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University president resigns after plagiarizing part of a speech by the former head of US Special Forces
The University of South Carolina accepted the resignation Wednesday of President Bob Caslen, who admitted he plagiarized part of a speech by the…
Continue ReadingMother who allegedly killed her 4-year-old faces the death penalty if convicted, Ohio prosecutor says
A 25-year-old woman in Ohio who has been charged with murder in the death of her 4-year-old daughter will face the death penalty if convicted,…
Continue ReadingFamily of Ohio student who died after drinking alcohol at fraternity event files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a Bowling Green State University student, who prosecutors say died from alcohol intoxication during a fraternity hazing, has filed a…
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Prineville teen collapses at HS basketball practice; player, mother say mask to blame
The Crook County School District says it’s investigating what caused freshman Savannah Lay to collapse during a girls’ basketball practice at Crook…
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OSU study: Bird species losses on remote island in Panama point to lack of habitat connectivity
Free from human disturbance for a century, an inland island in Central America has nevertheless lost more than 25% of its native bird species since…
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Oregon Health Authority: Pfizer vaccinations for 12 to 15-year-olds can begin Thursday
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup said it completed its review of the federal process Wednesday night and unanimously concluded…
Continue Reading67 killed in Gaza, 7 killed in Israel as UN warns conflict could turn into ‘full-scale war’
The worst violence in years between Israelis and Palestinians showed no signs of letting up Wednesday, as continued Israeli airstrikes and Hamas…
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SE Bend brush fire stopped at half-acre; 3 nearby homes put on alert
A small, human-caused brush fire in southeast Bend was stopped at about a half-acre Wednesday evening after prompting authorities to put a few nearby…
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Subaru of Bend makes big donation to In Our Backyard
Subaru of Bend and its parent company donated more than $48,000 to the Bend anti-human trafficking nonprofit In Our Backyard as part of the car…
Continue ReadingVital Memphis bridge shut down after officials find structural crack
Transportation officials discovered a crack Tuesday in a major artery in American infrastructure, meaning it could be closed for months. The Hernando…
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46th Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show looks to be a go this July, organizers say
The 80th Sisters Rodeo was canceled this year, for a second year, due to rising COVID-19 cases and event restrictions, but the 46th annual Sisters…
Continue ReadingLawsuit claims New Jersey Hindu temple was built on forced labor
Six Indian men filed suit against a large Hindu temple in New Jersey on Tuesday, alleging that the prominent sect in charge of the facility lured…
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Prineville RV show on tap this weekend
Overcoming COVID and inventory challenges, Beaver Coach Sales plans an RV show starting Friday afternoon at the Crook County Fairgrounds in…
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Two C.O. HS students receive major NROTC scholarships
Crook County High senior Elizabeth Barker received a $200,000 nursing scholarship from the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps at a special ceremony…
Continue ReadingJust Like Humans, Zoo Animals Will Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19. Here’s How
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — With three different COVID vaccines being administered…
Continue ReadingBarnstable Lacrosse Goalie Puts EMT Training To Use, Helps Injured Opponent
Click here for updates on this story BARNSTABLE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — It might be said that Morgan Dardia is wired a…
Continue ReadingPurrfect Outcome After Monroe County Deputies Save Kitten Hitching Ride Under Patrol Car
Click here for updates on this story FLORIDA KEYS, Florida (WFOR) — Cats really do have nine lives, especially a small…
Continue ReadingMTA Employee Recognized After Rescuing Dog From Subway Tracks: ‘It’s Remarkable She Was Able To Survive That Long’
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — An MTA employee was recognized Tuesday after saving a…
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