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Politics Portland rejects fluoride but both sides may meet again Portland rejects fluoride but both sides may meet again (Video)
Fluoride advocates admitted defeat Tuesday night after unofficial election results showed Portlanders strongly against adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water. But there were indications new battle lines may be drawn in the future.
Politics Beaverton school district levy passing Beaverton school district levy passing
This levy will restore 150 teaching positions. Even though it won’t bring the district back to its previous levels, district officials said on Tuesday night that they’re on the right path.

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Politics Portland rejects fluoride but both sides may meet again (Video)
Fluoride advocates admitted defeat Tuesday night after unofficial election results showed Portlanders strongly against adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water. But there were indications new battle lines may be drawn in the future.
Politics Beaverton school district levy passing
This levy will restore 150 teaching positions. Even though it won’t bring the district back to its previous levels, district officials said on Tuesday night that they’re on the right path.

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Offbeat Record 18-foot python caught in Florida Record 18-foot python caught in Florida
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the 18-foot-8-inch snake was caught May 11 alongside a road in rural Miami-Dade County.
Offbeat Slow pokes: Acupuncture helps hypothermic turtles Slow pokes: Acupuncture helps hypothermic turtles
Two endangered sea turtles that are shells of their former selves after getting stranded on Cape Cod during a cold spell are getting some help easing back into the wild - from an acupuncturist.

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YouNews Horsethief Lake View of Mt Hood Horsethief Lake View of Mt Hood
I shot this 05/20/2013 from Horsethief Butte next to Horsethief Lake east of The Dalles on the Washington side about sunset. Horsethief Butte is a popular hiking and rock climbing location not that far from Portland/vancouver.

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National & World Teachers to students: 'Get into the hallway! We don't want you to die!' Teachers to students: 'Get into the hallway! We don't want you to die!' (Photo Gallery)
The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up. But before all of the youngsters could get there, the tornado alarm sounded.
National & World Vote clears way for epic Senate showdown on immigration
Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controversy over the rights of gay spouses.
National & World FBI ID's Benghazi suspects, but no arrests yet
The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists, officials say. But there isn't enough proof to try them in a U.S. civilian court as the Obama administration prefers.
National & World 2 more reports of 'gay bashing' attacks in NYC
Hours after New Yorkers rallied in response to a spate of gay-bashing that's resulted in one death and fueled concern about hate crimes, there were two more reports of possible anti-gay attacks on Manhattan streets, authorities said Tuesday.

Sports

Sports Trout hits for cycle as Angels rout Mariners, 12-0 Trout hits for cycle as Angels rout Mariners, 12-0
Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
Sports Blazers get No. 10, Cavs No. 1 in draft picks
The last time the Blazers sent a rookie of the year to the draft lottery, Brandon Roy was a lucky charm as the Blazers defied the odds and grabbed the top pick.
Sports Winterhawks Defeat London Knights 6-3 in Memorial Cup
The Portland Winterhawks defeated the London Knights, Ontario Hockey League champions, 6-3 Monday at the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in their second game of the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup.

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Home Baby makes epic soccer goal Baby makes epic soccer goal
During this weekend's retirement ceremony for Chelsea player Paulo Ferreira at Stamford Bridge stadium, a certain toddler managed to snag the limelight, putting on his own show.

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Politics WA's undercover license pgm now has legislative approval WA's undercover license pgm now has legislative approval
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed into law a measure giving legislative approval to a state program that has already issued hundreds of fake driver's licenses and license plates to law enforcement and government agencies.
Politics Ore. bill expands tasting spots for distilleries Ore. bill expands tasting spots for distilleries
A bill that would give Oregon distillers more opportunities to market and sell their spirits earned final approval from the state Senate Tuesday, and now heads to the governor's desk.

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Weather Blog How tornado victims got 25 minutes of precious warning time How tornado victims got 25 minutes of precious warning time (Photo Gallery)
Twenty-five minutes.

That might not seem very long -- about the time it takes to wade through your favorite weekly sitcom if you fast forward past the commercials. But compared to a few decades ago, 25 minutes of time might have saved countless lives during the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma on Monday.

Years ago, the residents of Moore would have likely had no idea the tornado was coming until the twister was sighted, giving people barely a few minutes' notice. But thanks to advancements in technology, tornadoes rarely sneak up on anyone anymore.

In fact, forecasters as early as Wednesday began sounding the alarm for a potential severe weather breakout on Sunday and, on Friday, the forecasts became more specific. On Sunday, a Tornado Watch, which indicates conditions are right for tornadic development, was issued at 1:10 p.m. for much of Oklahoma, including the greater Oklahoma City area.

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Technology Tumblr CEO's mom gushes over billion-dollar baby
"There were a few tears and lots of hugs, and a lot of excitement," said his mother, Barbara Ackerman. "This is something that he built — it's his baby — and it's emotional."

Politics

Politics Timber counties unhappy about stalled federal subsidies
Timber counties in western Oregon are unhappy that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management is taking so long to send out $2 million in federal subsidies withheld under the mandatory budget cuts known as sequestration.
Politics Oregon House backs Hatfield statue in US Capitol
The Oregon House voted Monday to pull a statue of Oregon pioneer Jason Lee from a prominent place in the U.S. Capitol and replace it with one of the late Mark Hatfield, one of the most influential politicians the state has seen.
Politics More Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Obama not told
White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and other senior advisers knew in late April that an impending report was likely to say the IRS had inappropriately targeted conservative groups, President Barack Obama's spokesman disclosed Monday, expanding the circle of top officials who knew of the audit beyond those named earlier.

Business

Business Voodoo Doughnut to open new location in Denver
Voodoo Doughnut has certainly made its mark in Portland, attracting long lines of locals and tourists to its two locations in Portland and one in Eugene.
Business Apple's CEO faces tough Senate questions on untaxed profits
The Senate dragged massively profitable Apple Inc. into the debate over the U.S. tax code Tuesday, grilling CEO Tim Cook over allegations that its Irish subsidiaries help the company avoid billions in U.S. taxes.

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Entertainment Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74
Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died. He was 74.