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YouNews Watching the rain (New) Watching the rain
By jesstress Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 9:08 PM PDT
Looking at the back door and this is the beauty I see! Always reminds me of a friend who relates rainbows to her Father who has passed.
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National & World Chimp attack victim not allowed to sue state for $150M
By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 5:48 PM PDT
A woman disfigured by a friend's pet chimpanzee in 2009 plans to appeal a decision denying her permission to sue the state for $150 million on her claim that officials knew the chimp was dangerous but didn't do anything about it, her attorney told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
National & World (New) Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies
By SHAYA TAYEFE MOHAJER Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:56 PM PDT
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.
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Sports James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6 (New) James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 9:28 PM PDT
LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.
Sports San Jose sues MLB over lack of action on potential A's move
By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 11:31 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:10 PM PDT
Major League Baseball is dragging its feet on having team owners vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to a new ballpark 40 miles south in San Jose, San Jose city officials said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
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Home Engineers create robot that runs like a cat Engineers create robot that runs like a cat (Video)
Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:19 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 3:20 PM PDT
Thanks to the design of its legs, which faithfully mimic feline morphology, EPFL's four-legged "cheetah-cub robot" shares the advantages of its biological model: it is small, light and runs very fast.
Home Disabled teen gets 4,600 birthday cards Disabled teen gets 4,600 birthday cards (Video)
By CNN Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:18 AM PDT
A Tucson teenager born with spina bifida and other problems has survived the incredible odds against him to celebrate a milestone birthday. Jacob Mockbee also received thousands of cards and well wishes from people around the world, including some major celebrities.
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Politics Budget deal would aid Ore. colleges, universities Budget deal would aid Ore. colleges, universities
By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:31 PM PDT
Oregon's public universities and community colleges will be among the first in line to get more money if a so-far-elusive budget compromise results in more revenue and lower employee pension costs.
Life & Style Your guide to cheap summer fun for the family Your guide to cheap summer fun for the family (Video)
By Shellie Bailey-Shah, KATU Problem Solver Published: Jun 5, 2013 at 4:45 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 5, 2013 at 5:24 PM PDT
With summer break just around the corner, it’s just a matter of time before parents hear that complaint. To help parents in need and on a budget, KATU Problem Solver Shellie Bailey-Shah has her “Summer Seven” – the top picks for free or nearly-free fun.

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Weather Blog ''Baked Alaska'': 90-96° temps shatter all-time records ''Baked Alaska'': 90-96° temps shatter all-time records
By Scott Sistek Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 11:00 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 10:51 AM PDT
Many people head to Alaska to visit the snow-capped mountains and awe-inspiring glaciers.

Monday, sitting on a glacier might not have been a bad idea.

A major ridge of high pressure brought intense heat to south-central Alaska with four towns experiencing heat never before felt in their record-keeping history.

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Technology U.S. video game retail sales fall 25 percent
By Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:57 AM PDT
U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May as demand for aging game consoles continued to fade and fewer new games launched compared with last year, according to market researcher NPD Group.
Technology Google settles suit, clears way for stock split
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:54 AM PDT
Google has resolved a shareholder lawsuit blocking a long-delayed stock split, clearing the way for the Internet search leader to issue a new class of non-voting shares later this year.
Technology Scientists moving 15-ton magnet to Fermi lab (Photo Gallery)
By FRANK ELTMAN Associated Press Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 8:00 AM PDT
Scientists on Long Island are preparing to move a 50-foot-wide electromagnet 3,200 miles over land and sea to its new home at the U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois. The trip is expected to take more than a month.
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Politics Oregon Senate votes down schools budget
By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 1:12 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 17, 2013 at 5:42 PM PDT
The Oregon Senate has voted down a $6.55 billion budget for primary and secondary schools after one Democrat and all 14 Republicans said it didn't provide enough money.
Politics Biden vows to 'beat the gun lobby' and pass laws
By NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:54 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 3:13 PM PDT
A scrappy Vice President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to "beat the gun lobby" by ultimately passing stronger firearm laws and said some lawmakers who voted against background checks have privately told him they want another chance.
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Business Turnabout: Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writers Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 12:20 PM PDT
In one of the biggest-ever showdowns between an automaker and the government, Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions.
Business U.S. consumer prices rise just 0.1 percent in May
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:19 AM PDT
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May as higher energy costs were partly offset by cheaper food. The small increase comes after two straight declines, underscoring that American consumers are benefiting from mild inflation.
Business U.S. home construction rises 6.8 percent in May
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:15 AM PDT
U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in five years. The gains show housing remains a key source of growth for the economy.
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Entertainment James Franco becomes the latest star to turn to crowdsourcing
By Hanna Brooks Olsen Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 7:46 AM PDT
Fundraising sites like Kickstarter are popular with regular folks looking to scrounge up a little cash to make a dream a reality, but celebrities are increasingly launching their own campaigns -- in spite of the fact that they could probably bankroll the projects themselves. For example, James Franco is looking to raise $500,000 to turn his book into a series of films. Franco is estimated to be worth over $20 million.
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