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12 jurors picked for Trump's hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing

A jury of 12 people has been seated in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York. Alternates are now being selected. The rapid progress Thursday afternoon propels

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Laurent de Brunhoff, 'Babar' heir and author, dies at age 98 | National/World News

"Babar" author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father's popular picture book series about an elephant-king, has died at 98 after being in hospice care for two weeks. De Brunhoff

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Yulia Navalnaya once avoided the limelight. Now she's Russia's newest opposition leader | National/World News

Yulia Navalnaya used to avoid the cameras, staying in the background while her husband rose to become Russia’s most prominent opposition figure and President Vladimir Putin’s greatest foe. But following

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What does it mean to claim the US is a Christian nation, and what does the Constitution say?

Many Americans believe the United States was founded as a Christian nation. The idea is energizing some conservative and Republican activists. But the concept means different things to different people.

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Judge declares a mistrial in a former Ohio deputy's murder trial | National/World News

A judge has declared a mistrial in the murder trial of a former Ohio sheriff’s deputy because the jury was unable to reach a verdict. Jason Meade was charged in

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Russia attacks targets across Ukraine with missiles and drones as EU's top diplomat visits Kyiv | National/World News

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired cruise and ballistic missiles and Shahed-type drones at six regions across Ukraine on Wednesday morning, authorities reported, killing at least five civilians and wounding

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Jury finds Jennifer Crumbley, the Michigan school shooter's mother, guilty of manslaughter | National/World News

A Michigan jury in a groundbreaking trial has found a school shooter’s mother guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of four students in 2021. The verdict against Jennifer Crumbley

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Good Morning, News: Anarchists Strike Again, Oscars Snubs and Odd Nods, and the Strange Phenomenon of Naked Windows

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! We’ve finally thawed. The snow-turned ice on the sidewalks dissipated to slush and now, we’re back to the muddy, soggy world we all know and love. Today’s high will...

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Iowa school shooting injures several, sends students ducking for cover and running for the exits

A shooting at an Iowa high school that injured multiple people had students ducking into classrooms, barricading themselves in offices and running for an exit. A law enforcement official says

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Good Morning, News: New Year, Weird New Laws, New Babies, and a Vote For a New City Council!

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good Morning, Portland! Welcome to the first Mercury morning news roundup of 2024. Hopefully you got some time off. If you didn't, just take an extra long "bathroom" break today. You deserve...

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