Man convicted after DNA from gum links him to 1980 murder
Robert Plympton, 60, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Barbara Mae Tucker, officials said.
Oregon
Avalanche forecaster killed by avalanche he triggered while skiing
Bystanders were performing CPR on Nick Burks as deputies, firefighters, and search and rescue crews arrived, but the efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, officials said.
Massive dam removal project hopes to restore salmon to California river
Four dams along the Klamath River in Northern California and Southern Oregon devastated the wild salmon population, which could no longer swim upstream.
Nurse replaced fentanyl drip with water, wrongful death lawsuit alleges
Medford police said they were investigating potential crimes against patients involving the theft of "controlled substances."
FTC sues to block Kroger-Albertsons merger, citing risk of higher prices
The FTC argues the proposed $24.6 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons could eliminate competition.
Emaciated endangered whale found dead on Oregon shore
With so many visible signs of distress, officials believe they may know what led to the young and endangered 46-foot-long fin whale's death.
$50,000 reward offered after 3 endangered wolves found dead
Meanwhile, wildlife officials are investigating the illegal killing of a desert bighorn sheep in Arizona, offering a $6,500 reward.
FAA chief pledges to hold Boeing accountable for safety violations
The new FAA chief says the agency will use more people to monitor aircraft manufacturing and hold Boeing accountable for any safety violations.
Oregon seeks to address fentanyl crisis
Oregon paved the way as the first state to decriminalize drug use in 2020, to instead focus on addiction and recovery. But due to Portland's growing fentanyl crisis, Gov. Tina Kotek this week declared a 90-day emergency to address the increase in overdose deaths. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Wife wanted in husband's murder still missing after 4 days, Oregon police say
Phillip E. Pierce, 37, was found dead in his home on Friday from a gunshot wound during a police wellness check.
Oregon governor declares drug emergency
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a drug emergency for the city of Portland just a few years after it became the first state in the nation to largely decriminalize drug use. There was hope that this move and a more humane approach to people who use drugs would curb addiction, but officials and some residents say they are frustrated. CBS News' Adam Yamaghuci has more.
Oregon officials declare fentanyl state emergency amid rising overdoses
Oregon paved the way as the first state to decriminalize drug use, but overdose deaths have only risen since 2020.
Nation gripped by extreme winter weather
The intense cold wave that impacted the Iowa caucuses is now blamed for at least 12 deaths across the U.S., stretching from Oregon to Tennessee. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reports.
Woman escapes kidnapper's cell in Oregon
An Oregon man is accused of posing as an undercover police officer after kidnapping a woman and sexually assaulting her. The woman was able to escape from the cinder block cell where she was being held. Now, authorities are investigating whether the suspect may have committed similar crimes in other states. Jonathan Vigliotti has the story.
Three dead in Oregon grocery store shooting
Police are investigating a shooting in Bend, Oregon, where a gunman killed at least two people at a Safeway grocery store. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Latest on deadly coast-to-coast cold snap
From icy conditions in Oregon to lake-effect storms burying western New York in snow, the relentless winter weather continues to impact the nation. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
Tara VanDerveer passes Krzyzewski for most wins all time
Tara VanDerveer became the all-time winningest coach in major college basketball history, passing former Duke and Army coach Mike Krzyzewski.
More snow expected in parts of U.S.
This week of winter weather has been unusually cold for parts of the U.S., breaking temperature records in some states. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff discusses climate change's impact on the weather and how these conditions may continue in the years ahead.
Millions of Americans under weather alerts
Some parts of the Pacific Northwest will see temperatures dip again Friday, bringing back concerns of icy road conditions. CBS News' Carter Evans reports from Portland, Oregon.
3 killed, baby injured when power line falls on car during storm
As the chaotic situation unfolded, a resident grabbed the baby from one of the people lying in the street in a bid to save its life, authorities in Portland, Oregon, said.
Deadly frigid U.S. weather continues
Winter weather affecting the U.S. has brought travel bans to upstate New York and icy roads to the Pacific Northwest. Multiple states are under weather alerts as some parts of the country are just beginning to recover from last week's storms. CBS News' Carter Evans reports from Portland, Oregon.
Wintry blast continues to batter U.S.
A severe winter storm is making its way across the U.S., with up to a quarter inch of ice reported in Oregon and crews plowing Arkansas roads in sub-zero temperatures. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Boeing plane incident affecting travel
The FAA said Thursday it has launched an investigation into Boeing after the mid-air incident in which a door panel blew off during an Alaska Airlines flight last week. Boeing's 737 Max 9 planes remain grounded as a result. Clint Henderson, the managing editor for The Points Guy, joins CBS News with a look at the ongoing travel impact.
Supreme Court to decide whether cities can punish homeless residents for sleeping on public property
The Supreme Court said Friday it will weigh whether a city's enforcement of rules prohibiting homeless residents from camping on public property violates the Constitution's protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
Loose bolts found on more 737 Max 9's
More loose bolts were found by United and Alaska Airlines on the now-grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after a door plug on a flight headed from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, Canada, blew out. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
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