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The Skanner News Update May 23, 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:35:18 -0700

Obama Defends Drones; Domestic Violence; Ivanice Harris; Tornado

VIDEO: Obama Defends Drone Strikes in Speech at National Defense University

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:36:07 -0700

Drone strikes are a necessary evil, but one that must be used with more temperance as the United States' security situation evolves, President Barack Obama said in a speech Thursday. He also vowed to send Guantanamo prisoners to Yemen.

NOAA Predicts Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:05:48 -0700

(CNN) -- Warmer-than-average water temperatures are expected to help yield a few more Atlantic hurricanes than usual this year, forecasters said Thursday.

Sergio Garcia's Biggest Sponsor Dismayed by Racist Remarks Aimed at Tiger Woods

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:43:52 -0700

(CNN) -- Sergio Garcia could lose a lucrative sponsorship deal after his "fried chicken" jibe directed at golf's World No.1 Tiger Woods.

Bill Clinton's $106 Million Speech Circuit Windfall

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:14:33 -0700

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- As former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton embarks on her new career as a paid speaker, she joins a lucrative family business that already has earned her husband more than $100 million since leaving office in 2001.

Obama Speech to Focus on Drones, Guantanamo Prison

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:06:40 -0700

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- From the targeted killing of Americans overseas to the future of the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, President Barack Obama will lay out the framework and legal rationale for his administration's counterterrorism policy in a widely anticipated speech Thursday.

Letter to the Editor from the Portland African American Leadership Forum

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:03:32 -0700

Portland African American Leadership Forum includes a project about urban renewal. We hope to unite the community and come to agreement on the issues. But the forum does not yet have an official position on urban renewal.

Who's the Killer Employee Under Obamacare? No. 50 or 51?

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:52:48 -0700

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The employer mandate under Obamacare is clear: Starting in 2014, "large employers" with 50 or more full-time employees must start providing insurance.

Anti-Gay Crime Up in New York as City Prepares for Pride Events

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:47:42 -0700

NEW YORK (CNN) -- Police in New York are stepping up their presence in neighborhoods with large gay and lesbian communities after a string of recent attacks on residents based on their sexual orientation.

Storms Slam Tornado-Ravaged Area as Town Tries to Rebuild

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:41:15 -0700

(CNN) -- Pounding rain soaked tornado-ravaged Moore, Oklahoma, on Thursday morning, and winds sent pieces of debris flying, hindering recovery efforts three days after the devastating tornado.

Kerry at Mideast Corner of Optimism and Skepticism

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:31:01 -0700

JERUSALEM (CNN) -- If there is one thing Israelis and Palestinians can agree on, it's that John Kerry doesn't lack enthusiasm.

Multnomah County Health Department Director Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:24:43 -0700

Lillian Shirley, director of the Multnomah County Health Department was arrested May 20 on a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence.

Attacks on Barracks, Mine Kill 25 in Niger

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:24:37 -0700

NIAMEY, Niger (CNN) -- Nineteen soldiers and six assailants were killed in attacks on a uranium mine and an army barracks about 200 kilometers apart in Niger early Thursday, the African nation's minister of domestic affairs said.

Punk Band Member Critical of Putin Denied Parole

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:16:44 -0700

(CNN) -- A Russian court denied parole for Maria Alyokhina, a jailed member of the Pussy Riot punk band, state news agency Itar-Tass said Thursday.

Cameron Condemns Brutal Hacking Death, Says Britain Stands Firm

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:58:42 -0700

LONDON (CNN) -- A gruesome cleaver attack on a British soldier left London reeling Thursday, as Britain grappled with questions over who was responsible and whether Islamist extremism was to blame.

Chicago Board Votes to Close 50 Schools

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:03:39 -0700

(CNN) -- The Chicago Board of Education voted Wednesday to close 50 schools, a controversial move that drew sharp criticism from the city's teachers union.

Holder: Drone Strikes Have Killed Four Americans Since 2009

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:02:37 -0700

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Counterterrorism drone strikes have killed four Americans overseas since 2009, the U.S. government acknowledged on Wednesday, one day before President Barack Obama delivers a major speech on his administration's counterterrorism policy.

Sub Bids Requested: Mass Excavation & Utilities

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:40:21 -0700

scopes of work: mass excavation, building slab rough-grading, site water, site sanitary sewer, site staging rock, and primary site and off-site electrical conduits.

Hiring: Housing Rehab Project Coordinator - Reach CDC - Portland

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:24:02 -0700

Hiring: Housing Rehab Project Coordinator - Reach CDC - Portland

Hiring: Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Instructions - Clark College - Vancouver, WA

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:21:13 -0700

Hiring: Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Instructions - Clark College - Vancouver, WA

Hiring: Three Open Positions - Maintenance Technicians - Reach CDC - Portland, OR

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:17:31 -0700

Hiring: Three Open Positions - Maintenance Technicians - Reach CDC - Portland, OR

Ivanice Harris Found Dead in Hawaii

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:15:50 -0700

Ivanice Harris, who went missing in Hawaii last week, has been found dead, according to Honolulu police.

Hiring: Adjunct Faculti Opening - Reasearch Student Mentor - Portland, OR

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:14:28 -0700

Hiring: Adjunct Faculti Opening - Reasearch Student Mentor - Portland, OR

Hiring: Academic Adviser: African American Specialist and Outreach Coordinator - U of O

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:09:50 -0700

Hiring: Academic Adviser: African American Specialist and Outreach Coordinator - U of O

Hiring: Director of Strategic Communications - University of Oregon

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:06:42 -0700

Hiring: Director of Strategic Communications - University of Oregon