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A letter from a Palestinian woman to the supporters of Palestine

I hope one day to share a coffee with you in my home or in yours, for when this day comes we will have reached our freedom.

(RAMALLAH) - I would like to talk to you as the voice of the thousands of Palestinians who appreciate what you are doing. You who have a great commitment to human rights and who actually act upon your beliefs.

You risk your life to both witness and tell the truth of what you see. You are a group of people who understand what is happening in the holy land and have decided to dedicate your time, money and energy to the issue.

Israel Accused of Mistreating Elderly Western National Prisoners

'Welcome to Palestine' partipants who simply told Israeli authorities they were there to visit Palestine were arrested in droves for simply trying...

(BETHLEHEM / JERUSALEM) - Israeli authorities set stringent conditions for release of "Welcome to Palestine" prisoners.

The large majority of international visitors are still incarcerated under brutal conditions, begin a hunger strike in Israeli jail Bethlehem, today.

Marine Helicopter Crash Kills One at Camp Pendleton

The Marines injured in the crash were transported to Scripps La Jolla Medical Center and Mission Hospital.

(CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.) - One Marine is apparently dead and several others were injured around noon today in a helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton.

The training flight originated from the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The aircraft is reported to be a modern version of the Vietnam era UH-1 'Huey'. This version, the UH-1Y, is referred to as a 'Yankee Huey'.

Celebrating America, on this July 4^th

If, as an American, you feel a bit puffed up on this July 4, you have some justification.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - A thousand years from now, the Greeks will still be remembered for their founding of philosophy; the Americans will be remembered for opening the door to the universe.

This is why Americans should support the space program expenditures. Americans weren’t the first into space—the Russians were—but the lead they had did not last long. Within five years—particularly after President Kennedy’s declaration of putting a man on the moon within the decade—America began to pull steadily ahead.

Tijuana News Baja Goes for Space Dollars

The aerospace industry requires fewer but more skilled and specialized employees

(TIJUANA, Baja California) - In a renewed bid to further position their localities in a booming 21st century industry, officials in Tijuana and Baja California will host an aerospace conference later this month.

A local delegate for Mexico’s Economy Ministry, said the goal is to provide a networking opportunity for industry leaders, manufacturers and representatives of Mexican government agencies.

Salem-News Photojournalist with Army Task Force 7 in Mexico threatened with arrest by U.S. Border Patrol

Mr. Plumlee has provided, “sensitive, detailed” information for this article.

(COLUMBUS, N.M.) - Over 40,000 civilians have been killed in the drug cartel wars in Mexico. There’s little likelihood that the killings will stop anytime soon.

Despite the intervention of the Mexican Army and Marines, the killings, terror attacks and mutilations of humans continue and human rights groups, world wide, do not seem to care...

WWII B-17 Bomber Force Lands on Fire, Destroyed

Seven souls walk away unharmed thanks to a top notch pilot and crew.

(SALEM, Ore.) - One of the remaining World War Two B-17 'Flying Fortress' bomber aircraft in existence, the 'Liberty Belle', was forced to make an emergency landing in an Illinois cornfield Monday while on fire.

All seven aboard safely escaped after the plane landed. The plane was owned and operated by The Liberty Foundation in Miami.

El Toro Marine Awarded 100% Disability

Korean War and Vietnam War veteran totally disabled. Daughter completes successful VA claim on the first try.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Retired Marine Captain Jim Brooks, age 79, is a victim of organic solvent exposure, Agent Orange, and a myriad of other toxic chemical exposures.

Jim Brooks has Alzheimer’s, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. A Marine Mustang, Gunnery Sergeant Brooks, a jet engine mechanic, was promoted to 1st Lieutenant during the Vietnam War.

New Book: The Skull and Crossbones Squadron - VF-17 in World War II

New book about legendary fighter squadron includes accounts of three Oregon fighter pilots.

(LONDON) - A new book tells of the remarkable air combat achievements of the brave men who flew in the now legendary U.S. Navy squadron - Fighting 17 the Skull and Crossbones Squadron in World War II.

Amongst Fighting 17’s many heroic exploits was shooting down 152 enemy aircraft in aerial combat in only 76 days.

`Schumer turning US into Islamophobic police state`

Senator Charles Schumer has pushed for the creation of the No Ride List - similar to the No Fly List for airlines.

(OSAKA / TEHRAN Press TV) - Middle East Analyst Maidhc 'O Cathail, accuses New York Senator Charles Schumer of turning the United States into "an Islamophobic police state".

He told Press TV's U.S. Desk in a phone interview on Thursday that Schumer is "yet another reminder of who is stoking fear of Muslims in America."