California's McKinney fire has destroyed nearly 90 homes and is only 40% contained

7 hours ago | WBALTV

The blaze, the largest wildfire in California so far this year, erupted on July 29 in the forest near the California-Oregon border and grew rapidly, fueled by winds from...
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Senate to hold hearing on crisis-plagued federal prisons

1 day ago | My Sanantonio

WASHINGTON - The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said Friday he plans to hold an oversight hearing on the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons after The...
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Three-year anniversary of Dayton mass shooting brings families, community together

2 days ago | WLWT

Tonight families of victims, community members and business owners reflect on that mass shooting in Dayton's Oregon District three years ago.
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Greenville County man captured in Oregon appears in court for wife's murder

2 days ago | WYFF

John Blauvelt is charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Cati Blauvelt, in Simpsonville.
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Father of Springboro man killed in Dayton mass shooting honors son on third anniversary

2 days ago | WLWT

Thursday marked three years since a 24-year-old gunman opened fire in Dayton's Oregon District. Twenty-seven people were injured. Nine were killed.
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US keeping ex-prison chief as top adviser after rocky tenure

3 days ago | My Sanantonio

WASHINGTON - The federal Bureau of Prisons is keeping its former director on the payroll as an adviser to his successor, rewarding him with an influential new role after...
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Surprise Senate vote would overturn Biden environmental rule

3 days ago | My Sanantonio | 2 articles

WASHINGTON - In a surprise victory for Republicans, the Senate on Thursday voted to overturn a Biden administration rule requiring rigorous environmental review of major...
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“Journalism Kind of Runs in My Blood”: Nicholas Kristof Is Done With Politics

3 days ago | Vanity Fair

The New York Times columnist reflects on his thwarted run for Oregon governor and looks ahead to returning to the front lines. “I would like to get to Ukraine,” he says.
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In the Theater, Workers Are Demanding Better Conditions

3 days ago | NY Times

The requirements of the theater, and the constant physical and emotional risks facing performers, have many demanding their basic needs as humans.
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He lived in Oregon and she lived in England. A drawing of a cat brought them together

3 days ago | NPR

When Grant Schroeder commissioned a drawing of his cat, Luna, he figured that was it. But he got a lot more when Emma Ferguson, who also had a cat named Luna, took notice. Soon...
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Historic climate bill moves U.S. closer to Biden's target

Senate Democrats delivered a dramatic win for President Joe Biden's effort to fight climate change on Sunday, passing a bill that will devote hundreds of billions of dollars to... Read more ...

After Rockets Strike Near Nuclear Plant, Ukraine and Russia Trade Blame

Moscow accused Ukraine of striking near spent-fuel storage at the Zaporizhzhia power plant, while Ukrainian intelligence said it was a move by Russia to destroy infrastructure. Read more ...

Michigan crash continues Kyle Busch's bad luck

A day after talking about his bad luck, Kyle Busch was collected in a multi-car crash and recorded his eighth consecutive finish outside the top 10. Read more ...

Senate Tiebreaker Approves Sweeping Economic Package

Democrats pushed their election-year economic package to Senate passage Sunday, a hard-fought compromise less sweeping than President Biden's original domestic vision but one... Read more ...

Lucas: Pelosi's Taiwan visit exposes Biden weakness with China

It is one thing for Republicans to accuse Joe Biden of being a compromised weakling on China It is another for Democrat Nancy Pelosi, of all people, to prove it. And that is... Read more ...

North Carolina sheriff stocking schools with AR-15 rifles

MARSHALL, N.C. - When schools in one North Carolina county reopen later this month, new security measures will include stocking AR-15 rifles for school resource officers to use... Read more ...

Bay Area Afghan evacuee fears for family's safety amid bomb blasts in Kabul

As violence erupts in Kabul after two separate bombings in the last two days killing at least 16 people, a Bay Area Afghan evacuee says his young brothers and sisters in the... Read more ...

Videocast: Rainy Start This Week

Summer heat wave isn't letting up in the Northeast, New England

Heat Advisories remain in effect across the Northeast and New England as oppressive heat and humidity refuse to release their grip on the region. Read more ...

Energy Experts Say Climate Bill Could Help Consumers Cut Utility Bill Costs

The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax deductions for energy-efficient home upgrades and a tax credit for electric vehicles. Read more ...