Oregon reports 19 more COVID-19 related deaths, 909 new cases
There are 19 newly reported COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,527, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday.
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Biden officially acknowledges Build Back Better will miss deadline but says he’s ‘determined’ to see bill on Senate floor ‘as early as possible’
By Phil Mattingly, CNN President Joe Biden, in a lengthy statement, implicitly acknowledged ongoing negotiations with Sen. Joe Manchin and procedural steps will cause Democrats to miss the Christmas deadline for Senate passage of his $1.75 trillion economic and climate package, noting that Democrats will continue to work together “over the days and weeks ahead”
Continue ReadingJets’ Wilson needs to ‘be loose and play free’ down stretch
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson’s eyes have been the overwhelming focus this week. The New York Jets know once the rookie quarterback has his sights set, the footwork will come and so will more accurate throws. That’s when Wilson will be able to say see
Continue ReadingKeegan-Michael Key to host NFL Honors during Super Bowl week
NEW YORK (AP) — Emmy-award winning actor, writer and producer Keegan-Michael Key will host the “NFL Honors” show on Feb. 10, when The Associated Press individual awards are announced. The prime-time special will air at 9 p.m. EST on ABC and be simulcast on ESPN+ and NFL Network from the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park
Continue ReadingFive arrested in connection with ‘execution-style’ murder in Gresham, Oregon
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story GRESHAM, Oregon (KPTV) — Police in Gresham have arrested five people in connection to what police are calling an “execution-style murder” of a Bend man in September. Gresham Police first found the body of 35-year-old Andrew Sherrell on Sept. 24 in the 18900 block of
Continue ReadingDOJ asks Supreme Court to reinstate federal vaccine mandate for certain health care workers nationwide
By Ariane de Vogue and Tierney Sneed, CNN The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow a vaccine mandate aimed at certain extra health care workers to go into effect nationwide, marking the first time the justices have been asked to weigh in on a federal mandate the Biden administration put
Continue ReadingUFC’s Jon Jones guilty of misdemeanor in Vegas property case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former UFC champion Jon Jones has taken a plea deal to resolve a criminal case stemming from allegations that he scuffled with his fiancée and damaged a Las Vegas police vehicle at Caesars Palace. Jones’ attorney declined to comment about Jones’ no contest plea to a misdemeanor property damage charge. A
Continue ReadingRivian to open $5 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia
By Matt McFarland, CNN Business Rivian, the electric vehicle maker, plans to begin construction on a second manufacturing plant in 2022 even as it is falling short of its production goals at its existing plant. Rivian announced Thursday that the new $5 billion facility east of Atlanta, Georgia, will be capable of producing up to
Continue ReadingBills adopt sense of urgency in preparing to host Panthers
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are suddenly beginning to adopt a sense of urgency with their playoff chances suddenly on the line in preparing to host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Left tackle Dion Dawkins acknowledged Buffalo’s two-month stretch of inconsistencies by saying the time is
Continue ReadingUpstart electric vehicle maker Rivian posts $1.23B Q3 loss
DETROIT (AP) — Electric vehicle upstart Rivian Automotive posted a $1.23 billion net loss in the third quarter due to expenses from starting production of its pickup truck. The company said in its first public earnings report since its initial stock offering that it lost $12.21 per share for the quarter. Revenue was $1 million
Continue ReadingJaguars move quickly to end many of Meyer’s practice methods
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars moved quickly to rid themselves of some of Urban Meyer’s non-traditional methods Thursday. There was no longer a motivational team huddle on the practice field. There was no longer an emcee with a microphone barking out directions for drills. There was
Continue ReadingSenate parliamentarian deals Democrats blow on immigration
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate parliamentarian says a Democratic effort to let millions of immigrants remain temporarily in the U.S. should be dropped from an expansive social and environment bill. It deals another blow to a longtime priority of the party, migrant advocates and progressives. The ruling by Elizabeth MacDonough,
Continue ReadingNew Mexico authorities issue warrant for Baldwin’s phone
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities have issued a search warrant for Alec Baldwin’s cell phone, saying it could hold evidence that might be helpful as they investigate a deadly shooting on a New Mexico film set. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was wounded in the Oct. 21 shooting on the
Continue ReadingSeahawks’ Gerald Everett relishing chance versus former team
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks tight end Gerald Everett missed his first chance to play against his former team when a positive COVID-19 test forced him out earlier in the season. He’ll get another chance when the Seahawks travel to LA on Sunday to face the Rams in
Continue ReadingSeahawks’ Gerald Everett relishing chance versus former team
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks tight end Gerald Everett missed his first chance to play against his former team when a positive COVID-19 test forced him out earlier in the season. He’ll get another chance when the Seahawks travel to LA on Sunday to face the Rams in
Continue ReadingSenate parliamentarian rejects Democrats’ third attempt to include immigration in economic bill
By Daniella Diaz and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Senate parliamentarian on Thursday rejected Democrats’ third attempt to include immigration in President Joe Biden’s economic bill, delivering a major blow to Democrats who have repeatedly sought to include immigration provisions in the Build Back Better bill. It’s the latest hit to the Biden administration’s immigration agenda
Continue ReadingValencia’s Musah scores 2nd goal of season, in Copa del Rey
By The Associated Press American midfielder Yunus Musah scored his second goal of the Spanish season, putting Valencia ahead in the first minute of a 3-1 extra-time win over second-tier Arenteiro in the second round of the Copa del Rey. José Gayà crossed to Maxi Gómez, who shot toward goal. Musah standing a few yards
Continue ReadingDescubren el primer milpiés verdadero en Australia. Es el animal vivo con mayor número de patas
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los milpiés tienen muchas patas. Es la característica que define a esta criatura, que no es ni gusano ni insecto. Sin embargo, a pesar de que su nombre deriva del latín mil (mille) y pies (pes), no se había encontrado ningún milpiés con más de 750 patas… hasta ahora. Los científicos
Continue ReadingAP source: Lions’ Hockenson had season-ending thumb surgery
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer A person familiar with the situation says Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has had season-ending thumb surgery. The person spoke Thursday night on condition of anonymity because the team had not made an announcement regarding Hockenson. He had 61 receptions for 583 yards and four touchdowns this season.
Continue ReadingMI prosecutor: There are not enough places to house juvenile offenders
By JAMES FELTON, JAMES PAXSON Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN (WNEM) — In the wake of the deadly shooting at Oxford High School more students have been making violent threats towards schools causing more Michigan juvenile detention centers to fill up. A lack of beds at the juvenile centers have reached a
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