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Expert Says Satellite Images from Space Reveal Sunken Treasure Ships (VIDEO)

It may be the final frontier, but satellites in space are allowing treasure hunters unexpected opportunities; how will the world deal with this?

(HOUSTON, Tx.) - Master Merchant Marine and salvage consultant, Captain Tom Williams pens tense tale of lost sunken treasure and asks the forbidden questions: how are all the lost and ancient shipwreck sites suddenly being found?

More Police Abuse in the Southwest?

He has 12 complaints in his career; a suspension last year for violating procedures and neglecting duty, and a reprimand for unprofessional conduct; how could this El Paso Police officer not have already been deemed a liability?

(EL PASO, Texas) - Members of an El Paso TV news crew were treated like criminals April 20th by a cop who appeared to lose his mind without cause.

He's has been placed on a desk job but he's still wearing his badge.

Amputees Make Huge Strides With New Prosthetic Leg Technology (VIDEO)

Amputees were fitted with a new high tech prosthetic leg using a micro processor controlled knee, that greatly eases walking ability.

(SALEM, Ore.) - New technology in prosthetic legs means increased walking ability for leg amputees.

Debuted publicly in Salem, Oregon, the 'C-Leg' is a huge step forward for the advancement of artificial limbs.

Iran Proposes Joint Nuclear Consortium

Iran plans to move ahead with light water reactors; officials there hope other Arab countries join them.

(TEHRAN / Press TV) - Iran has proposed that a joint consortium to construct and develop light water reactor plants be established by Persian Gulf states.

The Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Reza Aghazadeh, made the proposal Sunday at Tehran's first international exhibition on nuclear power plants, 'the environment and sustainable development'.

Salem`s Broadcast Television Station, KSLM-TV, Now an RTN Affiliate

The stations still aren't on the Salem cable system, which is a shame for local residents, but KWVT and KSLM are broadcasting great local TV for the Salem, Oregon area.

(SALEM, Ore.) - KSLM-TV, the Salem area's newest television station, is pleased to announce it has reached an affiliation agreement with Retro Television Network, RTN.

Affiliation with RTN will provide quality of entertainment programming for the local television viewer – programming not available on any other broadcast stations.

Op Ed: UNinformed, MISinformed
Internet Responses Now
Distorting Public Opinion

Essential First-Step Neglected Brings Abuse Of Channels.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - “First find out the facts, then figure out what they really mean”. That’s long been the paramount controlling, shaping and most significant step for millions of Americans who respond to the world-famed American“right of free speech”.

Public opinion -- most powerful operational component for democratic consensus on policy and performance for the commonweal-- depends on honest, accurate citizen understanding of realities.

Preacher Says he Was Beaten and Tortured by Arizona DPS & Border Patrol Agents

A look at how some cops really behave in America; the story of a pastor beaten and tased repeatedly for trying to assert his right to privacy.

(TEMPE, Ariz.) - The recent Border Patrol and Arizona police beating of a Baptist Minister named Steven Anderson at a border checkpoint, may stand out as one of the most disgraceful recent examples of police brutality and official breech of authority.

The supposedly trustworthy cops made a game out of how badly they could beat and physically damage and humiliate a person, and while his cameras remain confiscated, it was recorded on tape.

Internet News: Ideal Place for Reporters Who Don`t Mind Abuse

I usually didn't run for the bomb shelters when the mortar and rocket attacks came in Iraq, and dodging bullets in new media can also be a waste of time.

(SALEM, Ore.) - I didn't know while growing up that insults can actually make a person stronger. That's been my experience in recent years as an Internet news reporter. I mean people come up with some things that you wouldn't even imagine.

Some hate mail is from extremist groups in places like Afghanistan, and some of the hate mail is from extremist groups in places like Topeka, Kansas.

Salem Police Warn of Debit Card Scam

Salem Police want like to remind the public that Financial Institutions will never send a text, e-mail or phone message asking for information they already have.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem Police Department is warning the public of a scam text message that has been sent to numerous people advising that their debit card has been frozen and requesting that they call a phone number to have it reinstated.

There are at least 40 known instances of people who have received telephone text messages stating "We apologize to inform you that we have locked your debit card. For fast reactivation please call us at 971-404-2986." This phone number is not in service at this time.

Live Intermittent Video Testing on Salem-News.com

Live for the moment, just click the blue arrow on the video screen.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem-News.com is Testing live video from Justin.TV in San Francisco. This is a service that allows a sizable audience to see events live from any number of locations.

We have big plans coming soon and we are getting closer to publicly announcing this exciting changes and additions in the very near future.