Document text
0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Annual OLLI open house Friday offers opportunities for learners ... Flash flooding washes through downtown Ashland ... New pups confirmed in OR-7's Rogue Pack ... Annual OLLI open house Friday offers opportunities for learners ... Flash flooding washes through downtown Ashland ... New pups confirmed in OR-7's Rogue Pack ... 10 things to know for Monday Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Feb. 23, 2015 at 6:35 AM Updated Feb 24, 2015 at 6:40 AM Posted Feb. 23, 2015 at 6:35 AM Updated Feb 24, 2015 at 6:40 AM » Social News Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: Click here for more national and international news. 1. 'BIRDMAN' WINS TOP OSCAR The movie that epitomizes Hollywood's culture took home the best film trophy in a night full of politics and heartfelt speeches. 2. CARTER CONVENES AN UNUSUAL MEETING ON THE ISLAMIC STATE THREAT The Pentagon chief is meeting with top American military, diplomatic and intelligence experts in Kuwait to discuss the strategy for defeating the terrorist group. 3. HOMELAND SECRETARY WARNS OF DANGERS IF FUNDING STOPS Jeh Johnson says his department's response to terrorist threats and tough winter weather will suffer if Congress doesn't agree on its new budget. 4. HOW MANY INMATES ARE LEFT AT GUANTANAMO Fiery rhetoric over closing the prison is overshadowing the fact that more than half have been released since President Barack Obama took office in 2009. 5. DEATH TOLL RISES TO 70 IN BANGLADESH BOAT ACCIDENT A weekend ferry disaster is the latest shipping mishap in the South Asian nation. 6. NORTH KOREA BANS FOREIGNERS FROM MARATHON The isolationist Asian nation is barring tourists from participating in one of its most popular events this year because of concerns over the spread of Ebola. 7. WHO WANTS TO TAX THE RICH MORE A majority of people in the United States support President Barack Obama's proposal to raise taxes on wealthy investors, and an even larger share says well-to-do households are taxed too little, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll. 8. AGENCY CREATED TO FIGHT POVERTY LAGS IN KEY MEASURES A new report ordered up by the Appalachian Regional Commission cites some progress but researchers say other problems persist, including disproportionately high mortality rates. 9. WHY SOME MAY LOSE HEALTH INSURANCE SUBSIDIES The Supreme Court could side with opponents of President Barack Obama's overhaul, but the three dozen-plus states at risk seem unprepared for the potential fallout. 10. DRIVER WHO SPENT SEVEN YEARS TRYING WINS DAYTONA Nicknamed "Sliced Bread" when he broke into the Sprint Cup Series at 18 because so many predicted him to be the next big thing, Joey Logano finally wins his first career Daytona 500. DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Feb. 23, 2015 at 6:35 AM Updated Feb 24, 2015 at 6:40 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501