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National & World IRS official at center of controversy: 'I did nothing wrong' IRS official at center of controversy: 'I did nothing wrong'
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:13 AM PDT Last Updated: May 22, 2013 at 9:34 AM PDT
The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode, and then invoked her constitutional right to refuse to answer lawmakers' questions.
Local & Regional Timber country: 'A beautiful place to live, a hard place to make a living' Timber country: 'A beautiful place to live, a hard place to make a living' (Photo Gallery)
By JEFF BARNARD, Associated Press Published: May 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM PDT
Nearly 1 million people live in Oregon's timber country. The region's troubles have reached a tipping point since the expiration last year of federal subsidies that were sent to rural counties across America for 11 years to offset revenue losses caused by reduced logging on federal lands to protect endangered and threatened species.

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National & World IRS official at center of controversy: 'I did nothing wrong'
By ALAN FRAM Associated Press Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:13 AM PDT Last Updated: May 22, 2013 at 9:34 AM PDT
The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode, and then invoked her constitutional right to refuse to answer lawmakers' questions.
Local & Regional Timber country: 'A beautiful place to live, a hard place to make a living' (Photo Gallery)
By JEFF BARNARD, Associated Press Published: May 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM PDT
Nearly 1 million people live in Oregon's timber country. The region's troubles have reached a tipping point since the expiration last year of federal subsidies that were sent to rural counties across America for 11 years to offset revenue losses caused by reduced logging on federal lands to protect endangered and threatened species.
Consumer (New) Foster Farms recalls grilled chicken breast strips
By Associated Press Published: May 22, 2013 at 9:18 AM PDT
California-based chicken producer Foster Farms is recalling about 6,165 pounds of its ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips because the strips contain wheat and soy — known allergens — which are not listed on the labels of its packages, federal agriculture officials said.
Sports North Bend faces long trip to playoffs (Video)
By Sky Muller KCBY News Published: May 21, 2013 at 11:24 AM PDT
The North Bend Bulldogs have a lot on their plate, as they have to travel clear across the state to face off against the defending champions out of Ontario.
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Offbeat Octogenarians race to be oldest Everest climber Octogenarians race to be oldest Everest climber
By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press Published: May 22, 2013 at 7:45 AM PDT
An 80-year-old Japanese extreme skier who climbed Mount Everest five years ago, but just missed becoming the oldest man to reach the summit, was back on the mountain Wednesday to make another attempt at the title.
Offbeat Record 18-foot python caught in Florida Record 18-foot python caught in Florida
By Associated Press Published: May 21, 2013 at 8:21 AM PDT
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.
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Local & Regional Oregon House backs Hatfield statue in US Capitol
By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Published: May 21, 2013 at 8:45 AM PDT Last Updated: May 21, 2013 at 10:01 AM PDT
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.
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Sports Castroneves, Franchitti chase 4th Indy 500 win
By RACHEL COHEN, AP Sports Writer Published: May 20, 2013 at 10:21 AM PDT
It's been 22 years since the last driver won his fourth Indy 500 title. Now Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti are trying to join the exclusive club at Sunday's race.
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National & World Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press Published: May 22, 2013 at 7:42 AM PDT
The ex-congressman whose career imploded in a rash of raunchy tweets two years ago said in a YouTube video announcement late Tuesday that he's in the New York City mayoral race. He'd said last month he was considering it.
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Outdoors Northern Lights peek out in Eastern Washington Northern Lights peek out in Eastern Washington (Photo Gallery)
By Scott Sistek Published: May 19, 2013 at 7:00 AM PDT
As we mentioned in the blog Thursday, there's a particularly active sunspot on the sun right now.

