Scientists discover Oregon beavers living in saltwater
Oregonians love their coast, and a first-of-its-kind scientific survey has confirmed that Oregon’s state mammal is no exception.
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Rookies Carter, AVT, Moore bright spots on offense for Jets
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have a few rookies on offense who are providing signs of hope for the future. Running back Michael Carter, left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and wide receiver Elijah Moore have all made immediate impacts. Quarterback Zach Wilson remains the
Continue ReadingArkansas State Police settles in suit over pursuit maneuver
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas State Police has agreed to change its policy for using a maneuver where troopers intentionally bump a car during a pursuit under a tentative legal settlement. Attorneys for a woman injured when a trooper caused her vehicle to flip announced the settlement on Friday.
Continue ReadingThanksgiving turkey giveaway honors slain rapper Young Dolph
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Friends of slain rapper Young Dolph have handed out Thanksgiving turkeys at a neighborhood church in Memphis, Tennessee, two days after he was gunned down in broad daylight inside his favorite bakery. Known for his contributions to charitable causes in his hometown, the hip-hop artist and
Continue ReadingFernandes leads UMass over UNC Greensboro 93-90 in OT
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Noah Fernandes had a career-high 25 points as UMass edged UNC Greensboro 93-90 in overtime. Kaleb Hunter led the Spartans on Friday with 18 points.
Continue ReadingDavis carries Vermont past Yale 61-53
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Ryan Davis registered 18 points, nine rebounds and four blocks as Vermont topped Yale 61-53. Azar Swain led the Bulldogs on Friday with 22 points.
Continue ReadingPhone glitch leaves some Tesla drivers locked out
One of the perks of owning a Tesla is using your smartphone as a key to open and drive your car. It does away with carrying a separate key fob in your pocket. But what if your smartphone app glitches? You could be stuck not being able to use your car, which seems to be
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SELCO Credit Union awards 65 creative learning grants, 17 to C. Oregon schools
Through its annual SPARK! Creative Learning Grants program, SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded more than $54,000 to 64 educators at 55 schools across Oregon, including 17 programs at 14 Central Oregon schools.
Continue ReadingGuest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
Continue ReadingRoddy scores 30 to lead Colorado St. past Bradley 66-60
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — David Roddy had a career-high 30 points as Colorado State defeated Bradley 66-60 in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam. Terry Roberts led the Braves on Friday with 24 points and six rebounds.
Continue ReadingSueker scores 25 to lift North Dakota past Troy 74-72
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Mitchell Sueker had a career-high 25 points as North Dakota defeated Troy 74-72. Efe Odigie led the Trojans on Friday with 15 points and eight rebounds.
Continue ReadingYankees, needing roster space, trade Nick Nelson to Phillies
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have traded right-hander Nick Nelson to the Philadelphia Phillies along with minor league catcher Donny Sands. New York received minor league infielder T.J. Rumfield and left-hander Joel Valdez from the Phillies. The Yankees were short of 40-man roster spots to protect prospects ahead of next month’s winter
Continue ReadingNative American confirmed as head of National Park Service
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved the nomination of Charles “Chuck” Sams III as National Park Service director, which will make him the first Native American to lead the agency that oversees more than 131,000 square miles of parks and other landmarks. Some conservationists hailed Sams’
Continue ReadingThe week in 14 headlines
By Lauren Dezenski, CNN This week, President Joe Biden and other Democrats in Washington celebrated two hard-won legislative achievements: Biden signing the infrastructure bill into law and the House passing his social safety net package. Plus, Biden participated in a classic pre-Thanksgiving White House tradition for the first time as president: the turkey pardon. Monday
Continue ReadingSharks’ Kevin Labanc suspended game for slew-footing
NEW YORK (AP) — San Jose Sharks forward Kevin Labanc was suspended for one game without pay by the NHL on Friday for slew-footing St. Louis Blues forward Tyler Bozak. Labanc was assessed a minor penalty for tripping midway through the first period in the Sharks’ 4-1 loss at St. Louis on Thursday night. The
Continue Reading1 pilot killed, two hurt in incident involving planes at Texas Air Force base
By Caroll Alvarado, CNN One pilot is dead and two others are injured following an aircraft accident at Laughlin Air Force Base in southwestern Texas on Friday morning, according to a base social media post. The accident occurred on the runaway around 10 a.m. and involved two T-38C Talon trainer aircraft, officials said in a
Continue ReadingMonaco salvages 2-2 draw with Lille in French league
MONACO (AP) — Lille striker Jonathan David consolidated his position as the top scorer in the French league by netting twice in a 2-2 draw with Monaco as defending champion Lille stayed in the bottom half of the table. Monaco rallied from a two-goal deficit to salvage a point despite having a player sent off
Continue ReadingBrady, Bucs look to end 2-game skid against improving Giants
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bruce Arians believes there’s nothing wrong with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that playing smarter and with more passion can’t solve. The Super Bowl champions have lost two straight games in which Tom Brady and a usually reliable defense haven’t been at their best. They’ll try
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue is seeking more volunteers
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications from members of our community who are interested in becoming a Search and Rescue volunteer.
Continue ReadingBob Lawton, owner of world’s largest arcade, dies at 90
LACONIA, N.H. (AP) — The owner of the world’s largest videogame arcade was a regular presence at the New Hampshire landmark until his death last week at 90. New Hampshire Public Radio reported on Friday that Bob Lawton started Funspot in 1952 after borrowing $750 from his grandma to build a mini-golf course in the
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