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Chief Outlaw during her 2017 swearing in ceremony.
Chief Outlaw during her 2017 swearing in ceremony. Portland Police Bureau

GOOD NEW YEAR'S EVE MORNING, PORTLAND! Tender words you say take my breath away, love me now and leave me never. Found a sacred place, lost in your embrace, I want to stay in this forever. LET'S GO TO PRESS.

Following American airstrikes that targeted Iran-backed militia, protesters have broken into the outer wall of the US embassy in Baghdad, lit fires, and chanted "Death to America."

The suspect behind the hate crime stabbings at a New York Hanukkah celebration over the weekend is said to have been researching Hitler on the internet.

For someone who used to complain about how many golfing trips Obama took, serial liar President Trump has spent one out of every five days of 2019 at one of his golf resorts.

You love to read it: "Judge Orders Alex Jones and Infowars to Pay $100,000 in Sandy Hook Legal Fees."

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn—who is under house arrest for financial crimes—reportedly escaped Japan by hiding in a musical instrument case.

Remember the Kansas cop who claimed that a Starbucks employee had written "fucking pig" on his coffee cup? Turns out THE COP MADE THE ENTIRE THING UP.

IN LOCAL NEWS: Today is Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw's final day on the job after her surprising announcement that she's taking a job as Philadelphia's police commissioner. Our Alex Zielinski explains why Philadelphia might not want to get their hopes up in regards to systemic changes needed in their own policing system.

Lawyers in the trial of accused MAX murderer Jeremy Christian are arguing over what types of evidence to produce in his trial—which includes a field trip to tour the MAX car where the murders took place. Our Alex Zielinski reports.

New Seasons has temporarily shut down its central kitchen, sending its 166 employees to work in other stores.

Oh, and STILL LOOKING FOR SOME FUN NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS? Check out our expertly curated NYE event calendar!

Now let's check out this NEW YEAR'S EVE WEATHER: Expect to welcome 2020 with a rainy, windy evening and a high of 50.

And finally, I don't care... I'm going into 2020 like this couple.