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Jamie Lynn Spears Talks About Being Teen Mom

Jamie Lynn Spears is likely a name you haven't heard in a few years, and that was by design. ... More »

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5 Unique First Date Ideas You Will Love

It's easy to fall into a dating routine. But with just a bit of effort, you can break free of the dating tedium and do something that is as unique as you are. More »

For Men, Boys, A Silver Lining Amid Abuse Scandals

Advocates and therapists for survivors of male sex abuse say the recent scandals at Penn State and elsewhere may help men who were abused as children, and boys being abused today, step out of the shadows and get the support they deserve. More »

Parents Ignore Booster Seats When Carpooling

Even though some parents put their little ones in booster seats while in the car, they don't always require them to use one when they are carpooling with other kids-- that's according to a new survey published in this week's journal Pediatrics. ... More »

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Same-Sex Marriage Debate Flares Up In N.J.

A political battle is shaping up in the Garden State about whether to give gay and lesbian couples the right to wed -- a move that, if approved, would make New Jersey the seventh state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage. ... More »

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Find An Extracurricular Balance

Participating in extracurricular activities is a great way to get involved, and it looks good on college and job applications. But how many is too many? More »

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Teens More Likely To Tan Outdoors Without Protection

Positive sun behaviors may decrease and tan-seeking behaviors increase as a child goes through adolescence, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. More »

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5 Basic Manners That Time Forgot

There comes a time when you say enough's enough and start bringing back some basic etiquette to our daily interactions. How about starting with these five manners that time forgot? More »

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Do Women Feel More Pain Than Men?

The ache, the hurt, the burn, the stab. We use all kinds of words to describe pain, but the truth is that there's no way to know if what you experience as pain differs from anyone else's -- it's a matter of individual perception. More »

Plan For A Stress-Free Morning

What you do at night can make for smooth sailing in the morning, getting your day off to a great start. More »

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Should Teen Date Older Man?

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  An injury crash involving a semi-truck and a car blocked Highway 20W west of Tumalo for about two hours Friday afternoon, putting motorists onto nearby roads as a detour.
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  A small experimental plane from Redmond kit plane-maker Lancair International, piloted by the chief executive and chairman of Micron Technology Inc., crashed after takeoff Friday at the Boise airport, killing the head of the memory chip company.
- Redmond Air Traffic Controllers Could be Cut
  Possible across-the-board cuts to all federal agencies could eliminate air traffic controllers at Redmond Airport and a dozen people could lose their jobs; the city manager and several travelers said Friday they are concerned about safety.
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  Nine tons in 10 days: That's how much hay the Crook County Sheriff's Office has gone through, taking care of dozens of malnourished horses in Powell Butte -- and they still need more food to get back on their feet.
- Tent Removed From Park Once Occupied By Protesters
  A tent set up in a park once used by Occupy Portland protesters was set up late Friday, but then removed before midnight.
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- Super Bowl Fever Runs High on High Desert
  Super Bowl XLVI is this Sunday and Central Oregonians are getting ready for the biggest football weekend of the year. Shanna Mendiola hit the streets of Bend today to find out how some are preparing for the big game.
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  NewsChannel 21's Mackenzie Wilson gives an update on the conditions of dozens of malnurished horses in Powell Butte and the Crook County Sheriff's Office rising cost to nurse them back to health.
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  Molly and Titus, 3-year-old Great Danes, just arrived at Humane Society of Central Oregon, looking for someone with a lot of space and love to share.
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  NewsChannel 21's Keith Bleyer has the highlights as the Sisters boys put their 10-win streak on the line against Junction City -- plus, two top Summit runners heading to U of O.
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- Deschutes Parole & Probation Wanted List - 1/27/12-2/17/12
  Here is the list of individuals wanted by Deschutes County Adult Parole and Probation for the period of Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, 2012. Contact the agency at (541) 385-3246 with any information.