US Marshals shoot 2 men, detain 2 women in SE Portland
Federal marshals shot two men in Portland Monday afternoon while looking for a person wanted in Washington state, authorities said.
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Former Cubs ace Jake Arrieta says he’s retiring
CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta, a key pitcher on the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series championship team, has decided to retire. Arrieta made the announcement during a Barstool Sports podcast. The 36-year-old Arrieta went 5-14 with a 7.39 ERA in 24 starts for the Cubs and San Diego Padres last season. He finishes his career
Continue ReadingDOJ says it will appeal to revive mask mandate — if the CDC determines it’s still needed
CNN By Maegan Vazquez, Kevin Liptak and Tierney Sneed, CNN The Justice Department said Tuesday it will appeal a court ruling that struck down the federal government’s mask mandate for travelers — but only if the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determines the mandate is still necessary to protect public health. “The Department
Continue ReadingTwo escape through window as SUV rolls into water
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story SABINE PARISH, Louisiana (KTBS) — It was a close call Sunday night in Sabine Parish, as a motor vehicle slipped into the Toledo Bend Dam Spillway. Two occupants were able to exit an SUV as it rolled into the water off a boat launch. The
Continue ReadingFranklin County burglar caught on camera stealing while victims slept nearby
By Russell Kinsaul Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight burglary at a business on Highway MM in Gray Summit. Jamie and Gina McDaniel own the business, a machine shop, and are living there temporarily while a new house is under
Continue ReadingInvestigators Identify Mummified Body Found In Former Oakland Convention Center
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — Investigators announced Monday they had identified the mummified body found inside a wall at Oakland’s Kaiser Convention Center last month. Authorities said that after conducting an autopsy and forensic probe, the Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau identified the body as being 42-year-old
Continue ReadingCalifornia ‘Happy Face Killer’ victim ID’d after 29 years
GILROY, Calif. (AP) — A victim of the serial murderer dubbed the Happy Face Killer has been identified nearly 30 years after her body was left near a California highway. The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office says genetic genealogy was used to match DNA to Patricia Skiple of Colton, Oregon. She was found dead in
Continue ReadingCalifornia ‘Happy Face Killer’ victim ID’d after 29 years
GILROY, Calif. (AP) — A victim of the serial murderer dubbed the Happy Face Killer has been identified nearly 30 years after her body was left near a California highway. The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office says genetic genealogy was used to match DNA to Patricia Skiple of Colton, Oregon. She was found dead in
Continue ReadingRyan Reavis, man who supplied drugs to Mac Miller, sentenced to over 10 years in prison
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A 39-year-old man was sentenced Monday to over ten years in prison for supplying fentanyl-laced pills to rapper Mac Miller resulting in his fatal overdose four years ago at his Studio City home. Ryan Reavis, formerly of West Los
Continue ReadingMan survives bullet wound to head after shooting on Empire Central
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — A security guard from Fort Worth is recovering after he was shot in the head on April 17 in the 1300 block of Empire Central. Initial reports that the victim was shot at a local strip club were inaccurate, according to
Continue ReadingMetro Mother ‘Angry’ After Son’s Hair Was Cut By Teacher Without Permission
By Reg Chapman Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Twin Cities mother says she wants answers after her son’s teacher cut his hair without her permission. The incident happened during the school day last week. Because he is only 12, we are protecting his identity. One thing is for
Continue ReadingA public university in Ohio will pay a professor $400,000 after disciplining him for refusing to use a transgender student’s pronouns
By Amir Vera, Jenn Selva and Claudia Dominguez, CNN A public university in southern Ohio has agreed to pay a professor $400,000 after it disciplined him four years ago for refusing to use a transgender student’s preferred pronouns, according to Shawnee State University and a news release from the professor’s attorney. The settlement means the
Continue ReadingPhiladelphia Bike Ride Program Aims To Keep Youth Out Of Trouble With Violence On Rise
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joined representatives from Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) as they highlighted the work they are doing to engage youth through bicycle ride programming, bicycle mechanics and repair, youth leadership opportunities, and much more. He praised the program
Continue ReadingPittsburgh Mass Shooting: Airbnb Issues ‘Lifetime Ban’ Against Person Who Booked Property
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Airbnb is permanently banning the person who booked the Airbnb property where a mass shooting killed 2 juveniles and injured 13 more people. Airbnb’s statement did not reveal the name of the person who booked the property. “We share the Pittsburgh
Continue ReadingQueens mother Orsolya Gaal was stabbed more than 50 times, sources tell CBS2
By ELIJAH WESTBROOK, LEAH MISHKIN Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — Police are continuing to piece together the death of Orsolya Gaal. The 51-year-old’s body was found inside a duffel bag not far from her Queens home. As CBS2’s Leah Mishkin reports, a home on a quiet Forest
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Alaska Airlines: Masks now optional on flights
Alaska Airlines said Monday that masks will be optional on their flights, after a federal judge voided the national COVID-19-related mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation.
Continue ReadingUS Marshals shoot 2 men, detain 2 women in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say U.S. Marshals shot two people in Portland, Oregon, while looking for a person wanted in Washington state. The Portland Police Bureau says U.S. Marshals told the Bureau they were working in southeast Portland Monday. Police say at 2:22 p.m. U.S. Marshals reported to police that shots had been fired.
Continue ReadingEast Timor chooses president in runoff amid political feud
DILI, East Timor (AP) — Voters in East Timor have chosen a president in a runoff election between former independence fighters who’ve blamed each other for years of political paralysis. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta had a commanding lead in the election’s first round last month but not enough votes to avoid the runoff
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Moving up: Evan Grant chosen as new principal of Redmond’s Obsidian Middle School
The Redmond School District announced Monday it has selected Evan Grant as the next principal of Obsidian Middle School.
Continue ReadingBrowns speak to NFL on ‘tanking’ claims made by former coach
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have spoken to an NFL investigator looking into claims by former coach Hue Jackson, who said the team intentionally lost games in 2016 and 2017. Jackson, now coaching at Grambling State, indicated in a series of posts on social media that the Browns
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