By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Terence Crawford has been asked for years when he would fight Errol Spence Jr. A match between the undefeated fighters would make the winner the undisputed welterweight champion and give him a claim as the best in the sport, so it was one of the
Continue ReadingBy CLAIRE RUSH and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury on Wednesday ordered the electric utility PacifiCorp to pay punitive damages for causing devastating wildfires in Oregon in 2020 — on top of an earlier verdict already expected to amount to billions of dollars. The decision came two days after the
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Venturing back into the nation’s culture wars, the Republican-controlled House has approved legislation that GOP lawmakers say would protect gas stoves from overzealous government regulators. A bill passed Tuesday would prohibit use of federal money to regulate gas stoves as a hazardous product, while a separate measure
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — The US military deployed F-22 fighter jets to the Middle East this week due to concerns about ‘unsafe and unprofessional behavior,’ by Russian aircraft, the US military announced on Wednesday. “Russian Forces’ unsafe and unprofessional behavior is not what we expect from a professional air force.
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The Oregon House has passed House Bill 5014, a record $10.2 billion budget for K-12 schools that includes $2.5 million for schools to install panic alarm systems, a provision championed by Rep. Emerson Levy (D-Bend).
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Newly planted vegetation on coastal sand dunes can accelerate erosion from extreme waves, a study involving researchers from the Oregon State University College of Engineering suggests.
Continue ReadingBy Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A Black North Carolina teacher has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against a Charlotte charter school, alleging he was fired after some White parents opposed his teaching of a novel about a Black teen struggling with “racial injustice” during Black History Month. Charlotte Secondary School hired Markayle Gray
Continue ReadingBy BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Miller was back behind a microphone on Wednesday and the subject was himself. Specifically, the 1973 U.S. Open championship that he clinched with a final-round 63 at Oakmont that remains one of the greatest rounds in major championship history. Miller was honored with the
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By CLAIRE RUSH and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury on Wednesday ordered the electric utility PacifiCorp to pay punitive damages for causing devastating wildfires in Oregon in 2020 — on top of an earlier verdict already expected to amount to billions of dollars. The decision came two days after the
Continue ReadingBy Faith Abercrombie Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — Despite men filling up more than 90% of the construction industry, a mother-daughter duo is working towards careers in construction. The Pima Community College students are building a new future. “I was homeless not too long ago,” said mom, Irene Rivera.
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Tom Hanks has starred in some of the most iconic films of all time, but he passed up the opportunity to star in a certain 1989 classic because of a personal matter, according to wife Rita Wilson. “People probably don’t know this but Tom was offered ‘When Harry Met
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — American track and field champion Tori Bowie, who won gold, silver and bronze medals in the 2016 Olympic Games, died of pregnancy complications that may have included eclampsia, according to an autopsy report. Bowie was found dead in her bed May 2 while approximately eight months pregnant. Eclampsia, which
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Electric utility PacifiCorp must pay punitive damages for 2020 fires, plus award that could reach billions, jury says.
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right forearm and remove a bone spur. The Astros announced Wednesday that McCullers is expected to return during the 2024 season. McCullers has not pitched this season after aggravating
Continue ReadingBy Amber Grigley Click here for updates on this story MARION COUNTY, Indiana (WRTV) — A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after falling from her bike, but when her husband tried to call 911, no one answered the phone. “There has to be quicker response time. I’ll tell you this. All I know is all you
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Oregon State University–Cascades will graduate 303 students, including the 5,000th graduate of the campus, during its commencement ceremony on Sunday.
Continue ReadingALBANY, Ga. (AP) — Damaging winds and possible tornadoes toppled trees, damaged buildings and blew cars off a highway Wednesday as powerful storms crossed the South from Texas to Georgia. The National Weather Service issued numerous tornado warnings, mainly in southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia, and cautioned that gusts of hurricane-force winds exceeding 90 mph
Continue ReadingBetiana Fernández Martino (CNN Español) –– “Creo que las características del próximo presidente tienen más que ver con el carácter, con la decisión, con la voluntad y con las convicciones”. Así describe a su candidato ideal Patricia Bullrich, precandidata presidencial de Juntos por el Cambio. Desde que comenzó la campaña con miras a las elecciones
Continue ReadingBy PHIL ERVIN Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A four-run third inning sparked by Carlos Correa, Joey Gallo and Trevor Larnach vaulted the Twins to a 4-2 win and series sweep of Milwaukee. Minnesota has won four of its past five games. Milwaukee tied a season high with its sixth straight loss. The Brewers are
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Multiple charges have been filed against a Shreveport man for allegedly going into a hotel room and stabbing another man’s dog. Kenneth Joshua, 50, was arrested late Friday night after Shreveport police found him near a hotel in the 2400 block
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