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Portland protest peaceful after federal presence reduced

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - More than a thousand people showed up in downtown Portland early Saturday to peacefully protest, about three days after the announcement that the presence of U.S.

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Pregnant woman faces £7,400 bill to give birth after being stuck in the UK amid Covid-19

coronavirus crisis. After arriving to Lincolnshire in January she became stranded with her husband because of the pandemic.Aman Marshall and her husband Andrew who live in China were initially unable to return home due to lockdown.

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Trump says federal officers to remain in Portland on standby

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that federal officers would not be leaving Portland, Ore., but would remain on standby to allow local law enforcement to respond to ongoing protests, but said if this is not done they would send in the National Guard.

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Portland, Oregon, protests relatively calm after US drawdown

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Leaders in Portland, Oregon, caught their breath and moved forward with cautious optimism Friday after the first nightly protest in weeks ended without any major confrontations, violence or arrests.The dramatic change in tone outside a federal courthouse that's become ground zero in clashes between demonstrators and federal agents came after the U.S.

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Portland protest scene relatively calm after US drawdown

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The first nightly protest in downtown Portland after a deal was struck for the withdrawal of federal agents guarding a courthouse was largely peaceful and ended Friday without any major confrontations between state police and demonstrators.The scene outside the federal courthouse that started with yet another demonstration Thursday night stood in sharp contrast to the two weeks of violent clashes between the protesters and the agents sent by President Donald Trump to quell the unrest in Oregon's largest city.State and local officers stepped up their presence as part of the deal between Democratic Gov.

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Oregon police try to tamp down nightly Portland protests

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon police took over protecting a federal courthouse in Portland that’s been a target of violent protests as local authorities try to tamp down demonstrations that have wracked the city every night for more than two months following the killing of George Floyd.Having state and local officers step up their presence was part of a deal between the Democratic governor and the Trump administration that aimed to draw down the number of U.S.

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Study: Travel to 3 countries may have seeded COVID-19 pandemic

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers who conducted web-based infection surveillance during the first 11 weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic have found that nearly two-thirds of the first confirmed cases in each affected country outside of mainland China had a history of travel to Italy, China, or Iran.

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US agents in Portland set to pull back, but tensions simmer

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Trump administration and Oregon leaders declared victory after it was announced that U.S.

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Cuomo, de Blasio slam NYPD for arrest of transgender woman placed in unmarked van

NEW YORK - Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio joined the chorus of lawmakers slamming the arrest of a transgender woman and placing her in an unmarked minivan during a protest.Nikki Stone, 18, was arrested Tuesday on East 25th Street in Manhattan during a protest about the closure of the encampment at City Hall Park last week.

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Oregon governor says US agents will start leaving Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Federal agents who have clashed with protesters in Portland, Oregon, will begin a “phased withdrawal” from the city, Gov.

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Oregon governor says US agents will begin leaving Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Federal agents who have clashed with protesters in Portland, Oregon, will begin a “phased withdrawal” from Oregon's largest city, Gov.

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US braced for second wave as nearly 1,300 people die of coronavirus in 24 hours

The United States is braced for a second wave of coronavirus after the nation's death toll rose by nearly 1,300 in a single day.

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Latinos hit hardest by U.S. coronavirus surge as 5 states report record deaths

coronavirus deaths on Tuesday and cases in Texas passed the 400,000 mark as California health officials said Latinos made up more than half its cases.Arkansas, Florida, Montana and Oregon each reported record spikes in fatalities. In California deaths rose by 171, the state’s largest increase of the pandemic.The United States confirmed that nationwide more than 1,200 lives were lost on Tuesday, the biggest one-day increase since May, according to a Reuters tally.

