Year: 2021
Hopkins converts 2nd chance, Washington beats Giants 30-29
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Dustin Hopkins made a 43-yard field goal on an untimed down, and Washington defeated the New York Giants 30-29. Hopkins missed his first attempt to win the game, but he was given a reprieve when Dexter Lawrence was flagged for being offside. His next attempt
Continue ReadingJudge: Prosecutors can’t show Rittenhouse link to Proud Boys
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge says prosecutors can’t argue a man who shot three people, killing two, during a protest against police brutality in Wisconsin is linked to the Proud Boys white nationalist group. Kyle Rittenhouse, of Antioch, Illinois, faces multiple charges in the August 2020 shootings in Kenosha.
Continue ReadingJohnson with career-high 4 TDs, Ragin’ Cajuns top Ohio 49-14
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Freshman Montrell Johnson rushed for four short touchdowns, Levi Lewis passed for 212 yards and Louisiana-Lafayette fended off Ohio 49-14. Johnson scored on runs of 6, 1, 1 and 1 yards with 13 carries for 84 yards gained. The Ragin’ Cajuns engineered scoring drives of 91 and 80 yards to start
Continue ReadingSeahawks-Titans heads Week 2 games with 2020 playoff teams
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Russell Wilson put off watching film for an extra hour to join Peyton and Eli Manning and provide commentary on the alternate “Monday Night Football” broadcast as the Ravens-Raiders thriller went to overtime. After carving up the Colts’ secondary in the opener, Wilson could afford a brief break.
Continue ReadingCorrea HR triggers 7-run 4th, Astros roll past Rangers 12-1
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Carlos Correa triggered a seven-run fourth inning with a three-run homer, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 12-1. The AL West-leading Astros stayed seven games in front of Oakland. They took three of four in their final series with the last-place Rangers. Houston
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Clear the Shelters: Here’s Sparkling Bob!
We continue our Clear the Shelters campaign by introducing you to a fun 8-year-old terrier mix waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center: Meet Sparkling Bob!
Continue ReadingWrongly convicted man dies of Covid-19, nine years after he was exonerated
WPTV, LISA WILSON, CNN By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN After spending the last nine years taking back his life after being exonerated of murder and released from prison, Damon Thibodeaux has died of complications from Covid-19. “The nurse that took care of him said he was positive and very friendly. She was honored to take
Continue ReadingWrongly convicted man dies of Covid-19, nine years after he was exonerated
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN After spending the last nine years taking back his life after being exonerated of murder and released from prison, Damon Thibodeaux has died of complications from Covid-19. “The nurse that took care of him said he was positive and very friendly. She was honored to take care of him. She
Continue ReadingJustice Clarence Thomas says judges are ‘asking for trouble’ when they wade into politics
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter On the verge of a new term in which the Supreme Court will wade back into the culture wars, Justice Clarence Thomas reflected Thursday on the role of the judiciary and warned against judges weighing in on controversial issues that he said are better left to other
Continue ReadingAustralian PM rejects Chinese criticism of nuclear sub deal
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected Chinese criticism of Australia’s new nuclear submarine alliance with the United States and says he doesn’t mind that President Joe Biden might have forgotten his name. China reacted angrily when Biden, Morrison and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson used a
Continue ReadingMet Opera to stage Anthony Davis’ `X’ on Malcolm X in 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Opera will present its second work by a Black composer, Anthony Davis’ “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X,” just two years after its first. The company says “X” will open on Nov. 3, 2023, in a staging by Robert O’Hara that will be conducted by Kazem Abdullah.
Continue ReadingDHS warns of potential for violence surrounding the ‘Justice for J6’ rally in intelligence brief
By Geneva Sands, CNN The Department of Homeland Security warned Thursday about the potential for violence from people involved in or opposed to the “Justice for J6” rally planned for Saturday, according to an unclassified intelligence briefing that was shared with state and local authorities and obtained by CNN. The memo also warned of potential
Continue ReadingDHS warns of potential for violence surrounding the ‘Justice for J6’ rally in intelligence brief
CNN By Geneva Sands, CNN The Department of Homeland Security warned Thursday about the potential for violence from people involved in or opposed to the “Justice for J6” rally planned for Saturday, according to an unclassified intelligence briefing that was shared with state and local authorities and obtained by CNN. The memo also warned of
Continue ReadingVirginia governor’s race: Key takeaways from the 1st debate
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin have met in southwest Virginia for the commonwealth’s first gubernatorial debate of the general election season. Much of the exchange between McAuliffe, a longtime Democratic Party fundraiser who is seeking a rare second term as governor, and Youngkin, a former business executive and
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ODFW expands Baker County lethal wolf removals due to pack’s continued livestock killings
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Thursday it is increasing lethal removal efforts on the Lookout Mountain wolf pack due to continued depredations and evidence the pack is now focusing on livestock, not natural prey.
Continue ReadingDemocratic legislation aims to address State Department restrictions on certain diplomats
By Nicole Gaouette, CNN Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation to address long-standing complaints that the State Department places disproportionate restrictions on the places diplomats of certain backgrounds can serve and that there is no independent appeals process to challenge decisions. “To strengthen American foreign policy and diplomacy, we must ensure our best and brightest individuals are
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Fred Meyer hiring 2,000 new associates in the next several months
Fred Meyer, a division of The Kroger Co., said Thursday it is amplifying its hiring efforts by adding 2,000 new associates across the northwest over the next several months.
Continue ReadingCiganda, Dryburgh, Anannarukarn share Portland Classic lead
WEST LINN, Ore. (AP) — Carlota Ciganda overcame an early double bogey in chilly morning conditions Thursday for a 4-under 68 and a share of the first-round lead in the Cambia Portland Classic. The only member of the winning European Solheim Cup team in the field, the Spaniard teed off with the temperature in the
Continue ReadingCiganda, Dryburgh, Anannarukarn share Portland Classic lead
WEST LINN, Ore. (AP) — Carlota Ciganda overcame an early double bogey in chilly morning conditions Thursday for a 4-under 68 and a share of the first-round lead in the Cambia Portland Classic. The only member of the winning European Solheim Cup team in the field, the Spaniard teed off with the temperature in the
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