Tom Petty to play Aug. 31 show in Portland

The concert at the civic center will also feature Steve Winwood and tickets go on sale June 27.

Scoreless draw keeps Japan and Greece alive

NATAL, Brazil  — Reduced to 10 men after captain Costas Katsouranis was sent off in the 38th minute with his second booking, Greece held on for a 0-0 draw with Japan on Thursday that kept both alive in Group C and sent rival Colombia through to the knockout round of the World Cup. Both teams […]

Poll: Many still struggle to pay health premiums

But the poll also finds that Obamacare is achieving one of its main goals by covering the uninsured, and most people who have bought it rate their coverage as good or excellent.

Republican leader: Obama may act in Iraq without signoff

The president huddled in the Oval Office with Republican and Democratic leaders for more than an hour Wednesday.

Mandzukic scores 2 as Croatia beats Cameroon 4-0

Croatia now has its future in its own hands. If they beat Mexico on Monday, they will advance to the second round.

California lawmakers reject sugary drink warnings

The bill would have made the state the first in the nation to require warning labels on sodas.

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