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Biden and Mexico’s President Vow Combined Action on Illegal Immigration
President Biden is under intense political pressure, including from within his own party, to address migration before the election.
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Jeffries’s Hint of a Lifeline Bolstered Johnson on Ukraine. Will He Need It?
The House Democratic leader has suggested his members would protect Speaker Mike Johnson if right-wing Republicans tried to oust him over Ukraine aid, strengthening the speaker’s hand.
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Where Third-Party and Independent Candidates Are On The Ballot
For presidential candidates who are not the Republican or Democratic Party nominee, getting on the ballot for the general election is a state-by-state, make-or-break scramble.
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Columbian Newspaper
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Millions of Afghans made Pakistan home to escape war. Now many are hiding to escape deportation
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Born and raised in Pakistan to parents who fled neighboring Afghanistan half a century ago, an 18-year-old found himself at the mercy of police in Karachi who took his cash, phone and motorbike, and sent him to a deportation center. |
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House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors
Congressional negotiators have agreed on a $105 billion bill designed to improve the safety of air travel after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s airports. |
Portland Business News
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Portland Seed Fund backs AR startup
Portland Seed Fund invested in an Ohio AR startup whose CTO is based in Portland.
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Nike will bring back lettering larger, quality zippers to MLB uniforms, report says
According to The Athletic, an MLB Players Association memo indicated that Nike would bring back the larger letter on the jerseys and previous tailorings used in the pants such as higher seam stitch counts and better-quality zippers. The Athletic also reported that in the memo, the MLBPA specifically blamed Nike for what fans have called “toilet paper” pants and “horrible uniforms.”
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Downtown Portland nightlife is helping drive economic recovery
Office-space vacancies are trending upward, but downtown recoveries are still gaining momentum. That's because the real key to post-pandemic city center success transcends the office.
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Washington State News
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Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after three seasons
(Photo credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports)
The Seattle Kraken fired Dave Hakstol, the franchise's first head coach, after three seasons on Monday.
Hired on June 24, 2021, Hakstol guided the Kraken to a 107-112-27 record that included a disappointing 34-35-13 mark in 2023-24.
It was a letdown after a 100-point finish and a first-round playoff series win during the 2022-23 campaign, when Hakstol was a finalist for the
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Seattle Times Opinion
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Arizona politics swing between the unacceptable and the remarkable
It's little wonder no state worked harder through multiple recounts and lawsuits than the Grand Canyon state. |
