Avian Flu Outbreak in US: Cat Death Highlights Spreading Virus
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian flu after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals frozen raw pet food; the highly pathogenic virus has impacted nearly 900 dairy farms in 16 states, leading to California's state of emergency declaration, while the CDC reports 65 human cases this year.
Avian Flu Outbreak in US: Cat Death Highlights Spreading Virus
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian flu after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals frozen raw pet food; the highly pathogenic virus has impacted nearly 900 dairy farms in 16 states, leading to California's state of emergency declaration, while the CDC reports 65 human cases this year.
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36% Bias Score
Oregon Lawmakers Seek to Block PacifiCorp Rate Hikes Amid Wildfire Lawsuits
Oregon lawmakers plan to introduce a bill preventing rate increases for utilities with unresolved wildfire lawsuits over three years old, targeting PacifiCorp due to its role in the deadly 2020 wildfires and a recent 9.8% rate hike.
Oregon Lawmakers Seek to Block PacifiCorp Rate Hikes Amid Wildfire Lawsuits
Oregon lawmakers plan to introduce a bill preventing rate increases for utilities with unresolved wildfire lawsuits over three years old, targeting PacifiCorp due to its role in the deadly 2020 wildfires and a recent 9.8% rate hike.
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48% Bias Score
Juror's Video Enhancement Jeopardizes Murder Conviction
Colby Benson's life sentence for the September 2020 murder of Christopher Klein is challenged due to a juror's unauthorized video enhancement during deliberations; a December 19th hearing will decide if a retrial is warranted.
Juror's Video Enhancement Jeopardizes Murder Conviction
Colby Benson's life sentence for the September 2020 murder of Christopher Klein is challenged due to a juror's unauthorized video enhancement during deliberations; a December 19th hearing will decide if a retrial is warranted.
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40% Bias Score
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern California, Triggering Tsunami Warning
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Northern California on Thursday, triggering a tsunami warning along 500 miles of the West Coast, causing minor damage and prompting evacuations in several coastal cities, but no major injuries or widespread damage have been reported.
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern California, Triggering Tsunami Warning
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Northern California on Thursday, triggering a tsunami warning along 500 miles of the West Coast, causing minor damage and prompting evacuations in several coastal cities, but no major injuries or widespread damage have been reported.
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24% Bias Score
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Northern California Coast
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit off Northern California's coast near Petrolia at 10:44 a.m. local time, triggering a tsunami warning (later canceled) for parts of California and Oregon; at least half a million people received shake alerts via USGS's earthquake early warning system.
7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Northern California Coast
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit off Northern California's coast near Petrolia at 10:44 a.m. local time, triggering a tsunami warning (later canceled) for parts of California and Oregon; at least half a million people received shake alerts via USGS's earthquake early warning system.
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20% Bias Score
Oregon's First Black Congresswoman Elected Amid Ballot Box Arson
Democrat Janelle Bynum wins Oregon's 5th Congressional District, becoming the state's first Black member of Congress. The election was also marked by arson attacks on ballot drop boxes.
Oregon's First Black Congresswoman Elected Amid Ballot Box Arson
Democrat Janelle Bynum wins Oregon's 5th Congressional District, becoming the state's first Black member of Congress. The election was also marked by arson attacks on ballot drop boxes.
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40% Bias Score
Oregon Cat Dies from H5N1, Underscoring Wider US Outbreak
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian influenza after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals wet cat food; this follows a wider outbreak affecting hundreds of dairy cattle herds across 16 US states and prompting a state of emergency in California, and 65 human cases reported this year by the CDC.
Oregon Cat Dies from H5N1, Underscoring Wider US Outbreak
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian influenza after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals wet cat food; this follows a wider outbreak affecting hundreds of dairy cattle herds across 16 US states and prompting a state of emergency in California, and 65 human cases reported this year by the CDC.
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36% Bias Score
Oregon Sheriff Contacts FBI After Anti-Immigrant Letters Surface
Sheriff Curtis Landers of Lincoln County, Oregon contacted the FBI regarding letters circulating in his community urging residents to record license plates of suspected immigrants, prompting condemnation from the Sheriff's office and state officials for violating Oregon's sanctuary law.
Oregon Sheriff Contacts FBI After Anti-Immigrant Letters Surface
Sheriff Curtis Landers of Lincoln County, Oregon contacted the FBI regarding letters circulating in his community urging residents to record license plates of suspected immigrants, prompting condemnation from the Sheriff's office and state officials for violating Oregon's sanctuary law.
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44% Bias Score
"Bend Citizen Assembly Tackles Youth Homelessness with Community-Driven Approach"
"A citizen assembly in Bend, Oregon, comprised of 30 ordinary residents, is using a $250,000 grant to develop solutions for youth homelessness, contrasting with traditional top-down approaches to policymaking."
"Bend Citizen Assembly Tackles Youth Homelessness with Community-Driven Approach"
"A citizen assembly in Bend, Oregon, comprised of 30 ordinary residents, is using a $250,000 grant to develop solutions for youth homelessness, contrasting with traditional top-down approaches to policymaking."
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24% Bias Score
"Data Center Boom: Economic Benefits Clash with Community Concerns in Virginia and Oregon"
"Rapid growth of data centers in the US is creating economic opportunities but also causing resident backlash due to environmental and social concerns, as seen in Virginia and Oregon, where projects brought economic benefits alongside ethical questions and community pushback."
"Data Center Boom: Economic Benefits Clash with Community Concerns in Virginia and Oregon"
"Rapid growth of data centers in the US is creating economic opportunities but also causing resident backlash due to environmental and social concerns, as seen in Virginia and Oregon, where projects brought economic benefits alongside ethical questions and community pushback."
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40% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump nominates Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his pick for Secretary of Labor, signaling a potential shift towards a business-friendly approach at the Department.
Trump Nominates Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump nominates Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his pick for Secretary of Labor, signaling a potential shift towards a business-friendly approach at the Department.
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40% Bias Score
Oregon's First Black Congresswoman Elected
Democrat Janelle Bynum wins Oregon's 5th congressional district, making history as the state's first Black member of Congress.
Oregon's First Black Congresswoman Elected
Democrat Janelle Bynum wins Oregon's 5th congressional district, making history as the state's first Black member of Congress.
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0% Bias Score