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Dancing With The Stars

Whatever happened to, “talent” when declaring the best?

(CLEVELAND) - They say in show business, it is always about who you know... Sarah Palin's daughter, Briston Palin, has been advancing as a cast member in the 11th season of "Dancing With the Stars."

Currents reports suggest Bristol Palin was something of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Vanunu and Pollard: Time for Compassion and Common Sense

Information Pollard sold a quarter of a century ago is old news now, as is everything Vanunu knew about Israel’s Dimona plant.

(CLERMONT, Fla.) - Jonathan Jay Pollard was born in 1954 in Texas and grew up in an affluent family in Indiana. Until 1998 Israel publicly denied that Pollard was an Israeli spy, although it granted him citizenship in 1995.

Last week the relentless campaign to release Pollard was reignited with a letter signed by more than 30 Democratic members of the House calling on the president to grant clemency to the confessed spy.

Turning Agriculture into Gold

(IBADAN, Nigeria) - Before Kenya’s independence, the Migori District’s economy was driven by the Macalder Mining Company, the area’s largest employer. When the company shut down in 1966, it left behind a lot of abandoned land—and a lot of unemployed miners.

These miners, some of whom bought up land from the closed-mining company, continued, for the most part, to mine for gold.

Iran is the Most Important Country in World Politics Today: Erri De Luca

(TEHRAN) - Erri De Luca is an internationally-renowned Italian poet and writer. "Corriere della Sera" literature critic Giorgio De Rienzo has called him "the writer of the decade".

He started writing since he was 20; however, his first book was published in 1989, when he was 39 years old. De Luca joined me in an exclusive interview and answered my questions on his works and his views on literature, culture, politics and society.

A Boost for Mexican Farming

"The focus and purpose of this market is to encourage small business start-up" - Exotic chocolate maker Charlotte Semple

(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) - They were the beauty and the brawn of the border. A professional dancer who also dabbled in Tijuana horse competitions, Yael Sanchez was crowned Miss Fitness Baja California 2003.

Manuel Murillo was a leading body-builder, engaging in numerous championship bouts while training other claimants to the Superman title.

US Calls Attack a Premeditated Violation of the 1953 Korean War Armistice

Obama says US would defend its ally South Korea.

(SACRAMENTO) - The US government says a lethal North Korean artillery strike on a South Korean island is a premeditated violation of the 1953 Korean War armistice. However, U.S. officials did say they do not believe Pyongyang is preparing for an extended military campaign.

US President Barack Obama is asking officials in Communist China to press their friends in Communist Pyongyang, North Korea into "abiding by rules", following a military strike.

Sarah Palin and the Missing `F` Word

Sarah Palin and international law are clearly complete strangers.

(LONDON) - Sarah Palin (or her publisher) chose a title for her latest book with three “F” words -America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and the Flag. But surely there’s something missing. Another “F” word.

One with four letters. What could it be? (My answer in a moment).

200 Israeli War Criminals Better Hope for Palestinian Amnesty

(LONDON) - A few days ago, British Chief of Defence Staff General Sir David Richards admitted that victory in Afghanistan is unachievable. "In conventional war,” said Richards, “defeat and victory is very clear cut and is symbolised by troops marching into another nation's capital."

It took a few years for British military elites to admit that the war in Afghanistan cannot lead anywhere : a valuable lesson to learn from mid to late 20th century warfare, is that conventional military might cannot easily defeat mass civilian resistance.

Portland Fire and Rescue Responds to House Fire in SW Portland in Freezing Conditions

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland firefighters responded to reports of fire coming from the rear of a single-family residence located in the 5500 block SW Idaho St. at 6:37 am.

Firefighters arrived at the scene five minutes later at 6:43 am. Crews encountered heavy fire coming from the front and rear of the structure. Less than one minute after firefighters arrived and began pulling hose lines, a flashover occurred on the main floor of the structure.

Arson Hotline and Award Fund Established - Albany Area Arsons

Oregonians will not stand by and allow arsonists to get away with such devastating crimes against lives and property

(Albany, Oregon) - The Oregon Council Against Arson (OCAA) has partnered with Albany area law enforcement and the Albany Fire Department in response to the 7 arsons that have taken place in the Albany area since October 22, 2010.