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Oregon Report Card for Manufacturing

At the top of the class with A's were Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kansas and Iowa. At the bottom, with F's were Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico and Nevada.

(MUNCIE, IND) - Manufacturing nationally enjoyed a robust year as growth in many sectors accelerated from the already strong manufacturing recovery of 2010-11.

But the impact varies from state to state, says a report from Ball State University, depending on several factors.

New War Crime Videos Surface from Sri Lanka Tamil Genocide

New evidence illustrates extreme violations of international law, yet hope remains as a voice from Canada calls the Tamil Diaspora home.

(SALEM) - Video of dead, captured and possibly doomed Tamil resistance fighters captured by the Sri Lankan Army are more shocking evidence of war crimes in this country's civil war.

A London attorney is hoping that some of the prisoners will be identified from these images.

Kids Get Surf and Stewardship at Otter Rock and Roll

Kids from two to eighteen competed in various age divisions with the “Parent with Child” division being the most popular with 18 parent/child teams.

(NEWPORT, OR) - Surfrider Foundations hosted over 120 kids and 51 competitors for the 4th annual Otter Rock n’ Roll Youth Surf and Beach Cleanup Challenge in celebration of International Surfing Day.

Each Year, Hundreds of Uninsured Oregonians Die Prematurely

Affordable Care Act Promises Relief from Tragedy of Premature Deaths; Loss of Reform Would Mean Continuing Nightmare for Many American Families.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Hundreds of Americans die prematurely every week simply and primarily because they have not had access to health insurance coverage.

The number of deaths nationally and in every state are detailed in a report released today by the consumer advocacy organization Families USA.

Egypt Braces for Confrontation With Military and Israel Calls up Reserves

“The political scene in Egypt nowadays is pretty tense and rather precarious”

(ALEXANDRIA, Egypt) - June 30, the date for Egypt’s supreme council of armed forces to hand over power to an elected civilian government, is drawing nearer.

All the major players in post-Mubarak transitional period are ready to throw in their last card … including Israel.

AT&T, Motorola, and Wal-Mart Cheat Workers at Brutal VTech Sweatshop in China

VTech’s regional office for telecommunication products is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

(NEW YORK / PITTSBURGH) - Today the Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights is releasing an in-depth report.

Diverse Christian Group Releases Major Statement on Israel-Palestine

U.S. Christians have a responsibility to learn the facts.

(SALEM) - When "60 Minutes" aired its segment on the decline of Christianity in the Holy Land, millions of Americans became aware of the plight of the Palestinian people.

The program also introduced viewers to the Kairos Palestine document, "A moment of truth: A word of faith, hope and love from the heart of Palestinian suffering."

Agencies Told to Produce Balochistan`s `Missing` in Next Hearing

The SC also ordered a policy for compensating families of the victims of enforced disappearances and human rights violations in Balochistan.

(ISLAMABAD DawnNews) - Pakistan’s top judges have declared that law enforcement authorities were involved in enforced disappearances in Balochistan.

They are ordering agencies to produce the remaining ‘missing persons’ in the next hearing, DawnNews reported.

Sorry Holder, Your Role in Fast and Furious is Not a Political Issue

Republicans recommend unprecedented Congressional action against attorney general.

(SALEM) - Eric Holder could face a Contempt of Congress charge and he would be the first attorney general ever faced with this very serious issue.

Holder has been feeling the heat for some time now over his role in the 'Fast and Furious' gun smuggling operation.

The Most Immediate Threats to Global Energy Security - Jellyfish Interview

Energy supplies have always been at risk, particularly due to geopolitical maneuverings, transit through countries in conflict and those suffering from ongoing political instability, as well as piracy on the high seas.

(LONDON OilPrice.com) - Global energy supplies are under increasing attack by non-state actors and private energy holdings are becoming key targets of political maneuverings and criminal activities.

Oilprice.com discusses the nature of the growing threat and how to reverse the risk with “smart power.”