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FBI and Salem Police Seek Help Identifying Bank Robber

Witnesses describe him as a white male, approximately six feet two inches tall, weighing around 230 pounds.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The FBI and the Salem Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed the US Bank branch located at 3485 Commercial Street SE in Salem at approximately 4:25 pm on Wednesday.

Man Reportedly Tries to Abduct 12-Year Old Salem Girl

If you have any information regarding the suspect or vehicle, please contact Marion County Detectives at (503) 540-8007.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem-News.com was advised today, along with other Oregon media outlets, of an attempted abduction that actually happened three days ago, involving a 12-year old girl.

Lt. Sheila Lorance with the Marion County Sheriff's Office, says around 3:10 p.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the 4800 block of Cougar Court regarding the report of an attempted abduction.

Oregon Guard`s 41st Brigade Combat Team Mobilizes for Iraq Deployment

The 41st will conduct four mobilization ceremonies the first week in May in preparation for training at Camp Stewart, Georgia, then deployment to Iraq.

(TIGARD, Ore.) - The ceremonies in Portland, Bend, Eugene, and Medford will give local communities an opportunity to wish the soldiers well as they depart on what is the largest deployment of the Oregon National Guard since World War II.

Nearly 2,700 soldiers from Oregon and five companies of soldiers totaling 700 personnel from Delaware, Massachusetts, Nebraska and New Mexico will spend about two months training followed by ten months in Iraq.

Two Suspects Arrested for Corvallis Armed Robberies

Two Springfield men, both suspects in Corvallis armed robberies, are in custody.

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - Police say last November 2nd, at 10:17 a.m., Corvallis officers responded to a panic alarm from DeDe's All Lottery Games at 1786 NW 9th Street. Weeks later they responded to another armed robbery in Corvallis.

The suspects in both of those incidents have been arrested. One is in custody in Oregon and the other man is in California.

Palestinian Artists Resort to Art to Show Gaza Suffering

Our correspondent in Gaza City looks at how Palestinian artists are using their talents to shed light on the suffering of the people as reconstruction has not begun yet; Israel still refuses to allow in building materials.

(GAZA CITY) - Scenes of devastation and makeshift tents are a common sight in some areas across the besieged Gaza strip.

In the rubble of destroyed buildings, a group of Palestinian artists held an exhibition to highlight the sufferings of people in the besieged Gaza.

Freddie Mac Acting CEO David Kellermann Found Dead in his Home

The death was an apparent suicide.

(NEW YORK) - The acting CEO of embattled financial giant Freddie Mac (FRE), David Kellermann, was found dead at his home early Wednesday, police in Fairfax County police in New York.

An officer named Shelley Broderick with Fairfax PD, said Mr. Kellermann's body was found after a call that was placed at 4:48 a.m. She added that there were no apparent signs indicating foul play.

AMBER Alert Deactivated - Child Located Safe and Suspects Detained in Denio, Nevada

Child was found safely.

(HINES, Ore.) - On April 22, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. an AMBER ALERT was issued in Oregon to help find 5-year old Masson Weller, a white juvenile male, 3'8" tall, weighing approximately 45 pounds, with sandy brown hair and blue eyes.

He was taken at approximately 8:30 a.m. from foster care wearing a white t-shirt and blue pajama bottoms with no shoes.

Reverend Benny & Mister Sid`s At Your Service #41

As always stay clear of pirate infested waters, carry your towel with you, and heed the friendly words "Don't Panic."

(Salem) - Well boys, if I were you and I were laid off and walking the streets of Salem or Portland, I wouldn't hang around here. Oh, I know: "There's no place like home," but when you get laid off it's time for adventure.

No kidding when I was in my 20's I got laid off from U. S. Steel in Gary, Indiana. Two of my buddies and I packed up our bikes, bought tickets for the Greyhound and headed out west.

Preacher Says he Was Beaten and Tortured by Arizona DPS & Border Patrol Agents

A look at how some cops really behave in America; the story of a pastor beaten and tased repeatedly for trying to assert his right to privacy.

(TEMPE, Ariz.) - The recent Border Patrol and Arizona police beating of a Baptist Minister named Steven Anderson at a border checkpoint, may stand out as one of the most disgraceful recent examples of police brutality and official breech of authority.

The supposedly trustworthy cops made a game out of how badly they could beat and physically damage and humiliate a person, and while his cameras remain confiscated, it was recorded on tape.

One Person Remains Missing in the Clackamas River After Rescue

Clackamas officials say two people were rescued.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - A report of a man in the Clackamas River having difficulty came in this afternoon at 4:50 p.m., Detective Jeffrey Green with the Clackamas Sheriff said.

Witnesses reportedly saw a person floating into the area of the rapids and not coming up, near the walking bridge between Gladstone and Oregon City.