It had, as its opening salvo while starting to face the Earth, unleashed a moderately strong solar flare that reached us late Friday, triggering a display of the Northern Lights that reached as far south as Colorado.
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Home Prince Harry's Royal Garden (New) Prince Harry's Royal Garden (Video)
By CNN Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:56 AM PDT
The Chelsea Flower Show is in full bloom in England. It's an oasis of color in the heart of London, and one display in particular is drawing fans of the royal family. It was designed for "Senti-Bali," a charity set up by Prince Harry to help children in Africa.
Home Baby makes epic soccer goal Baby makes epic soccer goal
Published: May 21, 2013 at 10:49 AM PDT
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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Technology With high-tech guns, users could disable remotely With high-tech guns, users could disable remotely
By MARTHA MENDOZA AP National Writer Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:19 AM PDT
A high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a wireless controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved - and disable it remotely.
Technology First Look: New Xbox elegant, but much unknown First Look: New Xbox elegant, but much unknown
By DERRIK J. LANG, AP Entertainment Writer Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:02 AM PDT
Based on limited time with the device, the Xbox One feels like an improvement over its predecessor. But it fails to include features some fans have demanded, including the ability to play games bought for the existing Xbox 360 system.

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Politics Oregon bill would legalize medical pot retailers Oregon bill would legalize medical pot retailers
By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2013 at 11:29 AM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2013 at 12:07 PM PDT
Oregon legislators are considering a bill to legalize and license medical marijuana retailers, calling it a step toward reining in abuses of the state's 15-year-old effort to allow people to use pot for therapy.

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Technology Tumblr CEO's mom gushes over billion-dollar baby
By MEGHAN BARR Associated Press Published: May 21, 2013 at 8:32 AM PDT
"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."
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Health Sports seem OK for many with heart-zapping device
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Published: May 21, 2013 at 8:26 AM PDT
New research is challenging medical guidelines that say people with a heart-zapping device in their chests should avoid intense sports like basketball and soccer in favor of golf or bowling.
Health What do we eat? New food map will tell us
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Published: May 20, 2013 at 8:42 AM PDT
Until now, the only way to find out what people in the United States eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, which can lag behind the rapidly expanding and changing food marketplace. Researchers are trying to change that.
Health FDA has safety concerns on Merck insomnia drug
By Associated Press Published: May 20, 2013 at 8:37 AM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 1:40 PM PDT
Federal health regulators say an experimental insomnia drug from Merck can help patients fall asleep, but it also carries worrisome side effects, including daytime drowsiness and suicidal thinking.
Health Measles surges in UK years after vaccine scare
By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer Published: May 20, 2013 at 7:25 AM PDT
More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of a vaccine scare that raised the specter of autism. Now, health officials are scrambling to catch up and stop a growing epidemic of the contagious disease.
Health Best strength training exercises: the push-up
By Charles Platkin, PhD Published: May 16, 2013 at 10:35 AM PDT
Having strong muscles requires tearing down muscle tissue so it rebuilds even stronger. One of the best ways to build muscle is to strength train, so we asked a few exercise experts for their favorite strength-training exercises and how to do them.
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Business (New) Apple case seen as possible spur to tax reform
By MARCY GORDON, AP Business Writers Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:23 AM PDT
Now that tech darling Apple Inc. has been dragged front and center into the debate over the U.S. tax code, lawmakers are hoping that the spotlight on such a high-profile company could be the catalyst for Congress to take action to close loopholes or reform the law.
Business U.S. home sales tick up to highest in 3½ years
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:21 AM PDT
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years, helped by a jump in the number of houses for sale.
Business Median CEO pay rises to $9.7 million in 2012
By CHRISTINA REXRODE, AP Business Writer Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:18 AM PDT
The head of a typical large public company made $9.7 million in 2012, a 6.5 percent increase from a year earlier that was aided by a rising stock market, according to an analysis by The Associated Press using data from Equilar, an executive pay research firm.
Business Restaurant learns online reviews can make or break
By CRISTINA SILVA, Associated Press Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:13 AM PDT
In the evolving world of online marketing, comments, both good and bad, and the reactions they trigger from managers, can make all the difference between higher revenues and empty storefronts.
Business Bernanke signals Fed to maintain stimulus efforts
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer Published: May 22, 2013 at 8:08 AM PDT
Chairman Ben Bernanke is telling Congress Wednesday that the U.S. job market remains weak and that it is too soon for the Federal Reserve to end its extraordinary stimulus programs.
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