At Winter Olympics, virus fight waged with worker sacrifices
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — So athletes from countries where COVID-19 has raged can compete, China’s Winter Games…
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Fire destroys group of sheds near Black Butte Ranch; crews protect nearby home
A fire destroyed four clustered storage sheds near Black Butte Ranch Sunday morning, but firefighters from three agencies protected a nearby home…
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Daily Olympic Recap: Megan Nick shines, monobob double medal on Day 10
Results, updates, and news from Day 10 of competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Monday, February…
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Let’s hear it for the Olympics of the Dads
There’s no shortage of programming catering to middle-aged men and women, but the 2022 Winter Olympics is dishing out entertainment to the 30- and…
Continue ReadingMexico governor wants assembly factories for Indigenous area
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s persecuted Indigenous group, the Yaquis, have long asked for their water and land back. But the governor of northern…
Continue ReadingA jury for the federal hate crimes trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers will be picked Monday. Here’s how their views on race played a role in jury selection
By Dakin Andone and Alta Spells, CNN Dozens of potential jurors will return to a Brunswick, Georgia, courthouse Monday to see if they’ll be…
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Oregon State hits free throws to sink No. 24 Oregon, 68-62
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Talia von Oelhoffen scored 23 points and snared 12 rebounds and Oregon State made enough free throws down the stretch to upset…
Continue ReadingOregon State hits free throws to sink No. 24 Oregon, 68-62
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Talia von Oelhoffen scored 23 points and snared 12 rebounds and Oregon State made enough free throws down the stretch to upset…
Continue ReadingJacobs leads Colorado St. over Boise St. 77-74 in OT
BOISE, Idaho — Chandler Jacobs had 16 points and seven rebounds as Colorado State narrowly beat Boise State 77-74 in overtime. Marcus Shaver Jr.…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco 49ers confirm network security incident; ransomware gang claims responsibility
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN The San Francisco 49ers football team said Sunday a “network security incident” had disrupted some of the…
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Deschutes County commissioners send Sunriver Public Safety Building levy to May ballot
Deschutes County commissioners last week unanimously approved a resolution sending to the May 17 primary ballot a Sunriver Service District 10-year…
Continue ReadingWilliamson leads Loyola Chicago over N. Iowa 85-58
CHICAGO — Lucas Williamson had 18 points and six assists as Loyola Chicago romped past Northern Iowa 85-58. AJ Green led the Panthers on Sunday…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl ads go heavy on nostalgia and star power
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — On the field, the Los Angeles Rams are facing off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl ads go heavy on nostalgia and star power
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — On the field, the Los Angeles Rams are facing off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl…
Continue ReadingBucks’ Connaughton to undergo surgery for hand injury
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are optimistic that guard Pat Connaughton will return before the end of the regular season as he prepares to…
Continue ReadingTop-seeded Ruud beats Schwartzman to win Argentina Open
By MARCELO R. ANDROETTO Associated Press BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Casper Ruud of Norway beat home-crowd favorite Diego Schwartzman to win his second…
Continue ReadingRafael Leão’s early strike moves AC Milan top of Serie A
MILAN, Italy (AP) — AC Milan has surged to the top of Serie A with a 1-0 victory over Sampdoria. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan set up the winning…
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American Humphries zeroes in on gold, Olympic history in final monobob heats
At the midpoint of the Winter Olympics’ inaugural monobob competition, American Kaillie Humphries led by over a…
Continue ReadingEdwards’ milestone game leads Timberwolves over Pacers
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards celebrated a milestone moment by scoring 37 points and leading the Minnesota…
Continue ReadingPointer, Morris lead No. 14 LSU women past Texas A&M 74-58
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Khayla Pointer and Alexis Morris scored 25 points each and No. 14 LSU defeated Texas A&M 74-58. Kayla Wells had…
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