Austin focuses inward in first days as Pentagon chief
Lloyd Austin pressed his extended forefinger into the table, a sign the new secretary of defense was serious. He had called a meeting Wednesday with…
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‘No room for debate or compromise’ as Hong Kong introduces sweeping national security rules for schools
Hong Kong has introduced sweeping new restrictions for how schools operate, months after the Beijing government imposed a new national security law…
Continue ReadingSeattle hospital cancels Covid-19 vaccine appointments after concerns about equity
Seattle Children’s Hospital canceled 1,300 Covid-19 vaccine appointments out of concern over equal access to sign up. “Shortly after…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina approves new rules to teach social studies, but there’s controversy over new wording
The North Carolina State Board of Education has passed a new standard for teaching social studies that will include a more diverse perspective of…
Continue ReadingJapan’s Kirin ditches Myanmar beer partner because of its ties to the military
Japanese companies bet on Myanmar years ago as the Southeast Asian country emerged from decades of military rule. But this week’s coup has…
Continue ReadingUK pulls license of Chinese state-owned broadcaster CGTN
UK regulators have pulled the broadcasting license for China Global Television Network, or CGTN. Media regulator Ofcom said Thursday that it had…
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The coronavirus variant first found in the UK ‘might become dominant’ in the US, Fauci says
The Covid-19 variant first identified in the UK is spreading in the US and could become dominant as the country races to administer vaccines, Dr.…
Continue ReadingConsultant fired after making racist comment during Vermont Senate Transportation Committee video call
A consultant has been fired after he was heard making a racist slur during a break in a Vermont Senate Transportation Committee meeting held via Zoom…
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Oregon Secretary of State Fagan releases audit plan
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan released her office’s 2021-22 Audit Plan on Thursday.…
Continue ReadingHospitals in Texas border towns are fighting an explosion of post-holiday coronavirus cases
Azeneth Perry traced the sign of the cross on her body as she watched the ambulance drive away. Her husband, Paul, felt fine the day before, but he…
Continue Reading‘Shift’ to plant-based diets is key to saving world’s wildlife
The global food system is the primary driver of biodiversity loss and species extinction, and a shift to plant based diets is needed to curb the…
Continue ReadingVale will pay nearly $7 billion over Brazilian dam collapse that killed 270 people
Vale has agreed to pay nearly $7 billion in compensation after a dam collapsed at one of its mines in Brazil two years ago, killing 270 people and…
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The healthcare workers watching from afar as rich countries begin vaccine rollout
Dr. Alfonso Velandia starts each hospital shift by counting his troops in the battle against coronavirus. The 46-year-old emergency specialist…
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DCSO deputies pitch in, help clean trash from Deschutes River banks in Bend
After NewsChannel 21’s recent story on a Bend native who was removing trash left at homeless camps along the Deschutes River, Deschutes County…
Continue ReadingFatal shooting of police officer in New Mexico leads to a 40-mile chase and shootout
The fatal shooting of a New Mexico State Police officer Thursday led to a high-speed chase that ended in a shootout with the suspect. State Police…
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Ex-Nike official charged by feds with defrauding company of $1.5 million
U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams announced Thursday that Errol Amorin Andam, 49, of Beaverton, a former marketing manager at Nike, Inc., has been…
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Wyden, Merkley urge Biden to cancel up to $50K in federal student loan debts
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., joined colleagues Thursday in reintroducing a resolution outlining a bold plan for President Biden to…
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7 Redmond Proficiency Academy students receive prestigious art honors
Seven Redmond Proficiency Academy students have won 14 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for…
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Trent, Anthony lead undermanned Portland past 76ers 121-105
Gary Trent Jr. scored 24 points and Enes Kanter had 17 points and 18 rebounds to lead the undermanned Portland Trail Blazers to a 121-105 win over…
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Lucas paces balanced Oregon State past Washington 91-71
Jarod Lucas hit five 3-pointers and scored 19 points, Warith Alatishe had a double-double and Oregon State never trailed en route to a 91-71 win over…
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