Portland lawmaker proposes paying reparations to Black Oregonians
Oregon state Sen. Lew Frederick, D-Portland, grew up near civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King…
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Wall Street has a new top cop. And Elizabeth Warren is a big fan of him
A new sheriff is coming to Wall Street — and, for a change, he’s not a friendly face. In a win for Elizabeth Warren and progressives,…
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Expert sees ‘a ray of sunshine’ in Covid-19 battle, but deaths and variant cases are growing in the US
Despite a steady growth in coronavirus deaths, a medical expert says the United States now has an opportunity to “get a hold of the…
Continue ReadingBakery is ‘breaking glass ceilings’ with its sold out inauguration cakes
Click here for updates on this story AVON, Connecticut (WFSB) — In two days, a new administration will come into office…
Continue ReadingA nurse for 50 years refused to retire when the pandemic began. She later died from Covid-19
After more than 50 years as an emergency room nurse, Betty Grier Gallagher had more than earned the right to retire. But according to those who knew…
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Heading ‘into a buzzsaw’: Why extremism experts fear the Capitol attack is just the beginning
The US Capitol is surrounded by fences and troops amid fear the January 6 riots could spark violence this weekend and leading up to Wednesday’s…
Continue ReadingHistoric Gulf Coast NASA test aborted early; engineers trying to figure out what went wrong
Click here for updates on this story HANCOCK COUNTY, Mississippi (WALA) — A history making NASA test this weekend along…
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Dozen arrested after blocking Interstate 5 lanes in Seattle
Twelve people were arrested and two vehicles were impounded Monday after protesters blocked Interstate 5 in Seattle, the Washington State Patrol…
Continue ReadingChildren’s Hospital sees uptick in COVID-19 related MISC cases
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A COVID warning when it comes to young people.…
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Swarm of 100-plus small quakes rumble beneath Mount Hood
A swarm of more than 100 small earthquakes shook the south side of Mount Hood Sunday afternoon.…
Continue ReadingYellen to urge lawmakers to ‘act big’ on relief spending
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for Treasury secretary, is expected to urge lawmakers to “act big” on relief…
Continue ReadingBiden administration promises equitable vaccine access to Black and brown communities
President-elect Joe Biden and his administration vow to ensure Black and brown people get equal access to the Covid-19 vaccine through mobile…
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Missing Waldport woman found dead in surf
WALDPORT, Ore. (AP) — A Waldport woman reported missing after she took her dogs for a walk was later found dead in the surf at the mouth of the…
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California tops 3 million Covid-19 cases
California has become the first state in the nation to record more than 3 million Covid-19 cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University and…
Continue ReadingArmed demonstrators gather at Virginia state Capitol ahead of inauguration
Dozens of armed demonstrators gathered at the state Capitol in Richmond, Virginia, on Monday as authorities remained on alert at capitols across the…
Continue ReadingBusiness owner talks about moving on from a failed venture
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Eric Nedzweckas owns Oahu Construction and Consultants — a…
Continue ReadingArmy ROTC Cadet shot on highway was returning to campus for spring semester, friends say
Click here for updates on this story EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois (KMOV) — The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Army…
Continue ReadingMcConnell, Schumer close in on power-sharing agreement in evenly divided Senate
The top two Senate leaders are nearing a power-sharing agreement to hash out how the evenly divided chamber will operate, with Democrats in charge of…
Continue ReadingWalmart teams up with church to thank frontline workers on MLK Day
Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, Arkansas (KFSM) — In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and to help…
Continue Reading20-year-old man dead after possible hunting accident
Click here for updates on this story GALLA ROCK, Arkansas (KFSM) — A 20 year old was shot at the Carden Bottoms over…
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