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Whitney Houston (In Memorial) RIP

What we know today is that there is a great loss in the world and it will be felt by all...

(CLEVELAND) - The world is shocked over the news of Pop Diva Whitney Houston's unexpected death at the age of 48, like so many before this we never saw it coming, never imagined that this beautiful, extremely talented singer and actress would leave so soon.

At this point nobody knows how or why she died, the publicists have only released the news that she has died.

One Palestinian Dead, Others Wounded in Israeli Air Strikes

Gaza was attacked again tonight by F16's as it suffers another power blackout.

(SALEM / GAZA) - One Palestinian civilian was killed and at least four others wounded as Israeli jet fighters struck in different parts of the Gaza Strip in the dark of night.

According to hospital officials, the deceased man was in his 50s or 60s. He was apparently a guard for an animal farm east of Gaza city, and their mobile house was hit by one of the three missiles launched. His adult son was injured.

Whitney Houston Dies at the Age of 48

It's a hard day in the entertainment world...

(LOS ANGELES) - Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48.

Houston’s publicist, Kristen Foster, said Saturday that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unknown.

Attacks in Syria Kill 28, Injure Hundreds (Photos)

Bombings caused significant damage to nearby buildings and cars, and the first explosion left a crater two meters deep

(ALEPPO/DAMASCUS - SANA) - The Ministry of Interior issued a statement on Friday, stating that after the escalation of instigation campaigns and foreign logistic and media support to armed terrorist groups, the city of Aleppo was the target of two terrorist bombings on Friday morning.

The acts were carried out by two suicide bombers in cars, martyring 28 and injuring 235 including military personnel, civilians and children, some of which are in critical conditions.

Salem Police Shoot Armed Robbery Suspect

The Officer involved in the shooting is Oscar Zambrano, a six year veteran of the Salem Police Department.

(SALEM) - Salem Police Patrol Officers responded to a "Suspicious Person" call at the Texaco Gas Station at Commercial St. SE and Hoyt St. SE. at 7:27 p.m. Friday, reports Salem PD's Lieutenant Jim Anglemier.

He says it began when an officer observed the suspect as he ran across Commercial Street SE from the area of Boice Street S., after the report of an armed robbery.

The Downing of an American Ace

Randy Cunningham's story may be closer to home than we all realize.

(SALEM) - Randy 'Duke' Cunningham's story runs a parallel course with this nation.

The first pilot to earn the distinction of 'Ace' in the Vietnam War, Cunnkngham became a politician and this U.S. Naval war hero went down in flames on bribery charges.

The Human Toll from India`s Uranium

Researchers believe radiation is behind the human and environmental catastrophe.

(CHENNAI, India) - Jadugoda, located in the mineral-rich Singhbum district of Jharkhand, is the chief source of Uranium in India, providing fuel for the nuclear reactors.

However, the uranium comes at a colossal human cost.

Jim Crow Never Left

With a faltering economy, states cannot continue continual prison growth.

(SAN FRANCISCO ) - The article, "Texas Tough: The Rise of America's Prison Empire," argues that the South is "the fountainhead of subjugationist discipline." That is, America's prison system is a slave plantation, a way of reimposing Jim Crow.

Costa Rica Hotel Surf School Dream Come True for New Owners

Escaping the Rat Race Pays Off

(MAL PAIS, Costa Rica) - Blue Surf Sanctuary, located in Mal　Pais / Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, is more than a destination for vacationers and surfers, it is a sanctuary for its two new owners, Kelly　Parmenter-Eck　and Aaron Moore. It is a sanctuary they want to share with you.

Out of a desire to escape the everyday routine and wanting a simpler life, though being a business owner will keep the daily pace pretty quick,　Parmenter-Eck　said the twosome started researching businesses for sale to see if they could make this dream a reality.

Held by Israel 55 Days- Free Khader Adnan Now!

IRA hunger striker Tommy McKearney urges support.

(SALEM) - He is one of hundreds... Khader Adnan has been in Israeli custody since late last year, languishing on an ambiguous charge.

He's waging a hunger strike that hearkens back to other periods of resistance against occupation and apartheid laws.