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NEW YORK (AP) -- From the start, David Letterman made sure the story of a $2 million shakedown attempt over his sex life was one he narrated himself.It was the comic, not prosecutors, who broke the news of the case, which spurred him last fall to acknowledge affairs with women on his staff.After former television producer Robert "Joe" Halderman pleaded guilty Tuesday to a blackmail attempt driven by debt and jealousy, Letterman seized the moment again. The late-night icon's lawyers were at the courthouse wi

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A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT TONIGHT FOR THE COAST RANGE AND CASCADE FOOTHILLS. The snow level will be between 1,000 and 1,500 feet. Meaning, I am not sure if snow sticks at 1,000' or not. I have to say it is possible that high metro hills, such as Mt. Scott will see a dusting or mix of snow in the air. Any light snow that sticks near 1,000 feet, will quickly turn slushy and melt into early Wednesday morning. All metro areas could see a wintry mix., although mostly rain is expected with tempe

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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Lekendric Longmire had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Oregon defeated Washington State 74-66 in the regular season finale amid a report that beleaguered Oregon coach Ernie Kent has already been fired.Eugene television station KVAL reported Kent's firing during the game. The station cited unidentified sources as saying Kent had been told he was being let go on Feb. 22 after home losses to Stanford and California.Oregon athletic director Mike Bellotti would not confirm the story as he was

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PORTLAND -- Businesses in the Sellwood neighborhood have been hit by burglars at least 13 times in recent weeks, including twice in the last week.The burglaries have all been at night.In the last theft, Musical PDX owner Kyle Fouts said several guitars were taken from his shop, including a $4,000 1978 Les Paul.Sometimes, the value of what's been stolen has been less than the cost of repairs. For example, thieves busted their way in to Stars Antique Mall and stole cheap costume jewelry.

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CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) -- Washington beat Oregon State 82-70 Saturday night, spoiling Senior Day for the Beavers and setting up a rematch between the two schools in the first round of the Pac-10 Conference tournament on Thursday."Got to see somebody. That's how I see it," said Huskies coach Lorenzo Romar.He didn't know whether the matchup would provide an advantage to Washington, though."This game means nothing now. It's a whole new day on Thursday," Romar said.Matt Bryan-Amaning led the Huskies with 20 point

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TUALATIN, Ore. -- In addition to great wine, the Willamette Valley could also soon be known for giant sloths.Scientists now believe prehistoric bones discovered in Tualatin belong to a gigantic Harlan's Ground Sloth. The beast weighed three-to-four tons and stretched up to 20 feet long. The bones were originally discovered in the early 70's near where the Durham Wastewater Treatment Plant now sits. For decades, scientists thought they belonged to a Mastodon. But recently a Portland State University gradua

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Portland, OR - A Benson Polytechnic High School teacher indicted on drug charges claims she's innocent.Spanish teacher Zuleyma Figueroa is charged with possessing and delivering methamphetamine.Detectives executed a search warrant at Figueroa's Southeast Portland home in late November. They found approximately one ounce of methamphetamine and nearly $10,000 in cash, as well as packaging materials and scales. "At this time we're not aware of student involvement or other teacher involvement," added Sergeant