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3 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 Council votes to ask for alternative design ... Ashland moves forward on railroad property cleanup ... Ashland nonprofit interns help keep trails clear ... Council votes to ask for alternative design ... Ashland moves forward on railroad property cleanup ... Ashland nonprofit interns help keep trails clear ... 10 things to know for Monday Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Jan. 4, 2016 at 6:39 AM Updated Jan 5, 2016 at 6:30 AM Posted Jan. 4, 2016 at 6:39 AM Updated Jan 5, 2016 at 6:30 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. SAUDI, IRAN TENSIONS REMAIN HIGH IN WAKE OF CLERIC'S EXECUTION Saudi Arabia cuts diplomatic ties with Tehran following attacks on the kingdom's embassy and consulate in the Islamic Republic over the execution of a prominent Shiite cleric. 2. ARMED PROTESTERS OCCUPY WILDLIFE REFUGE IN OREGON The demonstrators, who say they oppose federal land policies, took over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge after rallying against the prison sentences of two ranchers who are expected to turn themselves in to federal authorities Monday. 3. MILITARY KIDS SEXUALLY ABUSED HUNDREDS OF TIMES EACH YEAR The abuse of military dependents is committed most often by male enlisted troops, according to Defense Department data provided exclusively to The Associated Press. 4. HOW OBAMA PLANS TO TAKE GUN SAFETY INTO HIS OWN HANDS The president is expected to use executive action to strengthen background checks required for gun purchases. 5. EUROPE RAISES BARRIERS TO TRAVEL New restrictions imposed by Sweden to stem a record flow of migrants are a striking example of how national boundaries are re-emerging across the continent. 6. RETIRING NEWTOWN, CONN. POLICE CHIEF REFLECTS ON SCHOOL SHOOTING AFTERMATH "We wanted to rebuild the safeness of the community" after the massacre at the school, says Michael Kehoe, who is retiring from the town's police department after 37 years. 7. WHY PRETEEN HPV VACCINATION RATES ARE LOW Among the most common reasons doctors cited for delaying discussions and vaccinations against the sexually transmitted cancer-causing virus were a belief that patients hadn't had sex and that parents would object. 8. STRONG QUAKE HITS INDIA'S NORTHEAST At least six people die and more than 100 are hurt in the 6.7 magnitude temblor that damaged buildings in and around Imphal, the capital of Manipur state, police say. 9. WHERE FLOODWATERS ARE ON THE RISE The Mississippi River is receding in Missouri and Illinois following flooding brought on by torrential rains, but river levels are climbing in Kentucky and other southern states hit by severe weather. 10. CAROLINA, DENVER WRAP UP NO. 1 SEEDS FOR PLAYOFFS The Panthers won home-field advantage by routing Tampa Bay, while the Broncos defeat the Chargers. DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Jan. 4, 2016 at 6:39 AM Updated Jan 5, 2016 at 6:30 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