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Salem, Shoot Out in the Street

One resident of this Salem neighborhood says he's had enough, and is moving.

(SALEM) - Marion County Sheriff's Detectives worked through the night unraveling leads following a drive-by shooting that occurred in Salem early Saturday morning.

Pete Bennett Tribute: I Rocked the World and Made It Glow

He brought us the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who and so many more. Pete Bennett left us when we were not ready, this video tribute tells his story.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - It was a shock to learn in November of last year, that the legendary rock promoter Pete Bennett had passed away. He was called the "Number 1 Promotion Man" by Billboard magazine and was a close friend to the world's biggest stars, bar none.

He was too young to go, and Pete's unexpected departure left many broken hearts around the world. On that day came the end of a legacy that shaped modern culture. Few people from the entertainment industry had more of an impact on this world than this incredible man, Pete Bennett.

Stories from the Front with Tim King

Tim King's war reports from Afghanistan showcased by Portland, Oregon TV station.

(PORTLAND, OR) - During the winter of 2006 and 2007, our News Editor Tim King was in Afghanistan to cover military operations of the Oregon National Guard.

In addition to reporting for Salem-News.com, Tim also reported for Oregon FOX-12 KPTV in Portland. Both agencies carried roughly 30 reports filed over approximately sixty days.

Salem Police Officer Shoots Man Described as Fugitive After Chase

The suspect, Gabriel Diaz, has been listed on the Salem Police Top Ten Most Wanted list since February of 2012.

(SALEM) - A Salem Police Officer was involved in a shooting of a 29-year old fugitive on January 23 near the intersection of Lockhaven Dr N and Inland Shores Way N in Keizer following a pursuit.

The incident began at approximately 8:51 a.m. when Salem Police Officers attempted to stop a vehicle with a known wanted suspect inside near the intersection of Cordon Rd NE and Carolina Ave NE. The suspect had three valid warrants for Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and had been sought by investigators.

Bangladesh Awarded Torturer Police Officer

It is well known that that Bangladesh police have widely used torture as their method of law enforcement.

(YORK, UK) - Human Rights Ambassador William Nicholas Gomes has condemned the prime minister of Bangladesh for awarding the police officer who were involved in torturing opposition political leader, Zainal Abdin Farroque.

In this letter to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the Human Rights Ambassador asks for the implementation of 'zero tolerance against torture'...

Inaugural Address by President Barack Obama

President Obama begins another four years in office.

(WASHINGTON DC) - What makes us exceptional -- what makes us American -- is our allegiance to an idea articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

Kachin Independence Army (KIA), Why Are They Fighting Again in Burma?

An old story about human nature and a cycle that must be broken if this part of Asia is to ever exist in peace.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - KIA... it is an ironic reference for a resistance front fighting the sophisticated, deadly army of the Myanmar government.

As fighting renews, it seems important to review the details about the struggle in Burma between government forces, and the Kachin Independence Army.

Thousands of Oregonians Show Support For Gun Rights on Capitol Steps

Oregon pro-gun advocates joined brethren across the country at "High Noon".

(SALEM, Ore.) - Temperatures in the low 30's did not dissuade about two thousand citizens from showing their support for the Second Amendment and their abhorrence to President Obama's recent announcement to increase gun control regulations.

The Oregon State Capitol front steps were crowded for hours, filling up before “High Noon”.

Two Perish in Salem House Fire

Includes video report by Jerry Freeman.

(SALEM) - Salem Fire crews were dispatched just after 7:00 p.m. Saturday, to the 5400 block of Portland Road NE in Salem.

A fire had broken out in an occupied single-family manufactured home.

30 years ago I crossed the Lebanese border along with an IDF...

Gilad Atzmon with Zeinab Assaffar on Al-Mayadeen TV.

(LONDON) - Gilad Atzmon says in regard to his recent appearance on Al-Mayadeen TV,