Dr. Henry Lee, who first stepped into the spotlight during a 1995 trial that captured national attention, has passed away at 87. He spent more than five decades teaching and guiding students in forensic science, shaping the field through both education and practice. Lee’s name is linked to several h
Hyundai Elantras are the most stolen cars in America this year, with 21, 732 thefts reported nationwide. That number tops the list by a wide margin, showing how often this model ends up on police dashboards. The second most common victim is the Honda Accord, which saw 17, 797 thefts. The Hyundai
Pakistan welcomed officials from Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to calm tensions with Iran. The meeting began by talking about how to let ships safely cross the Strait of Hormuz again. This waterway is a key route for oil and gas that supplies about one‑fifth of the world. I
The U. S. Department of Education is pushing a new tax‑credit plan that lets parents donate money for their children’s education and then receive up to $1, 700 back on their taxes. The idea is that the money will go into scholarship programs so kids can choose schools or extra services. The plan wa
Portland Community College faculty have been on strike for three weeks, demanding that the school pay them for the days they miss. The union’s leader says this would let teachers return to work sooner, but it ignores the real costs of a strike. \\ Strikes usually hurt both sides: employers lose pro
Pope Leo spoke to thousands in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, a day that marks the start of the holy week before Easter for Catholics worldwide. He said God does not answer prayers from those who start wars, describing such leaders as having “hands full of blood. ” The pope’s words came amid the
The “No Kings” movement has gathered people from coast to coast, bringing together a mix of activists, retirees and everyday citizens who feel that the current administration is pushing too far. In a surprising turn, the protests this year drew crowds in cities that range from New York to Lander,
A wave of heavy rain that started on March 6 has swept across Kenya, leaving a trail of damage and loss. The police have updated the death count to 108 people, showing how deadly the floods can be. Cars and trucks have been washed away, and flights were grounded because of swollen rivers. P
Senator Ron Wyden spoke to crowds in Gresham and The Dalles during large “No Kings” protests that also lit up cities like Portland. He warned that real political change rarely starts in Washington, D. C. ; it usually comes from people on the ground. The senator urged listeners to keep fighting again
Victor St. John, known from the dating show Love Is Blind, recently shared a TikTok clip that sparked a debate about his political views after he appeared on Fox News with his wife, Christine Hamilton. In the short video, Victor asked why a Black Democrat would choose a conservative outlet for an in
