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PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday that it executed Kim Jong Un's uncle as a traitor for trying to seize supreme power, a stunning end for the leader's former mentor, long considered the country's No. 2. Read More »

'Black ice' forms in Forest Grove 33 minutes ago

Forest Grove Fire responded to six wrecks within hours Thursday night, including this rolled over propane tanker, a pickup into a power pole and a car into a tree -- as Thursday's rain froze into a …

LifeFlight can't land to aid Wash. crash 1 hour ago

A LifeFlight helicopter crew was unable to respond to this single-vehicle crash on NE Lucia Falls …

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'Sexual harassment' dropped from boy's record Updated: 4 hours ago

Officials at a Colorado school where a 6-year-old boy was suspended for kissing a girl have dropped the term "sexual harassment" from the boy's record, instead calling the behavior misconduct.
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IKEA child lamp recalled after child dies Updated: 5 hours ago

IKEA is recalling millions of children's lamps following the death of a child who choked on the lamp's cord and another was injured.
Sheriff over budget, under fire Updated: 4 hours ago

Over budget and under fire -- that's where Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Staton finds himself now.
Gun sales trending up in Oregon Updated: 6 hours ago

Over the past eight years tracked by the state, the number of guns sold in Oregon have gone up from 145,774 a year to nearly 259,513 in 2012. For 2013, sales growth could outpace all previous years if Christmas sales are strong.
PSU student punches robber in face Updated: 5 hours ago

A Portland State University student was hurt when she fought off a man who tried to rob her Wednesday night.

One Year Later

Clackamas Town Center - One Year Later

A look back, a look now, a look ahead one year after the shootings at the Clackamas Town Center.

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Portland News

Name that otter pup

The Oregon Zoo is asking for the public's help to name its new baby river otter.

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PSU student punches robber in face

A Portland State University student was hurt when she fought off a man who tried to rob her Wednesday night.

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Cold Weather Resources

Tips and links to keep you safe and warm in the cold, wintry weather -- all in one spot.

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NBA Capsules

NEW YORK (AP) — Andray Blatche and Joe Johnson each scored 21 points in the Brooklyn Nets' 102-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night, making Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett winners in their first matchup with Doc Rivers.

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Aldridge leads Trail Blazers past...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — LaMarcus Aldridge's big night against the Houston Rockets wasn't about the stats, the All-Star votes or the fans chanting "MVP! MVP!"

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Strange News

Ohio police chief's wife jail for...

AVON LAKE, Ohio (AP) — The wife of a police chief in northeast Ohio is serving a 10-day jail sentence for shoplifting.

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Dog helps Alaska woman survive in cold

A woman survived nearly three nights in bitter interior Alaska cold by burning her snowmobile and huddling with her small dog, Alaska State Troopers said Thursday.

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Photos

Photos: Clackamas Town Center vigil

Mourners gather at Clackamas Town Center Dec. 11, 2013, to memorialize the one-year anniversary of the Dec. 11, 2012, mall shooting that left two people dead.

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Multnomah County

26 Portland firefighters to keep jobs

A $4.5 million federal grant will allow them to keep their salaries and benefits through 2015.

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Temps climb, freezing rain ends in metro

The freezing rain in the Portland-Vancouver metro area is over, and temperatures should slowly climb to around 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Bruce Sussman's Weather Blog

Goodbye Arctic Blast, But For How Long?

It was an arctic blast for the record books. More cold air is brewing up north!

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Entertainment

'Christmas Story' cast members to...

NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (AP) — They'll be breaking out the leg lamps and BB guns this weekend in a Buffalo-area community where cast members of "A Christmas Story" will attend a 30th anniversary screening of the holiday classic.

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Beyonce releases new album on iTunes

NEW YORK (AP) — Beyonce has announced and released an album on the same day.

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Investigations

Cemetery decoration crackdown irks mom

Every year since her son died, Donna Santee decorates her son's grave for the holidays. But this season his grave is virtually bare as Metro stepped up its rule enforcement about grave decorations.

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