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Marion County Fire District #1 On Scene of Natural Gas Leak

Roads are currently closed in the area, 12 homes have been evacuated and NW Natural Gas is attempting to locate the leak.

(SALEM) - The Marion County Fire District #1 is currently on scene of a Natural Gas Leak in the 3800 Block of 48th Ave NE and Ricks Ln NE in Salem.

Fire crews were summoned by NW Natural Gas who were in the area investigating a possible gas leak.

New Yorker: Attorney General Eric Holder Says He`ll Step Down This Year

As recently as Nov. 19, Holder, the first African-American attorney general in U.S. history, told CBS News that he didn't have "any plans" to step down.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The embattled U.S. Attorney General, Eric Holder, has stated his intention to step down some time this year. His words were published by the New Yorker.

In a feature story for the magazine's Feb. 17 issue (sub. req.), Holder told Jeffrey Toobin that he will leave his post in 2014, though he also said that he planned to remain as attorney general "well into" the year.

Israel Demolishes Palestinian Home in East Jerusalem

The demolition took place without any prior warning...

(JERUSALEM Ma'an) - Israeli forces demolished a Palestinian home in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Jabal al-Mukabbir on Monday, the owner told Ma'an.

Israeli military and police officers blockaded the al-Jisr neighbor early Monday to allow bulldozers to move in and destroy the apartment building, owner Muhammad Hasan Mousa Jaafira said.

Keizer Fire Crews Team Up to Fight Difficult Fire In Snow Conditions

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but is not considered suspicious.

(KEIZER) - Keizer Firefighters were dispatched to a house fire, en route they were advised that it was "fully involved". Despite snowy roads and an engine that was chained up, the first engine arrived in less than five minutes from the time of dispatch.

At the time of the fire there were two teen males inside the residence, due to a lack of a working smoke detector they were unaware of a fast moving fire in their basement.

Whistleblower Says BOLI is Complicit in Coverup of Oregon Prison Racism

Examining the role of the Bureau of Labor and Industries plays in suppressing racism in Oregon's prisons.

(SALEM) - When prison guards know that their ability to wage acts of racism is so powerful that they can operate with impunity, and that no action will ever be taken against them, it is hard to deny that the problem on the taxpayer's back is systemic.

This story details how an African-American prison guard found a sure-fire way to expose blatant racism and hate crimes against Black inmates that ultimately, backfired.

Journalist`s Death a Sign of Sri Lanka`s Brutalisation?

Many cannot believe she is no longer with us.

(COLOMBO) - One of Sri Lanka's most prominent journalists, Mel Gunasekera, was stabbed to death in her home, on Sunday. Although this death does not appear to have been politically motivated, Sri Lankans have reacted by lamenting what they say is the "brutalised" nature of their country.

To wake up to the news that a friend has been murdered is shocking.

Dr. David Allen Becomes Medical Board Target (Part 2)

In his own closing arguments, Dr. Allen claimed that if the medical board could spell out clearly what the standard of care was, he would obviously comply with that law.

(SACRAMENTO) - The medical board hearing for Dr. David Allen continued these past two weeks. The State Medical Board of California put on its case. Representing the State was Deputy Attorney General Jannsen Tan.

Dr. David Allen represented himself, only after Attorney Lance Stenhouse was denied a motion by Judge Dian Vorters for a continuance.

UN Calls for Accountability And Sri Lanka Wants Time And Space

The human rights situation in Sri Lanka will come under scrutiny before the UNHRC at its 25th session.

(MELBOURNE) - This is a very good addendum, to what I wrote on Salman Khurshid's wakening, by Joseph Ladislaus.

He has dug up an old Tamil Net article on Vikatan's interview with Francis A. Boyles on the subject of the utility of Tamil Eelam to Indian security. This interview was given in May 2010 and reported in Tamil Net on 6 June 2010.

Port of Portland`s Corporate Welfare

In any case you forgot, the Port of Portland is run by nine members appointed by Gov. Kitz and confirmed by the Oregon senate.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Did you know the Port of Portland is offering to pay a Korean shipping line up to $4M to continue container service?

Last year, it gave them $1M and in 2012 $175,000. Last year, it gave the Philippines company $3.4M to, as the ILWU charges “mismanage” the port.

Rohingya: Time to Reflect for Consultative Leadership

Appeal to distinguished gentlemen and ladies regardless faith worldwide

(KUALA LAMPUR Burma Times) - The ongoing state-sponsored silent Rohingya massacre is a catastrophe not only for Rohingya but also for the humanity at large.

Thus, it is an obligation upon every individual who comes across this article to counsel Rohingya individuals and social and political parties to be unified...