Okay everyone who was just as obsessed with the podcast Serial as I was: Adnan Syed is having his case re-opened! This comes after his granted appeal for the 2000 conviction of the murder of his girlfriend. While the podcast didn’t necessarily prove Syed’s innocence by any stretch of the imagination, it did most definitely […]
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What in the World: Senator Merkley introduces new fossil fuel extraction bill, Seattle man finds and returns checks to a school, and it’s National Donut Day
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley proposed a bill on Wednesday that would keep fossil fuels on federal land in the ground. Eighty percent of natural gas, coal, and oil must stay in the ground in order to prevent what scientist say could cause “catastrophic climate change.” Ten percent of the world’s carbon supply is under U.S. […]
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Father and Son Dress Alike, Confuse Internet
Paul Evers with Crux Fermentation dressed like his son for Halloween and his son dressed like him. They’ve officially confused the internet.(Huffington Post) Photo posted to imgur by jschu2711
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Stewart Returns!!
Now, it’s way too soon to declare how Trevor Noah’s run on The Daily Show will turn out, but his already assured and biting tenure is off to a good start. But no matter how much we collectively enjoy Noah, the lack of Jon Stewart on our television screens does leave a fairly gaping hole […]
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What in the World: An Idaho rancher is killed by police, Anonymous plans to release KKK member names and Turkish journalists are arrested
An Idaho rancher was shot and killed by police after a car struck one of his bulls. When emergency workers were trying to rescue the driver of the car, Jack Yantis—the bull’s owner—arrived on the scene with a rifle.Police planned to shoot the bull and Yantis began firing at police. Police fired back killing Yantis […]
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What in the World: Russian passenger plane crash under investigation, Chipotle closes restaurants in Oregon and Washington, and the latest look at Europe’s migrant crisis
The cause of the Russian passenger jet that broke apart midflight over Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula killing all 224 people aboard is still unknown. The Metrojet deputy general director told news outlets that an external impact most likely caused the plane to break apart. Several countries—including Egypt and Russia—are now part of the investigation to determine […]
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What in the World: An Oregon teen contracts bubonic plague, the U.S. is sending troops to Syria, and a look at where uninsured Americans live
An Crook County, Oregon teen contracted bubonic plague after being bit by a flea on a recent camping trip. Eight people in Oregon have been diagnosed with bubonic plague since 1995. Wild rodents and fleas carry plague. In 2012, a Prineville man contracted plague from a domestic cat. (OPB, KTVZ) The U.S. will send ground […]
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Top 100 Horror Movies According to the Experts
Hey everyone! Halloween is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate it for a film geek than make a list of the top 100 horror films of all time. Hitfix took a poll, asking some of the greatest horror actors, writers and directors of the last half century what their favorite horror […]
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LETTERS: Bend Surf Alliance—Lets Fix the Surf Park
The Bend Surf Park Alliance wants community input about the Bend Whitewater Park. Here’s the full letter that was sent to the Source Weekly: The Bend, Oregon Community is getting skunked. Don’t let Parks and Rec sweep us under the rug! If you have five extra minutes, please help. Like us on Facebook. Bend […]
