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Boyfriend Arrested for Salem Toddler`s Death

The boyfriend was watching the victim while her mother was out of town.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem Police Detectives are currently investigating the death of a 2-year-old female toddler.

An immediate investigation by Salem Police Detectives led to the arrest of 22-year old Russell Ros on charges of Murder, Sexual Abuse I and three counts of Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree.

Endeavour Roars Towards International Space Station

It will take the STS-123 crew more than two weeks in space and five spacewalks to accomplish the goals of the mission.

(CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.) - Space shuttle Endeavour thundered into orbit early Tuesday morning carrying seven astronauts and Japan's dreams for a space-based laboratory at the International Space Station.

The first module of the Japanese-built Kibo laboratory complex was packed inside Endeavour's cargo bay, along with a Canadian-built robotics system that will enhance the capabilities of the International Space Station's robotic arm.

Clash over the Culture War: Why is the Gospel of Love Dividing America?

Dan Merchant is an award winning television writer/producer, novelist and an expert on the loom. For more information, please visit lordsaveusthemovie.com.

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) - Though nine out of ten Americans claim a belief in God, public expression of faith is more contentious than ever. Even as discussion of religion floods the media like never before, the rhetoric is divisive and hyper as the 2008 elections loom on the horizon.

Fed up with the angry, strident language filling the airwaves that has come to represent the Christian faith, author, director, and follower Dan Merchant says he set out to explore the collision of faith and culture in America.

Reid`s Petition Against Bush Torture Policies Gains Strength

For the first time in history, our nation has a president who endorses torture. Leaders like Harry Reid are standing up to it.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Last Saturday, George Bush announced that he vetoed the Intelligence Authorization Bill. Nevada Senator Harry Reid says this sends a message to the rest of the world that he supports torture, even after Congress rejected practices such as water boarding.

Oregon Firefighters Take Top Honors at Stairclimb Event

The team's goal is to raise $15,000 and would like to invite the community to "Join Our Team" by making a contribution to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - On Sunday, March 2nd, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue/Local 1660 firefighters participated for the eighth time in the grueling Annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb in Seattle, Washington.

International Human Rights Activist Walks 4 Life

As the Supreme Court decides whether lethal injections are "cruel and unusual", a prisoners rights activist walks through 10 of the 12 highest executing states.

(Salem, Ore.) - Andre Latallade, also known as Capital-"X", is a Brooklyn born Puerto Rican who now resides in the South Ward of Newark, New Jersey. Spending nearly half of his life trapped within the web of the criminal justice system, Andre transformed himself into a prisoners rights activist.

In an attempt to bring awareness to capital punishment, Andre will walk approximately 1,700 miles from Trenton, New Jersey, to the Governors mansion in Texas.

Health Problems for Gulf War Veterans Linked to Chemical Exposure

The study linked exposure to each of these chemicals with the chronic, multi-symptom health problems in 25 to 33 percent of returning Gulf War veterans.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - A study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine shows there is increasing evidence that high rates of illness in Persian Gulf War Veterans can be explained, in part, by exposure to certain chemicals, including pesticides and nerve agents.

Veterans from the 1990-91 conflict have a higher rate of chronic, multi-symptom health problems than either non-deployed personnel or those deployed elsewhere. Symptoms routinely reported by these veterans include fatigue, muscle or joint pain, memory problems, trouble sleeping, rash and breathing problems.

New Surveillance Photos Released in Eve Carson Murder

A new surveillance camera image released Monday by the Chapel Hill Police Department which shows a man police are calling a 'person of interest' in the slaying of University of North Carolina student body president Eve Carson.

(CHAPEL HILL, NC) - More than 1,000 people crowded the First United Methodist Church in Eve Carson's hometown of Athens, Georgia, for her funeral on Sunday, while police continued the manhunt for her killer(s).

The 22-year-old was found shot to death in a suburban neighborhood not far from the UNC campus at about 5:00 AM Wednesday. Chapel Hill Police Chief Brian Curran released ATM photos that show a young man driving a sport utility vehicle possibly using Carson's ATM cards in the Chapel Hill area.

Airman Missing Since 1942 is Identified (VIDEO)

Ernest Munn was one of four men aboard a routine navigation training flight that departed Mather Field, California, on November 18th 1942.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. Army Air Forces airman, missing since 1942, have been identified and will soon be returned to his family for burial.

He is Aviation Cadet Ernest G. Munn, U.S. Army Air Forces, of St. Clairsville, Ohio. He will be buried in May in Colerain, Ohio.

Toyota Brings `Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience` to Portland, Oregon

Toyota's Mobile Experience Offers A Look Inside Hybrid Synergy Drive.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Toyota is bringing its nationwide tour called "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience," to the Better Living Show in Portland, Oregon March 28th – 30th.

The tour is designed to provide consumers with a firsthand opportunity to experience automotive hybrid technology and learn what they can do to make a difference in the environment.