By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A licensed cannabis grower, a vineyard owner and a sheriff were among witnesses who testified this week before a committee of the Oregon Legislature, in an effort to seek help in stemming the proliferation of illegal grow sites in southern Oregon. One lawmaker told the committee
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A licensed cannabis grower, a vineyard owner and a sheriff were among witnesses who testified this week before a committee of the Oregon Legislature, in an effort to seek help in stemming the proliferation of illegal grow sites in southern Oregon. One lawmaker told the committee
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A licensed cannabis grower, a vineyard owner and a sheriff were among witnesses who testified this week before a committee of the Oregon Legislature, in an effort to seek help in stemming the proliferation of illegal grow sites in southern Oregon. One lawmaker told the committee
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A licensed cannabis grower, a vineyard owner and a sheriff were among witnesses who testified this week before a committee of the Oregon Legislature, in an effort to seek help in stemming the proliferation of illegal grow sites in southern Oregon. One lawmaker told the committee
Continue ReadingBy SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS and BERENICE BAUTISTA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Latin Grammy for best new artist is often one of the most coveted awards, as it can only be won once in a lifetime and can open many doors. This year’s nominees include 11 contenders of various genres, genders, countries and ages.
Continue ReadingSAN ANTONIO — Jalen Jackson posted 19 points as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi narrowly defeated Denver 69-67. KJ Hunt led the Pioneers on Wednesday with 16 points and six rebounds.
Continue ReadingBy Chloe Melas, Amir Vera and Chris Boyette, CNN Young Dolph, the rapper behind albums like “Rich Slave,” died in a fatal shooting in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday at the age of 36, according to Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis. The rapper, whose real name is Adolph Robert Thornton, Jr., was reportedly buying cookies
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Tanner Mordecai is making the most of his opportunity to finally be a starting quarterback. He has already set a single-season SMU record with 37 touchdown passes in his 10 games and is the American Athletic Conference’s leading passer with more than 326 yards passing per
Continue ReadingWCBS By Sonia Moghe, Brynn Gingras, Ray Sanchez and Lauren del Valle, CNN Two men convicted of the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X were exonerated during a court hearing Thursday after a half-century effort to clear their names. New York County Supreme Court Administrative Judge Ellen Biben granted the motion to vacate the convictions of
Continue ReadingBy MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s high court says district administrators overreached when they permanently expelled a 17-year-old high school student for sending Snapchat messages that referred to another student as a potential school shooter. The justices ruled Wednesday that such communications must be analyzed in context and the primary focus
Continue ReadingBy ADRIAN SAINZ and RYAN PEARSON Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say rapper Young Dolph was shot and killed at a cookie shop in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, and a search is underway for the shooter. Memphis police tweeted that they had no information to release about a possible suspect. The shooting
Continue ReadingBy DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal jury has cleared four former coal company officials who were accused of skirting dust rules in two underground Kentucky mines. The federal jury in Louisville deliberated Wednesday for about two hours. All four men were found not guilty. The trial was a rare attempt
Continue ReadingBy DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal jury has cleared four former coal company officials who were accused of skirting dust rules in two underground Kentucky mines. The federal jury in Louisville deliberated Wednesday for about two hours. All four men were found not guilty. The trial was a rare attempt
Continue ReadingCNN By Annie Grayer and Clare Foran, CNN The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a resolution that censures Rep. Paul Gosar and strips him of his two committee assignments, the first time a sitting House member has been censured in more than 10 years. The action led by House Democrats represents a major
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — En la época de la antigua Roma, estar en el Coliseo sin una entrada significaba que te ibas a enfrentar a bestias salvajes y a otros gladiadores. Pero en 2021, significa que eres simplemente un turista que quiere tomarse una cerveza en uno de los lugares más famosos del mundo, y
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Mercedes will argue for a review of the decision to not penalize Red Bull driver Max Verstappen at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton won Sunday’s race and cut Verstappen’s lead to 14 points in the standings. But Mercedes wants a review of an incident where Verstappen appeared to force Hamilton wide
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN Business) — Apple planea dar a los clientes la posibilidad de reparar sus propios dispositivos en medio de la creciente presión de los reguladores y los consumidores de todo el mundo para que los fabricantes suavicen las restricciones de reparación de los productos. La compañía anunció este miércoles un nuevo programa que
Continue ReadingBy FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The massive infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden signed this week includes billions of dollars to address long-standing issues with water and sanitation on tribal land. The Indian Health Service says it will consult with tribes on how best to use the $3.5 billion. The amount
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The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission approved two new rules Wednesday that officials said will reduce pollution on roadways and protect the health of Oregon’s most vulnerable communities. The new “Clean Trucks Rule” requires manufacturers of medium and heavy-duty vehicles, like large pickup trucks, buses and tractor-trailer cabs, to sell a certain percentage of zero-emissions electric vehicles, starting with the 2025 model year.
Continue ReadingCNN By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice Lawyers for right-wing firebrand Steve Bannon made clear at a court hearing Thursday that they intend to slow down, as much as possible, the criminal case against Bannon for failing to testify to the House January 6 select committee. “We’ll have to learn exactly what was
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