Biden will cancel $1 billion in student debt for defrauded borrowers
The Biden administration has reversed a controversial Trump-era policy that will lead to the cancellation of roughly $1 billion in student debt for…
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Man accused of killing woman with lawnmower blade pleads guilty, sentenced to life in prison
Click here for updates on this story POCOLA, Oklahoma (KFSM) — A man accused of killing his girlfriend with a lawnmower…
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Bend’s street preservation season starts with Skyliners-Mt. Washington roundabout
The city of Bend’s 2021 season street preservation work begins next Monday with reconstruction of the roundabout at Skyliners Road and Mount…
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Sidney Powell argues in new court filing that no reasonable people would believe her election fraud claims
Right-wing lawyer Sidney Powell is claiming in a new court filing that reasonable people wouldn’t have believed as fact her assertions of fraud…
Continue ReadingUN Special Rapporteur says top Saudi official issued death threat against her for role in Khashoggi investigation
A top Saudi official issued a death threat against Agnès Callamard, the UN Special Rapporteur behind the investigation into the murder of journalist…
Continue ReadingSemi-truck roof, sides severed off after driver goes through low-clearance overpass
Click here for updates on this story UNION GROVE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The Racine County Sheriff’s Office says no one…
Continue Reading Obama calls for stricter gun laws following Colorado shooting to prevent more ‘random, senseless acts’ of gun violence
Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for stricter gun laws following the mass shooting in Colorado, bemoaning what he called a national…
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Why Kylie Jenner thinks the criticism over her support of a GoFundMe campaign isn’t fair
Kylie Jenner has spoken out publicly following criticism of her support for a GoFundMe effort for a makeup artist. Jenner recently shared an…
Continue ReadingJudge orders Capitol rioter and Nazi sympathizer to remain in jail while awaiting trial
An Army reservist who was a well-known Nazi sympathizer among his colleagues was ordered Tuesday to remain in jail while awaiting trial on charges…
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A charismatic grocery store manager. A heroic officer. They were among the victims in Boulder — from ages 20 to 65
Rikki Olds was a vivacious, strong, and independent young woman who worked as a front-end manager at a King Soopers grocery store. “She was so…
Continue Reading A ‘serious conversation’: Lawmakers take another try at policing legislation
Bipartisan discussions are underway as lawmakers try once again to find consensus for a bill to overhaul policing that can pass the United States…
Continue Reading Why some couples are getting their stimulus money in two payments
Some couples will receive their stimulus money in two payments, the Internal Revenue Service said this week. The reason: there is a glitch in the…
Continue ReadingSheriff: 12 homes evacuated as a precaution after fuel tanker truck overturns
Click here for updates on this story MARION COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office evacuated…
Continue ReadingVaccine trial participant and CNN correspondent’s big reveal. Was it the placebo or the real thing?
My Covid vaccine trial routine is automatic now. Twice a week, I attest via an app that I am not experiencing any Covid-like symptoms. Every 35 days…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Internet Crime Complaint Center shares 2020 report
The Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature this week focuses on building a digital defense by being cyber-aware!…
Continue ReadingBobby Brown Jr. autopsy reveals he died from alcohol, cocaine and fentanyl
The combined effects of alcohol, cocaine and the powerful opioid fentanyl caused the death of singer Bobby Brown’s son, according to an autopsy…
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Oregon State University president Alexander out for handling of cases at LSU
Oregon State University’s trustees on Tuesday accepted the resignation of university President F. King Alexander. They concluded he was unable to…
Continue ReadingPressure builds on Biden to act on guns in wake of Colorado mass shooting
President Joe Biden made no mention of gun control in the aftermath of last week’s shootings in Atlanta — including during remarks after…
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UO, OSU students ask court for refunds over online learning
Three students have filed class-action lawsuits against Oregon’s two largest colleges, saying they were charged full price for online classes of…
Continue ReadingKim Janey steps in as Boston’s first Black and female mayor
Boston has its first-ever Black and female mayor. Kim Janey became the first woman and first Black person to serve as Boston’s mayor on Monday…
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