Oregon adds nearly 14,000 jobs in February as jobless rate edges downward
Oregon’s unemployment rate edged down to 6.1% in February, from 6.2% in January, as the state gained nearly 14,000 jobs, the Oregon Employment…
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Hometown hero Ruth Bader Ginsburg honored with bronze statue in Brooklyn
A larger-than-life bronze statue of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is on display in her hometown of Brooklyn. The 7-foot-tall,…
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The Senate’s 2nd most powerful Democrat just savaged the filibuster
Count Dick Durbin among the growing chorus of voices on the liberal left who believe the time has come to jettison the Senate’s legislative…
Continue Reading3 Hawaii residents fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are infected with the coronavirus
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — At least three people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in…
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Lawmakers to hold hearing on major failings that lead to deaths at Fort Hood
Three months after the Army punished several senior officers following an independent investigation into the climate and culture at the Fort Hood…
Continue ReadingVirginia Gov. Northam restores voting rights to 69,000 former felons with new policy
Virginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that he’s taking executive action to restore voting and other civil rights to former…
Continue ReadingWashington Post: Army memo initially considered denying DC’s request for National Guard ahead of January 6
The US Army initially considered denying a request from Washington, DC’s government for a National Guard deployment ahead of the January 6…
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April proclaimed Arbor Month in Oregon
The first week in April was just not enough time to show how much Oregonians appreciate trees. So Gov. Kate Brown has proclaimed all of April as…
Continue Reading GOP targets “Biden border crisis” in new ad campaign aimed at battleground districts
Republicans are ramping up their attacks on Democrats over the ongoing crisis at the Southern border, including a new ad campaign accusing President…
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COVID relief law brings health care savings for Oregonians
The American Rescue Plan, signed by President Biden last week, incorporates big savings for Americans who buy health coverage through the…
Continue ReadingMound of pennies dumped in man’s driveway; he blames feud over final paycheck
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A Peachtree City man claims a bitter feud over a final paycheck…
Continue Reading‘Operation Varsity Blues’ offers a flawed take on the college admissions scandal
Despite the can’t-miss subject matter, “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” makes a near-fatal misstep,…
Continue ReadingFour police officers treated for smoke inhalation after rescuing person from ‘suspicious’ fire
Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, Illinois (WQAD) — Four Moline Police officers were sent to a hospital…
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Family Access Network Redmond luncheon raises over $32,000
During the week of Feb. 22, supporters of The Family Access Network (FAN) Foundation gathered virtually on an event website to celebrate the fourth…
Continue Reading50 years later: Couple recreates wedding photos to celebrate anniversary
Click here for updates on this story CUMMING, Iowa (WQAD) — It’s been decades since Kelly and Carolyn Gay said…
Continue Reading‘The Talk’ is on hiatus after Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood’s heated debate
“The Talk” viewers may notice some reruns this week. That’s because the CBS daytime talk show has gone on a brief hiatus following…
Continue ReadingWall Street’s biggest fear isn’t Covid. It’s inflation
Coronavirus fears shook Wall Street to its core last March. The Dow crashed nearly 3,000 points — a stunning 13% — a year ago today. Flash…
Continue ReadingLakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya both being nominated for supporting actor Oscar is confusing
The best supporting actor category for the Oscars is diverse this year, but also has some people scratching their heads. That’s because the two…
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Continue ReadingPandemic lockdowns improved air quality in 84% of countries worldwide, report finds
Coronavirus lockdowns led to air quality improvements in most countries, but the level of pollutants will likely rise as governments lift…
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