By LISA RATHKE Associated Press Vermont on Tuesday became the first state in the country to change its medically assisted suicide law to allow terminally ill people from out of state to take advantage of it to end their lives. Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed the bill that removes the residency requirement from the decades-old
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A researcher at Oregon State University-Cascades has received funding to develop a smart compost bin that tracks household food waste.
Continue ReadingBy Lauren del Valle, CNN A friend of E. Jean Carroll testified Tuesday that the former magazine columnist called her within minutes after being allegedly raped by Donald Trump in a New York department store in 1996, as the rape and defamation trial against the former president continues. Lisa Birnbach recounted how Carroll called her
Continue ReadingCNN By Donald Judd, CNN The Muslim mayor who was turned away from an Eid reception at the White House on Monday said he believes it was due to racial profiling. When asked by CNN whether racial profiling was a factor, Mohamed Khairullah, the mayor from Prospect Park, New Jersey, said “there’s no doubt in
Continue ReadingBy Simon Gutierrez Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — An effort to deter homeless camping in North Portland has had a significant impact on a natural area, drawing criticism from neighbors. Workers with Portland Parks and Recreation recently placed large logs on the grass at Madrona Park and used heavy
Continue ReadingBy WESH Staff Click here for updates on this story LADY LAKE, Florida (WESH) — A suspect was released on bond after being accused of hitting another man with a golf club in Lake County. Eddie Orobitg was arrested on charges of aggravated battery after the Sunday incident at Harbor Hills Golf Course in Lady
Continue ReadingBy Soyoung Kim Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS, Oregon (KPTV) — A target employee is facing charges for invasion of privacy after allegedly filming a mom and her four-year-old son inside the bathroom at a local store. The mom said she feels compelled to share their experience to keep others safe. The
Continue ReadingCNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Preventive Services Task Force is proposing that all women at average risk of breast cancer start screening at age 40 to reduce their risk of dying from the disease, according to a new draft recommendation statement. It’s an update to the 2016 recommendation, in which the task force
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN Breast density is known to naturally decrease as a woman ages, and now a study suggests that the more time it takes for breast density to decline, the more likely it is that the woman could develop breast cancer. Researchers have long known that women with dense breasts have a higher
Continue ReadingBy Yasmine Julmisse & Jade Jarvis Click here for updates on this story PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a deputy-involved shooting Monday morning. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is also on scene and said he believes the case is an attempt at ‘suicide by cop.’
Continue ReadingBy KCCI Staff Click here for updates on this story AMES, Iowa (KCCI) — New charges have been filed against an Ames nurse practitioner and bowling alley owner. On Friday, Ames police announced that 44-year-old Carl Markley was arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. On Monday afternoon, police announced Markley was arrested
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Continue ReadingBy Alicia Wallace, CNN The number of open jobs in the United States has dropped to the lowest level since May 2021, a reflection of a labor market that is slowly settling back into balance after the Federal Reserve’s yearlong campaign to cool off the economy. Job openings totaled 9.59 million in March, according to
Continue ReadingBy Karin Johnson Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WLWT) — At least a dozen children and teenagers were removed from a residential treatment center in Springfield Township over the weekend. WLWT has learned the move was a result of a criminal investigation. Springfield Township police confirmed they’re investigating allegations of
Continue ReadingNICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The United States has returned some 80 ancient artifacts to Cyprus. The Mediterranean island nation’s Department of Antiquities said Tuesday that the antiquities were recovered after U.S. authorities seized them or individual owners decided to hand them back after discovering their true provenance. The department’s director says the two coins, one
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota state senator is getting social media attention after casting what should have been a routine vote at a legislative commission hearing. Republican Sen. Calvin Bahr, of East Bethel, can be seen voting shirtless while in bed during a Zoom meeting of the Legislative Audit Commission on Monday. A School House
Continue ReadingBy Josh Copitch Click here for updates on this story MONTEREY, California (KSBW) — Halfway through one of the most challenging marathons in North America, a couple got engaged at the Bixby Bridge. On Sunday, April 30, thousands of runners raced along Highway 1 in Big Sur. The halfway mark of the marathon is Bixby
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Macht & Brandon Iriarte Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, California (KCRA) — Davis police are searching for a suspect after a 64-year-old woman was stabbed at a homeless encampment late Monday, the third stabbing being investigated in the small university town in less than a week. Police said the latest
Continue ReadingPADUCAH, Ky. (AP) — Police say four young people were injured by gunfire at an after-prom party in western Kentucky. A statement from the Paducah police says the shooting was reported early Sunday at the W.C. Young Community Center. Police were told that there had been a disturbance among those attending the party and that
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Jim Furyk gets another crack at being U.S. captain. He’s been chosen to lead the Americans in the Presidents Cup in 2024 at Royal Montreal. Furyk was Ryder Cup captain in France in 2018 when Europe won. Mike Weir already has been chosen as the International team captain for
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