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Tesla and the Exploration of Electromagnetism

Tesla ingeniously implemented the concept of the rotating AC (alternating current) field, which led to patents on motors and generators.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In the last 200 years great strides were taken to understand the nature of electronics and its potential to transform the world.

Chemists, mathematicians, and scholars were drawn toward the curious machinations of electromagnetism, often working in parallel, giving rise to disputes over patents and historical honor.

Ken O`Keefe on Press TV`s News Analysis

Salem-News.com contributing writer Ken O'Keefe joins in a special discussion recorded live with other leading activists.

(TEHRAN / GAZA / LONDON / BEIRUT) - This edition of Press TV’s News Analysis will be looking at Israel’s latest violation in the occupied territories.

Located near the al-Aqsa mosque in the center of Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem Al Quds laid the Shepherd Hotel, a heritage symbol for Palestinians, now destroyed by Israel, as part of their on-going effort to Judaize Al Quds.

Bomb Scare in Macy`s Parking Garage Evacuates Area in Downtown Salem

Suspicious Device causes alarm; downtown department store; other areas near Marion & High evacuated during bomb squad response.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem Police Bomb Squad responded to a report of a suspicious device on the first floor of the Macy's department store parking structure.

Salem Police Lt. Jim Anglemier says officers rolled onto the scene at approximately 4:55 p.m.

Pray for Australia!

Queensland and Brisbane are threatened by looming amounts of rain...

(QUEENSLAND / SALEM) - Parts of Australia are under threat of siege from billions of gallons of water; torrential rains have flooded sections of Queensland prompting a call for relief from the government:

Queensland Government has launched an appeal to help fellow Queenslanders affected by the recent floods. Many communities have been devastated. Some families have lost everything.

Oregon Mysteries of the Sea

Let the sunset find you a forgotten dream in the surf. Swim the sea at night, but know that you are not alone.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Time stands still in the depths of the sea, where hulking forms dwell in the darkness.

Oregon Big-Wave Crew Charges Into 2011

Dialing into some of Oregon's biggest, coldest, and most incredible waves...

(NELSCOTT REEF, Ore.) - The first week of 2011 was an amazing start with surf ranging from 10'-20'. Having spent two weeks in Santa Barbara for Christmas without any surf, made it real easy to come back to Oregon for a week of freezing cold conditions with giant clean surf.

Joining myself for the entire week of amazing surf were several locals; It was the biggest paddle session for the local crew by far and they were stoked to be charging it.

To Jon and Colbert: From Activist Reporter Looking for a District to Serve

Let's fix this country...

(CLERMONT, Fla.) - Generations of children grew up watching Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite and many dreamed of growing up and being them. My dream was to grow up and be Brenda Starr, the redheaded ace investigative journalist of the Sunday Comics.

Edward R. Murrow turned public opinion against the extremism and fear mongering of Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s.

`A Family in Gaza`: Two Years Later

In A Family in Gaza, Wafaa Awajah recalls the night when Omsiyat, Wafaa’s 12-year-old daughter, screamed in the night, “Mother, there are Jewish soldiers outside the door”.

(CHICAGO) - A Family in Gaza is a short film made and distributed by Jen Marlowe. It tells the true story of what happened to one family in Gaza, two years ago.

Given its theme, it is a remarkably low-keyed film, narrated calmly by Wafaa and Kamal, the parents of the Awajah family of the title. Their young son was among the 1400 Gazans who were killed during Israel’s 23-day assault on Gaza which began December 27, 2008.

Five Shot in Tucson: Federal Judge Dies, Arizona Rep. Shot

Killer is caught; A nine year old girl was shot and killed. Arizona State Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head. She survived the shooting and immediately was transported and went into surgery.

(TUCSON, Ariz.) - Tragedy erupts in Arizona; a 22-year old man opened fire in Tucson, killing at six including Judge John Roll. In 2009, he was the subject of an article in Slate about judges whose lives are threatened over controversial decisions.

On the Verge of Cast Lead II, a Look Back

Regardless of all the darkness and complicity I remain of the absolute belief that we, people of conscience, can “be the change we wish to see in the world” and ultimately effect a better world.

(GAZA STRIP) - Today our team in Gaza met the Awaja family from Thabat. There were nine members of this family, seven children aged 1 to 12 years old, but one son was murdered during Operation Cast Lead (2008-2009), so seven children is now six.

Today we visited a few days in the life of this family, courtesy of a magnificent Palestinian mother named Wafaa.