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Masked man puts gun to worker's head, demands marijuana

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An armed robber held a gun to the back of a woman's head and threatened to shoot her if he didn't get marijuana. More>>

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Police: Speeding 18-year-old driver slams into school bus

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Several elementary school students in Woodburn suffered minor injuries, and one child was taken to the hospital as a precaution. More>>

Missing Oregon girl found safe after 18 years

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An Oregon girl abducted as a baby and missing for 18 years finally emerged in Dallas this week when her mother turned herself in to authorities, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Department. More>>

Community comes together to help disabled teen get a bike

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Tristan Joseph, a 14-year-old boy, lost his legs to a bacterial infection years ago, and now as a teen he just wants to ride a bike with his friends. More>>

Pa. coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest

Two cups of coffee ended life on the run for an Internet sensation known as Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker. More>>

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Subway's Jared visits Portland school

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The star of Subway, Jared Fogle, met with students at St. John Fisher Elementary in Southwest Portland today. More>>

Extra security planned for weekend's Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon

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Extra security measures will be in place as thousands of runners take to the streets for Portland's 2nd annual Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon. More>>

Alaska volcano shoots ash 15,000 feet into the air

One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air Friday in an ongoing eruption that is visible for miles when the weather allows. More>>

Troopers: Texting teen dies in first drive by herself

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Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself. More>>

Man, 87, died of smoke inhalation in Troutdale fire

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A Troutdale house fire turns deadly, killing the sole person inside.

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Items left by space heater caused NE Portland house fire

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Firefighters rushed to a northeast Portland home after a fire broke out in the attic space Friday morning. More>>

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French president signs gay marriage into law
French president signs gay marriage into law
French President Francois Hollande has signed a law authorizing gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, after months of nationwide protests and wrenching debate.More >
French President Francois Hollande has signed a law authorizing gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, after months of nationwide protests and wrenching debate.More >
Obama agenda seems to be weathering controversies
Obama agenda seems to be weathering controversies
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in...More >
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and...More >
'Sonic' video games coming to Nintendo
'Sonic' video games coming to Nintendo
Sonic the Hedgehog is rolling with Nintendo.More >
Sonic the Hedgehog is rolling with Nintendo.More >
Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback
Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.More >
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback?More >
Alaska volcano shoots ash 15,000 feet into the air
Alaska volcano shoots ash 15,000 feet into the air
One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes has shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air in an ongoing eruption that has drawn attention from a nearby community but isn't expected to threaten air traffic.More >
One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air Friday in an ongoing eruption that is visible for miles when the weather allows.More >
Prices at the pump poised to spike
Prices at the pump poised to spike
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:00:58 GMT
(RNN) - Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature. According to Gas Buddy, a five-year record in prices for gasoline is poised to be broken, with many of the recordMore >
Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature.More >
Feds: More time needed to indict Tsarnaev
Feds: More time needed to indict Tsarnaev
A judge has rejected a request from lawyers for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR' tsahr-NEYE'-ehv) who want to take periodic photos of him in prison.More >
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev won't be indicted within the 30-day period prescribed under the Federal Speedy Trial Act but prosecutors said Friday they would ask for more time.More >
Treasury officials told of IRS probe in June 2012
Treasury officials told of IRS probe in June 2012
Lawmakers are ready to question the ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service as Congress holds its first hearing on the tougher scrutiny the IRS gave tea party and other conservative groups that applied for...More >
Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said...More >

