Time Names Gates and Bono World’s Persons of the Year
Time magazine named Bill and Melinda Gates and Bono as its Persons of the Year for 2005, praising the Gates Foundation for vaccination efforts and library access, and Bono for pressuring rich nations to forgive debt. The package highlights charity responses to the 2004 tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, noting the year’s record giving and advocacy across politics and health.
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Lawmakers press probes into domestic spying program
Lawmakers from both parties call for congressional investigations into President Bushs order after September 11 2001 to eavesdrop on domestic calls and emails without court warrants. Key figures Sen Feingold Sen Specter Senate and House leaders push hearings while Bush defends legality and scope.
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New Orleans Historic Streetcars Return After Katrina
New Orleans resumed its historic streetcar service Sunday after Hurricane Katrina damaged poles and tracks. Car 930 led from the French Market at 7 a.m., with six of the original 35 cars back on St. Charles Avenue and along the Mississippi Riverfront and Canal Street lines.
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Texas gasoline prices rise for second week in a row
AAA Texas reports retail gasoline prices across Texas climbed for a second consecutive week. The statewide average for regular unleaded is about 2.14 per gallon, up 7 cents from last week, with Dallas at 2.17 and Corpus Christi at 2.07. The national average is 2.19 as crude hovers near 60 a barrel.
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US run Afghan prison accused of torture in Dark Prison
Human Rights Watch alleges the United States operated a secret prison near Kabul for detainees at Guantanamo Bay. Detainees describe being chained to walls, deprived of food and water, kept in total darkness, and subjected to loud music for days, with civilian guards and possible CIA involvement.
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Esteemed Baytown educator John Russell retires after 43 years
John Russell, longtime Baytown teacher and administrator, ends a 43 year career in local education. He spent five years at Goose Creek and the last 38 years serving Lee College, marking a distinguished tenure in the community.
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Love in bloom celebrates two-week Hawaii cruise
Kathy and Steve Turnbull return from a Hawaii cruise marking their 40th wedding anniversary on December 16. Newlyweds Henry and Linda Koenig Stewart remain on honeymoon after their October 16 nuptials.
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Nativity scene Birthday Wishes for Jane Tucker
Christmas Eve birthday wishes note Jane Tucker as she observes her special day. Sun Editor and Publisher Wanda Garner Cash is thanked for lighting candles December 21 in a festive greeting.
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