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Jeremy Christian Guilty of Killing 2 Who Tried to Stop His Slurs on Max
Today jurors found Christian guilty of the May 26, 2017 stabbing deaths of Taliesin Namkai-Meche and Ricky Best
States Step Up Funding for Planned Parenthood Clinics
A spokesman for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon said the agency has been "working closely with state officials to create critical backstops and protect access to care for all Oregonians who need it, regardless of federal action on Title X"
Oregon Denies Permit for Pipeline Before Federal Decision
Oregon's Department of Land Conservation and Development says a proposed liquefied natural gas export terminal in Coos Bay would have significant adverse effects on the state's coastal scenic and aesthetic resources, endangered species and critical habitat
"Amidst the growing climate emergency, closing this loophole is a small step we must take to hold Big Oil accountable and to protect our communities," said Blumenauer.
African American Initiative Breast Cancer Survivor Celebration to be Held Saturday
Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington celebrate breast cancer survivors in the African American community with a free gala this...
Dr. Karin Edwards Named New President of Clark College
Board of Trustees names Dr. Karin Edwards as the college’s 15th leader in its 87-year history ...
OneUnited Bank Launches New Limited-Edition Harriet Tubman Card
OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in America, introduces the new limited-edition Harriet Tubman Card in celebration of...
Oregon House Votes to End Driver’s License Suspensions for Failure to Pay Fines
Bipartisan Vote Underscores Consensus for Reforms, Makes Way for Senate Action ...
Black History Month 2020: “African Americans and the Vote”
In our celebration of Black History Month 2020, the DPO Black Caucus looks forward to the screening of the award-winning documentary,...
University lab cited for animal welfare violations in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon Health & Science University laboratory was cited for violating animal welfare laws after five prairie voles died of thirst, federal inspectors said.The U.S. Department of Agriculture also cited the university after a person risked contaminating surgical...
Man charged in truck stop stabbing sent to state hospital
ONTARIO, Ore. (AP) — A Colorado man charged in what Oregon prosecutors say was a hate crime stabbing has been found unfit for trial and will be sent to the Oregon State Hospital before his legal case can move forward.The Argus-Observer in Ontario reports Malheur County Circuit Court Judge...
Black America is Facing a Housing Crisis
As the cost of housing soars the homeless population jumps 12 percent, the number of people renting grows and homeownership falls ...
Trump Expands Muslim Ban to Target Africans
Under the new ban on countries, four out of five people who will be excluded are Africans ...
Martin Luther King Day is an Opportunity for Service
Find out where you can volunteer and make a difference to the community ...
Looking to 2020 — Put Your Vote to WORK!
Ronald Reagan, who turned his back on organized labor and started America’s middle-class into a tailspin, has recently been voted by this administration’s NLRB into the Labor Hall of Fame ...
Sanders wins Nevada caucuses, takes national Democratic lead
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bernie Sanders scored a resounding victory in Nevada’s presidential caucuses on Saturday, cementing his status as the Democrats' national front-runner amid escalating tensions over whether he’s too liberal to defeat President Donald Trump. While Sanders scored...
The Latest: Klobuchar upbeat after trailing in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign (all times local):8:08 p.m.Amy Klobuchar is telling supporters her presidential campaign has “exceeded expectations” and she plans to carry on, even as she trailed far behind several rivals in Saturday’s...
Street by Vanderbilt basketball gym named for Perry Wallace
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The first black basketball player on scholarship in the Southeastern Conference now has a street named after him outside of Vanderbilt University's Memorial Gymnasium. Family members of the late Perry Wallace joined school officials, Vanderbilt men's basketball coach...
'West Side Story' opening draws protesters on Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) — There was a chorus outside the Broadway Theatre on Thursday at the opening night of a new revival of “West Side Story” but what was being sung was a protest chant.A group of about 100 people demanded the removal of cast member Amar Ramasar, who was fired and...
Broadway's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' readies for Garden visit
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Kyle Scatliffe has gone to Madison Square Garden plenty of times — for a Rangers game, a Muse concert and a WWE event. Next week, he's going back again, but this time he won't be in the seats.Scatliffe on Wednesday will be starring in the hit Broadway play...
OWN's 'Cherish the Day' is a rare celebration of black love
LOS ANGELES (AP) — To separate filmmaker and TV producer Ava DuVernay’s trenchant, history-driven projects, including “Selma” and “When They See Us,” from her new romantic drama series is to sell short the determined thoughtfulness that shapes all her...
Yemen's Houthi rebels impeding UN aid flow, demand a cut
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have blocked half of the United Nations’ aid delivery programs in the war-torn...
AP FACT CHECK: Donald Trump and the audacity of hype
WASHINGTON (AP) — In their boisterous presidential debate, several Democrats sold short the health care...
AP Exclusive: DEA agent accused of conspiring with cartel
MIAMI (AP) — A once-standout U.S. federal narcotics agent known for spending lavishly on luxury cars and...
Italy towns close down amid virus case clusters, 2 deaths
CODOGNO, Italy (AP) — A dozen towns in northern Italy effectively went into lockdown Saturday after the...
US leads training exercises in Africa amid focus on Sahel
THIES, Senegal (AP) — Crouching in the sparse brush, maneuvering into formations through a divide, and then...
At Trump's India rally, Modi bets on bolstering his image
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — A festive mood has enveloped Ahmedabad in India’s northwestern state of...
