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# Portland

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November 2023
Phil Neville named new Portland Timbers head coach
Neville has taken another MLS job after his sacking by Inter Miami in June.
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Nov 6th 2023, 11:16 PM
Last year
2022
'How To Murder Your Husband' writer on trial for murder of husband
Nancy Crampton Brophy stands accused of shooting Daniel Brophy using a gun whose now-missing barrel she bought on eBay.
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May 19th 2022, 10:18 AM
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McCollum lifts Trail Blazers to OT win over Rockets, Cavs edge Pistons
Center Christian Wood added 31 points for his side, who had just nine players in uniform — one above the NBA minimum of eight.
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Dec 27th 2020, 9:27 AM
Mayor of Portland bans police from using tear gas after three months of riots
Ted Wheeler says he still wants police to respond aggressively to prevent violence and vandalism.
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Sep 10th 2020, 10:20 PM
City of Portland becomes focal point as it reaches 100 consecutive nights of protests
The demonstrations started in late May after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Sep 4th 2020, 6:26 PM
Prime suspect in fatal shooting of man during pro-Trump protest is shot dead by police
Officials say Michael Reinoehl brandished a gun as a federal taskforce attempted to arrest him.
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Sep 4th 2020, 10:49 AM
Democrats accuse Trump of inflaming racial tensions in Portland
The city has been the site of daily protests for months.
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Aug 31st 2020, 6:54 AM
One dead in Portland shooting after demonstrators clash
The death follows another night of unrest in the city.
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Aug 30th 2020, 9:30 AM
Protesters clash with federal agents outside Portland courthouse as tear gas dispensed
Demonstrators were heard chanting ‘Black Lives Matter’ and ‘Feds go home’.
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Jul 25th 2020, 2:44 PM
LeBron James scores 21 as Lakers snap losing streak
James was a late addition to the lineup because of a groin injury that has hampered his play of late.
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Dec 29th 2019, 10:34 AM
'Best day of my life' - US-based Ireland international O'Sullivan wins National Women's Soccer League title
Denise O’Sullivan was an integral member of the NC Courage side which were crowned National Women’s Soccer League champions.
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Sep 23rd 2018, 5:17 PM
Freddie Thompson moved to protective custody after row with another killer
He is serving life for the feud murder of Daithí Douglas.
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Sep 19th 2018, 12:05 AM
'Death to the enemies of America' - Portland accused appears in court shouting slogans
“Get out if you don’t like free speech,” Jeremy Christian shouted during his arraignment on two counts of murder.
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May 31st 2017, 7:55 AM
Two people stabbed to death after trying to stop anti-Muslim rant, say US police
Police don’t know if the man has mental health issues or if he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time.
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May 27th 2017, 4:22 PM
Protesters hurl cans of Pepsi at police during US May Day riots
There were violent scenes in many US states.
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May 2nd 2017, 11:11 AM
Iranian baby who was temporarily banned from US arrives at hospital for heart surgery
The family’s tourist visa had been cancelled after Trump’s executive order.
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Feb 8th 2017, 11:30 AM
Shooting at anti-Trump protest as demonstrators plan more action
A man was injured after he was shot in the leg.
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Nov 12th 2016, 12:26 PM
Lillard's fab 40 gives Trail Blazers hope against Warriors
Steph Curry sat out again, but will be given a chance to prove his fitness before game four.
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May 8th 2016, 10:19 AM
Mystery surrounds murder of tantric sex guru found dead on hiking trail
Steve Carter ran the Ecstatic Living Institute with his wife, but was shot dead earlier this week.
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Oct 8th 2015, 8:20 PM
A diner owner yelled at a screaming child in her restaurant and people are divided about it
The child’s mother said she was stunned and upset after the incident.
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Jul 21st 2015, 5:17 PM
Three shot in attack at US high school
The shooting happened at a school in Portland, Oregon shortly after noon local time.
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Dec 12th 2014, 9:20 PM
This politician wants a Portland-style bike route through south Dublin
Introducing: your friendly “neighbourhood greenway.”
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Nov 28th 2014, 8:35 PM
This woman opened a 'cuddle shop', and she has thousands of customers
Samantha Hess is a self-proclaimed ‘professional cuddler’. No, really.
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Nov 19th 2014, 7:00 PM
Brittany Maynard, the 29-year-old who planned her own death, has died
Brittany Maynard was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer earlier this year.
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Nov 3rd 2014, 7:30 PM
Teenager sentenced to 11 years in jail for carving swastika on boy's forehead
The 16-year-old told the victim that he was “very sincerely sorry”.
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Aug 21st 2014, 9:12 PM
This man dancing joyously at a festival is the happiest person in the world
He’s the male version of Longitude girl. And we love him.
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Aug 4th 2014, 11:30 AM
Gunman kills student during school shooting
Students were told there was a lockdown and to go to their classrooms. They were later evacuated from the school.
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Jun 10th 2014, 6:25 PM
How modern DNA could solve a 90-year-old missing person case
Marvin Clark disappeared in 1926, but investigators may be about to crack the mystery.
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May 5th 2014, 10:30 AM
Teenage eejit pees in reservoir... so city flushes 38million gallons of water
It wasn’t a good day for Portland, Oregon.
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Apr 18th 2014, 1:59 PM
Family call 911 after angry fat cat holds them hostage
The cat was feline a bit crazy. Ahem.
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Mar 11th 2014, 5:03 PM
US students make gigantic snowball, wreak havoc on campus
The thing weighed over 57 stone. Can you IMAGINE?
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Feb 17th 2014, 2:45 PM
Runner suffers utterly mortifying fate on live TV report
*digs hole in ground, jumps in*
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Feb 9th 2014, 10:47 AM
High-speed police chase interrupted... by rogue ducks
WE HAVE A DUCK EMERGENCY.
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May 16th 2013, 2:01 PM
Sailing wrap: Seaton and McGovern bow out as Murphy comes so close
The 49er duo needed a top ten finish in their final race to make the medal race but were unsuccessful.
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Aug 6th 2012, 6:53 PM
Annalise Murphy: I'll work so hard and hopefully be ready to win at Rio 2016
The Laser Radial competitor fought back the tears after she finished just outside of the Olympic medals.
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Aug 6th 2012, 3:17 PM
Annalise Murphy finishes fourth after medal race to miss out on Olympic glory
The Rathfarnham woman finish fifth in her final outing of the Laser Radial sailing class at Weymouth.
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Aug 6th 2012, 1:35 PM
Families of Colorado shooting victims plan their goodbyes
Meanwhile, a Maine man has admitted to police that he brought a gun with him to a screening of the new Batman movie.
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Jul 24th 2012, 10:42 AM
Matt Groening reveals true location of Simpsons' Springfield
To mark the 25th anniversary of their first TV appearance, Matt Groening finally reveals the TV family’s true homeplace…
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Apr 11th 2012, 2:45 PM
Man arrested after falling through attic while hiding from police
Police in Oregon say officers were about to leave the premises when the suspect fell through the ceiling – and into their hands.
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Nov 1st 2011, 11:45 AM
Man breaks into home to watch TV
Jason Leon Bastrom faces charges of criminal trespass after he entered a house through an unlocked door, sat down, and watched TV.
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Nov 1st 2011, 9:45 AM
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