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Fading Slowly: A Culture, Communities and Children

Food security has been a growing problem for all of Kenya over the last decade.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Droughts have become more intense and frequent in recent years because of climate change, especially in Africa.

The pastoral nomads in Kenya used to record a drought once in every 10 years - now they experience one every two or three years.

America: Land of the Mutilated Penis

Americans need a national New Year's resolution: to end the barbaric practice of male genital mutilation, otherwise known as circumcision.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you really think about it, it might be possible to recall the first time somebody explained to you what a circumcision is.

I don't think we ever get over the shock of that knowledge, and those of us who were put through this torturous act certainly never really heal from it, instead we pay for our parent's decision for the rest of our lives.

Michigan Leading the Way for Veterans and Medical Cannabis

The very serious problem for veteran patients who qualify for the MI State Medical Marijuana Program, is that they are caught in a "Catch-22" trap.

(DETROIT, Mich.) - Michigan citizens demonstrated overwhelming support for medical cannabis in the November election in 2008.

Since then, three VA Medical Center directors, with the determination by the VA Regional General Counsel, have made the use of medical cannabis an acceptable adjunct therapy.

Sandy Murder Suspect Arrested After Returning to Scene of Crime

41-year old Michael Scott Bighaus, the suspect wanted in connection with this investigation – returned to the scene of the crime.

(SANDY, Ore.) - This morning at 5:50 a.m., Clackamas County Sheriff's Office investigators arrested the suspect believed responsible for the shooting death of 66-year old Vivian Faye Bighaus. Michael Bighaus was apprehended without incident.

Shortly before 6:00 a.m. this morning, Clackamas County Sheriff's deputies were conducting surveillance of the Bighaus residence – the crime scene -- at 56560 E. Fernwood Circle, in Sandy, according to Clackamas Sheriff's Office Spokesman Jim Strovink.

Embracing a New Year of Change

Adapting to change in the workplace, whether by necessity or choice, is not easy for some. We are creatures of habit.

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) - I read this humorous story not too long ago. “If the circus comes to town and you paint a sign saying ‘Circus coming to the Fairgrounds Saturday,’ that’s advertising.

Manhunt Continues: Police Say Suspect Shot His Mother to Death Friday

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office identifies the deceased shooting victim in Sandy‏

(SANDY, Ore.) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has completed all family notifications concerning the shooting victim on E. Fernwood Circle, in Sandy.

The deceased shooting victim is identified as 66-year old Vivian Faye Bighaus, who resided with her husband of 44-years –- 67-year old Phillip Bighaus, at their residence situated at 56560 E. Fernwood Circle, in Sandy.

The victim, Vivian Faye Bighaus, is the mother of the suspect identified as Michael Scott Bighaus.

Manhunt For Sandy Shooting Death Suspect Encompassing Wide Area

Clackamas County Sheriff's deputies want residents to know that they are out in force, attempting to locate the homicidal shooting suspect Near Sandy‏.

(SANDY, Ore.) - Clackamas deputies were called out to a shooting approximately 8 miles east of the City of Sandy, in rural Clackamas County Friday at 3:15 p.m. A woman was shot to death in her family home. The incident has sparked an ongoing manhunt in Sandy.

The Beautiful Lightscape of Keizer`s Holiday Spirit

Send your Christmas light videos and photos to our newsroom.

(KEIZER, Ore.) - Holiday Christmas lights abound in Keizer, Oregon. They are showcased in this video by Jerry Freeman of Salem-News.com.

It is a time of year when people can express themselves in an electric art form, in a way that cheers the soul. Some neighborhoods have a competitive spirit when it comes to holiday lights and displays.

5-Year Old Arizona Girl Recovered Safe After Abduction: Amber Alert Canceled

The State of Arizona canceled the Amber Alert Friday night after the girl was recovered safe following a high speed chase in Phoenix. The girl is safe, and the suspect has been taken into custody.

(PHOENIX, Az.) - The State of Arizona canceled an Amber Alert Friday night after a girl who was abducted in Phoenix, was recovered safely.

Police report that earlier on Friday, the suspect was taking pictures of children in the apartment complex where the girl lives. He reportedly tried to pull down one girl's pants, and then abducted the victim, the sister of the other girl, who is 5-years old

Pirate Update: Ariana Crew Abandoned Again

A female sailor is beaten by her ship's engineer so severely that she loses her unborn child; it is the MV ARIANA's tragic story of poverty, piracy, unexpected heroes, and a captive crew turning on themselves.

(NAIROBI, Kenya) - One of the most inhumane and cruel Somali piracy stories of 2009 involve the tragic happenings on MV ARIANA, the Greek/British-owned, Malta-flagged and Ukrainian-crewed cargo vessel held in Somalia for six months until a ransom between USD 2.8 million and USD 3.5 million was paid for the release of the 37,955 gross tonnage bulk carrier.