Bill would change maritime liability rules after boat fire
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation Wednesday that would change 19th century…
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Melvin Van Peebles, godfather of Black cinema, dies at 89
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Melvin Van Peebles, a Broadway playwright, musician and movie director whose work ushered in the…
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Some Oregon state employees get more time for COVID vaccine
More than half of Oregon’s state employees have an extra six weeks to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a deadline has been pushed back to…
Continue ReadingResearchers detect malaria resistant to key drug in Africa
By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — Scientists have found evidence of a drug-resistant form of malaria in Africa. Researchers detected…
Continue ReadingIran’s Nuclear Capabilities Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Since 2003, worldwide concern over Iran’s nuclear program has…
Continue ReadingBiden taps two fundraisers, ex state rep as ambassadors
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced that’s he’s nominating two major Democratic fundraisers and a former…
Continue ReadingNew Florida bill replicates Texas’ sweeping abortion ban
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will consider an abortion bill similar to one signed into law in Texas that…
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Biden announces US will increase funding to help developing nations confront the climate crisis
CNN By Ella Nilsen, CNN President Joe Biden announced Tuesday he will work with Congress to double again the United States’ financial…
Continue Reading‘Maderna’ tourist wanted after skipping Hawaii Zoom hearing
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — An Illinois woman is wanted in Hawaii after she didn’t show up for a virtual…
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OSU-Cascades to host virtual talks by civil rights activist, thought leader on race and culture
A civil rights activist and a leader on race, religion and contemporary culture will be featured at virtual presentations hosted by the Oregon State…
Continue ReadingGrand Ronde tribe reclaims Willamette Falls in Oregon
By JAMIE HALE The Oregonian/OregonLive The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde held a symbolic demolition event at the old Blue Heron Paper Mill at…
Continue Reading‘Funeral home’ ad spreads message for the unvaccinated
CNN, WBTV By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN The truck had the name of a funeral home on it. But instead of a soothing thought that might double as a company…
Continue ReadingDiversity study: APSE’s gender-hiring scores continue to lag
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer A diversity study found the Associated Press Sports Editors has improved in racial hiring but the independent…
Continue ReadingJohnny Depp: ‘Not one of you’ is safe with ‘cancel culture’
By JORGE GARMA Associated Press SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain (AP) — Taking center stage in a prestigious Spanish film festival to receive a top career…
Continue ReadingAs Texas draws its maps, Latinos push for political power
By ACACIA CORONADO and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Latino groups are bracing for possible fights over redistricting.…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina’s Confederate monument protection law upheld
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled a state law preventing anyone from moving a…
Continue ReadingMayim Bialik’s ‘Jeopardy!’ goal: maintaining its integrity
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mayim Bialik knew she’d be busy around this time of year, but not this busy. Besides…
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The Grove in NW Crossing announces second phase, addition of four local restaurants
Values-driven real estate developer project^ announced Wednesday the addition of four new restaurant tenants to the Grove, the mixed-use commercial…
Continue ReadingHow major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
The Associated Press Stocks held on to their gains on Wall Street Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled it may begin easing its extraordinary…
Continue ReadingStitch Fix, Sonic Automotive rise; FedEx, Facebook fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Stitch Fix, Sonic Automotive rise; FedEx, Facebook…
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