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Schools in Portland, Oregon, Reach Tentative Deal With Teachers Union After Nearly Month-Long Strike
The agreement must still be voted on by teachers who have been on the picket line since Nov. 1 over issues of pay, class sizes and planning time. It must also be approved by the school board.
Voter-Approved Oregon Gun Control Law Violates the State Constitution, Judge Rules
The law is one of the toughest in the nation. It requires people to undergo a criminal background check and complete a gun safety training course in order to obtain a permit to buy a firearm. It also bans high-capacity magazines.
Police Accountability Commission members feel their work is being negated.
Teachers in Portland, Oregon, March and Temporarily Block Bridge in Third Week of Strike
The Portland Association of Teachers union and their supporters stopped in the middle of the Burnside Bridge for about 15 minutes.
Turkey Rules the Table. But an AP-NORC Poll Finds Disagreement Over Other Thanksgiving Classics
Thanksgiving may be a time for Americans to come together, but opinion is divided over what's on the crowded dinner table. We mostly...
Jamil Smith will drive The Emancipator’s editorial vision and serve as a key partner to Payne in growing the rising media...
Sanford Biggers and Yoonhee Choi’s projects will be on display with the opening of the new terminal in May 2024 ...
Portland Theatres Unite in ‘Go See A Play’ Revival Campaign
The effort aims to invigorate the city's performing arts scene. ...
KairosPDX Commemorates Ruby Bridges Day
A school-wide assembly featured student presentations, songs and dances to commemorate the bravery of Ruby Bridges, the first African...
Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping cart and three wagons, Will Taylor spent a summer morning helping friends tear down what had been their home and that of about a dozen others. It wasn't the first time and wouldn't be the last. ...
Michigan Democrats poised to test ambitious environmental goals in the industrial Midwest
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is on the verge of implementing one of the nation’s most ambitious clean energy mandates, aiming to be carbon-free by 2040 in what is a pivotal test of the Democrats’ environmental goals in a state with a long-standing manufacturing legacy. ...
Noah Carter scores 18, Sean East 17 and Missouri defeats Loyola of Maryland 78-70
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Noah Carter scored 18 points, Sean East added 17, and Missouri defeated Loyola of Maryland 78-70 on Saturday. Nick Honor scored 13 and Anthony Robinson added 10 for the Tigers (5-2). Carter also had five rebounds, three steals and two assists. East had four...
Cody Schrader runs for 217 yards and a TD, No. 9 Missouri beats Arkansas 48-14
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Cody Schrader ran for 217 yards and a touchdown and No. 9 Missouri limited Arkansas to 87 yards in the first three quarters to help the Tigers win their regular-season finale, 48-14 on Friday. Missouri (10-2, 6-2 Southeastern Conference) had its best...
Why Are Bullies So Mean? A Youth Psychology Expert Explains What’s Behind Their Harmful Behavior
Bullied children and teens are at risk for anxiety, depression, dropping out of school, peer rejection, social isolation and self-harm. ...
Federal Agencies Issue $23 Million Fine Against TransUnion and Subsidiary
FTC and CFPB say actions harmed renters and violated fair credit laws ...
First One to Commit to Nonviolence Wins
Every time gains towards nonviolence looked promising, someone from the most aggrieved and trauma-warped groups made sure to be spoilers by committing some atrocity and resetting the hate and violence. ...
What is patently obvious to all Americans right now is the adolescent dysfunction of Congress. ...
Tensions simmer as newcomers and immigrants with deeper US roots strive for work permits
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — In New York, migrants at a city-run shelter grumble that relatives who settled before them refuse to offer a bed. In Chicago, a provider of mental health services to people in the country illegally pivoted to new arrivals sleeping at a police station across the street. In...
Final trial over Elijah McClain's death in suburban Denver spotlights paramedics' role
DENVER (AP) — The final trial over the 2019 death of Elijah McClain after he was stopped by police in suburban Denver is expected to delve into largely uncharted legal territory, with paramedics, not officers, being prosecuted this time. Starting Monday, jurors will be chosen to...
Biden declares emergency over lead in water in US Virgin Islands
President Joe Biden declared an emergency over lead-in-water contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this week after tests on St. Croix revealed levels more than 100 times the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency – among the worst results a U.S. community has seen in...
Book Review: A dazzlingly fun historical fiction, 'A True Account' tests the borders of reality
Hannah Masury, for a brief time, was a pirate. At least, according to the mysterious manuscript that shows up on Professor Marian Beresford’s desk, brought by a bright-faced student excited at the possibility of finding the treasure that Hannah left behind. Novelist and historian...
The Rolling Stones announce 2024 North American Tour in support of 'Hackney Diamonds' album
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Last month, The Rolling Stones released “Hackney Diamonds,” their first album of original material in 18 years. Tuesday, the legendary English band announced they're taking it on the road. Starting on April 28 in Houston and concluding in Santa...
Public Enemy, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and Tracy Chapman get nods for Songwriters Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Everything from rap to yacht rock, country and alt-rock are represented among the nominees for the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame, with nods for Public Enemy, Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and The Doobie Brothers. The...
Relatives and a friend of Israelis kidnapped and killed by Hamas visit Australia's Parliament House
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Relatives and a friend of Israelis kidnapped and killed by Hamas visited...
California city calls for permanent cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war, urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland's City Council on Monday passed a carefully crafted resolution calling for a...
Panthers fire Frank Reich after 11 games and name Chris Tabor their interim head coach
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Frank Reich era in Carolina is over after only 11 games. The Carolina...
Powerful storm pounds the Black Sea region, leaving more than a half-million people without power
A weekend storm that pounded the Black Sea region toppled trees, tore down power lines and flooded coastal areas...
High stakes and glitz mark the vote in Paris for the 2030 World Expo host
PARIS (AP) — In a high-profile showdown, Rome, Busan and Riyadh are the top contenders to become the host city...
Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation and will scale back...
