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GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. — Oregon’s tallest peak rises above the streets of downtown Portland, its gorgeous snow-capped slopes luring 10,000 climbers a year. The picture postcard view of Mount Hood makes it one of the most visited snow-capped peaks in America, a destination to check off during any respectable visit to the City of Roses.

GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. — One climber fell to his death and several others had to be rescued after conditions turned treacherous on Oregon’s tallest peak. More than a half-dozen people had been climbing near Mount Hood’s peak when a climber fell about 1,000 feet, (304 meters) said Sgt. Brian Jensen, a Clackamas County sheriff’s office

GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. — An Oregon Army National Guard helicopter airlifted a critically injured climber off the state’s tallest peak as tumbling rocks imperiled a separate group of stranded climbers. Authorities said the injured climber fell up to 1,000 feet (304 meters) on a sunny, relatively warm day that melted snow and made climbing treacherous.

GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. — Rescuers scrambled up Oregon’s tallest peak Tuesday after a climber fell several hundred feet and four others were stranded, authorities said. Russell Gubele of Mountain Wave Search and Rescue said he was unable to release information about the climber’s condition. He said it’s unclear how far the climber fell, with reports

PORTLAND, Ore. — Rescuers scrambled to Oregon’s tallest peak Tuesday after a climber fell several hundred feet and seven others were stranded, authorities said. Russell Gubele of Mountain Wave Search and Rescue said he was unable to release information about the climber’s condition. He said it’s unclear how far the climber fell, with reports varying

MADRID — There couldn’t be a better place or opponent for Paris Saint-Germain to show it is ready to take the next step to becoming a soccer powerhouse in Europe. PSG will have the perfect chance to demonstrate its progress when it takes on Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday in a first-leg

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Stan Wawrinka hit 41 unforced errors Tuesday as he crashed out of the first round of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, losing 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to 259th-ranked Tallon Griekspoor. It was the first win in an ATP tournament for the 21-year-old Dutchman, who dominated the second and third sets against a

SEATTLE — The Seattle Sounders have signed first-round draft pick Alex Roldan and former New England draft pick Jordan McCrary for the 2018 season. The signings Tuesday come two days before Seattle’s final preseason exhibition against Sacramento Republic. The Sounders open the season next week in the CONCACAF Champions League against Santa Tecla in El

LIVERMORE, Calif. — A driver who found a 19-year-old California stabbing victim soaked in blood and dragging herself along the side of a road said he and his friend gave her a blanket and prayed with her before help arrived. The victim, Lizette Cuesta of Tracy, later identified the suspects before she died at a

LIVERMORE, Calif. — A man and woman arrested in the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old woman found by a motorist along a California road were friends of the victim, an official said Tuesday. Lizette Cuesta of Tracy identified the suspects before dying Monday at a hospital, Alameda County sheriff’s Sgt. Ray Kelly said. Cuesta willingly

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — No longer the emotional wreck he was on that special day in December, Jack Morris settled into a director’s chair inside the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Plaque Gallery, a satisfied smile creasing his face. “You walk into this room and it’s like the Holy Grail,” Morris said Tuesday after touring baseball’s shrine

The NCAA is considering allowing athletes who are doing well in the classroom the ability to transfer with immediate eligibility and permitting incoming freshmen to get out of a national letter of intent if there is a head coaching change. The NCAA’s Division I transfer working group concluded two days of meetings Tuesday. Justin Sell,

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Latest on rescue at Oregon’s Mount Hood (all times local): 7 p.m. An eyewitness who saw a climber’s fatal fall on Mount Hood says right before the man disappeared from view “he started cartwheeling.” Quinn Talley of Welches, Oregon, told The Associated Press that he has climbed the mountain about 20

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Latest on rescue at Oregon’s Mount Hood (all times local): 4:15 p.m. Authorities say a climber who fell up to 1,000 feet (305) meters and was airlifted off Mount Hood has died. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office says the male climber was pronounced dead upon arrival at a Portland, Oregon, hospital

GROTON, Conn. — Police say they arrested two Connecticut men on cocaine charges after an informant told them one of them was selling drugs to strippers. The Day reports that 57-year-old David Mortimer and 45-year-old Kenneth McNeil, both of Waterford, were arrested Feb. 2 by Groton town police and released on bond. The arrests were

NEW YORK — The Latest on the Westminster Kennel Club dog show (all times local): 11:42 p.m. Flynn the bichon frise has won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club. The choice was a surprise to most of the crowd at Madison Square Garden, with many fans falling silent when the white powder puff

NEW YORK — The Latest on the Westminster Kennel Club dog show (all times local): 10:55 p.m. Winston the Norfolk terrier has won the terrier group at Westminster, and now the final seven dogs are set for the best in show ring at a mostly full Madison Square Garden. The fans are getting loud, and

NEW YORK — The Latest on the Westminster Kennel Club dog show (all times local): 9:15 p.m. Bean was begging for it. Sitting up on his hind legs, Bean the Sussex spaniel was rewarded with a win in the sporting group at Madison Square Garden. He did his little trick right on cue for the

NEW YORK — The Latest on the Westminster Kennel Club dog show (all times local): 7:55 p.m. Lily Mancini of Sherman, Connecticut, and her English springer spaniel have won the junior showmanship competition at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. The juniors finals were Tuesday night, before judging continued toward best in show. Ninety-five junior

NEW YORK — The Latest on the Westminster Kennel Club dog show (all times local): 3:40 p.m. Animal-rights activists have protested outside the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. They say it irresponsibly promotes dog breeding when many dogs in shelters need homes. A small band of protesters from groups including People for the Ethical Treatment

NEW YORK — The Latest on the Westminster Kennel Club dog show (all times local): 2:20 p.m. Sometimes, getting to the main event at Westminster is simply a numbers game. To be the best golden retriever, a dog needed to beat out 51 others in their breed. To be the top Vizsla, it meant going

PORTLAND, Maine — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has visited a hospital in Maine to make a donation and meet with kids. Gronkowski, his father and his two brothers delivered a $25,000 check to The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center. Hospital chief operating officer Jeffrey Sanders said Tuesday the hospital

CLEVELAND — LeBron James is going old school to make a new movie. The Cavaliers star and business partner Maverick Carter are producing a new version of “House Party,” the comedy featuring hip-hop duo Kid ‘N Play that debuted in 1990. James’ SpringHill Entertainment production company described the project as a “fresh re-imagining” of the

NEW YORK — An IMAX movie premiering this week aims to show America’s musical heritage to the world. “America’s Musical Journey” is narrated by Morgan Freeman and stars singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc as he explores cities like New Orleans, Memphis, Detroit and Miami. Along the way, Blacc learns about music history and different genres, from gospel

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s Legislature took a step Tuesday toward enshrining the right to health care in the state Constitution, a move that would be unprecedented in the United States but raises serious funding questions. The House of Representatives’ 35-25 endorsement of the bill sends it to the state Senate, whose approval would put the