Scouting America provides community, teaches young people valuable skills
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jaylin Henderson had 24 points in Portland State’s 96-39 victory over Walla Walla on Tuesday. Henderson added six…
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Continue ReadingInstead of partying, thousands turn New Year celebration into anti-government protest in Serbia
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Continue ReadingPlayStations for guns are offered up in New Orleans
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Continue ReadingChief Justice John Roberts defends judicial independence, says it is under threat in several ways
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Continue ReadingNYC jail staff blocked medics from treating 23-year-old woman who died weeks later
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Continue ReadingVisiting the Big Apple? Prepare to pay more if you drive to busiest part of Manhattan
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s plan to charge drivers extra to enter the center of Manhattan is set to to take effect Sunday. The goals of…
Continue ReadingArizona official who delayed county’s 2022 election certification didn’t have immunity, court says
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Continue ReadingIvory Coast asks French troops to leave, the latest African country to do so
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Continue ReadingWhy you should buy an EV soon, norovirus surge, human composting: Catch up on the day’s stories
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Continue ReadingMichigan couple die days apart after separate accidents between Christmas and New Year’s Day
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Continue ReadingFrance’s Macron acknowledges that dissolving parliament in 2024 backfired but celebrates Olympics
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Oregon Ducks laser focused on winning Rose Bowl, punching their ticket to the playoff semifinals
PASADENA, CA (KTVZ) — With less than 24 hours away from playing in the Rose Bowl, the Oregon Ducks are laser focused on toppling Ohio State and…
Continue ReadingLenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75
MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The…
Continue ReadingFumes in the cockpit prompts Hawaiian flight’s return to Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — A Hawaiian airlines flight bound for Honolulu was forced to return to the Seattle airport shortly after takeoff due to reports of…
Continue ReadingOutgoing North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In one of his final acts in office, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has commuted the death sentences of 15 men…
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