Texas killer executed after long delay in Huntsville
A former New Mexico bull rider, Hopkins, 36, was executed in Huntsville Texas for fatally slashing and stabbing two young women while on probation for a prior drug conviction. The lethal injection began, he gasped, and eight minutes later was pronounced dead at 3 19 p.m. He was the sixth Texas inmate executed this year and the second in as many nights after a two hour delay for last minute appeals.
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San Francisco Officials Perform Gay Marriages
San Francisco city authorities issued marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples and conducted numerous same sex weddings under City Hall in a bold challenge to California law. The ceremonies drew applause as couples pledged lifelong support though no state recognized gay marriage.
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Top U S commander in Iraq escapes injury in attack
In Fallujah a bold assault near a police compound targeted Gen. John Abizaid and other senior US commanders as he visited the volatile city. Three explosions and a six minute gun battle followed. Abizaid and his party escaped unharmed. Iraqi officials reported two civilians killed as US forces fired. The incident came amid talks on Iraq elections and the US plan to transfer power by June 30.
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Guardsman Arrested Over Alleged Al Qaida Outreach
Spc. Ryan G. Anderson, 26, of Everett, a tank crew member in the 81st Armor Brigade, was arrested at Fort Lewis on charges of aiding the enemy by attempting to provide intelligence to al Qaida. Authorities say he joined extremist chats but no data was transmitted. the case involves Army Justice Department and FBI investigations. He faces pending criminal charges and is held at Fort Lewis Regional Corrections Facility amid a major National Guard deployment to Iraq.
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Republican official recalls Bush in guard uniform in Alabama
Jean Sullivan, an Alabama GOP leader who worked with George W. Bush in the 1972 Senate campaign, recalls rumors about his National Guard duties. She defends Bush saying he did nothing wrong and worked hard on the campaign while serving. She criticized Alabama Guard resentments she heard at the time.
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Finley thanks sweethearts in Valentine column note
Jim Finley writes a personal Valentine tribute to his wife Margie and children Robin Jackie Katie and Falynn. He reflects on memories from West Columbia Elementary and overcoming early school years, noting happiness with family and announcing his column schedule.
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