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CDC detects first human bird flu case in Oregon
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that an unnamed individual in Oregon contracted bird flu pathogens in the first case in the state on Friday. The person was linked to ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Bomb threats targeted Oregon election offices days after election day
Local clerks say they received threatening emails last week, amid a series of hostile election-related incidents. The FBI confirmed it is “aware” of bomb threats that targeted election offices in ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
No. 1 Oregon rallies in 4th quarter to beat Wisconsin 16-13
Atticus Sappington broke a tie with a 24-yard field goal with 2:36 remaining and No. 1 Oregon rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Wisconsin 16-13 on Saturday nightSports - ABC News - November 17 -
Big Ten: Oregon has clinched spot in title game
The Big Ten confirmed Tuesday that the Ducks, in their inaugural season in the conference, have secured a berth in the championship game.Sports - ESPN - November 19 -
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
A growing number of Oregon cities vote to ban psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin
Drug reform advocates hailed Oregon as a progressive leader when it became the first in the nation to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the compound found in psychedelic mushroomsHealth - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Movie version of classic Gen X video game "Oregon Trail" in the works
One of the most successful computer games of all time has deep Minnesota roots, and now it's getting made into a movie.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Washington Democrat calls ballot box burning 'unpatriotic'
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) said Monday the burning of a ballot box in her district was "unpatriotic" and asked for law enforcement to monitor all drop boxes overnight until Election ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Harris warns of ‘more chaos’ under Trump and vows ‘different path’
Democrat evokes January 6 Capitol riot to depict Republican rival as extremist in primetime speechWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Jeff Bezos kills the once-great Washington Post
Two billionaire newspaper owners, Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos, have announced their papers will not be endorsing any presidential candidates in the 2024 election, citing their organizations' ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Washington Post cancellations hit 250,000 – 10% of subscribers
Reader backlash against decision not to make presidential endorsement rolls on despite Bezos defense of decision. Deterioration of the Washington Post’s subscriber base continued on Tuesday, hours ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Washington to retire Plum's jersey in team first
Kelsey Plum, who played at Washington from 2013 to 2017, will become the first Huskies women's basketball player to have her jersey retired.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
The Inn at Little Washington Offers a Break From Partisanship
The Inn at Little Washington, just over an hour away from D.C., is neutral ground for celebrities, foodies and politicians — regardless of party affiliation.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 3