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Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon (New) Sheriff: Confused woman found wandering on side of Oregon road

By KVAL News Published: May 17, 2012 at 3:43 PM PDT

Do you recognize this woman? The sheriff's office needs help identifying her and finding her family.

Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon (New) 'I shot one of them. I need help'

By KVAL News Published: May 17, 2012 at 4:11 PM PDT

One suspect died Feb. 2, 2012, in a botched home invasion robbery. The other will spend almost 6 years in prison for the crime.

Politics (New) Oregon bans Native American school mascots (Photo Gallery)

By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 2:27 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 2:54 PM PDT

The vote Thursday gives Oregon some of the nation's toughest restrictions on American Indian nicknames, mascots and logos.

Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon (New) 'If you see a young animal alone, leave it where it is' (Photo Gallery)

By The Oregon Zoo Published: May 17, 2012 at 2:51 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 3:08 PM PDT

State wildlife officials fielded a call from a Medford, Ore., family that had taken a young bear cub from the wild and brought it into their home. With no idea how to care for the helpless yet wild animal, they turned to professionals. Those professionals turned to The Oregon Zoo.

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Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon (New) Sheriff: Confused woman found wandering on side of Oregon road
Do you recognize this woman? The sheriff's office needs help identifying her and finding her family.
Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon (New) 'I shot one of them. I need help'
One suspect died Feb. 2, 2012, in a botched home invasion robbery. The other will spend almost 6 years in prison for the crime.
Politics (New) Oregon bans Native American school mascots (Photo Gallery)
The vote Thursday gives Oregon some of the nation's toughest restrictions on American Indian nicknames, mascots and logos.
Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon (New) 'If you see a young animal alone, leave it where it is' (Photo Gallery)
State wildlife officials fielded a call from a Medford, Ore., family that had taken a young bear cub from the wild and brought it into their home. With no idea how to care for the helpless yet wild animal, they turned to professionals. Those professionals turned to The Oregon Zoo.
Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon (New) Photos: Oregon peace officers memorial service (Photo Gallery)
Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Police: Suspicious fire in portable toilet at school
Police called a fire in a portable toilet at an elementary school suspicious and asked anyone with information about the blaze to contact authorities.
Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Battery charger sparks barn fire (Photo Gallery)
A battery charger malfunctioned in a barn where flammable liquids and hay were being stored, sparking a fire Thursday morning.
Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon 32nd anniversary of Mount St. Helens eruption on Friday (Photo Gallery)
All of the Mount St. Helens visitors centers – Coldwater Ridge, Johnston Ridge and the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center – are free to the public on Friday.
Offbeat Beach rocks ignite in woman's shorts
Phosphorous may have coated beach rocks that caused a woman's shorts to catch fire, leaving her with severe burns, Southern California authorities say.
Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Silent ride honors fallen cyclists (Video)
Dozens of cyclists silently took to the streets of Eugene on Wednesday night for an annual ride honoring cyclists killed on the roadways.

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Entertainment (New) TV's Joey Lawrence joins Chippendales for 3 weeks

By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 3:39 PM PDT

Joey Lawrence is shedding his clothes: The actor has joined the male erotic dancing troupe Chippendales.

Entertainment Review: 'Battleship' loud, dumb but stays afloat (Photo Gallery)

By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic Published: May 17, 2012 at 8:30 AM PDT

"Battleship" is big, dumb fun that knows it's big, dumb fun and enthusiastically embraces its big, dumb, fun nature.

Entertainment (New) Larry King says his talk show resumes this summer

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer Published: May 17, 2012 at 2:38 PM PDT

Larry King said Thursday that his talk show will resume this summer on the new digital network Ora.TV, earlier than he or the network had anticipated.

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Business Kamikaze Smackdown: 5 minutes to hot wing glory (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Casey Pechan Oregon NewsLab Published: May 16, 2012 at 3:24 PM PDT

Five minutes to eat as may kamikaze wings as you can: May 14 marked the first annual Kamikaze Smackdown wing eating competition at Hot Mama’s Wings.

