‘It’s really special’: Redmond High holds fundraiser for their school’s Sparrow, Greyson
Redmond High School’s Sparrow Club is organizing a fundraiser for their 2024-2025 Sparrow, Greyson.
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Wisconsin school shooter had 2 guns and got messages from man accused of plotting his own attack
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin brought two guns to the school and was in contact with a man in California who authorities say was planning to attack a government building, according to authorities and court documents that became public Wednesday.
Continue ReadingMan charged with mass shooting at Illinois parade loses bid to bar his statements at trial
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A judge has declined to throw out statements made by a man charged with a mass shooting at a parade in suburban Chicago in 2022. Seven people were killed and more were wounded at the Independence Day event in Highland Park. Attorneys for Robert Crimo III claimed he was denied his
Continue ReadingSupreme Court to weigh state moves to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will consider South Carolina’s move to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the latest abortion-related case since the justices overturned Roe v. Wade. The court agreed to take up the state’s appeal of a lower-court ruling focused on whether Medicaid patients can sue
Continue ReadingPolice suspect a Utah father killed his wife and 3 kids, wounded a son, then killed himself
Associated Press Police in a Salt Lake City suburb say they have no motive yet to explain why a man apparently killed his wife and three children before killing himself. Police said Wednesday the shooting apparently happened last weekend. A relative who hadn’t heard from the family prompted police to find the bodies Tuesday. A
Continue ReadingOldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M
NEW YORK (AP) — The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for more than $5 million at an auction on Wednesday. Sotheby’s said the 155-pound (52-kilogram) marble slab was acquired by an anonymous buyer who plans to donate it to an Israeli institution. The New York-based auction house said the final
Continue ReadingKansas City’s ‘Fearless Jackrabbit’ hides amazing art for people to find
By Donna Pitman Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE, Missouri (KMBC) — n a basement studio in the oldest house in Riverside, Missouri, Jeff Parson puts pencil to paper, creating images that leap off pages: sketches of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, head coach Andy Reid, Royals standout Bobby Witt Jr. and
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Oregon gains 5,100 jobs in November; unemployment rate holds in narrow range
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment gained 5,100 jobs in November, following a revised increase of 3,500 jobs in October, the state Employment Department reported Wednesday as the state’s jobless rate continued to hold in a narrow range. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in November and 4.0% in October and has
Continue ReadingExclusive: Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi says returning to prison won’t stop her fight for equality
By Christiane Amanpour, Claire Calzonetti, Jaya Sharma and Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Iran’s most prominent human rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, said she will never stop fighting for democracy and equality, and she doesn’t fear retribution by the Iranian regime. Speaking exclusively to CNN while on a three-week medical
Continue ReadingLa Corte Suprema de EE.UU. acepta escuchar el caso de TikTok y decidir si su prohibición viola la Constitución
Por John Fritze y Devan Cole, CNN La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos acordó este miércoles decidir si una controvertida prohibición de la aplicación de redes sociales TikTok viola la primera enmienda de la Constitución, con lo que añade un caso importante a su agenda en este mandato, justo antes de que el presidente electo
Continue ReadingDemolition begins on former Chicago nightclub where stampede killed 21
CHICAGO (AP) — Demolition has begun on a historic downtown building two decades after a stampede at the dance club it housed left 21 dead and nearly five dozen injured. A crew moved in Tuesday after last week’s emergency demolition order by the Chicago Department of Buildings. That followed a Nov. 7 ruling by the
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Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Oregon
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Oregon.
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Movies and TV shows casting across the US
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.
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The best cars for tall people in 2025
CarGurus looked at headroom and legroom in most of the vehicle classes and came up with a list of vehicles that work for those who range beyond the average height of 5 feet, 10 inches for Americans.
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Assisted living options for people struggling with addiction
Caring.com breaks down assisted living options for people struggling with addiction, including costs, benefits, and what makes a good candidate.
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Which state leads the nation in Christmas tree production?
The Daily Yonder profiles and ranks the top producers of Christmas trees in the U.S.
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Over half of Americans say how much they weigh directly impacts their mental health, according to new study
Hers shares findings from a study that examines the connection between weight and mental health in the U.S.
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The key to constructive, personalized feedback at work? Check your language bias.
WorkTango examined news articles, peer-reviewed research, and recent surveys to compile tips for giving powerful, actionable feedback at work.
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Six in 10 adults are receiving fewer Christmas cards—and most are fine with that
Clash Royale shares insights about why Americans are receiving fewer Christmas cards this year—and why they don’t mind.
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Deep in the Utah desert, a Star Wars-themed resort transports visitors to another world
The Salt Lake Tribune spotlights Outpost X, a place where visitors can immerse themselves in a post-apocalyptic future.
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