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OSLO, Norway (AP) — At a ceremony in Norway, President Barack Obama has accepted his Nobel Peace Prize. Obama smiled and mouthed "Thank you" to the crowd as he received a standing ovation while holding his award. Full Story »

WASHINGTON (AP) — A firm that tracks foreclosure rates is reporting the fourth straight monthly decline in the number of homeowners on the brink. Full Story »

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Officials in northern Arizona are searching for more than 30 hunters who became stranded in snow after a powerful winter storm swept through the state. Full Story »

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Colorado State University researchers are predicting a more active Atlantic hurricane season next year, with six to eight hurricanes, at least three of them major. Full Story »

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — White Connecticut firefighters who persuaded the U.S. Supreme Court to side with them over black colleagues are getting badges recognizing the promotions they sought. Full Story »

VANCOUVER, Wash. - The 12-year-old boy who froze his own tongue to a flag pole at a Vancouver middle school this morning says he wasn't really thinking about what he was doing. Full Story »

PORTLAND , Ore. - As the temperature drops and the snow piles up, dog lovers need to take special precautions to protect their canine companions from winter's dangers. Full Story »

PORTLAND, ORE. - Pipes are freezing and keeping local plumbers busy during this Arctic Blast. Ti Sutherland, with 503-PLUMBERS, says they are responding to twice the typical number of daily calls. Full Story »

PORTLAND, Ore. – Four house fires in the span of a few hours, with three of the four fires somehow related to the cold weather. All fires were a single alarm which brings four engines, one truck, one rescue, two chiefs, and two investigators. Full Story »

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's Senate president has agreed to postpone Thursday's scheduled vote on a bill to legalize same-sex marriages, and some senators have acknowledged the bill does not have the votes it needs to pass the Senate. Full Story »

A Vancouver middle school student, along with students in Boise and Spokane, have done this. No word on if a triple dog dare was involved or if the other kids had to run off because the bell rang. Full Story »

PORTLAND - The Oregon Department of Justice Charitable Activities Section has identified 20 organizations that spent more than 75 percent of the donations they collected on administrative costs and professional fundraising. Full Story »

WARRENTON, Ore. - Two people are dead after a housefire that happened around 4 a.m. on First Street in Warrenton on the coast. The Major Crimes Team is investigating. We will bring you more details as they become available. Full Story »

Toys for Tots is facing a severe shortage of toys for the holidays. U.S. Marines are asking for your help, fearing that without it, thousands of children will go without presents for Christmas. Full Story »

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Local health officials in Washington are starting to lift restrictions on swine flu vaccinations. Whatcom County and the regional health district for Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania and Wahkiakum counties announced Wednesday the vaccine is available to anyone. Full Story »

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Brian Baird says he will not seek re-election next year. Baird, in his sixth term representing Southwest Washington, said his job as congressman has been the highest honor and greatest responsibility of his life. Full Story »

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The arrival of more swine flu vaccine in Oregon has allowed health care providers to expand their efforts to the original priority group after focusing only on people at highest risk. Full Story »

PORTLAND, Ore. - Like so many people in her shoes, Leanne is too embarrassed to reveal her full name, but she is willing to share her story. Leanne and her family are struggling to pay bills. Today, she is seeking heating assistance as the weather becomes more frigid. Full Story »

PORTLAND, Ore.- Some parents are worried it's too cold for recess. In fact, a Southeast Portland mother is keeping her 3 elementary students home from school. Full Story »

FOREST GROVE, Ore. - Forest Grove High School closed at noon Wednesday because of a cracked heating coil above the kitchen. The weather related problem leaked water and chemicals onto food for school lunch. Full Story »

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. - Fire officials are warning the public of the danger that lurks now that some areas of Lake Oswego are frozen over. "This is a dangerous invitation for kids to attempt to get onto the ice" Deputy Fire Marshal Gert Zoutendijk said. Full Story »

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A storm that has now claimed at least 12 lives continues to move eastward, leaving roads impassable under high snowdrifts. Parts of New England are bracing for bone-chilling wind gusts, in addition to a foot of snow. Full Story »

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A judge has denied bond for a Maryland woman accused of holding a pregnant woman captive and trying to cut her unborn child from her womb. Full Story »

VANCOUVER, Wash. -In Clark County Vancouver School District, Walnut Grove Elementary School closed Wednesdsay after NW Natural lost gas service to the area. Customers will problems are urged to call the NW Natural hotline at 503-226-4211. Full Story »

FOREST GROVE, Ore. - The Forest Grove School District reports that Forest Grove High School clsoed around noon Wednesday because of a burst pipe in the kitchen. The pipe leaked coolant onto food that was to be served at lunch. Full Story »