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Local & Regional Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million
By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 2:51 PM PDT
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.
Local & Regional Oregon bill would legalize medical pot retailers Oregon bill would legalize medical pot retailers
By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 11:30 AM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 12:07 PM PDT
Oregon legislators are considering a bill to legalize and license medical marijuana retailers, calling it a step toward reining in abuses of the state's 15-year-old effort to allow people to use pot for therapy.

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Local & Regional Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million
By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 2:51 PM PDT
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.
Local & Regional Oregon bill would legalize medical pot retailers
By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 11:30 AM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 12:07 PM PDT
Oregon legislators are considering a bill to legalize and license medical marijuana retailers, calling it a step toward reining in abuses of the state's 15-year-old effort to allow people to use pot for therapy.
National & World House chairman sees IRS errors as part of pattern
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 7:59 AM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 4:04 PM PDT
The Internal Revenue Service's improper use of tougher scrutiny of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status seems part of a broader pattern of intimidation and cover-ups by the Obama administration, a top House Republican said Friday.
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Entertainment Emma Watson revels in post-'Potter' freedom Emma Watson revels in post-'Potter' freedom (Photo Gallery)
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer Published: May 16, 2013 at 11:15 AM PDT
The 23-year-old "Harry Potter" actress stars in Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring," which premiered Thursday at the French Riviera festival. The British actress plays a celebrity-obsessed, thickly accented Los Angeles teenager who, with a group of friends, burgles Hollywood stars such as Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan.
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Offbeat Milwaukee backs off bra ban for historic bar Milwaukee backs off bra ban for historic bar
By CARRIE ANTLFINGER Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 6:47 PM PDT
A historic Milwaukee bowling alley and bar almost went without the appropriate support after a city inspector decided dozens of bras hanging from its ceiling were a fire hazard.
Offbeat Texas senior, 18, bags 800-pound record alligator Texas senior, 18, bags 800-pound record alligator
By Associated Press Published: May 16, 2013 at 11:47 AM PDT
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials say 18-year-old Braxton Bielski bagged the record gator last week at Choke Canyon State Park, about 90 miles south of San Antonio.
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Local & Regional Search of Oregon property for Susan Powell is suspended (Photo Gallery) (Video)
By KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: May 16, 2013 at 8:21 AM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 9:21 AM PDT
The search for Susan Powell led detectives to Scotts Mills on Tuesday in Marion County, according to a law enforcement source. On Thursday morning, searchers concluded the search after finding nothing.

Mike Powell, deputy chief with west valley city police out of utah: police have completed the ground search. did not find her. they will be returning to Utah. they are near the point they are exhausting all leads. 15 to 20 investigators in total.
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Sports Civil War: Ducks claim game one, tie Beavs for 1st (New) Civil War: Ducks claim game one, tie Beavs for 1st (Video)
By UO Media Services & OSU Media Services & KVAL Sports Published: May 17, 2013 at 10:13 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 11:37 PM PDT
Tommy Thorpe picked the right night to have the best start of his career at Oregon. The sophomore was dominant holding No. 6 Oregon State to just two infield hits in eight innings in a 3-0 win for the 10th ranked Ducks on Friday night.
Sports Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Published: May 17, 2013 at 7:56 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 8:48 PM PDT
The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Sports Ducks tar Heels, advance to Regional Final (Video)
By UO Media Services & KVAL Sports Published: May 17, 2013 at 4:23 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 5:32 PM PDT
The No. 3 University of Oregon softball team (48-19) advanced to its fourth straight NCAA Regional Final with a 3-0 win over North Carolina (40-9) Friday afternoon at Howe Field.
Sports Photo Gallery: Best sports photos (Photo Gallery)
By The Associated Press, YouNews reporters and Fisher Communications staff Published: Aug 26, 2010 at 10:39 AM PDT Last Updated: Sep 23, 2010 at 8:53 PM PDT
The thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat: the spirit of sports can sometimes be captured in less than a blink of an eye - or a camera shutter. >>> See the Sports Photo Gallery
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National & World Former lawyer says OJ Simpson knew about guns (Photo Gallery)
By KEN RITTER, Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 12:26 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 2:01 PM PDT
The lawyer who defended O.J. Simpson on armed robbery charges delivered a potentially heavy blow to the former football star's bid for a new trial Friday, testifying that Simpson knew his buddies had guns on them when he went to a hotel room to reclaim some sports memorabilia.
National & World 'Hatchet hitchhiker' arrested in lawyer's murder
By KATIE ZEZIMA Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 7:52 AM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 5:07 PM PDT
The unlikely pair - an itinerant hitchhiker turned Internet celebrity and a lawyer three times his age - met amid the neon lights of Times Square and headed back to a squat brick home on a quiet New Jersey cul-de-sac, authorities say.
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Outdoors Controlling the sea lion population: Is it working?
By Shannon L. Cheesman, Multimedia Journalist / Travel & Outdoors Published: May 14, 2013 at 12:53 PM PDT
It's a familiar story - sea lions and fishermen fighting over salmon. On the one side you have hungry animals snatching what they can from fish runs but on the other side you have humans trying to maintain what has been their economic lifeline.
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Home Navy launches drone from aircraft carrier Navy launches drone from aircraft carrier
Published: May 17, 2013 at 12:24 PM PDT
A drone the size of a fighter jet took off from the deck of an American aircraft carrier for the first time Tuesday in a test flight that could open the way for the U.S. to launch unmanned aircraft from just about any place in the world.
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Technology 4 Lulzsec hackers jailed for cyberattacks 4 Lulzsec hackers jailed for cyberattacks
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 8:20 AM PDT
Four young computer hackers who masterminded cyberattacks on targets from the CIA to Sony Pictures and Rupert Murdoch's News International were sentenced to up to 32 months in prison on Thursday.
Technology 'Sonic the Hedgehog' games coming to Nintendo 'Sonic the Hedgehog' games coming to Nintendo
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer Published: May 17, 2013 at 8:19 AM PDT
Sega says it will exclusively release the next three games starring the popular blue critter on Nintendo platforms. The first title will be called "Sonic Lost World" and is set for release on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS later this year.
Technology Labor group says Apple making progress at Foxconn Labor group says Apple making progress at Foxconn
By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 8:17 AM PDT
A labor group Apple Inc. joined to assess working conditions at three manufacturing plants in China, where its products are made, says conditions are improving. But employees are still working more hours than the country's legal limit.
Health Best strength training exercises: the push-up Best strength training exercises: the push-up
By Charles Platkin, PhD Published: May 16, 2013 at 10:35 AM PDT
Having strong muscles requires tearing down muscle tissue so it rebuilds even stronger. One of the best ways to build muscle is to strength train, so we asked a few exercise experts for their favorite strength-training exercises and how to do them.

