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Democrats win supermajority in Oregon House, Senate
Oregon Democrats appear to have eked out a supermajority in both the state House and Senate, with a narrow win confirmed in a rural Woodburn-based House seat late Tuesday. |
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‘AI Jesus’ avatar tests man’s faith in machines and the divine
LUCERNE, Switzerland — Would you trust an “AI Jesus” with your innermost thoughts and troubles? |
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‘Like bringing in a chainsaw’: Washington trade officials not keen on Trump’s tariff plans
TACOMA — Local trade officials are keeping an eye on looming tariffs proposed by the incoming U.S. president and are concerned not only about the inflationary risks but also potential damage to longtime relations with major trade partners Canada and Mexico. |
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Prescribed burns scheduled across Washington to mitigate wildfires, improve habitats
OLYMPIA — Across Washington, ecosystems ranging from the Western Washington prairies and meadows to the Columbia Basin wetlands and Eastern Washington’s pine forests and shrub-steppe are showing positive effects of prescribed fire, according to a statement from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. WDFW, along with its partners, utilizes this natural management tool to reduce wildfire fuel and severity, improve wildlife habitats and promote native species across the state. |
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Outlook uncertain for AI regulations as U.S. government pivots to full Republican control
WASHINGTON — With artificial intelligence at a pivotal moment of development, the federal government is about to transition from one that prioritized AI safeguards to one more focused on eliminating red tape. |
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Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump’s tariff threats
URUAPAN, Mexico — Mexicans are worried that threats by Donald Trump to impose 25% tariffs could affect a wide range of iconic Mexican products and threaten entire regional economies. |
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Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in U.S. southern Rockies
BILLINGS, Mont. — U.S. wildlife officials finalized a recovery plan for imperiled populations of Canada lynx on Wednesday and proposed new habitat protections in the southern Rocky Mountains for the forest-dwelling wildcats that are threatened by climate change. |
NYT Politics
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Defense Secretary Takes Control of Plea Deals in War Crimes Cases
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III stripped his appointee of plea deal authority in a memo on Monday, which the Pentagon has not yet made public.
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Biden Makes a Final Nantucket Visit as President
The president made his usual stops, expressing gratitude for progress toward peace in the Middle East and urging Americans to stay hopeful.
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Washington State News
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West Virginia trips up No. 3 Gonzaga in overtime, 86-78 MetroNews
West Virginia trips up No. 3 Gonzaga in overtime, 86-78 West Virginia MetroNews Gonzaga gives up late lead, outclassed by West Virginia in OT during 86-78 upset loss The Spokesman Review Initial Thoughts on West Virginia's Massive Upset of No. 3 Gonzaga Sports Illustrated
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