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The tribunal of an army specialist accused of killing Afgan civilians began today in Tacoma, Washington. The specialist, along with four others, is accused of creating scenarios during which they could kill civilians. Evan Tenenbaum brings us the story Read more

The superindendent of Portland Public Schools announced plans to close Marshall High School in Southeast Portland. Reaction to the closure has been swift and crital according to reports. KBOO's Ursula Wolf spoke with the president of the Lents Neighboorhood Association, Ni... Read more

An aid shipped carrying Jewish activists bound for Gaza has been seized by the Israel Navy. For an update on the situation, KBOO's Crystal Leighty spoke with Steven Zunes, a professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco. Read more

Headlines for this newscast: Portland school superintendent has announced the closure of a South East Portland High School, drawing sharp criticism from local residents. A new international report highlights the need for greater global access to HIV medication. ... Read more

Headlines for this newscast: The National Organization for Women pressures President Obama to uphold abortion rights. Local advocates fopr reform in the Catholic church will gather on Sunday to protest "unjust and unequal" treatment of women. A Mexican news... Read more

Normal 0 Contract negotiations began today between the city of Portland and the Police Union. KBOO reporter Isobel Charle attended the meeting and spoke with Rahsaan mohammed of the fire frashour campaign. Read more

Headlines for this newscast: An international campaign has been launched in support of Wiki-leaks whistleblower - Bradley Manning. The Pentagon is fighting to prevent the release of a book that details warnings that the U.S. Government received about the terrori... Read more

Headlines for this newscast: A new study reveals an increase in Cesarean Sections at for profit hospitals in California. Military contractors in Afghanistan are receiving increased scrutiny from NATO. Despite the recession, a new report reveals that crime r... Read more

Headlines for this newscast: Marijuana supporters gathered in Portland yesterday to discuss how to legalize pot. A federal judge in California Rules that the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy is unconstitutional. KBOO takes a look at how Portland residents hav... Read more

Headlines for this Newscast: A federal court gives a green light on federally funded stem cell research. Florida pastor Terry Jones may cancel his planned Koran burning event. Child Care workers in Oregon fight to keep a program that helps pay child care fo... Read more