Oregon Parks offers grants to build, restore veterans and war memorials
Oregon Heritage of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is offering grants for the construction or restoration of veterans and war memorials.
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Croatia draws with new-look Russia in World Cup qualifying
MOSCOW (AP) — Croatia has drawn 0-0 with a new-look Russia team to stay atop its World Cup qualifying group as tiny Malta secured a commanding win. There were few chances for either team to score in a cagey match at the Luzhniki Stadium. That’s the venue where Croatia lost the 2018 World Cup final
Continue ReadingRookie QB Mac Jones ushers in new era for revamped Patriots
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick spent a lot of money this offseason to help the Patriots put a 7-9 finish in 2020 behind them. He brought in two of the most sought free agent tight ends in Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry, while also securing two of the
Continue ReadingMcConnell: ‘There isn’t going to be an impeachment’ of Biden
By Alex Rogers and Ali Zaslav, CNN Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that “there isn’t going to be an impeachment” of President Joe Biden over the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, noting that Democrats control the House and Senate. “I think the way these behaviors get adjusted in this country is at
Continue ReadingMcConnell: ‘There isn’t going to be an impeachment’ of Biden
CNN, WYMT By Alex Rogers and Ali Zaslav, CNN Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that “there isn’t going to be an impeachment” of President Joe Biden over the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, noting that Democrats control the House and Senate. “I think the way these behaviors get adjusted in this country
Continue ReadingExpectations not a burden for Maryland’s Tagovailoa
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — After his first season at Maryland was shortened by the coronavirus pandemic, Taulia Tagovailoa is ready to lead the Terrapins in their 2021 opener this weekend against West Virginia. The brother of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Taulia still has a lot to prove,
Continue ReadingTexans GM Caserio won’t provide clarity on Watson’s future
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio on Wednesday said Deshaun Watson has not been a distraction during training camp, but repeatedly refused to provide any clarity on his future with the team. Watson’s future with the team is in question after 22 women filed lawsuits alleging
Continue ReadingAP sources: Intel shows extremists to attend Capitol rally
By MICHAEL BALSAMO, ERIC TUCKER and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Far right extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend a rally later this month at the U.S. Capitol that is designed to demand “justice” for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with
Continue ReadingUna familia y su perro fueron encontrados muertos debido a “peligros desconocidos” en Yosemite. El parque cerró varios senderos y campamentos
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Funcionarios forestales federales cerraron senderos y campamentos en un área remota cerca del Parque Nacional Yosemite debido a “peligros desconocidos” ubicados en el área donde una familia y su perro fueron misteriosamente encontrados muertos el mes pasado. Los cuerpos de Jonathan Gerrish, Ellen Chung, su hija de 1 año, Miju,
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Year after destructive wildfires hit Oregon, emergency managers urge preparation for disasters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – One year after severe drought and extreme winds fueled the most destructive wildfires in the state’s history, Oregon continues to recover and rebuild – while preparing for the next disaster. September is National Preparedness Month, a timely opportunity to emphasize the importance of being prepared.
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State Marine Board offers Labor Day weekend boating fun and safety reminders
Labor Day weekend is always popular outdoors, and to keep things fun and safe, the Oregon State Marine Board suggests taking the time to plan your water getaway and stay safe with the following tips:
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State gets feds’ OK to issue another $167 million in pandemic-related kids’ food benefits
The state of Oregon has received approval from the federal government to expand the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program and provide an additional $167 million in food assistance to approximately 430,000 children in Oregon.
Continue ReadingÓmicron, mu, delta, lambda y otras: una por una, todas las variantes del coronavirus identificadas hasta el momento
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Ómicron, la variante más reciente del coronavirus, también es la más rápida en ser etiquetada como una “variante de preocupación” por la Organización Mundial de la Salud debido a su aparentemente rápida propagación en Sudáfrica y sus muchas mutaciones preocupantes. Su aparición ya ha provocado restricciones de viaje, reuniones gubernamentales
Continue ReadingOpinión | Mantener el estilo es importante aún en cuarentena
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza Nota del editor: Mari Rodríguez Ichaso ha sido colaboradora de la revista Vanidades por más de dos décadas. Especialista en moda, viajes, gastronomía, arte y arquitectura. Productora de cine. Amiga de celebridades. Columnista de Estilo de CNN en Español. (CNN Español) — En medio de esta montaña rusa de emociones en la
Continue ReadingEffort underway to rescue girls soccer team from Afghanistan
By ALEX SANZ and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press An international effort is underway to evacuate members of Afghanistan’s girls national soccer team and their families over fears of reprisal by the Taliban. The effort known as Operation Soccer Balls suffered a setback last week after a suicide bombing at the airport in Kabul. There have
Continue ReadingEffort underway to rescue girls soccer team from Afghanistan
By ALEX SANZ and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press An international effort is underway to evacuate members of Afghanistan’s girls national soccer team and their families over fears of reprisal by the Taliban. The effort known as Operation Soccer Balls suffered a setback last week after a suicide bombing at the airport in Kabul. There have
Continue ReadingColts counting on Wentz to rebound from frustrating start
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are giving Carson Wentz a fresh start. They’ve surrounded him with a strong supporting cast. They still believe he’s a franchise quarterback. And if Wentz stays healthy, they think he can take them to the Super Bowl. But it’s been a frustrating first
Continue Reading“We got power!”: Electricity back in sliver of New Orleans
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A small section of New Orleans saw the lights go back on after Hurricane Ida blacked out the entire city. Officials with the power company Entergy say electricity was restored to about 11,500 customers early Wednesday morning. Byron Lambert was one of them. He woke up
Continue ReadingArkansas inmates not told they were given anti-parasite drug
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Several inmates at a northwest Arkansas jail say they weren’t told a medication they were given to treat COVID-19 was actually an anti-parasite drug that health officials say should not be used to treat the coronavirus. Three inmates at the Washington County jail told The
Continue ReadingTrump endorses Parnell in Pennsylvania Senate race
By Eric Bradner, CNN Former President Donald Trump waded into Pennsylvania’s US Senate race on Wednesday, endorsing Sean Parnell, an Army veteran and former congressional candidate, in the competitive Republican primary. With Republican Sen. Pat Toomey not seeking reelection, Democrats see Pennsylvania as one of their top pickup opportunities in the 2022 midterms. Republicans, meanwhile,
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