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Amazon Prime show ‘Tandav’ faces calls for a ban in India
Amazon wants India to play a key role in its ambitions to conquer streaming video. But the company now faces a political backlash over one of its new…
Continue ReadingArmed demonstrators gather at Virginia state Capitol as states stay tight on security 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…
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C.O. health officials react to new, fast-spreading COVID-19 strain’s arrival in Oregon
About a month ago, a fast-spreading variant of the COVID-19 virus was found in the United Kingdom. It didn’t take long for the new mutation to make…
Continue ReadingL.A. inquest into a fatal police shooting of 18-year-old backs earlier conclusion that it was homicide
Following the first inquest in Los Angeles in more than 30 years, the Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office on Friday released its findings, which…
Continue ReadingIf 2021 already seems like too much, there’s a hotline that urges people to call in and scream
Those exhausted by 2021 — and well, all of 2020 — can get some relief by calling a hotline and screaming. Yes, really. Just Scream!, a…
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Redmond driver crashes into store, arrested on DUII charge
A Redmond driver was arrested Monday afternoon on DUII charges after crashing an SUV fully into the Mail and More store, fortunately not injuring two…
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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…
Continue ReadingWall 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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