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Trail Blazers vs. Nets score: Portland clinches No. 8 seed in the West behind another big Damian Lillard night
After months of planning, and two weeks of seeding games inside the NBA’s Disney World bubble, it all came down to the Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. And after an incredible back-and-forth game, the Blazers clinched a spot in the play-in tournament with a 134-133 win. The situation was …
Riot declared in Portland after police union building set on fire
The police union building in Portland, Oregon, was set on fire Saturday night, leading police to declare a riot and order the area cleared. Federal authorities left the city at the end of July after weeks of violent clashes between them and protesters, and local leaders have hoped for calm after the federal agents withdrew. …
Fox cut away from a disturbing Portland video shown at WH briefing
Fox News cut away from a violent and profanity-laced video of clashes between protesters and federal police in Portland shown during Friday’s White House press briefing. The decision was not fully explained by the network, which consistently carries White House briefings in full. “We were not expecting that video, and our management here at Fox …
Live updates: Portland protests continue as Trump administration sends officers to Seattle
July 24, 2020 at 8:32 AM EDT Trump’s ‘Operation Legend’ was supposed to combat crime. It’s produced one arrest, and some see a political stunt. Federal agents began descending in earnest on Kansas City, Mo., this week as part of an operation that will have them working with local detectives to interview suspects and witnesses …
Portland mayor tear gassed after speaking with protesters on presence of federal agents
“It stings. It’s hard to breathe. I can tell you with 100% honesty I saw nothing that provoked this response,” Wheeler said to the Times camera. “I’m not afraid but I am pissed off.” It’s unknown at this time who is responsible for deploying the tear gas and at this point, there is nothing to …
Protesters asked to leave or risk arrest after Portland Police Association office is set ablaze
“This event has been declared a riot. Move to the east now. If you do not move to the east you will be subject to arrest or use of force to include crowd control munitions. Leave the area now,” the Portland Police Bureau tweeted. It said protesters broke into the Portland Police Association office and …
Federal agents arrest Portland protesters in unmarked cars, sparking intense backlash
This defense came as federal authorities were under criticism for their tactics from elected officials, civil rights activists and demonstrators, including one in Portland who described being “terrified” during a similar encounter. In a statement on Friday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that its agents had taken the action in the video and that …
North Carolina Courage vs. Portland Thorns FC on CBS: Live updates as NWSL Challenge Cup kicks off in Utah
The National Women’s Soccer League became the first professional team sports league to mark its return during the COVID-19 pandemic with the launch of the 2020 Challenge Cup in Utah. The action kicked off Saturday on CBS and CBS All Access as two-time reigning champion North Carolina Courage squares off against Portland Thorns FC at …
As health care workers, wearing a mask is all we ask — Contributors — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
George Danby | BDN By Jabbar Fazeli, Opinion guest column • June 6, 2020 6:00 am The BDN is making the most crucial coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact in Maine free for all readers. Click here for all coronavirus stories. You can join others committed to safeguarding this vital public service …
Protest escalates in downtown Portland, demonstrators break into mall, justice center
After hours of largely peaceful demonstrations, violence escalated late Friday in downtown Portland, as hundreds of people gathered to protest the Minneapolis police killing of a black man. The death of George Floyd has triggered a wave of national outrage that culminated into a chaotic night of vandalism and fires in downtown Portland. A little …