Donovan Goodman sentenced for carjacking in which dog was thrown from window
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A man was sentencing Wednesday in a…
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Bomb threats prompt evacuations of government buildings in several states, but no explosives found
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press JACKSON, Miss (AP) — Government buildings in several states were evacuated following bomb threats, causing…
Continue ReadingOhio transgender candidate disqualified for only including legal name, not former name, on petitions
By Morgan Trau Click here for updates on this story COLUMBUS, Ohio (WEWS) — A transgender candidate for the Ohio House…
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El Nino winter brings low Cascades snowpack, more ‘moderate drought’ conditions for Deschutes River Basin
According to the Deschutes Basin watermaster, the basin is currently still in a “moderate drought” condition due to the El Nino winter that’s brought…
Continue ReadingAmericans spent a record $222 billion shopping online this holiday season
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans ramped up their online shopping this past holiday season, splurging on a record-setting $222…
Continue ReadingPine marten caught in trap given life-saving CPR, returned to wild in northern Minnesota
By Cole Premo Click here for updates on this story BLACKDUCK, Minnesota (WCCO) — Minnesota conservation officials are…
Continue ReadingArsonists who burned cars in San Francisco neighborhood leave residents wondering why
By Andrea Nakano Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A Bernal Heights neighborhood is picking…
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Nominations are open for 2024-25 Oregon Teacher of the Year
Nominations are now open for Oregon Teacher of the Year! Honor a special educator in your life on the Oregon Teacher of the Year website through…
Continue ReadingLook of the Week: Jeremy Allen White drops his pants for the New York skyline
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Whether it be thanks to his big screen projects, breathless paparazzi photos — like those of him pounding the…
Continue ReadingMichael Skakel Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Michael Skakel, the nephew of Ethel Kennedy. Skakel was convicted in 2002 of the…
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ODFW Director Curt Melcher retiring after a decade in position
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Curt Melcher, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s director since 2014, has announced he is retiring, effective April…
Continue Reading1,000-pound butter sculpture revealed for 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show
By Patrick Damp Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — It’s one of the most…
Continue ReadingJeff Bezos Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos. Personal Birth date: January 12, 1964 Birth place:…
Continue ReadingKey takeaways from the latest trove of Epstein documents
By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — A US federal court on Wednesday unsealed hundreds of pages of documents from a lawsuit related to…
Continue ReadingBenjamin Netanyahu Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Personal Birth date: October 21, 1949…
Continue ReadingTwo companies will attempt the first US moon landings since the Apollo missions a half-century ago
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — China and India scored moon landings, while Russia, Japan and Israel ended up in the…
Continue ReadingRoberto Clemente 1971 game-used bat heading to auction for upwards of $250,000
By Patrick Damp Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pirates fans, you’re going to soon have…
Continue ReadingNBA fines Nets $100,000 for violating participation policy by resting 4 players
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,000 on Thursday, marking the first time a team was sanctioned for violating…
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Audit: Oregon’s housing agency distributed $426 million in emergency rental aid, but couldn’t verify proper distribution
As the COVID-19 pandemic turned the world on its head, thousands of Oregonians were threatened with eviction as they struggled to pay rent in an…
Continue ReadingSoldier seriously injured by drone attack in Iraq returning to the US for further treatment
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US soldier who was critically injured in a drone attack on Christmas Day will be transferred to the US for…
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