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From delayed hospital trips to limited nutrition, former detainees describe gaps in pregnancy care inside Illinois county jails.
Pregnant in jail: Practices putting women, their unborn children at risk
From delayed hospital trips to limited nutrition, former detainees describe gaps in pregnancy care inside Illinois county jails.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:33 PM
From delayed hospital trips to limited nutrition, former detainees describe gaps in pregnancy care inside Illinois county jails.
“Without a doubt, I could snap her neck easier than it takes to wipe ...," he told police.
Albany man gets prison for choke-slamming mother
“Without a doubt, I could snap her neck easier than it takes to wipe ...," he told police.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:15 AM
“Without a doubt, I could snap her neck easier than it takes to wipe ...," he told police.
The defendant, initially declared unfit for court proceedings, was convicted on these two felonies.
Attempted murder dismissed in Philomath garden tool attack
The defendant, initially declared unfit for court proceedings, was convicted on these two felonies.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:41 PM
The defendant, initially declared unfit for court proceedings, was convicted on these two felonies.
Colvin was arrested months before Rosa Parks gained international fame for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus.
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move bus seats at start of civil rights movement, dies
Colvin was arrested months before Rosa Parks gained international fame for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Colvin was arrested months before Rosa Parks gained international fame for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus.
Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip "Dilbert," has died at 68. Adams had prostate cancer that spread to his bones.
Scott Adams, whose comic strip 'Dilbert' ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68
Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip "Dilbert," has died at 68. Adams had prostate cancer that spread to his bones.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip "Dilbert," has died at 68. Adams had prostate cancer that spread to his bones.
The Australian freshman has earned a spot in coach Scott Rueck's rotation.
Oregon State women's basketball: Getting to know Keira Lindemans
The Australian freshman has earned a spot in coach Scott Rueck's rotation.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The Australian freshman has earned a spot in coach Scott Rueck's rotation.
Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.
Suicidal woman sent to suffer in silence of solitary confinement. Then she killed herself.
Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.
His last victim was 17. This time, he abused someone much younger.
Tangent man gets prison for molesting child
His last victim was 17. This time, he abused someone much younger.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:29 AM
His last victim was 17. This time, he abused someone much younger.
After firing a handgun randomly and after the crash, the driver was reportedly hanging upside down, suspended by his seat belt.
Albany man sentenced for shooting, rollover crash
After firing a handgun randomly and after the crash, the driver was reportedly hanging upside down, suspended by his seat belt.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:49 AM
After firing a handgun randomly and after the crash, the driver was reportedly hanging upside down, suspended by his seat belt.
Braden Atkinson was the freshman of the year in the FCS this season.
Oregon State adds quarterback in transfer portal
Braden Atkinson was the freshman of the year in the FCS this season.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Braden Atkinson was the freshman of the year in the FCS this season.
After a three-day trial, here are the arguments that won the day.
Corvallis cleared in lawsuit alleging false DUII arrest
After a three-day trial, here are the arguments that won the day.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM
After a three-day trial, here are the arguments that won the day.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over the Fed’s building renovations.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over the Fed’s building renovations.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over the Fed’s building renovations.
Federal agents rammed the door of one home Sunday in the Twin Cities area and flooded inside before leading a man away in handcuffs.
Immigration arrests continue in a city on edge after shooting of Renee Good
Federal agents rammed the door of one home Sunday in the Twin Cities area and flooded inside before leading a man away in handcuffs.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Federal agents rammed the door of one home Sunday in the Twin Cities area and flooded inside before leading a man away in handcuffs.
What to cook this week: easy, healthy recipes with marinated proteins, bold dips and satisfying salads.
Flavor-packed proteins, veggies and beans for the week ahead
What to cook this week: easy, healthy recipes with marinated proteins, bold dips and satisfying salads.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:20 PM
What to cook this week: easy, healthy recipes with marinated proteins, bold dips and satisfying salads.
Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78.
Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78.
Kennedie Shuler leads the way with seven steals.
Oregon State defense stifles Seattle as Beavers stretch win streak to seven games
Kennedie Shuler leads the way with seven steals.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Kennedie Shuler leads the way with seven steals.
Daricka M. Moore, 24, was arrested at a police roadblock just before midnight after law enforcement flooded the area.
6 people killed in Mississippi rampage, including 7-year-old girl
Daricka M. Moore, 24, was arrested at a police roadblock just before midnight after law enforcement flooded the area.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Daricka M. Moore, 24, was arrested at a police roadblock just before midnight after law enforcement flooded the area.
Two cases have been reported. Here's where they were. Did you cross paths?
Oregon's first measles cases in 2026 are from Linn County
Two cases have been reported. Here's where they were. Did you cross paths?
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January 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Two cases have been reported. Here's where they were. Did you cross paths?
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
Flu season continues, rivals last winter's harsh epidemic | Hot off the Wire podcast
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:33 PM
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
Coach Chris Pendleton schedules some of the top programs in the sport in an effort to increase wrestling's visibility in the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon State carries the flag for Pac-12 wrestling
Coach Chris Pendleton schedules some of the top programs in the sport in an effort to increase wrestling's visibility in the Pacific Northwest.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Coach Chris Pendleton schedules some of the top programs in the sport in an effort to increase wrestling's visibility in the Pacific Northwest.
Indiana’s already impressive march through the CFP gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes.
Indiana adds to CFP dominance with crushing 56-22 Peach Bowl semifinal win over Oregon
Indiana’s already impressive march through the CFP gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Indiana’s already impressive march through the CFP gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes.
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that the government did not have a legal reason for holding back the funds.
Judge: Trump administration can't block child care, other money for 5 states for now
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that the government did not have a legal reason for holding back the funds.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:25 AM
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that the government did not have a legal reason for holding back the funds.
The state paused such housekeeping in 2017 but will now cancel registrations of those who neither receive ballots nor vote.
Oregon to begin purging rolls of inactive voters
The state paused such housekeeping in 2017 but will now cancel registrations of those who neither receive ballots nor vote.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
The state paused such housekeeping in 2017 but will now cancel registrations of those who neither receive ballots nor vote.
“I think you’ll definitely see us at Linfield (for the state tournament),” Peyton Vorderstrasse said. “That’s our goal.”
Lebanon girls basketball showing potential in early part of the season
“I think you’ll definitely see us at Linfield (for the state tournament),” Peyton Vorderstrasse said. “That’s our goal.”
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January 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
“I think you’ll definitely see us at Linfield (for the state tournament),” Peyton Vorderstrasse said. “That’s our goal.”
Miami will head home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
Miami beats Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
Miami will head home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Miami will head home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.