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Blanche confirmed as attorney general despite opposition from Collins and King

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Blanche, who had been serving as acting head of the Justice Department since April, was narrowly confirmed this morning in a 50-49 vote.

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Portland police asking for information about missing man

Police in Portland are asking for help locating a man who went missing earlier this month.

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Suspect charged with murder in suspicious death investigation in Portland

A Portland man is charged with murder for the death of a 21-year-old who was found injured on I-295 Wednesday night.

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Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

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Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.

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School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.

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Local

3 minutes ago in Local, National

Blanche confirmed as attorney general despite opposition from Collins and King

Fresh

Blanche, who had been serving as acting head of the Justice Department since April, was narrowly confirmed this morning in a 50-49 vote.

19 hours ago in Local

Portland police asking for information about missing man

Police in Portland are asking for help locating a man who went missing earlier this month.

21 hours ago in Local

Suspect charged with murder in suspicious death investigation in Portland

A Portland man is charged with murder for the death of a 21-year-old who was found injured on I-295 Wednesday night.