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Digging Deep Into Local News, A Small Newspaper In Rural Oregon Is Thriving

Malheur Enterprise reporters Pat Caldwell (from left) and Kristine de Leon; Les Zaitz, editor and publisher; and, sitting on the floor, reporter Jayme Fraser meet to talk about assignments. Tom Goldman/NPR hide caption

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Digging Deep Into Local News, A Small Newspaper In Rural Oregon Is Thriving

In far eastern Oregon, a small weekly newspaper is bucking an industry trend. The Malheur Enterprise was languishing, but it has recently won several national awards and circulation is surging.

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Number Of Missing Climbs In Deadly California Wildfire

While the number of fatalities in the state's deadliest wildfire in history creeps upward, the list of those unaccounted for is growing much higher. What's behind the rapid increase?

Number Of Missing Climbs In Deadly California Wildfire

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1 School Left In Paradise After Others Destroyed By The Camp Fire

California's deadliest wildfire, the Camp Fire, destroyed eight of the nine schools in Paradise. That has left school administrators scrambling to find ways to start teaching kids once again.

1 School Left In Paradise After Others Destroyed By The Camp Fire

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Dick Fosbury Turned His Back On The Bar And Made A Flop A Success

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Dick Fosbury Turned His Back On The Bar And Made A Flop A Success

Fifty years ago, a lanky Oregonian stunned the sports world with a backwards flop over the high jump bar at the Mexican Olympics. He won gold, and invented a new jumping style still used today.

Dick Fosbury Turned His Back On The Bar And Made A Flop A Success

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Mary Bono Resigns As USA Gymnastics' Interim CEO

USA Gymnastics has yet another controversy on its hands. Mary Bono, the interim president and CEO, who was hired last week, has resigned. The group is trying to recover from a sexual abuse scandal.

Mary Bono Resigns As USA Gymnastics' Interim CEO

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The Week In Sports: MLB Playoffs, Team USA Could Win A Spot In Women's World Cup

It's down to the Astros, the Brewers, the Dodgers and the Red Sox for the World Series. In soccer, the U.S. women play Trinidad and Tobago in CONCACAF, and a win means an automatic berth.

The Week In Sports: MLB Playoffs, Team USA Could Win A Spot In Women's World Cup

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'Hold Your Breath,' American Flat Track Racing Mounts A Comeback

American Flat Track motorcycle racer Shayna Texter poses with a young fan during an autograph session at Canterbury Park outside Minneapolis. Texter is one of the most popular racers on the AFT circuit and, in 2011, became the first woman in the history of flat track racing to win a professional singles main event. Tom Goldman/NPR hide caption

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'Hold Your Breath,' American Flat Track Racing Mounts A Comeback

More than 3 million people this year watched flat track motorcycle racing, thanks in large part to two unlikely characters.

'Hold Your Breath,' American Flat Track Racing Mounts A Comeback

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After 4 Back Surgeries, Tiger Woods Wins His First Golf Tournament

After years marred by injury and scandal, golfer Tiger Woods won his first victory since 2013 at the Tour Championship in Atlanta over the weekend. It's his 80th PGA career victory.

After 4 Back Surgeries, Tiger Woods Wins His First Golf Tournament

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Serena Williams Fined $17,000 For Code Violations At U.S. Open Final

The U.S. Open fined Williams a total of $17,000 for violations during her final match against Naomi Osaka. Other tennis pros have come to Williams' defense and accused the chair umpire of sexism.

Serena Williams Fined $17,000 For Code Violations At U.S. Open Final

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Serena Williams Loses To Naomi Osaka In U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka beat Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final. It was a tense finish marred by controversy. The umpire assessed Williams with multiple code violations.

Serena Williams Loses To Naomi Osaka In U.S. Open

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How Sports Met 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

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How Sports Met 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

"The Star-Spangled Banner" has been played at major sporting events as far back as the Civil War, even before it was officially named the national anthem. How and why did the tradition stick?

How Sports Met 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

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USA Gymnastics President Kerry Perry Forced To Resign After Leadership Missteps

Kerry Perry, president of USA Gymnastics, has abruptly left her post after a troubling nine-month tenure. She was forced to resign after a number of high-profile missteps leading the organization that's been plagued by scandals.

USA Gymnastics President Kerry Perry Forced To Resign After Leadership Missteps

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