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Troopers: Texting teen dies in first drive by herself
Troopers: Texting teen dies in first drive by herself
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >
SWAT team arrests two men on rape charges
SWAT team arrests two men on rape charges
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:23:49 GMT
A SWAT team serving a search warrant in Vancouver arrested two men on charges of rape and unlawful imprisonment.Sergio Leon, 21, and Aaron-Blair Davey, 24, were taken into custody in connection with aMore >
Two men accused of holding a woman down and raping her were arrested in a raid at a Vancouver home yesterday.
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Controversy brews over 'hotness' contest at Newberg High
Controversy brews over 'hotness' contest at Newberg High
Updated: May 16, 2013 09:47 PM 2013-05-17 13:18:22 GMT
An online beauty contest created by teenage boys is causing a controversy at Newberg High School, but the school can't do much to stop it. It's called May Madness, a bracket contest that ranks high schoolMore >
A "May Madness" bracket at Newberg High School ranks high school girls on their "hotness."More >
Kitchen Nightmares bakery can't take heat, melts down on Facebook
Kitchen Nightmares bakery can't take heat, melts down on Facebook
Updated: Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:57 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:57:11 GMT
The old saying goes, "If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen." Perhaps, this applies to Kitchen Nightmares, as well. An Arizona bakery was featured on Friday's episode of the Gordon RamseyMore >
The old saying goes, "If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen." Perhaps, this applies to Kitchen Nightmares, as well.More >
NASCAR to honor Dick Trickle after suicide in cemetery
NASCAR to honor Dick Trickle after suicide in cemetery
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 1:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:49:29 GMT
An investigation is underway after deputies in Lincoln County say a NASCAR legend called 911 before committing suicide in a local cemetery.More >
An investigation is underway after deputies in Lincoln County say a NASCAR legend called 911 before committing suicide in a local cemetery.More >
Hillsboro Hops debut uniforms for inaugural season
Hillsboro Hops debut uniforms for inaugural season
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 11:09 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:09:25 GMT
New name, new ballpark and now new uniforms for the Hillsboro Hops. The team unveiled their 2013 Nike uniforms at their new stadium yesterday afternoon. The ballpark is still under construction but willMore >
They have their name, they have their ballpark and now the Hillsboro Hops have their uniforms.More >
Report: Man shows naked picture to student on TriMet bus
Report: Man shows naked picture to student on TriMet bus
Updated: May 16, 2013 10:58 PM 2013-05-17 13:13:43 GMT
A disturbing incident reported on a TriMet bus has students at a local high school on alert.
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A disturbing incident reported on a TriMet bus has students at a local high school on alert.
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Couple sentenced to prison for 'egregious' Medicaid fraud
Couple sentenced to prison for 'egregious' Medicaid fraud
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:04:36 GMT
A former Clackamas County couple has been ordered to pay roughly $219,000 to the state of Oregon in what prosecutors are calling the most egregious case of client Medicaid fraud they've ever seen. LakishaMore >
A couple has been ordered to pay $219,000 to the state of Oregon in what prosecutors are calling the most egregious case of Medicaid fraud they've ever seen.More >

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Troopers: Texting teen dies in first drive by herself
Troopers: Texting teen dies in first drive by herself
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >
AZ taxpayers foot bill for 'indigent' millionaire's defense
AZ taxpayers foot bill for 'indigent' millionaire's defense
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 10:39 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:39:55 GMT
Fred Knadler (Source: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office)
The multi-millionaire business owner of the Arizona Shower Door Company, Fred Knadler, is behind bars awaiting trial on three felony counts related to two alleged murder-for-hire schemes.More >
The multi-millionaire business owner of the Arizona Shower Door Company, Fred Knadler, is behind bars awaiting trial on three felony counts related to two alleged murder-for-hire schemes.More >
4-year-old mayor makes headlines
Minnesota town has 4-year-old mayor
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 7:03 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:03:56 GMT
A 4-year-old is making headlines worldwide, and it is no wonder because he is the actual mayor of Dorset, MN.
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A 4-year-old is making headlines worldwide, and it is no wonder because he is the actual mayor of Dorset, MN.More >
Las Vegas bail bondsmen charged with robbery, assault, kidnapping
Las Vegas bail bondsmen charged with robbery, assault, kidnapping
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:15:16 GMT
Metro police have arrested a bail bondsman and issued a warrant for another. John Kevin McCabe, 61, was arrested on Monday.More >
Metro police have arrested two Las Vegas bail bondsmen, accused of assaulting and extorting money and property from clients. More >
Room at school allows students to take break from stress
Room at school allows students to take break from stress
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 11:05 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:05:44 GMT
What started as a Girl Scouts project has turned into a life-changing learning experience for a group of students. The scout, Brooke Harden, was looking to finish up a gold award for the organization.More >
What started as a Girl Scouts project has turned into a life-changing learning experience for a group of students.More >
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Stolen truck slams into bedroom of Mesa home
Stolen truck slams into bedroom of Mesa home
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:51:01 GMT
A stolen pickup truck slammed into the bedroom wall of this Mesa home early Thursday morning. No one was hurt.
A Mesa police spokesman said the driver climbed through the windshield and ran to the house, where one of the homeowners tried to stop him.More >
A Mesa police spokesman said the driver climbed through the windshield and ran to the house, where one of the homeowners tried to stop him.More >
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PD: Woman attempts to give away baby at Phoenix gas station
PD: Woman attempts to give away baby at Phoenix gas station
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 8:01 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:01:44 GMT
Rozenna Luna (Source: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office)
A mother has been taken into police custody after police say she tried to give away her 6-month-old daughter at a Phoenix gas station. Sgt. Tommy Thompson with the Phoenix Police Department said investigatorsMore >
Police said Rozenna Luna, 36, had been drinking and was on meth when she asked strangers if they wanted a "free child" as she attempted to give the baby girl away at a Phoenix gas station.More >
PD: Woman arrested after trying to get into Prince Harry polo match
PD: Woman arrested after trying to get into Prince Harry polo match
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:45:11 GMT
Police arrested a Toronto woman, who was trying to get into the charity polo match in Greenwich where Prince Harry was playing.According to police, Wen Qi, 36, was trying to enter the Conyers Farms PoloMore >
Police arrested a Toronto woman, who was trying to get into the charity polo match in Greenwich where Prince Harry was playing.More >