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AG Barr says unrest not linked to Floyd, defends feds' response

WASHINGTON - Attorney General William Barr defended the aggressive federal law enforcement response to civil unrest in America, saying on Tuesday “violent rioters and anarchists have hijacked legitimate protests” sparked by George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police.Barr told members of the House Judiciary Committee at a much-anticipated election year hearing the violence taking place in Portland, Oregon, and other cities is disconnected from Floyd's killing, which he called a “horrible" event that prompted a necessary national reckoning on the relationship between the Black community and law enforcement.“Largely absent from these scenes of destruction are even superficial attempts by the rioters to connect their actions to

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Attorney General William Barr condemns 'rioters' in much-anticipated House testimony

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Attorney General William Barr condemns rioting at much-anticipated House hearing

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Attorney General William Barr to condemn rioting at much-anticipated House hearing

WASHINGTON - Attorney General William Barr is defending the aggressive federal law enforcement response to civil unrest in America, saying “violent rioters and anarchists have hijacked legitimate protests” sparked by George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police.Barr will tell members of the House Judiciary Committee at a much-anticipated hearing on Tuesday that the violence taking place in Portland, Oregon, and other cities is disconnected from the death of Floyd, which he described as a “horrible" event that prompted a necessary national reckoning on the relationship between the Black community and law enforcement.“Largely absent from these scenes of destruction are even superficial attempts by the rioters to connect their

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Rifle ammunition, Molotov cocktails found by Portland police responding to shooting

PORTLAND, Ore. - The 60th consecutive day of protests in Portland was punctuated last night by a bag of rifle ammunition and Molotov cocktails found by police responding to the chaotic scene.Around the same time the ammunition and destructive devices were uncovered in the area, Portland Police responded to reports of gunfire in Lownsdale Square Park. Two people were taken into custody near SW 4th Avenue and SW Salmon Street but have since been released.

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Judge denies Oregon's request to stop arrests by US agents

A federal officer runs through tear gas while dispersing a crowd of about a thousand protesters in front of the Mark O. Hatfield U.S.

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Federal officers in Portland may have been permanently blinded by lasers, officials say

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Couple captures stellar engagement photos under comet NEOWISE

OLD FORGE, N.Y. - The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.John Nicotera was originally planning on proposing to his girlfriend Erica Pendrak during their summer trip to Oregon, according to Travel and Leisure. When the trip got canceled because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Nicotera scrambled to make an alternative plan that would be equally as special.Little did he know that his plan B would be out of this world.The couple traveled to Old Forge, New York, where they could get a rare view of NEOWISE before it disappears from view on Thursday.

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Portland's mayor tear-gassed by US agents as protest rages

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The mayor of Portland, Oregon was tear-gassed by U.S.

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Watchdog to review conduct of federal agents in Portland, DC

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department inspector general said Thursday that it will conduct a review of the conduct of federal agents who responded to unrest in Portland, Oregon and Washington, D.C., following concerns from members of Congress and the public.The watchdog investigation will examine use-of-force allegations in Portland, where the city's top federal prosecutor and mayor have publicly complained.

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Mayor of Portland, Oregon, tear gassed by federal agents

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The mayor of Portland, Oregon, was tear gassed by the U.S.

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Mayors of Portland, Chicago, Atlanta, other big cities demand 'federal forces' withdraw

demanding federal agents be withdrawn from their cities -- and any plans for more federal deployments be halted.In two separate letters -- one addressed to Attorney General Bill Barr and Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and the other to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, both Democrats, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican -- the mayors expressed objection to the presence of federal agents conducting law enforcement activities in their cities without coordinating with local authorities."Deployment of federal forces in the streets of our communities has not been requested nor is it acceptable," the letter reads.Both letters are signed by Portland, Ore., Mayor Ted Wheeler; Atlanta

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Navy vet beaten by federal agents: ‘They came out to fight’

Video of the Saturday night incident has gone viral. Accounts of it have been reported by news outlets in the United States and around the world.RELATED: Oregon sues feds over Portland protests as unrest continuesToday, David, who suffered two broken bones in his hand, finds himself a reluctant symbol of the protests taking place in Oregon’s largest city and the federal response to it.

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Kenney, Krasner criticize Trump vow to send more feds to cities, including Philly

PHILADELPHIA - President Donald Trump says he's sending federal law enforcement officers to Philadelphia and other cities across the country as gun violence skyrockets nationwide.For weeks, the president has slammed the crime rates in American cities.

