Amid drought, some S. Deschutes County homeowners say their wells are drying up
A serious drought, low snowpack and more homes being built in the area means the water supply is low for some in southern Deschutes County. Some…
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A high school senior was accused of violating his graduation’s dress code with his shoes — so a teacher switched with him
With minutes to spare, a Hahnville High School teacher in Boutte, Louisiana, traded shoes with a senior so he could walk at his graduation after…
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Latest C.O. heat wave raises concern for pets in cars or on hot pavement
Some Central Oregonians no doubt are enjoying the recent heat, but the record-breaking temperatures on the High Desert this week can be deadly for…
Continue ReadingA tragedy high on a mountain was a wake-up call for China’s booming marathon industry
When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he…
Continue ReadingDogecoin surges after Coinbase says some users can trade it
Dogecoin is going to the moon again. The canine-themed digital currency soared more than 25% Wednesday to about 40 cents. Investors cheered the news…
Continue ReadingProsecutors request 30-year sentence for Derek Chauvin while defense argues for new trial
Prosecutors for the state of Minnesota are requesting a 30-year prison sentence for Derek Chauvin, the former officer convicted of the murder of…
Continue ReadingA third climate activist is expected to be elected to Exxon’s board
ExxonMobil said it expects a third activist shareholder will be elected to its board of directors, following a contentious vote. Votes are still…
Continue ReadingWhat the JBS cyberattack means for meat supply
Some shoppers may want to brace themselves for yet another possible supply crunch — this time with meat. Major beef and pork producer JBS USA…
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USPS mail delivery truck catches fire in Redmond
A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier had a scare on Tuesday, when his delivery truck was engulfed in…
Continue ReadingAs bombs rain down on Myanmar’s hotbeds of rural resistance, tens of thousands flee to the jungle without food or water
In a remote part of Myanmar’s far west, where narrow roads zigzag through treacherous mountain passes and villages nestle on precipitous slopes…
Continue ReadingElephant herd razes 500-kilometer path of destruction after escape from China nature reserve
A herd of 15 elephants has wreaked havoc in China, trampling crops and causing more than a million dollars’ worth of damage, after the animals…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas man accused of killing his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son pleads not guilty
The man accused of killing his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son in Las Vegas pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Terrell Rhodes, 27, appeared in court,…
Continue ReadingDuke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski to retire in 2022
Duke University’s Mike Krzyzewski, the all-time winningest coach in men’s Division I college basketball, is set to retire following the…
Continue ReadingSan Jose shooting: Body-camera footage shows tense moments as officers approach gunman
Body-camera footage shows officers tensely closing in on the San Jose workplace shooter and apparently hearing his final gunshots — including…
Continue ReadingA California firefighter is dead and another injured after police say a co-worker opened fire. It’s the second workplace shooting within a week
A firefighter is dead and another is hospitalized after an off-duty colleague fired gunshots in a Los Angeles County fire station before apparently…
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I-84 reopens temporarily west of The Dalles after wildfire prompts evacuations
A wildfire west of The Dalles in the Columbia River Gorge and downed power lines Wednesday afternoon closed Interstate 84 and U.S. Highway 30 in…
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BPA adds public safety power shutoff procedure to mitigate wildfires
The Bonneville Power Administration said Wednesday it has added a public safety power shutoff procedure to its wildfire mitigation plan to protect…
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Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 related deaths, 356 new cases
There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,676, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingDuke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski to retire in 2022, according to reports
Duke University’s Mike Krzyzewski, the all-time winningest coach in men’s Division I college basketball, is set to retire following the…
Continue ReadingHigh school graduate flies plane for the first time
Click here for updates on this story Fairhope, Alabama (WALA) — A recent Davidson High School graduate had the…
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