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Suicide Bomb in Kabul Afghanistan Targets Indian Embassy

"A suicide car bombing right outside the embassy, the car was parked outside. They say that there are scores of casualties" -Zeina Khodr, Al Jazeera in Kabul

(KABUL) - A huge explosion rocked Kabul, Afghanistan just after 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The blast in the Afghan capital near the Indian embassy left 12 dead and injured at least 83 more, according to Al Jazeera.

A senior diplomat with the Indian embassy confirmed that it was the target.

President Obama Awards Nation`s Highest Honors for Scientific and Technological Achievements

Remarks by the President at the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation Ceremony. East Room, 1:52 EDT. HERE IS THE ENTIRE SPEECH:

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - THE PRESIDENT:

...So this nation owes all of you an enormous debt of gratitude far greater than any medal can bestow. And we recognize your contributions, but we also celebrate the incredible contributions of the scientific endeavor itself.

Amber Alert Issued for 13-Year Old Texas Girl

Police say the suspect likes to carry knives, and has bad acne. There is no suspect vehicle information at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call the Tyler Police Department.

(TYLER, Tx.) - The State of Texas issued the Amber Alert Wednesday afternoon (10-07) after the girl was reportedly abducted in Tyler. The victim and the suspect were last seen in Richardson early Monday morning (10-05).

The suspect has mental issues and the child is considered to be in serious danger.

Crime Stoppers Spotlights Plaid Pantry Robbery

The suspect is a white male, 30-35 years old, 5'10" tall, approximately 180 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. He was wearing blue jeans, a gray tee-shirt and white shoes.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in identifying a robbery suspect caught on surveillance video.

Defense Appropriations Bill Includes Over $60 Million for Military & Technology

Bill Includes Funding for Oregon National Guard Reintegration Program.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The United States Senate last night passed the fiscal year 2010 Department of Defense appropriations bill, which includes over $60 million for Oregon projects.

Included at the request of Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, these projects will provide research and development of clean energy technologies, equipment to help ensure military personnel land aircraft safely in severe weather conditions, and updated data and voice communications systems.

Zionist Spin in Canada may Weaken

A major Canadian broadcaster files for bankruptcy.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - Canwest, Canada’s largest media company, spanning newspapers, television and radio, with investments overseas, has changed since company founder Israel (Izzy) Asper died in October, 2003 and CanWest was taken over by his son, Leonard.

In January 2007, the company bought Alliance Atlantis at a cost of $2.3-billion, acquiring its 13 specialty TV channels. But the deal was expensive and to finance it, CanWest entered into a complex partnership with investment bank Goldman Sachs.

Benny & Sid presents Chapter 3 of the serialized graphic novel The Truant Officer

Salem's only original cartoon series!

(Your City, USA) - You never dream the dream that dreamers are supposed to dream. You never find yourself skipping in fields of brightly colored flowers.

Faces which should be friendly and familiar are foreign and blurred. You're late for class, or you can't remember your lines in the play you find yourself in and performing before hundreds of people. What's the combination for that lock which keeps you from washing your gym clothes?

Family of 7 in Gervais Sees Home Go Up in Flames

Contact your local Red Cross to help families like this one.

(GERVAIS, Ore.) - A late evening fire Monday left a family of 7 without a home. Paul Iverson, Fire Marshal with the Woodburn Fire District, says fire crews were dispatched to a report of an attached carport on fire at 9:30 p.m. Monday evening.

Cascade Foods Sued For Firing Woman with Restraining Order Against Co-Worker

Female Worker Fired After Reporting Sexual Harassment by Co-Worker, Federal Agency Charges.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - The EEOC lawsuit says a female employee was fired for placing a restraining order against her co-worker who physically and verbally threatened her safety.

It is reported that she obtained the order because the man hit her, and that Cascade asked her to have the restraining order changed so that her abuser could continue to work for the company.

Collective Cannabis Cultivation OK by California Supreme Court

ASA filed suit in May 2006 on behalf of David Williams, 56, and six other collective members in response to a warrantless search of his home by Butte County Sheriffs in 2005.

(SACRAMENTO) - The right of California patients to collective cultivate medical marijuana, and then sue if that right is violated, has been affirmed by the California Supreme Court in another landmark legal victory for Americans for Safe Access.

The court last month refused to review an appellate court ruling that had found for the rights of a seven-patient collective in Paradise.