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Family of boy with incurable disorder plead for Scots to support CHAS during pandemic

charity as the country eases out of lockdown. Jayden Easdale suffers from Tay Sachs Disease, a rare, incurable genetic disorder that destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

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Postpartum depression in women of color: ‘More work needs to be done’

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a condition in which the new parent may experience persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, low energy, anxiety, irritability, and poor sleep or appetite.According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PPD affects over 11% of women in the United States, or 1 in 9 women. However, the condition does not affect all women equally. Factors such as a person’s socioeconomic background, income, or race profoundly impact the likelihood of developing this condition and the likelihood of receiving the care and treatment they need.Studies suggest that PPD is more likely to occur in women of color. One such study — led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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Militarized federal agents fire tear gas at protesters in Portland

PORTLAND, OR - JULY 17: Federal officers prepare to disperse the crowd of protestors outside the Multnomah County Justice Center on July 17, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.

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Protesters hit with gas as locals demand feds leave Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. – Militarized federal agents deployed by the president to Portland, Oregon, fired tear gas against protesters again overnight as the city’s mayor demanded that the agents be removed and as the state’s attorney general vowed to seek a restraining order against them.Federal agents, some wearing camouflage and some wearing dark Homeland Security uniforms, used tear gas at least twice to break up crowds late Friday night, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported. Protests against systemic racism and police brutality have been a nightly feature in deeply liberal Portland since Minneapolis police killed George Floyd on May 25.

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Portland mayor, others call on Trump to pull U.S. troops from city amid protests

Portland demanded Friday that President Donald Trump remove militarized federal agents he deployed to the city after some detained people on streets far from federal property they were sent to protect.“Keep your troops in your own buildings, or have them leave our city,” Mayor Ted Wheeler said at a news conference. Homeland Security head calls Portland protesters a ‘violent mob’ Democratic Gov.

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Google to stop ad money from reaching fake Covid-19 conspiracy theorists

Google is the curtailment of false information. With the spread of Covid-19 there’s plenty of misinformation that is being circulated across different platforms.

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Where is likely to be on the 'Green List' for travel?

If you ever wanted to visit the fjords of Norway, explore the Baltic States of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, or have a little fun in Finland's capital Helsinki (without having to wear gloves!) then this could be the summer for you.

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American sprinter Stevens banned 18 months for missed tests

the published ruling from her disciplinary hearing.On one occasion her phone ran out of battery power overnight, and another time she changed number to avoid harassment from an unknown individual, the ruling stated.Stevens can appeal against the ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.A 200-meter specialist, Stevens placed seventh in the final at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, and fifth at the 2017 world championships in London.Stevens was the 2017 national champion over 200 and a former NCAA champion in the 4x400 relay running for the University of Oregon.___More AP sports: https://apnews.com/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

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Lack of Voting Information Could Hamper Youth Turnout

this youngest cohort has participated in elections at lower rates than their slightly older peers. Now these youth, many of whom are new to the voting process, have to contend with the additional difficulties of voting during a pandemic.In this survey, youth aged 18 to 21 were more likely than those aged 22 to 29 to say they did not know if their state had online registration: 36% vs.

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Costco to keep coronavirus senior hours indefinitely after planning to reduce them

MORE NEWS: Tracking Coronavirus: State nears 270,000 cases after largest single-day increase of infectionsAdvertisementCostco's senior hours differ in several cities, including Los Angeles, Culver City and the Bay Area in California; Honolulu, Hawaii; Teterboro, New Jersey; and Brooklyn, Staten Island and Westbury in New York.

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Covid threat to equities’ lifeline

MUMBAI : Indian stocks are at risk of losing vital support from insurers as premium collections of life insurance companies have steadily declined because of covid-related disruptions.Life insurance premium collections from new businesses dropped to just ₹49,335.43 crore in the June quarter from ₹64,565.5 crore in the March quarter, and ₹69,000 crore in the December quarter, according to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, or Irdai.For private insurers, new business premium collections for the June quarter saw a massive 46% drop to ₹12,805.41 crore.The fall in collections may prompt life insurers to deploy less capital into the equity markets this year, said market watchers.This would greatly reduce the cushioning

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As COVID-19 keeps surging, governors ponder next steps

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge in at least 30 states, with 6 states (Alabama, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, and Texas) hitting single-day case records yesterday, according to a database maintained by the New York Times.

