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The Power of Parkour on the Web and MTV

MTV brings the world’s fastest growing sport to American audiences for the first time with MTV’s Ultimate Parkour Challenge.

(WOODWARD, Pa.) - As the Parkour movement expands globally at a very rapid pace, the World Freerunning & Parkour Federation announces a growing enthusiastic fan base on WFPF.com.

This is the very first and only social networking website for the international Parkour community, their fans, and anyone committed to seeing “obstacles” in their lives as opportunities for creative expression.

Summer in the City Music Features Musselwhite, 20 Bands

Organizers say 'Summer in the City' is a true family event.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Legendary bluesman Charlie Musselwhite will headline the second annual Summer in the City Wine and Music Festival in Downtown Salem Saturday and Sunday. It happens August 15th and 16th.

Local favorites Curtis Salgado, Pepe and the Bottle Blondes, Terry Robb, the $100 Jayhawks, rock violinist Aaron Meyer and Big Monti Amundson are among the 20 musical groups that will perform.

President Obama Sets the Record Straight Over Healthcare

"They will not be able to drop your coverage if you get sick. They will not be able to water down your coverage when you need it." - President Obama

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - President Barack Obama says that if we want this country to succeed in the 21st century then we're going to have to take the steps necessary to lay a new foundation for economic growth.

Critically-Acclaimed Lithuanian-Born Pianist Rudolph Budginas Comes to Salem

Pianist’s repertoire combines Liszt, Gershwin and Johnny Cash, along with a sense of humor, he visits the Elsinore September 14th.

(LOS ANGELES) - Salem, Oregon will be one stop for Lithuanian-born concert pianist Rudolf Budginas, formally trained at the Moscow Conservatory, as he embarks on an 82-city, 32-state U.S. tour.

Budginas incorporates his classical training, his own jazz arrangements, knowledge of music and sense of humor into his performances to connect with his audience.

Salem Businessman Arrested in March 15th Triple Homicides

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call the Salem Police at (503)588-6050.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police have made an arrest in the disturbing March 15th triple Homicide that started out as a report of a fire in a building that evening, just before 7:00 p.m.

Salem Firefighters and police officers responded to a fire alarm at Myke's Custom Rod & Speed Shop located at 1375 Cross Street SE in Salem. While battling the fire, crews discovered the bodies of three people inside the business. Police investigators quickly released the news that they had been shot.

Banks as Legal Thieves (VIDEO)

Reasons why the banking crisis hit the US so hard.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - In the 1960s Sam Bronfman, who grew the Seagram’s name into a world-wide liquor empire worth billions, was asked what he thought was mankind’s most important invention. His reply, in one word: Interest.

Bill Abram, a retired high school teacher, began by wondering why so many of his students were caught up on drugs, so he started to investigate the money system. It took him into areas no one would have thought of: Privatization gone amok.

Taser Use in the U.S. is a Serious Problem

Just because we have the guts to talk about it.

(SALEM, Ore.) - You know, Sigmund Freud would have had a time with the psychology behind police Taser abuse. My story Monday on the new Taser gun that shoots and tortures up to three people at once, did not go over well with the Taser company in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Skateboarding on a sidewalk, being disrespectful, refusing to sign a speeding ticket; these are the reasons some cops use Tasers on people.

Ground Shifting Under Israel`s Feet (VIDEO)

In her March visit to the area Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke out forcefully against the threatened evictions and demolitions in East Jerusalem.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - In the early 1950s, Israel enjoyed much support from around the world because of international guilt over the Holocaust.

Today, sixty years after the nation’s founding, and after decades of Israeli overreaching, increasing numbers of people, even those who support Israel, are getting tired of the two-faced hypocrisy that has become Israeli national policy.

Marine Casualties Heighten in Afghanistan

The cost of the war in Afghanistan in terms of American lives is escalating.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In Afghanistan, the Marines in particular have paid a heavy price in recent days, losing over half of the U.S. casualties in this report.

The average age of the fallen referenced here is 23.72. Florida lost two of its native sons, other states that these fallen servicemen hailed from include Tennessee, Oklahoma, Washington, Illinois, Virginia, Montana, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania.

Oregon`s Scorching Summer: How`s Your Car Doing? (VIDEO)

The crew at Active Automotive in Salem checks your car for free.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Record hot days haven't kept people off the streets in Salem. Cars take a beating on these sizzling summer days.

The auto techs at Active Automotive give Oregonians advice to make summer driving successful, so you can safely reach your destination.