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NBA: Thunder Crush Spurs to Even Series

Oklahoma City had 21 fast break points -- 17 in the first half -- while San Antonio managed none.

(OKLAHOMA CITY) - Russell Westbrook was a one man show Tuesday night, as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled over the San Antonio Spurs 105-92 to even the Western Conference finals at two games apiece.

Westbrook had 40 points, 10 assists and 5 steals, went 14-14 from the foul line, all in a night where Kevin Durant accepted the NBA’s MVP award.

Obama Ready to Bring U.S. Troops Home from Afghanistan

At the beginning of 2015, and contingent upon the Afghans signing a Bilateral Security Agreement and a status of forces agreement with NATO, 9,800 U.S. service members will remain in different parts of Afghanistan.

(WASHINGTON, D.C. ) - This afternoon, in the White House Rose Garden, President Barack Obama talked briefly about the United States' next steps in Afghanistan, and how he plans to bring America's longest war to a responsible end.

"When I took office, we had nearly 180,000 troops in harm's way," President Obama said. "By the end of this year, we will have less than 10,000."

Oregon Memorial Day DUII Arrests Up; Deaths Down

Citizen driving complaints were directly tied to helping troopers find and arrest 11 DUII drivers.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Preliminary statistics in Oregon for the 2014 Memorial Day holiday weekend period indicates fewer traffic deaths and more DUII arrests by Oregon State Police troopers in comparison to last year’s holiday weekend totals.

According to ODOT’s Fatality Analysis Reporting Systems (FARS), there have been two reported fatalities (both pedestrian-involved) in two separate traffic crashes by Oregon law enforcement agencies.

Oregon State Fair 2014 Concerts; Go Free or VIP

Acts include rock legend Joan Jett, comedian and movie star David Spade, to the legendary Beach Boys making their return to Salem.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Oregon State Fair has announced it’s line-up for 2014, and this year there is something for every age group.

Also this year, there will be limited free general admission concert seating available, included with paid fair admission. Or fans can enjoy their favorite artist with limited VIP experience seating.

City of Salem Updates State Street and Court Street NE Slurry Seal Work

There will be several short lane closures that will affect traffic and parking.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The asphaltic slurry seal scheduled to be completed at selected locations on State Street and Court Street NE has been delayed due to weather concerns. The work has been rescheduled for the week of June 2 through June 6, 2014.

Oregon Department of Transportation Produces Summer Construction Map for Travelers

BE-AWARE! Inattentive drivers are the most common cause of work zone crashes.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The summer travel season is almost here, and that also means construction season, and work will soon be in full swing throughout the state.

Many projects are either scheduled or under way on Oregon highways this year. Beginning this week, the map will be available at ODOT offices, DMV offices, truck stops and many travel information centers.

Oregon State Study of Marine Life Near Newport Finds No Major Problems of Toxicity

The City of Newport had asked the OSU researchers to look at a variety of species, including flatfish, crustaceans, and mollusks.

(NEWPORT, Ore. ) - Oregon State University scientists have examined a variety of coastal marine species near Newport, for concentrations of heavy metals and organic pollutants and found only trace amounts with no bioaccumulation of significant concern.

Memorial Day, Do At Least One Thing

Memorial Day is a day for giving thanks, and respect...

(NEWBURGH, Indiana) - Memorial Day is a time to remember the men and women who have died serving our country. This special day is not the only time we should remember them but the holiday underscores the importance of having a time to revere and respect people who are sacred to our country. They are our heroes who are buried across America. They left home to go to hostile places and laid down their lives for us.

Take a moment and visit the grave of someone who died representing us. When you go take just a few moments and give thanks for that person who will be one of many, many thousands who have made what we have in America possible.

After 4 Years in Coma Mavi Marmara Victim Passes Away

The death toll has now reached 10. Ten humanitarians killed in international waters.

(ISTANBUL, Turkey) - Mavi Marmara activist Uğur Süleyman Söylemez, who was heavily injured by the Israeli attack on May 31, 2010 and was left in a coma for four years, has passed away today at 51 years of age.

Mavi Marmara was on its way to bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza in May 2010, when Israeli soldiers attacked the ship in international waters leaving 9 dead and 30 wounded. The death toll has now reached 10 after Söylemez died in a hospital where he was receiving treatment.

Iran Review`s Exclusive Interview with Shahir Shahidsaless

Here the former diplomat gives an insider’s history of the troubled relationship between Iran and the US

(TEHRAN) - Iran and the six world powers have been discussing ways to iron out differences and start drafting a final deal that would end the West’s dispute with Iran over the country’s nuclear energy program. The two sides wrapped up their fourth round of nuclear talks in Vienna on Friday May 16, 2014.

Iran says there has been no tangible progress on drafting the text of a comprehensive nuclear deal. However, President Hassan Rouhani has expressed optimism that the nuclear negotiations with the Sextet of world powers will result in a final agreement.