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Coronavirus causes uncertainty for state lotteries

BOSTON - The coronavirus pandemic has been a rollercoaster for state lotteries across the country, with some getting a boost from the economic downturn and others scrambling to make up for revenue shortfalls.Since March, Texas, Arkansas and Montana and several other states have seen an increase in sales, in part, driven by housebound residents putting cash down for scratch-off tickets. But lottery officials say other states, like Massachusetts and Oregon, confronted revenue drops due to stay-at-home orders that forced the closure of restaurants, bars and some retailers selling tickets.

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Oregon man driving stolen vehicle crashes into woman driving stolen car: police

Kristin Nicole Begue and Randy Lee Cooper were both arrested after crashing into each other while both were driving stolen vehicles, police said. (Courtesy: Newberg-Dundee Police Dept.) NEWBERG, Ore. - A car crash Sunday resulted in both drivers being arrested after police in Oregon discovered they were both driving stolen vehicles.Newberg-Dundee police chased Randy Lee Cooper, 27, in a stolen Land Cruiser before he careened into a Buick Regal as he was attempting to elude officers.Cooper was arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including assault and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.Related: Jogger finds human head on side of St. Petersburg road, police sayIn the process, police discovered that the driver of the Buick, 25-year-old

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Croatia's opposition leader stepping down after vote defeat

ZAGREB – The leader of Croatia’s main liberal opposition party announced his resignation Monday, a day after a crushing defeat in the country’s parliamentary election held amid a coronavirus spike.Davor Bernardic said he is stepping down as president of the Social Democratic Party after the vote which was convincingly won by Croatia’s ruling conservatives. He said he won’t run for the party president in an upcoming internal party election.The conservative Croatian Democratic Union, or HDZ, party has consolidated its power in Croatia after winning 66 seats in the country’s 151-member parliament in Sunday’s election.

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Damian Lillard emerges from shutdown ready for playoff push

PORTLAND, Ore. – Grieving the death of a cousin and missing his mother, Damian Lillard struggled emotionally after the NBA shut down because of the coronavirus. But he also found inspiration in his activism for Black Lives Matter and his flourishing music career.

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Chrissy Teigen Slams American Airlines For Selling Middle Seats Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Chrissy Teigen is not happy with American Airlines.

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230 workers impacted as Marriott confirms closure of St. Thomas, Ont. call centre

coronavirus pandemic’s impacts on travel and tourism. The other is located in San Antonio, Texas.Together, some 480 staff will be impacted at both facilities, according to a Marriott International spokesperson.While the company says it will be able to shift some staff members to a remote capacity, “we will unfortunately have some job eliminations.”It’s not clear yet how many St.

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RuPaul built a drag empire -- now it’s time to pay attention

The best reality TV show currently airing has been on for more than 10 years, and it seems most of mainstream America hasn’t even watched it.We’re not talking about anything on Bravo or E!, we’re talking about a little show called “RuPaul’s Drag Race" that first aired in 2009, back when President Obama was in his first term and Instagram wasn’t even an app yet.Since then, more than 100 drag queens have sashyed into the Werk Room to launch their careers, and the show has gone on to win 13 Emmy Awards, including two for Outstanding Competition Show.And all of this wouldn’t be possible without the brains (and wig) behind the operation, RuPaul Charles, or more affectionately known by the queens on the show, Mama Ru.RuPaul’s success wasn’t

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‘Today is day 93’: People report experiencing COVID-19 symptoms that last for months

LOS ANGELES - Since the first reported cases of the novel coronavirus, several support groups have emerged on Facebook consisting of thousands of members calling themselves “long haul survivors,” reporting COVID-19 symptoms that they say have lasted for months. “Today is day 93,” said Amy Watson, a preschool teacher who lives in Portland, Oregon as she shared a photograph of her thermometer that read 100.3 on June 18.

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