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Hospitals asked to look for missing Oregon cyclist

The search for a missing Oregon cyclist who might be suffering from brain cancer has spawned a coast-to-coast volunteer effort that includes checking hospitals for John Doe patients who don't know their name.

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Former US Sen Mark Hatfield of Oregon dies at 89

As a 23-year-old Navy officer in 1945, Mark Hatfield was among the first American servicemen to personally see the destruction wrought upon Hiroshima by an atomic bomb.

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Former Sen. Mark Hatfield of Oregon dies at age 89

As a 23-year-old Navy officer in 1945, Mark Hatfield was among the first American servicemen to personally see the destruction wrought upon Hiroshima by an atomic bomb. It was an experience that helped shape Hatfield into an outspoken critic of war as he went on to become a two-term Republican Oregon governor, then the longest-serving U.S. senator in Oregon history.

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Pelosi calls for ethics probe into Wu sex report

Oregon Democratic Rep. David Wu faced increased pressure Monday after House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi called for an ethics investigation over an 18-year-old woman's claim of an "unwanted sexual encounter" with him.

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APNewsBreak: Wu to talk with Congress leaders

Congressman David Wu, who earlier this year apologized for bizarre behavior during his re-election campaign last year, on Saturday was dealing with yet another crisis — a young woman's reported accusation that she had an "unwanted sexual encounter" with the Democrat three weeks after his election victory in November.

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APNewsBreak: Wu to talk with Congress leaders

A source says Congressman David Wu will likely be speaking with congressional leaders Saturday about a newspaper report that a young woman has accused the Democrat of an unwanted sexual encounter.

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Police explain reasons for reopening Gore case

Police explained Thursday why they reopened a sexual assault investigation into Al Gore, saying an extra review was needed because detectives looking into the matter last year failed to notify high-ranking officials of their decision to drop the case.

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Parents urge Ore. stepmother to 'cooperate fully'

The biological parents of a missing Oregon boy pleaded Thursday for his stepmother to cooperate with investigators.

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Clues emerge about WWII plane crashed in Oregon

A sheriff involved in investigating the wreckage of a World War II dive bomber found in the Oregon woods said Friday at least three U.S. Navy planes of that type apparently went down in the area from 1945 to 1948.

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Clash of wheels mars Portland's bike-friendly fame

Portland's reputation as a bike-friendly city went flat this week when a confrontation between a cyclist and motorist turned to blows.

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