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Cold rewrites Oregon history books
The record cold temperatures throughout Oregon continue to rewrite the history books, or at least add new chapters to them. Warming shelters are opening, but there are still not enough beds.
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Dog attacks firefighter treating patient
A volunteer firefighter was attacked by at least one dog while helping treat a patient suffering a …
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Missing man, 83, found safe in Clackamas
An 83-year-old man with mild cognitive impairment who walked away on Causey Avenue Saturday morning was found Saturday night.
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Roommates injured, threatened by machete
A 25-year-old man surrendered to Newberg police for allegedly hurting one roommate with a machete and threatening another in the early hours of Saturday.
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Baby found, mom arrested, dad at large
A baby who who was allegedly snatched by his parents from Child Protective Services was found unharmed Saturday and his mother taken into custody. His father remains at large.
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Wounded deputy in fair condition
A Marion County Sheriff's deputy is in fair condition after being wounded in a gunfight with a man in a rural area Friday. The suspect was also wounded.
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Driver swam after crash, arrested
A 29-year-old man was arrested after crashing his pickup truck into the Columbia River, then swimming away before authorities arrived.
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Photos: Snow across Oregon
The season's first big snow storm hit the region Friday, closing schools and shutting down roads.
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Photos: Top 10 travel destinations
A new report from Trip Advisor reveals the Top 10 travel destination locations in the US and the world.
Portland News
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Chimney fire damages SE Portland home
A house fire in Southeast Portland caused extensive damage early Saturday morning, but no one was injured.
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Retailers feel the chill of Arctic blast
Retailers felt a chill as shoppers stayed away while the temperatures plummeted throughout Oregon, causing other concerns for the owners of Portland's food carts.
Multnomah County
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Central Catholic champs after 60 years
It was billed as The Holy War when Jesuit faced off against Central Catholic at Jeld-Wen Field for the 6A state football championship. And it was a battle, indeed.
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Cold air doesn't stop fun seekers
Though some events, like the Christmas boats on the Willamette River, were canceled because of the cold, many people took advantage of other outdoor activities in the metro area on Friday night.
Sports Headlines
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Tea party battles business over...
ATLANTA (AP) — A deal for hundreds of millions of dollars in public money to draw the Atlanta Braves north of their downtown home is pitting conservative tea party activists against the elected and civic leaders in the staunch Republican county, with opponents saying the use of public money to help a private business is not what American capitalism should be about.
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Mich. State fans get rowdy after Big...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Thousands of Michigan State students have celebrated the football team's Big Ten title with large, rowdy bonfires.
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Entertainment
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'La Cage aux Folles' director dies
PARIS (AP) — Edouard Molinaro, nominated for an Oscar for directing "La Cage aux Folles," a French farce about a gay couple that struck a chord with a broad range of audiences, has died at 85.
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Susan Boyle says Asperger's diagnosis...
LONDON (AP) — Singer Susan Boyle says she has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism — and feels relief at finally having the right label for her condition.
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Dog nearly dies after flea treatment
The Hill family of Hillsboro considers both of their dogs to be part of their family. But one of them, 9-year-old Shasta, nearly died after a flea and tick control product was applied and he began having seizures.
Strange News
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Reindeer escapes from Santa at...
DILLON, Colo. (AP) — A runaway reindeer broke free from Santa Claus at a Colorado mall Thursday while the Big Man was inside visiting with children.
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Banksy mural fetches $209K at...
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A mural stenciled on the side of a Hollywood gas station five years ago by the British street artist Banksy has fetched more than $200,000 at a Beverly Hills auction.
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Snow Stays Mainly South, Wind Could C...
Everyone's been talking about snow. But it's the wind that will have you hanging onto your beanie!
Holidays 2013
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All about the 2013 Holidays
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