Health Got a pudgy pet? Send them to fat camp (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Melanie Wingo, KATU News Published: May 17, 2012 at 9:06 AM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 9:47 AM PDT

Dumpy dogs can slim down at Indigo Ranch's 'Doggie Fat Camp' in Vernonia.

Offbeat Boy finds piece of finger in Arby's sandwich

By Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 9:44 AM PDT

A Michigan teen made a gristly discovery after biting into an Arby's junior roast beef sandwich.

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Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Police: Driver was going 90 mph before fatal crash (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Joe Raineri KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: May 16, 2012 at 8:28 AM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 9:40 AM PDT

One person was killed and another was injured when a speeding car slammed into a power pole, careened down a street and ended up in a yard.

Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon (Updated) Woman on bike dies after being hit by truck trailer (Photo Gallery)
A bicyclist was hit by a semitrailer in downtown Portland Wednesday night and later died from her injuries, police said. Investigators identified the deceased woman as 28-year-old Kathryn Leah Rickson.
Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Levy failure fallout: Time to 'wreck the train' in Josephine County
"We're going to wreck the train here and see how we can put it back in the future," Stephen Campbell, district attorney for the Southern Oregon county, told The Associated Press.
Health 'Nobody is turned away for lack of ability to pay' (Video)
Clinic at Cascade Middle School racks up nearly 700 student visits in first year
Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Oregon's obesity rates skyrocket (Video)
Obesity rates skyrocket in Oregon. The Oregon Health Authority said rates jumped 121% from 1990-2009. Lane County is taking steps to help people slim down.

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Sports Selig: Oakland A's move might be considered

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer Published: May 17, 2012 at 10:47 AM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 4:14 PM PDT

Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says it's up to Oakland owner Lew Wolff to decide whether to consider additional sites for a new ballpark for the Athletics, raising the possibility of a move from the Bay Area.

Sports Clemens trainer admits initially lying about steroids
Brian McNamee, the chief prosecution witness in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, conceded Thursday he initially lied about his involvement with steroids.
Sports Marshfield shines on Day 1 of Midwestern T&F Championships
The Marshfield Pirates lead all three divisions after day one of the Midwestern League Track & Field Championships at Silke Field.
Sports David Fink marches to the beat of a different drum (Video)
After finishing fifth at the Pac-12 Championship, the Oregon State men's golf team is heading to regionals for the sixth straight year. For one Beaver golfer, his game is all about rhythm.
Sports Moore & Pappas earn All-Pac-12 1st team honors
Jessica Moore and Sam Pappas were named to the All-Pac-12 softball first team on Wednesday.

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Outdoors Photos: Penguins at the Aquarium of the Pacific (Photo Gallery)

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Outdoors Photos: Endangered red wolf gives birth to 8 pups (Photo Gallery)
National & World What do you do with a moon rock? 'Give it back to NASA' (Photo Gallery)
Rock samples collected by the dozen American astronauts who walked on the lunar surface between 1969 and 1972 are scattered around the country - and no one has a good inventory control system in place to track them.
Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Helicopter gets injured hiker off top of Spencer Butte
A helicopter plucked an injured hiker off the summit of Spencer Butte on Wednesday afternoon.
Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Solar eclipse Sunday visible from Oregon (Video)
Something strange is about to happen to the shadows beneath your feet.

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National & World (New) Evidence: Zimmerman bloodied, marijuana in Trayvon's blood (Photo Gallery)

By MIKE SCHNEIDER and KYLE HIGHTOWER, Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 2:34 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 4:09 PM PDT

Prosecutors have released evidence in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, including a photo showing George Zimmerman with a bloody nose and an autopsy report showing marijuana in Martin's bloodstream.