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Masked man puts gun to worker's head, demands marijuana
Masked man puts gun to worker's head, demands marijuana
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:00:58 GMT
A masked man barged into a local marijuana dispensary and robbed two people at gunpoint. It happened at 10:45 a.m. Thursday morning at the Relief Medical Marijuana Facility on Southeast 122nd near Glisan.More >
An armed robber held a gun to the back of a woman's head and threatened to shoot her if he didn't get marijuana. More >
Reward offered for information in Portland strong-arm robbery
Reward offered for information in Portland strong-arm robbery
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 12:17 AM EDT2013-05-17 04:17:39 GMT
Crime Stoppers is now offering up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in an unsolved robbery that happened in northeast Portland in early May.
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Crime Stoppers is now offering up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in an unsolved robbery that happened in northeast Portland in early May.More >
Police need help identifying bank robbery suspect dubbed 'bad tan bandit'
Police need help identifying bank robbery suspect dubbed 'bad tan bandit'
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:20:32 GMT
Portland police are asking for help locating the suspect of a bank robbery in Southeast Portland.Officers responded to reports of a bank robbery at the Bank of the West branch on Southeast Division rightMore >
Portland police are asking for help locating the suspect of a bank robbery in Southeast Portland.More >
Federal investigators search for 'John Doe' from child porn video
Federal investigators search for 'John Doe' from child porn video
Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:21:26 GMT
Federal investigators are working to track down a child depicted in a pornographic video, along with the man who is abusing the victim. An arrest warrant was issued for the unidentified man, being referredMore >
Federal investigators are working to track down a child depicted in a pornographic video, along with the man who is abusing the victim.More >
Thieves steal flowers from local cemetery
Thieves steal flowers from local cemetery
Updated: May 14, 2013 12:43 PM 2013-05-14 20:46:21 GMT
Thieves are stealing flowers right out of the ground from a local cemetery. Workers at Mountain View Cemetery in Forest Grove said more than $500 worth of flowers was stolen from an area where familiesMore >
Workers at Mountain View Cemetery said more than $500 worth of flowers was stolen from an area where families sprinkle the ashes of their loved ones.More >
Vancouver statue beheaded, vandals on the loose
Vancouver statue beheaded, vandals on the loose
Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:30:56 GMT
Someone has beheaded a Vancouver sculpture meant to honor local shipyard workers during World War II. Vancouver police said the red glass polka dot scarf that sits atop the Wendy Rose statue was reportedMore >
Vancouver police said the red glass polka dot scarf that sits atop the Wendy Rose statue on the Columbia Waterfront Trail was stolen.More >
Man accused of four I-5 hit-and-run crashes caught
Man accused of four I-5 hit-and-run crashes caught
Updated: Monday, May 13 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-05-14 01:43:47 GMT
Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who slammed into at least three cars on Interstate 5 Monday morning. It happened at 9 a.m. in the southbound lanes near the Killingsworth Street overpass.More >
A man accused of slamming into four cars on Interstate 5 Monday morning was caught, cited and taken to the hospital for mental health issues.More >
Fraud suspect has purchased $100K with stolen account numbers
Fraud suspect has purchased $100K with stolen account numbers
Updated: Monday, May 13 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:54:37 GMT
Beaverton police are investigating several fraud cases involving the use of an American Express card that has been encoded with stolen account numbers.The suspect has used the credit to purchase more thanMore >
Beaverton police are investigating several fraud cases involving the use of an American Express card that has been encoded with stolen account numbers.More >

