U.S. & World

Washington, D.C. – During an interview with KGW’s Laural Porter, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) was asked about rumors he may be considering a presidential bid in 2020. Asked if there’s any chance he’ll run for President of the United States, Sen. Merkley …

Washington, D.C. (CNN) – The Republican healthcare bill was built behind closed doors, but now it’s out in plain sight. At least five GOP Senators say they won’t vote for it in its current form, but are open to negotiating. Sen. Ted …

DeKalb County, Ga. (NBC News) – A Georgia driver hit more than a bump in the road while driving. Elysia Morris says she was driving her red BMW through a construction zone in Dekalb County when a truck was driving towards her. …

Update: The SpaceX launch is now expected at about 12:10 p.m. PST. Titusville, Fla. – SpaceX is set to launch a satellite into orbit from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The private corporation originally planned to launch the BulgariaSat-1 satellite on …

Arlington, Virginia – As more drivers admit to using marijuana, the drug is more frequently associated with vehicle crashes, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute shows collision claim frequencies are up …

Washington, D.C.- Senate Republicans have unveiled a draft of their legislation to revamp the government’s role in the nation’s health care system, a proposal that includes reductions to Medicaid, eliminates the Obamacare mandate requiring people buy insurance and offers tax credits to help …

Bristow, Okla. (KFOR/CNN Newsource) – A man convicted of molesting an Oklahoma woman when she was a child is now out of prison, and within days, he moved in–right next door to her. He was convicted of molesting her when she was …

Carlsbad, New Mexico – A hike in hot temperatures turned deadly for a father and son at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. According to park officials, on the afternoon of June 19 rangers were notified of two overdue hikers who had not been …

Flint, Mich. – Officials say Bishop International Airport in Michigan has been evacuated after an officer was injured. A post on the official Facebook page of the airport said an officer was hurt, but did not go into further detail. A man …

For the first time, UPS will be adding surcharges to packages shipped during the holiday season. According to a USA Today report, the charges will range from 27 cents to 97 cents on parcels shipped in November and December. The fee structure …