Cougar sighting reported near Steelhead Falls
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has posted warning signs after a fisherman said he was followed by a cougar in the area of Steelhead Falls…
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At least 10 Palestinians killed by Israeli soldiers in violent confrontations in West Bank, as Gaza rocket fire enters fifth day
At least 10 Palestinians were killed Friday by Israeli forces during violent clashes in towns and cities across the West Bank, the Gaza-based…
Continue ReadingThe Seychelles is 60% vaccinated, but still infections are rising. That’s not as bad as it sounds
One of the most vaccinated countries in the world is experiencing a Covid-19 outbreak. While other nations struggle to secure enough vaccines, the…
Continue ReadingApple parts ways with newly hired ex-Facebook employee after workers cite ‘misogynistic’ writing
Apple parted ways with a new employee this week after thousands of workers petitioned the company to investigate how it hired the man, who had…
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Crook County schools superintendent urges state to revise mask requirement after basketball player collapse
Crook County schools Superintendent Sara Johnson sent a letter Friday to Oregon Department of Education Director Colt Gill, urging state officials to…
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Some migrant children in HHS care left in buses without access to showers or beds
Some unaccompanied migrant children, waiting to be reunited with family in the United States, were stuck in parked buses — at least one for…
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Former Gaetz associate strikes deal to plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors
An indicted close confidant of Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has struck a deal with federal prosecutors to greatly reduce his criminal case and…
Continue Reading Biden administration gives House panel documents related to Trump hotel
The General Services Administration has provided House Democrats with documents related to former President Donald Trump’s Washington hotel, in…
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South Carolina sheriff’s office releases footage showing the in-custody death of a mentally ill Black man
Newly released footage showing how a Black man died as deputies forcibly removed him from a South Carolina jail cell is the latest case to raise…
Continue Reading Ex-Green Beret sentenced to over 15 years for conspiring to provide US intel to Russians
A former Army Green Beret was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for conspiring with Russian agents to provide them with US defense…
Continue ReadingIsrael launches more strikes on Gaza as fears of a ground invasion grow
The Israeli military directed heavy artillery fire and dozens of airstrikes into Gaza overnight into Friday, as fears grew that a ground invasion of…
Continue ReadingNew CDC mask guidance could be a big boost for Disney parks
Disney’s parks division, one of the company’s foundations since the opening of Disneyland in 1955, is trying to rebound after a…
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South Carolina sheriff’s office releases jail footage showing the in-custody death of a mentally ill Black man
Newly released footage showing how a Black man died as deputies forcibly removed him from a South Carolina jail cell is the latest case to raise…
Continue ReadingArmy bases offering vaccine incentives but no military-wide policy for now
At least three Army bases are now offering incentives for soldiers to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, including additional days off, gym access and…
Continue ReadingElementary student teacher speaks about her experience during the pandemic
Click here for updates on this story KEIZER, Oregon (KPTV) — This school year, amid a pandemic, FOX 12 has regularly…
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CDC facing formidable challenges in convincing conservatives to get Covid-19 vaccines
Public health experts at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are facing challenges — even struggling — as they try to…
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Oregon reports 10 more COVID-19 related deaths, 713 new cases; transmission rate falling
There are 10 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,582, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingScary scenes from propane plant fire
Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Missouri (KMOV) — A propane plant went up in flames just outside of…
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Federal judge orders DOJ to set up media access to Capitol riot video after CNN and other outlets sued
A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Justice Department must create a digital “drop box” where media outlets can access videos used…
Continue Reading The week in 12 headlines
This week, congressional dealmakers sought bipartisan progress on key Biden agenda items. Meanwhile, the White House continued to push its…
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