesday that he had too much to drink and got “frustrated and upset” over something on his way home after
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Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy program earns high ranking in national study
Thanks to more than 80,000 residential and business customers who choose Pacific Power’s Blue Sky renewable energy, the popular program ranks second in a national study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory for green power sales.
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Slight chance for showers Thursday, then a warmup
Skies will be mostly clear Wednesday night, with light winds out of the north.
Continue ReadingMedio siglo de conflicto armado dejó a muchos colombianos sin servicios básicos. Jenifer Colpas, heroína de CNN, está entregando agua, energía y saneamiento a quienes más lo necesitan
CNNEE (CNN) — Jenifer Colpas creció en Barranquilla, donde estuvo mayormente protegida de la pobreza afuera de su puerta. No fue hasta después de la universidad, cuando se mudó a la India para trabajar en tecnología de la información, que pudo ver con claridad las enormes desigualdades sociales que padece la gente. “Algo dentro de
Continue ReadingMark Hoppus says he’s cancer-free
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Not a small thing: Mark Hoppus is cancer-free. “Just saw my oncologist and I’m cancer free!!” the Blink-182 singer wrote on Instagram. “Thank you God and universe and friends and family and everyone who sent support and kindness and love.” Hoppus said he still has to get scans every six months
Continue ReadingMedallista de oro olímpico se declara culpable por los disturbios del Capitolio y ayudará a los fiscales en casos futuros
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El medallista de oro olímpico Klete Keller se declaró culpable este miércoles de un delito grave de obstrucción de los procedimientos del Colegio Electoral el 6 de enero, y en una decisión sorprendente, planea cooperar con el Departamento de Justicia y potencialmente testificar contra otros presuntos agitadores. El acuerdo con Keller
Continue ReadingJanuary 6 committee targets organizers of Stop the Steal rally in latest batch of subpoenas
By Annie Grayer, Ryan Nobles, Whitney Wild and Zachary Cohen, CNN The select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection has issued its second round of subpoenas, this time targeting individuals involved in the planning and organization of the “Stop the Steal” rally that served as a prelude to the riot at the US Capitol and
Continue ReadingHaley Barbour Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour. Personal Birth date: October 22, 1947 Birth place: Yazoo City, Mississippi Birth name: Haley Reeves Barbour Father: Jeptha F. Barbour Jr., attorney Mother: Grace LeFlore (Johnson) Barbour Marriage: Marsha (Dickson) Barbour (1971-present) Children: Sterling and Haley Reeves Jr. Education:
Continue ReadingDoctors: Pandemic has dire effects on Idaho kids, babies
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho health care professionals say the state’s unchecked spread of the highly contagious delta variant is sending more kids and babies to hospitals with complications from COVID-19. Doctors from several Boise-area hospitals and medical clinics said during a news conference Wednesday that they’ve seen an uptick
Continue ReadingUS Supreme Court Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the Supreme Court of the United States. Facts The US Supreme Court was created in accordance with Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution of the United States and by the authority of the Judiciary Act of September 24, 1789. Nine justices comprise the US Supreme Court,
Continue ReadingBritney Spears Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Britney Spears, pop singer and Grammy Award winner. Personal Birth date: December 2, 1981 Birth place: McComb, Mississippi Birth name: Britney Jean Spears Father: Jamie Spears, former building contractor and chef Mother: Lynne (Bridges) Spears Marriages: Sam Asghari (June 9, 2022 – present); Kevin
Continue ReadingEE.UU. expulsó a cerca de 4.600 haitianos desde el 19 de septiembre
Ángela Reyes (CNN) — Aproximadamente 4.600 haitianos han salido de Estados Unidos en vuelos de repatriación de Texas a Haití desde el 19 de septiembre, dijo a CNN un portavoz del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) el miércoles. El gobierno de Joe Biden se ha basado en una norma de
Continue ReadingTop US Supreme Court Decisions Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at some of the most important cases decided by the US Supreme Court since 1789. 1803 – Marbury v. MadisonThis decision established the system of checks and balances and the power of the Supreme Court within the federal government. Situation: Federalist William Marbury and many others were appointed to
Continue ReadingSupreme Court Nominations Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Supreme Court nominations. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President nominates justices to the Supreme Court, with the “advice and consent of the Senate.” If a vacancy occurs when Congress is not in session, a recess appointment allows an appointee to serve without Senate approval until Congress
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Redmond’s Jericho Road acquires new shower trailer to replace inoperable one
Homeless folks in the Redmond area will soon be able to enjoy refreshing showers again. Jericho Road of Redmond has ordered a three-unit shower vehicle to replace the shower truck which recently became inoperable.
Continue ReadingUSS Cole Bombing Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about the bombing of the USS Cole in Yemen on October 12, 2000. Facts In October 2000, the USS Cole was attacked by suicide bombers, while in port in Aden, Yemen, for refueling. The attack was attributed to al Qaeda and foreshadowed the attack on the United
Continue ReadingHouse votes to suspend debt ceiling again though unlikely to pass Senate
By Kristin Wilson, CNN The House on Wednesday voted 219-212 to suspend the nation’s debt limit until December 2022, with just weeks to go before the country is expected to reach its borrowing limit. Two Democrats — Rep. Kurt Schrader of Oregon and Rep. Jared Golden of Maine — joined Republicans in voting against the
Continue ReadingUS Constitution Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the United States Constitution, which establishes and sets forth the ultimate law of the land. The Constitution is comprised of a preamble, seven articles and 27 amendments (last addition in 1992). The first three articles of the Constitution set up the federal system by dividing power between three
Continue ReadingOregon school board adopts stricter political symbols ban
NEWBERG, Ore (AP) — An Oregon school board that had banned educators from displaying Black Lives Matter and gay pride symbols has broadened the policy to prohibit district employees from displaying all political symbols. An original move last month by the Newberg School Board to prevent staff from displaying BLM or gay pride flags prompted
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