National & World 73-year-old accused of putting a hit out on his daughter-in-law (Video)
Yakima County Deputies say they cracked a bizarre case of a 73-year-old man who wanted to kill his daughter-in-law. Only they say he tried to hire a hit man.
National & World (New) Reno air race organizers get OK to continue event
Organizers of the Reno National Championship Air Races cleared a major hurdle Thursday in their bid to continue the annual event this fall, winning approval of a special one-year permit and moving closer to securing the necessary $100 million in insurance in the aftermath of last year's tragic mass-casualty crash.
National & World Justice: Prisons to step up anti-rape efforts
The White House on Thursday ordered federal, state and local prisons, jails and detention facilities to step up the fight against prison rape, issuing mandatory screening, enforcement and prevention regulations in hopes of reducing sexual victimization behind bars.
National & World Medical examiner: RFK Jr.'s wife hanged herself
Mary Richardson Kennedy, 52, the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. who struggled with drug and alcohol charges in recent years, hanged herself.

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Technology Commercial rocket will fly to the space station

By MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Writer Published: May 17, 2012 at 1:58 PM PDT

For the first time, a private company will launch a rocket to the International Space Station, sending it on a grocery run this weekend that could be the shape of things to come for America's space program.

Consumer Dangerous crib tent recalled

By Stephanie Smith Published: May 17, 2012 at 1:18 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 3:24 PM PDT

Several injuries and one death reported from danger crib tent.

Health More doctors are ditching the old prescription pad

By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer Published: May 17, 2012 at 8:16 AM PDT

Doctors increasingly are ditching the prescription pad: More than a third of the nation's prescriptions now are electronic, according to the latest count.

Technology Facebook prices IPO at $38 per share

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Published: May 17, 2012 at 1:40 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 3:40 PM PDT

Facebook says it has priced its initial public offering of stock at $38 per share. That's the high end of its expected range of $34 to $38. It means investor demand is strong for the world's largest online social network.

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Politics Vote Thursday on banning Native American mascots

By The Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 10:10 AM PDT

The Oregon Board of Education is scheduled to vote on a resolution that would require Oregon schools to retire their Native American mascots within five years or risk losing state funding.

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Technology Brazil judge sentences Twitter user
A federal judge has sentenced a former law student to 17 months in prison for using Twitter to incite prejudice and discrimination against people from Brazil's impoverished northeast.
Technology LG upgrades flagship smartphone to revive fortunes
South Korean handset maker LG Electronics Inc. has upgraded its flagship smartphone model with a faster chip and a longer battery life, hoping to regain ground lost to more nimble rivals.
Technology Iran to sue Google over dropping Persian Gulf name
Iran says it will sue Google over dropping the name of the Persian Gulf on Google Maps.
Technology As Facebook grows, millions say, 'no, thanks'
More than 900 million people worldwide check their Facebook accounts at least once a month, but millions more are Facebook holdouts.
Technology Google strives to enlighten with new search tool
Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter.

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Health Popular antibiotic linked with rare but deadly heart risk
An antibiotic widely used for bronchitis and other common infections seems to increase chances for sudden deadly heart problems, a rare but surprising risk found in a 14-year study.
Health Slim Down with Seth: 'From an 18 to a 2' (Video)
A 41 year old Philomath woman wins the battle of the bulge.
Health Study finds coffee drinkers live longer
One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer. Regular or decaf doesn't matter.
Health Report: 60 percent of Oregonians overweight
A report released by the Oregon Health Authority this week says 60 percent of adults are either overweight or obese, and researchers blame poor nutrition and a lack of exercise.
Health Scientists hunt ways to stall Alzheimer's earlier
Look for a fundamental shift in how scientists hunt ways to ward off the devastation of Alzheimer's disease - by testing possible therapies in people who don't yet show many symptoms, before too much of the brain is destroyed.

