Chicago Blackhawks acquire forward Taylor Hall in multiplayer trade with Boston Bruins
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Taylor Hall in a trade with the Boston Bruins. The Blackhawks…
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Economists weigh in on Mike Pence suggestion to eliminate the Fed’s employment mandate
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The Federal Reserve has two goals: to keep inflation under control and to strive for maximum…
Continue ReadingClock ticking for West Virginia to select leadership for opioid money distribution
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia is finalizing the leadership for a newly created foundation tasked with…
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Oregon gas prices up nearly 12 cents a gallon in past week, still 90 cents lower than a year ago, GasBuddy reports
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 11.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.59/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
Continue ReadingWhite Florida woman accused in fatal shooting of Black neighbor charged with manslaughter
A white woman accused of firing through her door and fatally shooting a Black mother in front of her 9-year-old son in central Florida has been…
Continue ReadingHonduras adopts El Salvador-style tactics in anti-gang crackdown on prison inmates
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Honduras has started an El Salvador-style mass sweep of prisons and arrested a suspect in a pool-hall shooting last…
Continue ReadingDolphin moms use baby talk to call to their young, recordings show
By CHRISTINA LARSON AP. Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — You know instantly when someone is speaking to an infant or small child. It turns out that…
Continue ReadingBillionaire James Crown killed in race car crash
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — James Crown, a billionaire businessman who held several leadership roles including board member of…
Continue ReadingFrom Yankees caps to unbuttoned jerseys, MLB is hoping fashion fuels interest in France
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Major League Baseball wants to grow in Europe and is looking for ways to connect with the local fans.…
Continue ReadingRichard Ravitch, public servant who shepherded New York through fiscal crisis, dies at 89
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s former lieutenant governor and longtime civic leader Richard Ravitch has died…
Continue ReadingJason Biggs revisits his infamous ‘American Pie’ scene
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Not only does Jason Biggs not mind being known as “the pie guy,” he loves it. If by some chance you missed…
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Show Us Your Garden 2023
Gardening in Central Oregon takes persistence, patience and a lot of TLC! Join us this summer as we feature photos of local flower and vegetable…
Continue ReadingSarah McBride announces bid to become first transgender member of Congress
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — State Sen. Sarah McBride announced on Monday her bid for Delaware’s at-large seat, a race that…
Continue ReadingMcCarthy floats potential impeachment inquiry into Garland over IRS whistleblower claims
By Andrew Millman, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Kevin McCarthy is floating the possibility that the House could open an impeachment inquiry into…
Continue ReadingSierra Leone’s president takes early lead in tense election race
By Nimi Princewill and Stephanie Busari, CNN (CNN) — Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio has taken an early lead in the country’s…
Continue ReadingSierra Leone’s president takes early lead in tense election race
By Nimi Princewill and Stephanie Busari, CNN (CNN) — Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio has taken an early lead in the country’s…
Continue ReadingAndrea Gaudenzi is re-elected as the chairman of the ATP men’s tennis tour
LONDON (AP) — Andrea Gaudenzi has been re-elected as the chairman of the ATP men’s tennis tour. His second term will run through 2026. The ATP…
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AAA expects record-breaking travel over Independence Day holiday, including 587,000 Oregonians
AAA said Monday it expects record-breaking travel for the Independence Day holiday, surpassing the previous record set in 2019. AAA projects 50.7…
Continue ReadingAngela Bassett, Mel Brooks to receive honorary Oscars
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Angela Bassett may have gone home empty handed at the Oscars in March, but the two-time nominee will be getting a…
Continue ReadingBob Bradley fired by Toronto, which promotes Terry Dunfield to interim coach
TORONTO (AP) — Struggling Toronto FC has fired Bob Bradley, who doubled as the Major League Soccer team’s head coach and sporting director.…
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