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Arts & Life
Hanna Rosin: Data Shows Women Have Progressed. But What's Next?
Post-recession, journalist Hanna Rosin noticed an economic shift: jobs dominated by men were on the decline, jobs dominated by women were on the rise. But does that data signify meaningful progress?
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National
Calls For Widespread Change Challenge Incoming Head Of U.S. Olympic Committee
The incoming CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee faces more challenges than just sexual abuse scandals. Elite athletes are calling for a complete overhaul of the USOC financial model.
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Music
'The Voice Of A Century': Michael Eric Dyson Looks Back On Aretha Franklin's Life
Noel King talks to Dyson, a professor at Georgetown University, about the legacy of Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul died August 16 at the age of 76.
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Education
The Strange Case Of Susie Strangfield, Part 1: The Investigation
The Oregon Department of Education said its first female chief information officer failed to faithfully do her job. Susie Strangfield's attorneys call the state's case against her "frivolous."
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Portland Police Face Questions Of Impartiality After Radio Show Comments
Portland's police chief's comments came as the city’s Independent Police Review is investigating at least seven different incidents of possible police misconduct at an Aug 4. rally in downtown Portland.
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Health
Injured Iraqi Boy Brought To Oregon Will Get Hand-Powered Bike
Fifteen-year-old Iraqi boy Mustafa Abed came to Oregon for medical attention and prosthetic leg. But his injuries are too severe for a new leg. Instead, he'll get a hand-powered bike.
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Environment
How Archaeologists Play A Role In The Forest Service's Response To Wildfires
When wildfire starts, a lot of people decide what areas should burn, and where a fire should be fought. One of those people is an archaeologist from the U.S. Forest Service.
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Mental Health Advocates Hope For More From CCOs | Mindy Nettifee
We hear from advocates and a Multnomah County commissioner about problems in the mental health system. And Portland poet Mindy Nettifee tells us about her new book.
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Environment
How To Prepare Your Home For Wildfire
More than 46 million homes in the U.S. are vulnerable to wildfire because they were built near forests or sagebrush. Here are some tips to keeping these homes safer from fire.
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How Conservationists Are Using AI And Big Data To Aid Wildlife
A Portland-based organization has developed a digital tool called Wildbook that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to expedite wildlife identification.