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Business 30-year mortgage rate falls to record 3.79 pct.
Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to record lows for the third straight week. The steady decline has made home-buying and refinancing more affordable than ever for those who can qualify.
Business U.S. unemployment aid applications stay at 370,000
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, suggesting modest but steady gains in the job market.
Business Gauge of U.S. economy dipped 0.1 percent in April
A measure of future U.S. economic activity fell in April after six months of increases. The drop reflected weakness in housing and hiring.
Business Wal-Mart's 1st quarter profit up 10.1 percent
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported a 10.1 percent increase in first-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates as its re-emphasis on low prices drove bargain-hungry U.S. shoppers into its stores.
Business Buffett's Berkshire to buy Media General papers
Billionaire Warren Buffett's company is making its largest foray into newspapers yet, agreeing to buy 63 papers from Media General Inc.

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Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Lane County's dirtiest jobs: Oil change technician (Video)
KVAL's Kristina Nelson finds out what it's like to change oil at Lube-it USA.
Consumer NW department store found raising prices before sales (Video)
When you shop a sale, you hope you're getting the best possible price. But it's not always that simple.
Consumer Mom and seven kids living with no water (Video)
Living without running water seems like an impossibility in today's society. However, that's what a woman and her seven children are doing near Wapato. Their well ran dry two months ago.
Business JC Penney has 1Q loss as new pricing repels shoppers
Turns out, J.C. Penney shoppers don't prefer predictable pricing over blockbuster bargains - at least not yet.
Consumer New wine country design latest Oregon specialty license plate (Photo Gallery)
Oregon has rolled out a new license plate option in honor of the state's wine industry.

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Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon (New) 'If you see a young animal alone, leave it where it is' (Photo Gallery)

By The Oregon Zoo Published: May 17, 2012 at 2:51 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 3:08 PM PDT

National & World (New) Evidence: Zimmerman bloodied, marijuana in Trayvon's blood (Photo Gallery)

By MIKE SCHNEIDER and KYLE HIGHTOWER, Associated Press Published: May 17, 2012 at 2:34 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 4:09 PM PDT

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Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Police: Driver was going 90 mph before fatal crash (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Joe Raineri KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: May 16, 2012 at 8:28 AM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 9:40 AM PDT

One person was killed and another was injured when a speeding car slammed into a power pole, careened down a street and ended up in a yard.

Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon (Updated) Woman on bike dies after being hit by truck trailer (Photo Gallery)

By KATU.com Staff Published: May 16, 2012 at 9:47 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 4:13 PM PDT

A bicyclist was hit by a semitrailer in downtown Portland Wednesday night and later died from her injuries, police said. Investigators identified the deceased woman as 28-year-old Kathryn Leah Rickson.

Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Solar eclipse Sunday visible from Oregon (Video)

By Dr. Tony Phillips Science@NASA Published: May 16, 2012 at 2:01 PM PDT

Something strange is about to happen to the shadows beneath your feet.

Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Helicopter gets injured hiker off top of Spencer Butte

By KVAL News Published: May 16, 2012 at 3:54 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 11:56 AM PDT

A helicopter plucked an injured hiker off the summit of Spencer Butte on Wednesday afternoon.

Outdoors Photos: Endangered red wolf gives birth to 8 pups (Photo Gallery)

Published: May 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 12:08 PM PDT

Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Freak Bikes: 'This kitchen is actually a big tricycle' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Lauren Lee KVAL News Published: May 15, 2012 at 4:43 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 1:02 PM PDT

Eugene is one of the country's most bicycle-friendly cities, with miles and miles of paved and gravel trails and initiatives designed to make it easier for everyone to get from point A to point B on two wheels.

Entertainment Photos: On the red carpet at Cannes (Photo Gallery)

By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL AP Fashion Writer Published: May 16, 2012 at 2:02 PM PDT Last Updated: May 17, 2012 at 8:02 AM PDT

Diane Kruger must have arrived in France with a lot of luggage. On Wednesday, Day 1 of the 12-day Cannes Film Festival, Kruger, a member of the prestigious jury, turned up in two different outfits.

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