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Catholic Priest Sex Abuse Network Calls Secrecy and Pedophilia Rampant (VIDEO)

Group describes problems as large and out of control and faults church politics for dealing with sex abuse of children behind closed doors.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Members of SNAP say the Portland Archdiocese is harboring pedophile priests and failing to produce court ordered records.

They describe the problems as large and out of control and fault church politics which deals with sex abuse of children behind closed doors.

Barack Obama Visits Oregon Cities (VIDEO)

Obama's Oregon visit concluded just recently with his visit to Eugene where the "Stand For Change" Rally was held at the University of Oregon.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Barack Obama came to Oregon today, with stops in Eugene, Salem and Portland. His highly anticipated visit seemed to go off without a hitch and it featured a bonus in Portland in the form of a personal endorsement from Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico.

"Whether it was as a congressman or cabinet secretary, ambassador or governor, there are few more distinguished public servants in America than Governor Richardson, and I am deeply honored to have his support," Senator Obama said.

Candlelight Vigil Attended by Hundreds in Salem (VIDEO)

Veterans were joined by mothers, fathers, grandmothers and other family members of those serving overseas.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Hundreds of thousands of Americans gathered last night to honor and pay respects to all who have fallen during the last five years of fighting in Iraq. In Salem hundreds attended a candlelight vigil on the state capitol steps.

The event was hosted by MoveOn.org and other activist groups. People in attendance burned candles, sang songs and stood together in a show of solidarity.

Representatives Say US Supreme Court Gun Case Could Impact Oregon.

This article includes a video from the Heritage foundation's director whose remarks echo those of the Oregon lawmakers.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments today on the strictest gun ban in the country, and state lawmakers say the outcome could have implications here in Oregon.

"Whatever the decision by the high court, it could be the most significant Second Amendment case in our nation’s history," said State Representative Linda Flores (R-Clackamas).

China Moves To Arrest Hundreds as Deadline in Tibet Passes (VIDEO)

Authorities in areas of western China banned all media reporting of anti-Chinese protests.

(KATHMANDU, Tibet) - Authorities began arresting hundreds in the wake of anti-Chinese protests over the weekend in Tibet, as a deadline passed for those involved in recent marches, demonstrations, and rioting to "surrender" to police.

One witness in Lhasa said armed police were rounding up "hundreds" of suspects.

Medical Marijuana Doctor Answers Viewer`s Questions (VIDEO)

This is the 16th segment in our ongoing medical marijuana education series with Dr. Phillip Leveque, noted physician, toxicologist and pharmacologist.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The discussion in this segment centers around questions and comments received from viewers. Hear Dr. Leveque's responses for a two tour Iraq veteran returning to Oregon, a woman suffering from PTSD, a man with asthma, another with rheumatoid arthritis, and even someone seeking information about the situation in Africa.

You can count on Dr. Leveque to tell it like it is and give viewers the straight scoop.

Oregon Manslaughter Conviction Revisited by Appeals Court (VIDEO)

This is a Salem-News.com video exclusive, you will only see it here.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An African American university student serving time behind bars for Manslaughter may have another shot at justice.

Arguments were heard today in an Oregon Court of Appeals in the case of Darrell Sky Walker. His mother Alesia Williams, says she her support for her son has never faded.

`This is War` Gets the Red Carpet Treatment in Cinema City (VIDEO)

Americans should recognize that it is possible to showcase the actions of our soldiers today and it is something people want to know more about, in spite of the TV networks' drastic cutback on Iraq coverage.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A story about a group of Oregon soldiers who lived and fought together in Iraq is debuting in Cinema City, California this weekend at a special red carpet event.

The best thing about Gary Mortensen's "This is War" may be the fact that politics have nothing to do with it; it is simply an amazing real life story about people surviving a hellish year of combat.

Jack Nicholson Becomes a Democratic Political Tool on YouTube (VIDEO)

A video featuring Nicholson's most famous acting moments supports Hillary, another unauthorized version tells another story. Are people having too much fun creating campaign videos for YouTube?

(LOS ANGELES) - I admit I see it all with a bit of jealousy. From the perspective of a video producer, life has to be good when it allows time to slice up scenes from Jack Nicholson movies in order to create political endorsements.

African-American Student`s Manslaughter Appeal Will Test Oregon`s Justice System (VIDEO)

Did Oregon Wrongly Convict a young man through lazy police work?

(EUGENE, Ore.) - A case scheduled to be heard in front of an appeals court in Salem on March 13th, may be a real test of the Oregon justice system's ability to discern accurate police work from a botched investigation.

The outcome of it could ultimately speak volumes about the direction Oregon courts in detached areas take in skirting obligations to fully investigate cases.