Topic: Portland (Oregon)

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Who's filling America's church pews

In Puritan New England, Protestant and Catholic churches are declining while evangelical and Pentecostal groups are rising. Why the nation's most secular region may hint at the future of religion.

Is the NRA push for guns in schools crazy? It depends on where you live.

Reaction to the NRA’s controversial proposal to have armed guards in all schools illustrates the regional divide over guns – how and even whether to control the nation’s private arsenal.

Pro-gun America quiet, contemplative in wake of Sandy Hook massacre

Pro-gun organizations and politicians have remained largely silent after Friday's Sandy Hook school massacre, for the moment at least ceding their dominant role in the gun control debate.

Details of Oregon mall shooter paint a mixed picture

The motive is still missing in Tuesday's Oregon mall shooting that left 3 people dead. Jacob Tyler Roberts, the suspected shooter, was adventurous and had planned a move to Hawaii, according to friends. 

Jacob Roberts: a perplexing path from big dreamer to mall shooter (+video)

What prompted Jacob Roberts, outwardly a young man with a happy personality and big dreams, to go on a shooting rampage at a mall in suburban Portland, Ore.? As police investigate, many who knew him scratch their heads.

Why more people didn't die in Clackamas mall shooting

Improved police practices and greater public awareness about what to do in an 'active shooter scenario' may have limited casualties during the Clackamas mall shooting Tuesday in Portland, Ore.

Oregon mall shooting: Another case of a gunman firing at random (+video)

The young man who fired into a crowd of holiday shoppers at Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Ore., on Tuesday aimed randomly at 'anyone who was in his line of sight,' the county sheriff says.

Oregon mall shooting: Police confirm three dead

A shooting at the Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Oregon led to three deaths including that of the gunman. Another person was injured in the attack and taken to a hospital. 

Oregon shooting: Panicked people run from mall

An active shooter remained at large after shooting several people at a Portland, Oregon area shopping mall on Tuesday. While searching for the shooter, police and SWAT teams urged shoppers to evacuate the mall.  

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More sad news on 'Three Cups of Tea' with death of co-author David Oliver Relin

David Oliver Relin's family said that Relin was hurt, emotionally and financially, by the controversy over fabrications in 'Three Cups of Tea,' the book he  co-authored with Greg Mortenson.

Stocks end lower after strong week

Stocks retreated after one of their best weeks of the year. Anxiety over the 'fiscal cliff' and European debt drove stocks down.

Black Friday record: Weekend sales up 13 percent

Black Friday record pushes spending to $59 billion over four days. By extending Black Friday, retailers made it easy to shop and drew in record numbers of shoppers. 

23 of the best new and upcoming cookbooks/food books for the holidays

A list of the best new and upcoming cookbooks to diversify your own culinary repertoire or offer as holiday gifts.

Roid rage: Steroid use common in 5 percent of teens in new study

Teens using steroids may be driven by high performance pressure in sports and a muscular body ideal projected by the media, according to a new study of 2,800 Minnesota teens; steroid use was found to be equally common among athletes and non-athletes.

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Romney's loss: How he compares to other presidential also-rans

Writer Scott Farris, author of 'Almost President,' discusses how the former presidential nominee stacks up against other men who lost their bid for the highest office in the land.

Voter turnout: the 6 states that rank highest, and why

Which state will have the highest voter turnout on Nov. 6?

On average, about half (51.6 percent) of eligible US voters cast ballots, but six states averaged more than 60 percent. The policies and attitudes in these states may hold lessons for those trying to get out the vote around the country.

Market waits for election; earnings disappoint

Stocks wobbled up and down Monday, unsure of how to turn with the presidential election looming near. One stock that jumped was Ancestry.com, the genealogy website, which announced it will be bought by European private equity firms.

Scout abuse files release sparks public interest

Details about the Boy Scouts of America's cover-up of sexual abuse is generating interest from people wanting to know whether those who molested them as Scouts are in the files.

Code Pink joins Pakistani political party in anti-drone protest

Some 30 men and women between the ages of 22 and 80 from the antiwar coalition Code Pink joined forces with Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and his party.

Boy Scouts to report suspected pedophiles to police

A judge has ordered the Boy Scouts of America to release its own files about child sex abuse from 1965 to 1985. "In certain cases, our response to these incidents and our efforts to protect youth were plainly insufficient, inappropriate, or wrong," said the Boy Scouts in a statement.

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Rent or own? The new sharing economy values access over ownership

To rent or own, that is the question posed by the burgeoning sharing economy. For a growing population engaged in this high-tech, low-cost 'collaborative economy,' access to cars, clothes, cuisine – or even a cat –  is better than ownership.

Solar power startup to get subsidy: smart move or another Solyndra?

Solar power startup will offer lightweight panels for roofs that can't handle traditional load. But SoloPower is tapping the same federal subsidy program that failed solar power startup Solyndra did.

National Plug In Day: Electric car fans push pedal to metal

National Plug In Day celebrated the electric car in 60 cities over the weekend. Declared all but dead a short while ago, the electric car market is beginning to thrive. But can electric cars ever gain a meaningful foothold in the gas-dependent US auto industry? 

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Housing market turning a corner? Signs of hope for homeowners.

Rising home values and declining foreclosure rates indicate a slow but steady recovery for the US housing market. Obstacles remain, however, including negative equity due to 'underwater' mortgages.

Romney criticizes Chicago teachers, sides with parents (+video)

Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee, said the teachers striking in Chicago aren't putting their students first.