'Being dismissed for being different': Adam Duritz on new music with Counting Crows
In 1993, Adam Duritz and his band Counting Crows took roots-rock to new heights with their debut August and Everything After. More than 30 years later, they offer a new album, cut from the same cloth.
Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Life In 2017 Oregon Train Attack
Jeremy Christian, convicted of two counts of murder for the stabbings on a Portland light rail train, will serve life without parole. Prosecutors say he was motivated by white supremacist ideology.
Chance Encounter Leads To Viral Video Of 'Star Spangled Banner' Duet
A Portland State University student was singing the national anthem for her virtual graduation program when a stranger walked by and began to sing with her. That stranger is a trained opera singer.
Remembering A Little-Known Group Of Korean Fighters In 'The Forgotten War'
Some 30,000 child soldiers fought for South Korea during the Korean War, which began on this date 70 years ago. Some of the child soldiers say they never received the recognition they deserved.
Countries Balance Needed Tourism With Coronavirus Concerns
Nations that are heavily dependent on tourism are trying to walk a fine line between the need to reopen their beaches and resorts and the risk of importing more cases of the coronavirus.
As Colleges Make Plans For Fall, More Young People Are Getting COVID-19
When campuses reopen for the fall semester, there will be a lot of rules such as: no travel, masking and social distancing. Leaders will be relying on social contracts. But will it work?
House Takes Up Police Reform Bill A Day After Senate's Version Is Blocked
On Wednesday, Senate Democrats blocked the chamber's GOP police reform bill. The House will vote on a version drafted by Democratic leaders, but it's not expected to go anywhere.
Golden Retriever Celebrates Milestone Birthday
August — her friends call her Augie — is a 20-year-old golden retriever, and the birthday makes her the oldest of her breed on record. A Tennessee couple adopted Augie when she was 14.
California Regulators Set To Approve Nation's 1st Electric Truck Mandate
In another move to address climate change, California wants automakers to sell more electric trucks. That includes electric big rigs, which are just starting to hit the road.
News Brief: Texas' COVID-19 Spike, Colleges' Fall Semester, Police Reform
Coronavirus cases surge in Texas. As more young people contract COVID-19, colleges plan to welcome students back this fall. Capitol Hill lawmakers want to vote on police reform. Where do things stand?
90-Year-Old Grandmother Scales Mountain Without Leaving Her House
Margaret Payne told The Associated Press she climbed a flight of stairs every day for a total of 282 times. That's equal to summiting Scotland's Suilven mountain — a height of nearly 2,400 feet.
Black Economist's Research Finds A Blindspot On A Theory Of Innovation
When a Black economist tried to publish her research showing how segregation and racial violence held back Black innovation, she encountered obstacles. Now her work is considered groundbreaking.
