Oprah Winfrey is revealing that she once asked a celebrity a question that now makes her cringe. She was a guest on Rob Lowe’s “Literally” podcast on Wednesday, where she was struck by the memory after Lowe told a story about Burt Reynolds. Lowe had said that he’s annoyed by late-night talk shows that make
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — A Beaverton man was indicted for his part in a scheme to steal and resell customer account details for popular streaming services, according to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office-District of Oregon. According to the indictment, between February 2018 to March 2019, Samuel Joyner, 30,
Continue ReadingThe University of South Carolina accepted the resignation Wednesday of President Bob Caslen, who admitted he plagiarized part of a speech by the former head of US Special Operations Command during a weekend commencement speech. In a letter on Monday, Caslen said he was “truly sorry” for having shared a well-known quote by Admiral William
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story DAPHNE, AL (WALA) — Local suppliers and gas station owners on the Alabama coast say there’s no need for the area to panic related to the Colonial Pipeline shutdown – which has sent people scrambling to gas stations to fill up. They tell FOX10 News Mobile and Baldwin
Continue ReadingStocks are rallying sharply on Thursday with the Dow gaining some 500 points mid-morning. Worries about sudden spikes in inflation, which weighed on the market at the start of the week, were brushed off in favor of a rebound. The Dow rose 1.5%, or 500 points, while the S&P 500 was up 1.4%. The Nasdaq
Continue ReadingCaleb Kennedy is out of the Top 5 on “American Idol” and has apologized for a video that shows him with someone wearing a Ku Klux Klan-style hood. CNN has reached out to ABC, the network on which “American Idol” airs, for comment. Kennedy, 16, confirmed his exit from the reality singing competition in a
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Redmond Proficiency Academy junior Aubrey Luse was recently awarded a Superior rating for her play, “The Plant Crusade,” from the Educational Theatre Association, an international organization dedicated to providing high school students access to theatre education.
Continue ReadingRepublican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene confronted Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside the House chamber on Wednesday afternoon, according to an account from The Washington Post. Ocasio-Cortez left the House chamber late Wednesday afternoon ahead of Greene, who shouted “Hey Alexandria” twice to get her attention. Two Washington Post reporters witnessed the exchange and reported Ocasio-Cortez
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SILVERTON, OR (KPTV) — Oregon State Police say a 20-year-old man was arrested for multiple charges, including attempted murder, following an officer-involved shooting on Highway 214 Wednesday. Kenneth Williams Peden III, of Woodburn, is facing charges of first-degree attempted murder, second-degree attempted murder, unlawful use of a weapon
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — Glencliff High students are taking their experiences during the pandemic and putting it all on paper. They’re calling it “The Quarantine Diaries of Glencliff High School.” The book was created by 9th graders in the Gear Up college readiness program. “They are the only 9th
Continue ReadingAs the Israeli military and Palestinian militants in Gaza exchange deadly airstrikes and rocket bombardments, rioting and violent clashes have also swept through several Israeli cities between Arab and Jewish citizens. In Bat Yam, south of Jaffa, graphic video Wednesday night showed a Jewish right-wing mob trying to lynch an Arab driver. Police say the
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A fire early Thursday morning destroyed an abandoned commercial building in Metolius, Jefferson County fire officials said.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO, KTVK) — Phoenix police now say there was never a baby girl in that truck that was stolen from a convenience store. Detectives found that the “caregiving couple” of the alleged baby fabricated the story of the kidnapping. Police say the couple wanted quicker police response
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story GRIFFIN, Georgia (WGCL) — A man police say drilled holes into the gas tank of a U-Haul truck to steal fuel was arrested Thursday morning. Not only did the person cause damage to the trucks during the theft, they also caused a dangerous gas spill which firefighters had
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NORWALK, Connecticut (WFSB) — A Connecticut aquarium is looking for volunteer divers to swim with sharks. The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk wants experienced scuba divers who will willingly and regularly volunteer to plunge in among its 7 to 9 foot sharks. Members of the aquarium’s “Volunteer Dive Team”
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McDonald’s is the latest restaurant to say it’s raising wages in a bid to attract workers. The company is increasing hourly employees’ pay by about 10%, it announced Thursday — but the change applies only to a small percentage of staff. Entry-level employees will earn at least $11 to $17 an hour, the company said
Continue ReadingClear skies and warm temperatures have made for beautiful conditions on the mountain. Even overnight lows have remained above freezing, so bases are soft. Mt. Bachelor is under limited operations, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Continue ReadingThe president of the second-largest teachers’ union in the US will call for schools to reopen for in-person instruction five days a week, according to prepared remarks for an event scheduled for Thursday. “There is no doubt: Schools must be open. In person. Five days a week,” Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Those close to 2-year-old Amari Nicholson described him as a fun, sweet toddler. Jacques Nalls was dating Tayler Nicholson when she gave birth to Amari. Nalls said he stepped in because Amari needed a father. “October 26, man, changed my life. So much from
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Rep. Liz Cheney told House Republicans in private on Wednesday that it’s time to reject former President Donald Trump’s big lie that he won the election because failing to do so will “make us complicit in his efforts to unravel our democracy.” But GOP lawmakers don’t want to hear it. From the most conservative members
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