3 climbers killed in an avalanche in Washington state
By Paradise Afshar and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Three members of a climbing group are dead after becoming caught in an avalanche while scaling an…
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Hong Kong’s financial secretary expects city’s economy to grow between 3.5% and 5.5%
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong’s Covid-hit economy will return to growth this year and expand by between 3.5% and 5.5%, as the city opens up and…
Continue ReadingFlights canceled, highways closed as winter storm wallops US
By AMANCAI BIRABEN and JIM SALTER Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A brutal winter storm closed interstate highways from Arizona to Wyoming…
Continue ReadingAsian stocks rise after Wall St slides on rate hike fears
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Thursday following Wall Street’s biggest one-day decline in two…
Continue ReadingAsian stocks rise after Wall St slides on rate hike fears
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Thursday following Wall Street’s biggest one-day decline in two…
Continue ReadingChina blasts Pentagon official’s Taiwan visit, military ties
BEIJING (AP) — China has sharply criticized a visit to Taiwan by a senior Pentagon official and reaffirmed sanctions against Lockheed Martin and a…
Continue ReadingSomali security forces end al-Shabab siege that killed 10
By OMAR FARUK Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Security forces in Somalia have ended a siege by al-Shabab extremists that killed 10…
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State OKs common numbering for 10 community college, university courses to smooth transfers
Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission has announced the approval at its Feb. 9 public meeting of the first 10 commonly numbered…
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OnPoint Credit Union seeks nominations to honor inspiring, innovative, outstanding educators
OnPoint Community Credit Union is calling for the public’s help to honor the region’s most inspiring and innovative teachers. Starting Tuesday,…
Continue ReadingMurder of Vermont woman solved after more than 50 years using DNA found on a cigarette and the victim’s clothing
By Jennifer Henderson and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN More than 50 years after Rita Curran’s roommate found her strangled to death in her room, police…
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Senators say Oregon to get $18.9 million to address ’emerging contaminants’ in drinking water
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., this week announced Oregon will receive $18.9 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address…
Continue ReadingJane Fonda campaigns to save ‘our brethren in the ocean’
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Actress and activist Jane Fonda is campaigning for a treaty to save marine creatures…
Continue ReadingNipsey Hussle’s killer gets 60 years to life in prison
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles judge on Wednesday sentenced the man convicted of gunning down rapper…
Continue ReadingDetective: Colorado Springs club shooter ran neo-Nazi site
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The 22-year-old accused of carrying out the deadly mass shooting at a gay…
Continue ReadingAlbanese says Australian nuclear subs benefit US, UK
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a deal to provide Australia with…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court seems to favor tech giants in terror case
By JESSICA GRESKO and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed skeptical Wednesday of a lawsuit trying to hold…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court seems to favor tech giants in terror case
By JESSICA GRESKO and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed skeptical Wednesday of a lawsuit trying to hold…
Continue ReadingNamibian dancers, president welcome Jill Biden to Africa
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Dancers, drummers and Namibia’s president and first lady welcomed Jill Biden to…
Continue ReadingWhy the climate crisis may be coming for your margarita next
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Something to consider as you search for happy hours to celebrate National Margarita Day: The delicious concoction’s main…
Continue ReadingMcCarthy gives Carlson access to 1/6 footage, raising alarms
By LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of hours of surveillance footage from the Jan.…
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