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About Half of US State AGs Went on France Trip Sponsored by Group With Lobbyist and Corporate Funds
Oregon AG attending an Olympic soccer game in addition to the sponsored events, paid for those tickets and a few days in France with her husband with her personal funds.
1 of Last Republican Congressmen to Vote for Trump Impeachment Defends His Seat in Washington Race
Congressional primary races in Washington state are attracting outsized attention. Voters in the 4th District will decide on one next week that pits one of the last U.S. House Republicans left who voted to impeach Donald Trump against two conservative candidates whose platforms are in lock-step with the presidential nominee.
Kamala Harris’ Campaign Reinvigorates Voters – And Opportunities To Volunteer From Home
Whether you want to stump for Harris or support BIPOC candidates in battleground states, work can be done door-to-door or from the comfort of your living room.
Simone Biles and Team USA Earn 'Redemption' by Powering to Olympic Gold in Women's Gymnastics
“The Redemption Tour” ended in a familiar spot for Simone Biles: atop the Olympic podium. With Biles at her show-stopping best, the Americans’ total of 171.296 was well clear of Italy and Brazil and the exclamation point of a yearlong run in which Biles has cemented her legacy as the greatest ever in her sport and among the best in the history of the Olympics.
Secretary Hobbs Warns Voters About 2024 Election Misinformation
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs urges Washington’s voters to be wary of dubious election information, including...
The “Avenue of Murals” is a dynamic partnership with Portland Street Art Alliance (PSAA), bringing creativity to the Central...
Ranked Choice Voting Workshop at Lincoln High
Join Multnomah County and city of Portland elections staff at a workshop at Lincoln High School, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5:30...
Albina Vision Trust, Portland Trail Blazers announce launch of the Albina Rose Alliance
Historic partnership to accelerate restorative development in Lower Albina ...
Washington State Library’s Tabletop Gaming Program Awarded $249,500 National Leadership Grant
The partnership will develop and disseminate a digital toolkit to guide libraries in implementing games-based services. ...
Witnesses before federal safety board testifies about blowout on a Boeing 737 Max earlier this year
Investigators are questioning Boeing officials in hearings this week about the midflight blowout of a panel from a 737 Max, an accident that further tarnished the company’s safety reputation and left it facing new legal jeopardy. The National Transportation Safety Board's two-day...
The final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going
PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles cast a knowing glance across the awards podium toward Jordan Chiles. The longtime friends and U.S. gymnastics teammates knew they needed to find a way to honor Brazilian star Rebeca Andrade. They just weren't sure how. What they came up with...
A rebuilt bronze Jackie Robinson statue returns to Kansas 6 months after the original was stolen
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — With a rebuilt statue of Jackie Robinson in bronze back in Kansas, some of the late baseball icon's biggest fans are breathing a sigh of relief. The original sculpture depicting Robinson resting a bat on his shoulder was cut off at its ankles in January, leaving...
Chiefs set deadline of 6 months to decide whether to renovate Arrowhead or build new — and where
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have set a deadline of six months from now to decide on a plan for the future of Arrowhead Stadium, whether that means renovating their iconic home or building an entirely new stadium in Kansas or Missouri. After a joint ballot initiative with the...
The 900-Page Guide to Snuffing Out American Democracy
What if there was a blueprint for a future presidential administration to unilaterally lay waste to our constitutional order and turn America from a democracy into an autocracy in one fell swoop? That is what one far-right think tank and its contributors...
For Black and Latino Americans, this power-grab by the court throws into doubt and potentially weakens current agency rules that sought to bring us closer to the nation’s promises of freedom and justice for all. In two particular areas – fair housing and...
Minding the Debate: What’s Happening to Our Brains During Election Season
The June 27 presidential debate is the real start of the election season, when more Americans start to pay attention. It’s when partisan rhetoric runs hot and emotions run high. It’s also a chance for us, as members of a democratic republic. How? By...
State of the Nation’s Housing 2024: The Cost of the American Dream Jumped 47 Percent Since 2020
Only 1 in 7 renters can afford homeownership, homelessness at an all-time high ...
Suburban New York county bans wearing of masks to hide identity
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers in a suburban New York county have approved a bill to ban masks in public places with exemptions for people who cover their faces for health reasons or religious or cultural purposes. Supporters said the bill approved Monday by the...
Bloomberg gives 0 million to four Black medical schools' endowments
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Bloomberg’s organization Bloomberg Philanthropies is announcing a 0 million gift to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools. Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor and the billionaire founder of Bloomberg LP, will make the...
Rural Nevada sheriff probes potential hate crime after Black man says he was racially harassed
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A rural Nevada sheriff is investigating a potential hate crime after a Black man who was collecting signatures for a ballot measure recorded a confrontation with another man he said directed a racial slur at him and said “they have a hanging tree” for people like him. ...
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is already breaking box office records, with more possible soon
“ Deadpool & Wolverine ” has gotten off to a supercharged start at the box office, breaking the Thursday preview record for an R-rated movie. The comic-book film sold an estimated .5 million worth of movie tickets from preview screenings Thursday, Disney said Friday. The...
Anna Netrebko to sing at Palm Beach Opera gala in first US appearance since 2019
Soprano Anna Netrebko is scheduled to give a recital at the Palm Beach Opera for its gala on Feb. 3 in what would be her first U.S. appearance in six years. Considered the world’s top soprano, Netrebko was dropped by the Metropolitan Opera in 2022 after she refused a demand by Met...
John Mangum to head Lyric Opera of Chicago, had been CEO of Houston Symphony
CHICAGO (AP) — John Mangum was hired Wednesday to succeed Anthony Freud as general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Mangum, 49, had been CEO of the Houston Symphony since April 2018. Freud headed the company for 13 seasons and leaves Friday following a September announcement...
The final image of Simone Biles at the Olympics was a symbol of joy — and where the sport is going
PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles cast a knowing glance across the awards podium toward Jordan Chiles. The...
Sierra Leone not long ago still chained mental health patients. A transformation is underway
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Abdul Jalloh was the only practicing psychiatrist in Sierra Leone when he took...
What are carry trades and how did they contribute to this week's global market mayhem?
BANGKOK (AP) — The mayhem that swept across world markets this week was partly caused by a market strategy known...
Hundreds in Israel mark the 5th birthday of a child held hostage in Gaza
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Hundreds of Israelis sent orange balloons into the air Monday to mark the fifth birthday...
Brazilian authorities reinforce troops after clashes between Indigenous peoples and landowners
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — More federal law enforcement officers are being sent to Brazil’s Mato Grosso do Sul...
Venezuela's top prosecutor announces criminal probe against opposition leaders González, Machado
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s top prosecutor on Monday announced a criminal investigation against the...
Germany is returning hundreds of artifacts known as the Benin Bronzes that were mostly looted from West Africa by a British colonial expedition and subsequently sold to collections around the world, including German museums
Singer-songwriter talks about his new album, first major movie role
