Oregon truckers being trained to help detect, fight human trafficking
A nationwide effort now in Oregon trains truck drivers on how to help law enforcement by recognizing and reporting cases of human trafficking.
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Biden hosts GOP senators as part of Covid-19 stimulus outreach
President Joe Biden hosted Republican senators for two hours in the Oval Office on Monday afternoon to hear out their proposal for a Covid-19 relief bill drastically less expensive than the $1.9 trillion measure he is pushing. Afterward, the lawmakers emerged to describe the meeting as “cordial,” “frank” and “useful.” But they did not suggest
Continue ReadingPelosi and Schumer say US Capitol Police officer killed during insurrection will lie in honor at Capitol
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Friday that the body of US Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick will lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda. Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the hours-long fight for control of the US Capitol on January 6. Authorities haven’t released other information
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Speculation moves to silver, but it’s not clear who’s behind it
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. Tonight: The latest on the Reddit Rebellion, Tesla’s dirty little secret and the oddest shoe we’ve seen from Nike in a while. CAN’T STOP GAMESTOP ICYMI: Last week, a tense showdown played
Continue ReadingThe ‘Sex and the City’ revival will address the Covid-19 pandemic
Sarah Jessica Parker reveals the “Sex and the City” revival won’t ignore the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to Vanity Fair,” Parker listed a number of things the writers are considering as they pen the series, which will also see the return of Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis. The pandemic will “obviously be part of the storyline
Continue ReadingRep. Tim Ryan is laying the groundwork on a Senate bid in Ohio
Rep. Tim Ryan is laying the groundwork for a run at Ohio’s open Senate seat, a source familiar with his plans tells CNN, with the congressman planning a potential announcement in late February or early March. Ryan’s entrance into the race would represent a chance for Democrats to prove the party is still viable in
Continue ReadingInvestigators recommend no charges for US Capitol Police officer accused of killing pro-Trump rioter during insurrection
Investigators have recommended that prosecutors decline to bring charges against a US Capitol Police officer in the shooting of a pro-Trump rioter who was killed during the insurrection, according to people familiar with the matter. The shooting of pro-Trump rioter, Ashli Babbitt, remains under investigation by the DC Metropolitan Police, the US Attorney’s Office in
Continue ReadingMonday PM Snow Report
The latest system moving through the Cascades has dropped some new snow. In the last update Mt. Hood Meadows reported 2″, Timberline 1″, and Mt. Bachelor 5″. Hoodoo and Willamette Pass report no new snow. We’ll continue to update you as snow totals are posted.
Continue ReadingFirst on CNN: Liz Cheney gets boost from McConnell amid divisive intraparty battle over Trump’s impeachment
Rep. Liz Cheney, under fire from former President Donald Trump and his staunchest defenders, is picking up support from some influential Republicans as her allies close ranks and resist the effort to oust her from the third-ranking spot in House GOP leadership. On Monday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was the latest Republican to give
Continue ReadingOregon’s law decriminalizing small amounts of heroin and other street drugs officially goes into effect
Oregon has become the first state in the nation to officially decriminalize the possession and personal use of all drugs. Voters in the state approved Measure 110 in November, but it officially went into effect Monday. The initiative also expands access to addiction assistance and other health services, offering aid to those who need it
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A groundhog forecast: More winter or early spring?
Every year on February 2 people keep an eye out for a groundhog’s shadow to help predict what the weather will be like for the next few weeks. This year that shadow may be cast on snow. The legend goes that if groundhog Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow we will have six more weeks of
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Stepping up: Bend woman clearing Deschutes River bank of trash
Along the banks of the Deschutes on the north end of Bend, trash left behind from homeless campers is building up. But one Bend woman is doing what she can to clean it up.
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DHS says undocumented immigrants should get coronavirus vaccines
Undocumented immigrants should get coronavirus vaccines, the Biden administration said Monday, adding that federal authorities won’t conduct immigration enforcement operations at vaccine distribution sites or clinics. “It is a moral and public health imperative to ensure that all individuals residing in the United States have access to the vaccine. DHS encourages all individuals, regardless of
Continue ReadingWakanda-set TV series in the works from Ryan Coogler
Ryan Coogler is taking “Black Panther” fans back to Wakanda in a new TV series for Disney+. The Walt Disney Co. announced the in-the-works television project on Monday, along with news that Coogler’s Proximity Media has entered a new five-year television deal with the company. No details beyond the fact that the series would be
Continue Reading Fauci: US Covid-19 vaccine distribution will ‘get better very quickly’
Dr. Anthony Fauci vowed Monday evening that US Covid-19 vaccine distribution will “get better very quickly” as the Biden administration rolls out a series of measures aimed at ramping up inoculation. “Obviously we are aware of those problems that are existing and, as you know, President (Joe) Biden has made this his really top priority
Continue ReadingIn the name of cricket sex, humans need to stop making noise
We humans tend to spread and frolic about wherever we please, a development that has been found to harm animals’ environments and health, and therefore ultimately our own. That may be the effect on crickets because of our constant noisemaking from traffic and other activities. The mating behavior of crickets may be significantly affected by
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Oregon Health Authority reports 1 more COVID-19 death, releases info on others
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,958, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday.
Continue ReadingPopular Christmas lights house starts to rebuild after house fire
Click here for updates on this story EAST GALESBURG, Illinois (WQAD) — A family in East Galesburg is recovering after a fire destroyed their home January 26th, 2021. The Corbin family puts on a light show every holiday season, The Corbin Light Show. Despite the fire ripping through their house, their now trying to figure
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Two stormy days ahead
We have a chance of mixed showers staying with us through Tuesday.
Continue ReadingCentral African Republic Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Central African Republic. It is a landlocked country in central Africa, bordering Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Sudan. About the Central African Republic (from the CIA World Factbook) Area: 622,984 sq km, slightly smaller than Texas Population: 5,357,984 (July 2021 est.)
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