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U.S. Gas Prices Remain High, But Starting Downward Slide

Oregon remains in the top-5 of highest average gas prices in the country.

(WASHINGTON, D.C. ) - The national average price of gas has fallen for ten straight days, but remains the highest price for this calendar date since 2008.

In the Salem area the average price for regular unleaded gasoline rose one cent as of Monday to $3.98. Eugene and Medford remain over $4.00 a gallon as of Monday.

Sudan: Closure of Salmmah Women`s Resource Centre

Since 1997, the organisation has worked to promote women's rights and gender equality.

(LONDON) - I am William Nicholas Gomes, Human rights activist and freelance journalist.

I am informed by Frontline defenders that on 24 June 2014, the Ministry of Justice cancelled the registration license of human rights organisation the Salmmah Women's Resource Centre, and initiated the immediate liquidation of the organisation, leading to its closure on the same day.

It is reported that the decision is in response to the work of the organisation's director, human rights defender Ms Fahima Hashim.

4 Killed on Oregon Roads During Fourth of July Holiday Weekend

OSP troopers and fish & wildlife troopers arrested 25 people during the holiday period wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Preliminary information indicates four people died in three separate traffic crashes in Oregon during the 78-hour Fourth of July holiday period between 6:00 p.m., July 3, and 11:59 p.m., July 6.

OSP troopers reported 50 DUII arrests statewide during this year's holiday period. Last year, troopers reported 60 DUII arrests.

EU Sanctions Target Humanitarian Aid

Hindering Restoration of Global Heritage in Syria...

(DAMASCUS, Syria) - Today, a civilization that used to lead the world and for centuries was the beacon of learning, tolerance and trade, and that still protects our global cultural heritage, is damaged—and only the Syrian people can rebuild it for all of us. We need to help them.

Last month, half-heartedly and without unanimity among its 28 member states, the European Union levied yet more sanctions on Syrian officials.

Passed under pressure from the usual suspects (the US, France, Britain, and the international Zionist lobby), the EU measure targets 12 government ministers, none of whom wields or holds police authority of any type.

Oregon Unemployment Benefits Going Up

The new maximum and minimum payments represent a 2 and 1.6 percent increase.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - For those filing unemployment insurance benefit claims, some good news to report.

The amount paid for unemployment insurance benefits in Oregon is going up - slightly. The maximum weekly benefit amount an individual can receive will increase to $549, while the minimum amount will be $128.

Purple Sails Washing Ashore Along Oregon Coast After 10 Year Absence

Purple Sails have a clear 'sail' that catches the wind and pushes them across the ocean’s surface.

(SEASIDE, Ore. ) - Something that hasn't been seen for a while on Oregon beaches has returned – almost as mysteriously as it disappeared ten years ago.

The Purple Sails are back, cast up on the beaches in various areas and getting ready to wear out their initially lovely little welcome as they start to rot and stink.

Country Superstar Garth Brooks Announces 2014 World Tour

Brooks, 52, appeared to promote his new album, "Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences," a six-disc set includes covers, his greatest hits and a DVD of his Las Vegas show.

(NEW YORK) - Country music superstar Garth Brooks has been coy about rumors his new album and post-Thanksgiving TV special could signal a return to the concert stage as well, until he sat down with " Good Morning America" anchor Robin Roberts.

"You know what, since it's you and since we've had a history forever, let's announce it. We're going on a world tour in 2014," Brooks told Roberts today on "GMA." "I can't believe I just did that but you are a doll."

Three Israeli Suspects Admit to Killing 16-Year-Old Palestinian Boy

According to Palestinian Attorney General Muhammad Abd al-Ghani Uweili, who was quoted by Ma'an News Agency citing a preliminary autopsy report, the teenager was burned alive.

(JERUSALEM) - Three out of the six Israeli suspects in the murder of 16-year-old Palestinian Mohammed Abu Khdeir have confessed to the crime, police said Monday.

The teen's body was found in the Jerusalem Forest on Wednesday. The Israel Police had arrested six suspects over his death, it was revealed on Sunday after a gag order was partially lifted.

Warm Weather Expected This Week for Salem, Willamette Valley

If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Temperatures in Salem and throughout the mid-Willamette Valley are expected to reach near 90’s, or over, and with that news, here are some tips to protect you and your family from the heat, and some places you can go to cool off.

Molalla Man Dead Following Shootout with SWAT Team

Ore. Hwy 213 remains closed at this time from S. Vick Rd north to S. Barnards Rd.

(MOLALLA, Ore. ) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate a shooting the occurred Monday morning involving one suspect and the county's SWAT team.

Sunday night at 10:08 p.m. deputies responded to a 911 call of a domestic disturbance in the 30000 block of S. Hwy 213, an unincorporated area of the county outside of Molalla, Ore.

The victim was able to flee the scene with the couple's children and meet with deputies.