NTSB: Poor planning led to deadly Texas pipeline blast
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Federal investigators say a dredge operator’s inadequate communication, planning, and risk management likely led to…
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Chile’s congress approves same-sex marriages, adoptions
By EVA VERGARA Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Both houses of Chile’s congress have voted to approve a marriage equality bill that also…
Continue ReadingDole honored with events in DC, his hometown, Kansas capital
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Bob Dole will be honored Friday in a private memorial service with President Joe Biden in attendance and a public service at…
Continue ReadingCorrection: Bob Dole-Service story
In a story published Dec. 7, 2021, about memorial service arrangements for former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, The Associated Press erroneously reported that…
Continue ReadingMalaysian court upholds ex-premier Najib’s graft conviction
By EILEEN NG Associated Press PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s Appeal Court has upheld the conviction and 12-year jail sentence of ex-Prime…
Continue Reading10 earthquakes occur off Oregon Coast; not felt on land
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ten earthquakes were recorded Tuesday off the Oregon coast, the largest reaching magnitude-5.8. The the earthquake activity…
Continue Reading10 earthquakes occur off Oregon Coast; not felt on land
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ten earthquakes were recorded Tuesday off the Oregon coast, the largest reaching magnitude-5.8. The the earthquake activity…
Continue ReadingNavy contests Hawaii’s orders to suspend, drain fuel tanks
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and JULIE WATSON Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Navy is contesting orders from Hawaii to suspend use of fuel…
Continue ReadingWoman says Maxwell abused her at age 14
By LARRY NEUMEISTER and TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — One of Ghislaine Maxwell’s accusers says the British socialite once felt her…
Continue ReadingTest feeding plan in works for starving Florida manatees
By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press St. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Normally giving food to wild animals is considered off limits. But now a dire…
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New nature play area a hit with students at Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School
When recess starts at Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School, the school’s new nature play area is immediately busy with all sorts of activity.…
Continue ReadingAll aboard: Steeler newcomers scramble to catch moving train
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are relying on a sea of new faces to help bolster their sagging defense.…
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Police officer who fatally shot carjacking suspect ID’d
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The police officer who fatally shot a carjacking suspect Monday on Interstate 5 has been identified as officer John Hughes of…
Continue ReadingPolice officer who fatally shot carjacking suspect ID’d
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The police officer who fatally shot a carjacking suspect Monday on Interstate 5 has been identified as officer John Hughes of…
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Madras COVID-19, flu vaccination clinic doubles as block party and resource fair
To improve access to vaccines and community resources, Thrive Central Oregon and the Oregon Health Authority recently held a Fiesta del Barrio –…
Continue ReadingEPA lowers ethanol requirements, citing reduced demand
By MATTHEW DALY and DAVID PITT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has lowered annual production requirements for ethanol…
Continue ReadingPrison commissioner stepping down from troubled department
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn is stepping down after six years leading the…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: How does an officer use a gun instead of a Taser?
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press At former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter’s manslaughter trial for fatally shooting Daunte Wright, a Black…
Continue ReadingNevada jury: Health insurers owe ER doctors $60M in damages
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — One of the nation’s largest health insurance companies and its branches in Nevada have been found…
Continue ReadingHawaii recoups from big storm amid lingering flood threats
By CALEB JONES Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Flash flood warnings have been canceled for Hawaii, but the threat of heavy rain is persisting as a…
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