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AHA Heart and Stroke Walk
AHA Heart and Stroke Walk
The 10th annual AHA Heart and Stroke Walk is May 18 in Portland and Vancouver.More >
The 10th annual AHA Heart and Stroke Walk is May 18 in Portland and Vancouver.More >
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Rock 'n' Roll Portland Half Marathon
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Blinking skirts, fake tans: It must be Eurovision
Blinking skirts, fake tans: It must be Eurovision
Flashy skirts, fake tans, fur and feathers: Welcome to the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.More >
Flashy skirts, fake tans, fur and feathers: It's the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.More >
Denmark favorite to win Eurovision Song Contest
Denmark favorite to win Eurovision Song Contest
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song...More >
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song written...More >
Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute
Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute
Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.More >
Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.More >
Pa. coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest
Pa. coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest
They were an unlikely pair - an itinerant hitchhiker turned Internet celebrity and a lawyer three times his age.More >
Two cups of coffee ended life on the run for an Internet sensation known as Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker.More >
Lawyer for accused singer: steroids had ill effect
Lawyer for accused singer: steroids had ill effect
The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife says the singer's mind has been ravaged by steroid use.More >
The lawyer for a California heavy metal singer accused of trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife says the singer's mind has been ravaged by steroid use.More >
OJ's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns
OJ's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns
O.J. Simpson's former lawyer has some explaining to do.More >
O.J. Simpson's former lawyer defended himself point-by-point Friday against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial, after giving damaging testimony that Simpson actually knew his...More >
Bradley has 3-stroke lead after 2 rounds at Nelson
Bradley has 3-stroke lead after 2 rounds at Nelson
Keegan Bradley found his clubs spread out on the floor and an open umbrella near his empty golf bag in the champions' locker room before teeing off at the Byron Nelson Championship.More >
Keegan Bradley again bogeyed Nos. 1 and 18 in the second round of the Byron Nelson Championship.More >
'Sonic' video games coming to Nintendo
'Sonic' video games coming to Nintendo
Sonic the Hedgehog is rolling with Nintendo.More >
Sonic the Hedgehog is rolling with Nintendo.More >

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Masked man robs pot facility at gunpoint
Masked man robs pot facility at gunpoint
No one was hurt, but two volunteers were shaken up and the robber got away with cash and a duffel bag full of marijuana.More >
No one was hurt, but two volunteers were shaken up and the robber got away with cash and a duffel bag full of marijuana.More >
Car slams into full school bus
Car slams into full school bus
Two children from a Woodburn school suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash.More >
Two children from a Woodburn school suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash.More >
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Top 30 'Most trusted people in America'
Top 30 'Most trusted people in America'
A poll by Reader's Digest named the 100 most trusted people in America. The list includes celebrities, politicians, philanthropists and even presidents. Click here to see the top 30.More >
A poll by Reader's Digest named the 100 most trusted people in America. The list includes celebrities, politicians, philanthropists and even presidents, and Readers Digest admits the results were surprising. Click here to see the top 30.
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Pets behaving badly
Pets behaving badly
Our pets can be so adorable, yet so destructive.More >
Our pets can be so adorable, yet so destructive.More >
Coyote pup's rough run-in with a cactus
Coyote pup's rough run-in with a cactus
A coyote pup was discovered in an Arizona neighborhood covered with cholla cactus Tuesday morning. (5/16/13)More >
A coyote pup was discovered in an Arizona neighborhood covered with cholla cactus Tuesday morning. (5/16/13)
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Metal theft suspects caught on camera
Metal theft suspects caught on camera
Deputies said three men were caught on camera stealing $20,000 worth of metal from a rock quarry in Dayton.More >
Deputies said three men were caught on camera stealing $20,000 worth of metal from a rock quarry.
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Tornadoes hit Texas; multiple dead, dozens injured
Tornadoes hit Texas; multiple dead, dozens injured
A rash of tornadoes slammed into several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens more injured and hundreds homeless.More >
A rash of tornadoes slammed into several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens more injured and hundreds homeless.
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The search for Susan Powell
The search for Susan Powell
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Susan Powell was last seen in Utah in December 2009.More >
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25 of Oregon's missing and endangered children
25 of Oregon's missing and endangered children
Can you help track down a missing and endangered child from Oregon or southwest Washington? We gathered the photos of 25 missing children in this slideshow.
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Can you help track down a missing and endangered child from Oregon or southwest Washington? We gathered the photos of 25 missing children in this slideshow.More >
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