VA Secretary Doug Collins defended an approximately 15% reduction in the department's workforce Thursday.

The Veterans Affairs department is looking to cut roughly 15% of its workforce. Republicans and Democrats disagree on the impact.

This week's nominees are from Marist Catholic, Churchill, Thurston, North Eugene, Pleasant Hill and Cottage Grove track and field and baseball teams.

The No. 3 Oregon softball team will go into its season finale on Sunday with the Big Ten title in hand after its Saturday rout of Michigan State ...