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U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) speaks during a press conference in Portland, Ore., April 7, 2026, along with U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (OR-03), left, and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR). The trio held the event responding to President Donald Trump's threats that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if a deal is not reached with Iran.

Oregon lawmakers condemn Trump’s ‘apocalyptic words’ on Iran, call for Congress to step in

President Donald Trump said Iran must meet his latest deadline to strike a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, or a “whole civilization will die”

Christine Morgan is the mayor of Canyonville, Oregon.

JX Meets Local Leaders: Mayor Christine Morgan of Canyonville, OR

Christine Morgan shares insight into the city's partnership with tribal leaders.

A German shepherd is sitting in a grass field with his tongue hanging out.

Josephine County voters to decide animal shelter levy in May

This tax levy wouldn't fund a building renovation, only shelter operations and animal control.

The U.S. and other nations have agreed to tap into oil reserves, but the move might not do much to bring jet fuel prices down rapidly, an expert tells NPR. It's one way violence in the Middle East can affect flights around the world. Here, an Emirates airliner prepares to land at Dubai's main airport on Sunday.

How the Iran war is disrupting air travel -- and advice if you're planning a trip

The war in Iran is roiling jet fuel prices and airlines are beginning to hike prices, unsettling travelers far from the Middle East. If you're booking a flight soon, here are things to know.

Trump grants Iran another extension on a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump said he'll hold off on striking Iran's power plants until April 6, postponing a deadline for Iran to let ships transit safely through the Strait of Hormuz.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard his flight bound for Algiers' Houari Boumédiène International Airport on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the start of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa.

Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn't think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is "doing a very good job."

Leslie Adams holds a photo of his mother, Shirley, who died after developing infected bedsores at a rehabilitation center, according to a lawsuit he filed. A court awarded the family $17 million, but they are still trying to collect it.

Real estate investors are buying up long-term care facilities. Residents can suffer

Real estate investment trusts are landlords for thousands of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Some select the managers and keep close watch but deny blame for bad care.

Americans seek redemption at figure skating worlds, just weeks after the Olympics

Figure Skating World Championships in Prague end on Saturday. Americans Amber Glenn and Ilia Malinin are within medals' reach after disappointing finishes at last month's Olympics.

This pangolin was confiscated from a smuggling ring that sold endangered animals to restaurants in China. Animals caught up in the wildlife trade pose a great risk of spillover diseases.

How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters.

From left to right, Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Matt Mahan participate in a California gubernatorial debate in San Francisco on Feb. 3, 2026.

California governor’s race: See the candidates’ incomes and tax payments

Here’s a snapshot of the top candidates for governor’s incomes and taxes. Billionaire Tom Steyer dwarfs them all.

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