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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 Massive search underway for missing distance runner Todd Ragsdale ... Improving the odds: Rescuers upgrade extrication tools ... Ashland Police Reports, Jan. 28-29 ... Massive search underway for missing distance runner Todd Ragsdale ... Improving the odds: Rescuers upgrade extrication tools ... Ashland Police Reports, Jan. 28-29 ... 10 things to know for Friday Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Jan. 29, 2016 at 6:22 AM Updated Jan 29, 2016 at 6:26 AM Posted Jan. 29, 2016 at 6:22 AM Updated Jan 29, 2016 at 6:26 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. FOR GOP DEBATERS, A TASTE OF WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN Donald Trump's absence creates space for his rivals to delve more deeply into their differences on immigration, foreign policy and their approach to governing. 2. WHERE THE EPICENTER IS FOR VIRUS Authorities are straining to control the Zika outbreak in northeast Brazil, where mosquitoes spread the virus and families struggle with birth defects that may be linked to the disease. 3. TEXAS TEEN, FAMILY HAD CRIMINAL HISTORY An AP review of documents show that long before Ethan Couch became notorious for using an "affluenza" defense in a fatal drunken-driving crash, his family had multiple run-ins with the law. 4. WEAK GDP REPORT EXPECTED FROM GOVERNMENT The U.S. economy likely slowed significantly in the final three months of 2015 — and the picture seems to have grown gloomier in the first few weeks of 2016. 5. WHAT MIDEAST FIGHTERS ARE USING AS WEAPON OF WAR The combatants' use of blockades is causing a food shortage as millions across Syria, Yemen and Iraq struggle with hunger and starvation. 6. FBI SHOWS VIDEO OF OREGON OCCUPIER SHOOTING A law enforcement official says a spokesman for the armed activists of a wildlife refuge, who died in a confrontation with officers earlier this week, was shot when he reached for his waistband. 7. HOW COLLEGES ARE SORTING OUT CHINESE APPLICANTS American universities are increasingly turning to video interviewing services to assess students' language skills, get a feel for their personality — and weed out fraudsters. 8. WHO IS POISED TO DETHRONE A TECH GIANT With the digital ad market booming and demand for smartphones waning, Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., is ready to knock off Apple as the world's most valuable company. (backslash) 9. JEFFERSON AIRPLANE CO-FOUNDER DIES Guitarist Paul Kantner, who stayed with the seminal San Francisco band through its transformation from 1960s hippies to 1970s hit makers, is dead at 74. 10. OUT OF WORK TIGHT END GETS THE CALL Nick Kasa went from an out-of-football Broncos fan to a member of team's practice squad just in time to help Denver prepare for Super Bowl. DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Jan. 29, 2016 at 6:22 AM Updated Jan 29, 2016 at 6:26 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 2016 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