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Chinese Version of Testy Encounter with U.S. Ship

Today's story from the China Daily on the reported "harassment" of a U.S. Naval ship in the China Sea.

(BEIJING ) - China on Tuesday said that a U.S. navy vessel, which conducted activities in China's special economic zone in the South China Sea, violated the international and Chinese law.

Crude Prices Jump, but Gas Prices Hold Fairly Steady

Oregon's average for regular unleaded drops half a cent to $2.06 this week.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The price of crude oil reached its highest price in about two months this week, but drivers are not seeing any dramatic swings in gas prices.

Oregon's average for regular unleaded drops half a cent in the past week to $2.06, while the national average gains a penny to $1.94.

Chinese Vessels Shadow and Harass U.S. Navy Ship

“These are dangerous close maneuvers that these vessels engaged in,” - Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Five Chinese vessels shadowed and aggressively maneuvered close to the USNS Impeccable in the South China Sea yesterday, a senior Pentagon official said today.

Vietnam Army Medic Walks for Children

“Doc” Duff, age 59, now lives with his Vietnamese wife in Nha Trang, Vietnam, which is the kick-off point for this year’s walk.

(SOMERDALE, N.J.) - A Vietnam Army veteran begins the second annual walk in Vietnam on April 3, 2009 to support children disabled from Agent Orange

If you asked most Irishmen, they will know about the Orange Walks in Northern Ireland on July 12th, which mark the victory of Prince William of Orange over King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.

Combat Psychosis: Courage, Training or Brainwashing?

Bravery on the battlefield must be a psychosis. Much of the time it is tempting suicide.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Months before D-Day June 6, 1944 the Combat Infantrymen who would be storming the beaches at Omaha and Utah were shown pictures and sand table models of machine gun nests, light artillery positions, heavy artillery, barb wire strings up to 6 ft tall, tank traps and every other conceivable defensive obstacle.

They were certainly told that they would have casualties. At the same time they were assured that they individually would prevail but not those who did not take their training seriously especially those who for whatever reason didn’t feel like obeying their sergeants or officers.

Whale Buried at Heceta Head State Scenic Viewpoint (PHOTOS)

The true cause of this whale's death may remain a mystery.

(FLORENCE, Ore.) - A fin whale carcass that washed ashore at Heceta Head State Scenic Viewpoint Sunday was successfully buried at the same beach Monday.

The 55' long, ~30-ton carcass that rested above the high tide line at the park was buried in an 11' deep hole.

Oregon Bills Would Snuff Out Field Burning

The hearings for two bills that would eliminate field burning are scheduled for this week.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A prior state legislator says he is concerned over two bills that would put a halt to field burning in Oregon

Was Hamas the Work of the Israeli Mossad?

Plenty of squabble about the origins and history of this movement exist; but suggesting Hamas was cooked up by some Israeli agents is simply hogwash.

(LONDON) - While various Western governments are struggling to define a possible relationship with the Palestinian movement Hamas, some progressive and leftist circles are also uneasy regarding their own perception of the Islamic movement.

Some have even made the claim that Hamas is, more or less, an Israeli concoction. In fact, the accusation that Hamas was created by Israeli intelligence has become so commonplace that it often requires no serious substantiation.

Truck Collides with Grader on I-5 North of Ashland

A semi-truck driver was not injured, but he was cited by police for Careless Driving.

(ASHLAND, Ore.) - Police say a Jackson County grader operator was struck from behind by a commercial truck Monday morning, receiving only minor injuries.

The operator was northbound on the freeway north of Ashland when the commercial truck rear ended the grader.

Tigard Police Investigate Report of Bears Near Home

Parents in the area are urged to keep their children supervised outdoors and away from the area.

(TIGARD, Ore.) - Police say bears were spotted earlier today by a resident in the 13200 block of SW Ascension Drive in Tigard.