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Politics Ore. lawmaker: Rule-breaking college coaches should pay Ore. lawmaker: Rule-breaking college coaches should pay
By Jonathan J. Cooper, Lauren Gambino, Associated Press Published: May 16, 2013 at 9:03 AM PDT
A state House committee heard brief testimony Wednesday but took no action on a bill that would make coaches personally liable for the university's legal fees and other costs if they "intentionally or recklessly" commit a major NCAA rules violation.
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Technology New Zealand's top court takes Kim Dotcom appeal
By Associated Press Published: May 16, 2013 at 8:20 AM PDT
New Zealand's highest court ruled Thursday that it will hear an appeal by Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom and three colleagues as they seek to avoid extradition to the United States.
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Health Saudi health workers sickened by SARS-like virus
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer Published: May 16, 2013 at 8:14 AM PDT
A deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS has apparently spread from patients to health care workers in eastern Saudi Arabia, health officials said Wednesday.
Health Doctor with cerebral palsy offers hope
By JIM SALTER Associated Press Published: May 15, 2013 at 7:57 AM PDT
Dr. Jan Brunstrom-Hernandez gently but sternly admonishes a teenage cerebral palsy patient who clearly hasn't been doing his exercises, stressing the importance of keeping muscles loose and limber.
Health Women have new options for breast cancer surgery
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Published: May 14, 2013 at 8:00 AM PDT
Treating breast cancer almost always involves surgery, and for years the choice was just having the lump or the whole breast removed. Now, new approaches are dramatically changing the way these operations are done, giving women more options, faster treatment, smaller scars, fewer long-term side effects and better cosmetic results.
Health Study questions if bed rest prevents premature birth
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Published: May 14, 2013 at 7:58 AM PDT
New research is raising fresh concern that an age-old treatment for troubled pregnancies - bed rest - doesn't seem to prevent premature birth, and might even worsen that risk.
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Business Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 9:43 AM PDT
Tensions between conventional and organic agriculture boiled over this week during a late-night House Agriculture Committee debate on farm legislation that for decades has propped up traditional crops and largely ignored organics.
Business Ticketmaster settles rewards lawsuit for $23M
By Associated Press Published: May 16, 2013 at 3:26 PM PDT
About 1.12 million people are eligible to file a claim. They signed up for the rewards program after buying a ticket at Ticketmaster.com between September 2004 and June 2009.
Business Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer Published: May 17, 2013 at 10:30 AM PDT
Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show the job market is improving throughout most of the country.
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Consumer Address change causes delivery aggravation (Video)
By Connie Thompson Published: May 15, 2013 at 9:29 AM PDT
A change of address is one thing when you move to a new location, but people in a neighborhood near Renton say their addresses were changed without their knowledge and, more importantly, without them moving.
Consumer Credit card checks may be convenient - but they cost
By Herb Weisbaum Published: May 13, 2013 at 8:40 AM PDT
You open your credit card statement and find checks inside. They're called convenience checks or credit card checks and they can be used to buy things or get a cash advance. But remember to read the fine print.
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