See how many dinosaur fossils are in Oregon
Stacker investigated the number of dinosaur fossils found in Oregon using data from the Paleobiology Database.
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Why Salt Lake City wants residents to ‘adopt’ a storm drain
By Carter Williams Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — Chances are you’ve seen signs to adopt a highway at least once in your life. The first “Adopt a Highway” sign dates back to 1985. A Texas transportation engineer thought of having volunteers sponsor cleanups after witnessing items blowing out
Continue ReadingLegislators ask more time to comply with redistricting order
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press Louisiana’s legislative leaders are asking for at least 10 more days to comply with a federal judge’s order to redraw congressional districts so two have Black majorities. And a federal appeals court has scheduled arguments July 8 about the judge’s ruling that the current map violates the Voting Rights Act.
Continue ReadingDemocrats, GOP take contrasting views on LGBTQ survey bill
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press A U.S. House committee has approved legislation that would put voluntary questions about sexual orientation and gender identity on federal surveys. Under the bill that the Committee on Oversight and Reform sent to the House floor on Tuesday, federal agencies that collect data through surveys would have to ask about
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NeighborImpact advances capital campaign through Les Schwab Concert Series
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact is thrilled to partner with Les Schwab to spotlight our important work at this year’s Les Schwab Tires Concert Series at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater. On Friday, June 24, concertgoers will find us in the Les Schwab booth, where we’ll share information and invite attendees to enter a raffle for
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Suspect in custody hours after Studio City shooting that left CHP officer in critical condition
By Marc Cota-Robles Click here for updates on this story STUDIO CITY, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A man accused of shooting and critically injuring a California Highway Patrol officer during a traffic stop in Studio City has been taken into custody, authorities announced Tuesday. Speaking at a news conference near the scene, a CHP spokesman
Continue ReadingSatellite images suggest Iran preparing for rocket launch
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran appears to be readying for a space launch as satellite images showed a rocket on a rural desert launch pad, just as tensions remain high over Tehran’s nuclear program. The images Tuesday from Maxar Technologies showed a launch pad at Imam Khomeini Spaceport
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Here’s how AAA is trying to protect SoCal drivers from catalytic converter thefts
By KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Catalytic converter theft is a common problem in Southern California, and the Auto Club says it’s getting worse. This week it’s offering to etch vehicle identification numbers onto catalytic converters to deter thefts. The “converter etching” is free for members at
Continue ReadingClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery fell $2 to $118.93 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for August delivery fell $1.10 to $121.17 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery fell 5 cents to $3.99 a gallon. July heating oil rose 11 cents to $4.39 a gallon. July natural gas fell $1.42
Continue ReadingCaterpillar moving its headquarters to Texas from Illinois
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar says it’s packing up its headquarters from its longtime home state of Illinois and heading to Texas. Caterpillar Inc. said Tuesday that it’s transferring its global base to Irving, Texas, from the Chicago suburb of Deerfield, Illinois. The company had been based in Peoria, Illinois, for over
Continue ReadingDarwin Núñez completes move to Liverpool from Benfica
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool has taken another of Portuguese soccer’s best players to strengthen its forward line. Uruguay striker Darwin Núñez has completed his move to Anfield from Benfica for an initial fee of 75 million euros ($78 million). Núñez’s arrival comes six months after Colombia winger Luis Diaz joined from Porto, Benfica’s big
Continue ReadingCandidate wins Democratic OR House primary by 28 votes
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (AP) — A Democratic candidate for Oregon House District 38 has won his party’s primary by just 28 votes. The OregonianLive reports that Lake Oswego City Councilor and small businessman Daniel Nguyen topped school board member Neelam Gupta, according to certified results submitted to the secretary of state’s office. Ben Morris, a
Continue ReadingCandidate wins Democratic OR House primary by 28 votes
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (AP) — A Democratic candidate for Oregon House District 38 has won his party’s primary by just 28 votes. The OregonianLive reports that Lake Oswego City Councilor and small businessman Daniel Nguyen topped school board member Neelam Gupta, according to certified results submitted to the secretary of state’s office. Ben Morris, a
Continue ReadingAsamblea Nacional de Nicaragua ratifica autorización para ingreso de tropas extranjeras, incluidas de Rusia y Cuba
Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — La Asamblea Nacional de Nicaragua ratificó este martes el decreto presidencial que permitirá la entrada al país de fuerzas armadas extranjeras a partir del 1 julio, incluyendo de Rusia, Cuba, Venezuela y Estados Unidos, aunque con propósitos diferentes para cada país. El decreto se aprobó con el voto favorable de
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OSU research details hazards posed by harmful algae blooms
Research by Oregon State University has shed new light on the hazards associated with harmful algal blooms such as one four years ago that fouled drinking water in Oregon’s capital city of Salem.
Continue ReadingHouse passes bill to extend security protections to families of Supreme Court justices
By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Annie Grayer, CNN The House voted 396-27 on Tuesday to pass a bill extending security protections to Supreme Court justices’ immediate family members. The bill — the Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022 — will now be sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. It
Continue ReadingLiverpool suma a otro latino al equipo: Darwin Núñez, nuevo jugador de los Reds
urielblanco (CNN Español) — El Liverpool de Inglaterra presentó oficialmente este martes a su nuevo refuerzo: el uruguayo Darwin Núñez. Núñez, proveniente del Benfica de Portugal, llega al Liverpool para reforzar la delantera de los Reds. Y no es cualquier delantera, pues estará acompañado del colombiano Luis Díaz, otro latino que arribó al equipo en
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Family Access Network receives $3,000 grant from Pacific Power Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Family Access Network has received a $3,000 grant from Pacific Power Foundation to support FAN services in Crook County. FAN serves all school sites in Crook County, helping children (aged 0-18) and their family members who are low-income, living in poverty, or unhoused access essentials they need to regain self-sufficiency. Advocates work
Continue ReadingOfficials: Man dies in custody after shots fired into home
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Police in North Carolina say a man has died after being taken into custody after reports of shots fired into a home. The Charlotte Observer reports Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said officers found shell casings outside a home early Monday. Police say 32-year-old man Jovontay Avery Williams, was taken into custody nearby. Although
Continue ReadingWNBA star Griner’s Russia detention extended for third time
MOSCOW (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state-run news agency Tass reported Tuesday. The 31-year-old American basketball player has been held in Russia since February when she was detained at a Moscow airport after authorities there claimed she was carrying vape cartridges containing cannabis
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