More jobs than expected added in April
U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in April.
Year: 2013
Solar-powered plane takes flight across U.S.
Reuters: A solar-powered airplane that developers hope to eventually pilot around the world took off early on Friday from San Francisco Bay.
Suicides among middle aged jump by one third
CBSnews.com: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that suicides are now the tenth-leading cause of death in the U.S.
Oregon provides fodder for health care debate
BY BRANDON SAWYER | OB RESEARCH EDITOR
New results from a unique study of the effects of health insurance coverage in Oregon have added more fuel to the debate over health care.
Facebook to delete videos of people being decapitated
BBC: Facebook will delete viral videos of people being decapitated after charities warned that viewing them could cause psychological damage.
Intel chooses new CEO from inside
Intel chose COO Brian Krzanich as new CEO to replace Paul Otellini.
Xerox closing Oregon call centers, cutting 285 jobs
Xerox plans to close call centers in Coos Bay and North Bend, cutting 285 jobs.
Portland charity bar to open soon
A charity bar called the Oregon Public House is awaiting final city inspections and set to open next Friday.
$1B PERS funds go into private equity
The Oregon Investment Council has slowed its pace of investing in private partnerships, but committed nearly $1 billion from PERS.
Tribe buys Medford cattle ranch
The Umpqua Tribe of Indians is buying a cattle ranch outside Medford as part of an effort to diversify economic development outside of its Canyonville casino.