Remains confirmed to be Oregon woman missing since December

NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a body found Saturday in an unincorporated area near North Plains, Oregon, belongs to a 20-year-old woman reported missing in December.

American booking full flights next week; Big Lots still busy

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Charles Webb, author of 'The Graduate,' dies in England

Charles Webb, a lifelong non-conformist whose debut novel “The Graduate” was a deadpan satire of his college education and wealthy background adapted into the classic film of the same name, has died. He was 81.

Alaska tribe to decide fate of European explorer statue

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The mayor of Anchorage has asked the Native Village of Eklutna to determine what happens to a statue of a British explorer following calls for its removal as monuments to historical figures are being dismantled across the country.

VIRUS DIARY: A film writer goes back to the movies

DORMONT, Pa. (AP) — “The Goonies” wouldn’t have been my first choice, but options were limited.

8-team field set as NWSL opens play with Utah tournament

OL REIGN

Ending title drought deepens Klopp's affinity with Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — From her doorstep opposite Anfield, Sue Humphreys has had a front row seat to the glory, grief and fall from grace at Liverpool Football Club.

Blaine Kern Sr., New Orleans' 'Mr. Mardi Gras,' dies at 93

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Blaine Kern Sr., a float builder who was often credited with helping expand New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebration into a giant event known worldwide, has died.

Legals for June, 28 2020

Alaska tribe to decide fate of European explorer statue

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The mayor of Anchorage has asked the Native Village of Eklutna to determine what happens to a statue of a British explorer following calls for its removal as monuments to historical figures are being dismantled across the country.

Princeton to remove Wilson name from public policy school

PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Princeton University has announced plans to remove the name of former President Woodrow Wilson from its public policy school because of his segregationist views, reversing a decision the Ivy League school made four years ago to retain the name.

Spanish colonial monuments fuel race strife in US Southwest

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Statues of Spanish conquistador Don Juan de Oñate are now in storage after demonstrators in New Mexico threatened to topple them. Protesters in California have pulled down sculptures of Spanish missionary Junipero Serra, and now schools, parks and streets named after Spanish explorers are facing uncertain futures.

Analysis: Changed session sharpens Georgia party divide

ATLANTA (AP) — How different did the Georgia General Assembly become when lawmakers returned in June amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Well, House lawmakers skipped the joyous tradition of tossing papers in the air when they finally adjourned Friday night as they tried to limit janitors' exposure to the virus.

Remains confirmed to be Oregon woman missing since December

NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a body found Saturday in an unincorporated area near North Plains, Oregon, belongs to a 20-year-old woman reported missing in December.

Charles Webb, author of 'The Graduate,' dies in England

Charles Webb, a lifelong non-conformist whose debut novel “The Graduate” was a deadpan satire of his college education and wealthy background adapted into the classic film of the same name, has died. He was 81.

RECORDS

JUDGMENTS

US consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge

WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers increased their spending by a record 8.2% in May, partly erasing huge plunges the previous two months, against the backdrop of an economy that’s likely shrinking by its steepest pace on record this quarter.

California lawmakers finish work closing $54B deficit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature on Friday finished work on a state spending plan that closes an historic $54.3 billion deficit by temporarily raising taxes on businesses, cutting funding to courts, colleges and state worker salaries, and delaying billions of dollars in payments to public schools.

Idaho domestic terrorist released early from federal prison

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — An Idaho man imprisoned for more than two decades for bombing a Planned Parenthood clinic and robbing a bank in Spokane Valley in 1996 walked free from federal custody this week.

Adult film star Ron Jeremy pleads not guilty to 3 rapes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adult film star Ron Jeremy pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth.