Top highlights from the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
Relive the most unforgettable moments from the 2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony from the Bird’s Nest.
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‘We’re in it together’ Opening Ceremony film reminds
The wonder of the Winter Olympics never fails to spark the curiosity of people across the world.
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: Ukraine not joining NATO so why does Putin worry?
By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — At the core of the Ukraine crisis is a puzzle: Why would Russian President Vladimir Putin push Europe to the brink of war to demand the West not do something that it has no intention of doing anyway? Russia says NATO, the alliance that has
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Jamie Anderson through to slopestyle final as 5th-best qualifier
Two-time defending Olympic snowboard slopestyle gold medalist Jamie Anderson qualified for the final along with fellow Americans Julia Marino and Hailey Langland.
Continue ReadingPence: Trump is ‘wrong’ to say election could be overturned
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press Former Vice President Mike Pence is directly rebutting Donald Trump’s false claims that he somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election. Pence said Friday in a speech to the conservative Federalist Society in Florida that the former president is simply “wrong” when he says Pence had the
Continue ReadingPentagon: Deadly Afghan airport attack was not preventable
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The military investigation into the deadly attack during the Afghanistan evacuation has concluded that a suicide bomber, carrying 20 pounds of explosives packed with ball bearings, acted alone, and that the deaths of more than 170 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members were not preventable. The
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OSU-Cascades lays out Innovation District plans
OSU-Cascades held its first public meeting Friday with businesses interested in learning more about its plans for an Innovation District.
Continue ReadingAfghan women’s soccer team returns to the pitch in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Afghanistan’s women’s soccer team has returned to the field after its evacuation from the Taliban-led country last year, helped by A-League team the Melbourne Victory. The Victory are providing their support to the members of the team who relocated to Melbourne following the fall of the Afghan government in August, allowing
Continue ReadingBEIJING SNAPSHOT: Together for a shared future, apart
By MALLIKA SEN Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The ever-present slogan that governs these Winter Olympics is meant to evoke the ideal of one world. In reality, it’s two. Bus shelters, buildings and the walls that form the membrane of the Olympic bubble all exhort: “Together for a shared future.” But the Chinese residents waiting
Continue ReadingBEIJING SNAPSHOT: Together for a shared future, apart
By MALLIKA SEN Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The ever-present slogan that governs these Winter Olympics is meant to evoke the ideal of one world. In reality, it’s two. Bus shelters, buildings and the walls that form the membrane of the Olympic bubble all exhort: “Together for a shared future.” But the Chinese residents waiting
Continue ReadingNo. 8 Arizona shuts down No. 19 Oregon for 63-48 win
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Cate Reese scored 13 points and No. 8 Arizona shut down No. 19 Oregon for an emotional 63-48 victory. The Wildcats and their fans were hyped up for the rematch of a trash-talking, middle finger-waving game won by Oregon in overtime three weeks earlier. Arizona
Continue ReadingNo. 8 Arizona shuts down No. 19 Oregon for 63-48 win
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Cate Reese scored 13 points and No. 8 Arizona shut down No. 19 Oregon for an emotional 63-48 victory. The Wildcats and their fans were hyped up for the rematch of a trash-talking, middle finger-waving game won by Oregon in overtime three weeks earlier. Arizona
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Germany’s Frenzel, Weber test positive for COVID-19
Germany’s Nordic combined skiers Eric Frenzel and Terence Weber, who arrived in Beijing on Thursday, continued to test positive for COVID-19 after a series of re-tests, the German team said on Friday.
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Willow tree symbolizes coming of spring at Opening Ceremony
Waving led sticks illuminated the Bird’s Nest stadium during the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, combining to evoke a willow tree.
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Steve Kornacki breaks down the numbers of Team USA
Steve Kornacki returned to the NBC Olympics touch screen to dive deep into the composition of Team USA’s Winter Olympics delegation.
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Winter gives way to spring, fireworks at Opening Ceremony
At the 2022 Winter Olympics’ Opening Ceremony, spring blossoms — and fireworks explode above the National Stadium.
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COCC developing plans to sell property on Awbrey Butte
Central Oregon Community College’s real estate committee met Friday to discuss the best way to market and sell about six acres of residential-zoned land the college owns on NW Glassow Drive on Awbrey Butte.
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Jamie Anderson moves to slopestyle final as No. 5 qualifier
American Jamie Anderson rode the “shred shed” roof, landed a perfect frontside 720, hit a big drifting backside 540 and closed with a cab 720 on her first run of snowboard slopestyle qualifying to advance to the final.
Continue ReadingJones’ big 4th quarter carries Pelicans over Nuggets 113-105
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Herbert Jones scored 18 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Brandon Ingram had 23 points and 12 assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans sent the Denver Nuggets to their third straight loss, 113-105. Jaxson Hayes added 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Pelicans shot
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Ride the Olympic slopestyle course with Dusty Henricksen
Experience an up-close look at the 2022 Winter Olympic slopestyle course thanks to U.S. snowboarder Dusty Henricksen and a follow cam.
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