December 3, 2014
December 2014
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Brown wasn’t a child; he was a sizable man
I have been disappointed by the number of people in our country who believe they need to protest the shooting of Michael Brown by police Officer Darren Wilson. I understand his family and the community of mostly African Americans in Ferguson, Mo., but the mayor of Portland? Brown was 18 years old and considered an […]
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Posted inNation & World, News
American mom stabbed to death in Abu Dhabi
Authorities say the 37-year-old woman was with 11- year-old twins who are now in the custody of police until their father arrives from abroad.
Posted inAppel on Wine, Food
Wine Glossary, Part 1, seeks to clarify meanings about what we drink
Readers are invited to submit words related to winemaking and tasting that could use some explaining.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. fights release of tapes showing Gitmo detainee’s forced feedings
The 32 videotapes are classified as ‘secret.’
Posted inNation & World
Michael Brown’s stepfather under investigation
Police want to speak to him about incendiary comments he yelled after the grand jury’s decision not to indict the officer who shot his stepson.
Posted inNation & World
Pregnant workers’ rights: Former UPS driver’s claim goes before Supreme Court
A ruling on whether UPS discriminated against a pregnant driver will have wider implications.
Posted inNation & World
Florida judge issues stay on homeless feeding ban
He orders mediation in the dispute that has brought Fort Lauderdale international attention.
Posted inNation & World
Ebola response too slow, Doctors Without Borders says
Meanwhile, the World Bank again lowers growth projections for the three hardest-hit countries.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland fireboat crews complete enhanced training program
The higher level of navigation training, to U.S. Coast Guard standards, comes after two accidents that did a total of $140,000 in damage.