Texas Tech, Shannon topples No. 13 Tennessee in OT
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Terrence Shannon, Jr. had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Texas Tech (7-1) continued its run of…
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10 earthquakes occur off Oregon Coast; not felt on land
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ten earthquakes were recorded Tuesday off the Oregon coast, the largest reaching magnitude-5.8. The the earthquake activity…
Continue Reading10 earthquakes occur off Oregon Coast; not felt on land
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ten earthquakes were recorded Tuesday off the Oregon coast, the largest reaching magnitude-5.8. The the earthquake activity…
Continue ReadingNavy contests Hawaii’s orders to suspend, drain fuel tanks
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and JULIE WATSON Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Navy is contesting orders from Hawaii to suspend use of fuel…
Continue ReadingBridges helps Georgia turn back Jacksonville 69-58
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Braelen Bridges scored 14 points and Georgia held off Jacksonville 69-58. Bridges scored 10 points in the second half to help…
Continue ReadingWoman says Maxwell abused her at age 14
By LARRY NEUMEISTER and TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — One of Ghislaine Maxwell’s accusers says the British socialite once felt her…
Continue ReadingMichigan knocks down 15 3s in 102-67 rout of Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Terrance Williams II tossed in 22 points, Brandon Johns Jr. scored 20 points and Michigan routed Nebraska, 102-67 in the…
Continue ReadingTest feeding plan in works for starving Florida manatees
By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press St. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Normally giving food to wild animals is considered off limits. But now a dire…
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New nature play area a hit with students at Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School
When recess starts at Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School, the school’s new nature play area is immediately busy with all sorts of activity.…
Continue ReadingAll aboard: Steeler newcomers scramble to catch moving train
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are relying on a sea of new faces to help bolster their sagging defense.…
Continue ReadingAll aboard: Steeler newcomers scramble to catch moving train
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are relying on a sea of new faces to help bolster their sagging defense.…
Continue ReadingUndefeated Gophers getting along just fine under Ben Johnson
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The takeover of any major college basketball program is already a big job. Ben Johnson’s…
Continue ReadingTshiebwe scores 23, No. 10 Kentucky beats Southern 76-64
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Oscar Tshiebwe scored 18 of his 23 points after halftime despite being in foul trouble,…
Continue ReadingPolice officer who fatally shot carjacking suspect ID’d
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The police officer who fatally shot a carjacking suspect Monday on Interstate 5 has been identified as officer John Hughes of…
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Police officer who fatally shot carjacking suspect ID’d
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The police officer who fatally shot a carjacking suspect Monday on Interstate 5 has been identified as officer John Hughes of…
Continue ReadingToronto’s Spezza suspended 6 games for kneeing Jets’ Pionk
NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza has been suspended for six games without pay for kneeing Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal…
Continue ReadingJames Madison gets 1st win in 12 tries against Virginia
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Takal Molson made a go-ahead basket with 1:10 remaining and James Madison beat Virginia 52-49 for its first win against…
Continue ReadingPitt offensive coordinator Mark Whipple resigns
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Mark Whipple has resigned after three seasons. The team made the announcement less than 24 hours…
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Madras COVID-19, flu vaccination clinic doubles as block party and resource fair
To improve access to vaccines and community resources, Thrive Central Oregon and the Oregon Health Authority recently held a Fiesta del Barrio –…
Continue ReadingEPA lowers ethanol requirements, citing reduced demand
By MATTHEW DALY and DAVID PITT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has lowered annual production requirements for ethanol…
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