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The Southwestern Company Part 3: Web of Deceit Political Influence

Political donations by Southwestern Company executives and owners have increased dramatically since 2000.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Southwestern Company owners and executives have spent $151,398 dollars influencing Federal elections since 2000. Of their individual contributions, 86% have gone to Republican candidates.

Nature Looms in Haiti

We are doing this for the hundreds of smiling faces that will greet us on the other side, the warm embraces and the laughter of so many children that truly just need a little extra help and the reminder that they are not alone.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The need has become ever more present to help, and continue to help. The Haitian community needs our commitment; they are facing the monumental task of rebuilding yet again.

Socrates` Gun

Perhaps it’s time for pro-gun people to seriously examine why they believe what they believe.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - You may remember Walter Koenig, who played a Russian crew member on the original Star Trek from the 1960s. Last week, during the Olympics, his 41 year-old son Andrew committed suicide in Vancouver. Andrew had played “Boner” in the 1980s sitcom Growing Pains.

UN Extends Goldstone Investigation of Israel for Gaza War Crimes

98 UN Nations want the war crime case against Israel to continue; the US is one of 7 that voted against the idea.

(NEW YORK) - Israel and the Palestinian Authority have been given 5 more months to conduct independent investigations of alleged war crimes during the conflict in Gaza.

The US Abandonment of the Hmong Continues

The Hmong put themselves in great danger, but their loyalty to the US never wavered.

(DA NANG, Vietnam) - Why has the U.S. turned its back on some of the bravest and most loyal people that stood by our side during the Vietnam War?

Actor Andrew `Boner` Koenig Missing Since Valentine`s Day Found Dead

The 41-year old actor was best known for his role in the hit 1980’s TV series “Growing Pains,” playing Mike Seaver's (Kirk Cameron) sidekick, Richard “Boner” Stabone.

(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) - Andrew Koenig, actor, director, activist, passed away this month in Vancouver, B.C. after a long battle with depression.

Palestinian Cafe Owner Faces Closure and Death Threats for `No Uniform` Policy

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(HAIFA / SALEM) - In spite of all the hardship, Palestinians in Israel and the occupied territories find ways to survive.

UN Monitors Developments in Aftermath of Massive Earthquake in Chile

The death toll is 214 and rising.

(SANTIAGO, Chile) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said he is keeping a close eye on the situation in the Pacific Ocean after a huge earthquake rocked Chile this morning, threatening to send tsunamis crashing through the region.

Chilean Earthquake Update

President-elect Pinera faces a huge task putting Chile back together after the quake.

(PATAGONIA, Argentina) - A powerful earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale has struck the central Chilean coastal city of Concepcion at 3:34 a.m. local time.

Nazi Racists Unwelcome in Eastern Oregon`s John Day

A black President is a huge step in the fight for equality, but this group in John Day is a huge step backward.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A community in eastern Oregon is putting its foot down on the goose step, you could say.