409,000-acre Bootleg Fire in S. Oregon now 53% contained
The battle is far from over, but firefighters have brought the more than 409,000-acre Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon to more than 50% containment,…
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OSU study to provide insight into optimal nutrition for bees, amid global decline
A new grant will allow Oregon State University researchers to study the nutritional value of more than 100 bee-pollinated crops, native plants and…
Continue Reading4 men charged in fatal drive-by shooting of 13-year-old girl
By Tina Burnside, CNN Four men have been charged in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old girl in North Carolina, police said. The shooting happened…
Continue ReadingBiden announces end of combat mission in Iraq as he shifts US foreign policy focus
By Kevin Liptak and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden agreed on Monday to formally conclude the US combat mission in Iraq by the end of the…
Continue ReadingProvincetown issues a new mask mandate amid Covid-19 case surge after Fourth of July
By Jennifer Henderson and Eric Levenson, CNN Provincetown, Massachusetts, has restored its indoor mask mandate after a cluster of Covid-19 cases…
Continue ReadingVirtual contact was worse for older people during the pandemic than no contact, study finds
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN As the Covid-19 pandemic swept the globe in early 2020, people around the world found themselves confined to their homes and…
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OSU researcher IDs ancient ‘mammoth weevil’ that used huge ‘trunk’ to fight for mates
An Oregon State University researcher has identified a 100-million-year-old weevil unlike any other known fossilized or living…
Continue ReadingBiden administration announces resources to support people with long Covid
By Kate Sullivan, CNN The Biden administration on Monday released guidance and resources to support people experiencing long-term effects of…
Continue ReadingMajor medical groups call for employers to mandate Covid-19 vaccines for health care workers
By Nadia Kounang, CNN As the number of Covid-19 cases surges in the United States, more than 50 health and medical groups — including the…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Grammy-winning singer Tony Bennett, famous for his signature song, “I Left My Heart…
Continue ReadingIn the Atlanta area, some school districts will require masks. The state’s biggest district is taking a different approach
By Mallory Simon, Amara Walker and Maria Cartaya, CNN Six-year-old Audrey Gard will head to first grade next week wearing a mask. It’s a…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of author, television personality and entrepreneur, Martha Stewart. Personal Birth date:…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Facts Almost seven million people visit the Eiffel…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about Big Ben, the clock and bell in Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament in…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s an overview of the Chicago Transit Authority, both its history and its present-day status as the second largest…
Continue ReadingCivilian casualties in Afghanistan hit record high amid US withdrawal, UN says
By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN Civilian casualties in Afghanistan reached record levels in the first half of 2021, the United Nations warned Monday, noting…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 26: Coronavirus, Capitol riot, infrastructure, wildfires, Tunisia
Dr. Michael Bolding made an emotional plea for people in Arkansas to get the Covid-19 vaccine. He speaks with CNN’s Pamela Brown about what it has…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 26: Coronavirus, Capitol riot, infrastructure, wildfires, Tunisia
By AJ Willingham, CNN As the new school year approaches, administrators are dealing with serious teacher shortages. Some schools are even bringing in…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 26: Coronavirus, Capitol riot, infrastructure, wildfires, Tunisia
Parts of the South and the Northwest will see hot temperatures today as monsoon rains continue in the Southwest. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri…
Continue ReadingCalifornia SWAT officer among 4 killed in hourslong standoff with armed man, authorities say
By Stella Chan, CNN A Kern County Sheriff’s Department SWAT officer was fatally shot and three other people were killed in an hourslong…
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