By Sonia Moghe and Amir Vera, CNN A lawsuit filed on behalf of two survivors of the deadly Oxford High School shooting in Michigan accuses the school district and a number of its employees of not doing enough to prevent the attack that left four students dead, despite multiple red flags. The lawsuit alleges Ethan
Continue ReadingWXYZ, OAKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, CNN By Sonia Moghe and Amir Vera, CNN A lawsuit filed on behalf of two survivors of the deadly Oxford High School shooting in Michigan accuses the school district and a number of its employees of not doing enough to prevent the attack that left four students dead, despite multiple
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue is offering tips to taxpayers in preparation for the 2022 tax filing season. The IRS and DOR will begin accepting efile tax returns on Jan. 24. The tax filing deadline this year is April 18.
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 29 points, Chimezie Metu made a clutch 3-pointer with 46.7 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings ended their longest losing streak of the season by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 125-116. Harrison Barnes added 23 points and seven rebounds for the Kings, who
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Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., joined Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and more than 50 Democratic colleagues in the Senate and House on Wednesday to reintroduce lifesaving legislation to manufacture and distribute highly protective N95 masks to every person in Oregon and nationwide.
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 27 points, James Harden added 25 points and season-high 16 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets rolled to an easy win over Chicago, beating the Bulls 138-112 in a matchup between the Eastern Conference’s top two teams. Durant had 17 points in the third.
Continue ReadingJACK THOMPSON Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ryan Dzingel scored two goals, Karel Vejmelka stopped 45 shots and the Arizona Coyotes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1. Auston Matthews scored 14 seconds into the third period from Jake Muzzin and Michael Bunting. The goal set a franchise record for Matthews, who grew up in
Continue ReadingEVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Eric Ayala finished with career highs of 26 points and 11 rebounds and Fatts Russell scored 13 of his 23 points after regulation to help Maryland fend off Northwestern 94-87 in double overtime. Ayala knocked down 5 of 11 from 3-point range in notching the first double-double of his career for
Continue ReadingRIVERSIDE, Calif. — Cameron Gooden had a career-high 26 points as Dixie State edged past California Baptist 79-76. Daniel Akin led the Lancers on Wednesday night with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
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As the rise of the Omicron variant continues to threaten the safety of our nation’s health care workforce, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined colleagues in a letter Wednesday calling on the Biden administration to continue and make permanent the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s emergency COVID-19 protections for health care workers in Oregon and nationwide.
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In order to better ensure the safety of the public, staff and elected officials, the Oregon State Capitol will implement new security measures for anyone entering the building, including metal detectors, officials said Wednesday.
Continue ReadingSTOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Williams had 22 points as Santa Clara beat Pacific 84-70 in the Broncos’ West Coast Conference opener. Keshawn Justice had 17 points and seven rebounds for the Broncos (11-5), who have won four straight. Alphonso Anderson and Luke Avdalovic both scored a season-high 23 points for the Tigers (5-11, 0-2),
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Cameron Tyson had 25 points as Seattle University defeated Utah Valley 71-65 in Western Athletic Conference play. Darrion Trammell added 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Redhawks (11-4, 2-0). Riley Grigsby had 13 points as Seattle won despite scoring a season-low 23 points in the first half. Fardaws Aimaq
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN SLODYSKO, LISA MASCARO and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is all but conceding defeat for this year on the Democrats’ big elections and voting rights legislation. He says he’s not giving up, but he’s now talking more about future efforts. Biden spoke at the Capitol Thursday after a
Continue Readingolivertapia (CNN) — Una de las historias de amor más románticas de Hollywood ha llegado a su fin. Jason Momoa y Lisa Bonet emitieron un comunicado conjunto publicado en su cuenta verificada de Instagram el miércoles, en el que anuncian que terminarán su matrimonio. “Todos hemos sentido la presión y los cambios de estos tiempos
Continue ReadingBy MARY CLARE JALONICK, FARNOUSH AMIRI and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy’s refusal to provide information to a committee investigating the Capitol riot is deepening a standoff between the committee and GOP lawmakers. McCarthy’s stand is forcing committee members to consider whether they could subpoena one of their
Continue ReadingBy HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new poll finds Democrats increasingly view protecting abortion rights as a high priority for the government as Roe v. Wade faces its strongest threat in decades. In a December poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 13% of Democrats mentioned abortion or reproductive
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Terrell Brown Jr. overcame a quiet start scoring 18 of his 21 points in the second half, and Washington rallied from a nine-point deficit to beat California 64-55. Brown, the leading scorer in the Pac-12 at 21.4 points per game, had an electric stretch of the
Continue ReadingBy SAM METZ AP/Report for America CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A Las Vegas city councilwoman has been spending thousands on television ads in her quest to be Nevada’s next governor. But Michele Fiore isn’t only airing those ads to be seen by millions of Nevada voters. She’s also targeting an audience of one in
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A top rights activist feels populist autocrats could be facing a turning point as people learn that stirring words don’t always translate into action, but he says democratic politicians will have to step up with “visionary leadership” to keep autocrats from getting a second chance. Human Rights
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