Graphic video shows Detroit precinct gunman rampage
A 68 second police video released by Detroit police shows Lamar Moore 38 entering the 6th Precinct and firing a shotgun at officers. Moore is fatally wounded after a prolonged exchange with Cmdr. Brian Davis and Sgt. David Anderson. Four officers were wounded including Davis who lost parts of two fingers. Investigators seek motive while other cases linked to Moore are explored.
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6Th
Ralph Godbee
Lamar
Moore
Chester Logan
Logan
Brian Davis
Davis
Cmdr
David Anderson
Godbee
Northwest Side
Obama vows to defend health law amid repeal push
President Barack Obama mocked opponents of the health care law and pledged to fight repeal. He said only narrow tweaks are acceptable, emphasizing not refighting battles of the past while confronting a divided Congress. Republicans seek a Senate vote, but Democrats retain control there.
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Granny
Ashington
Barack Obama
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
White House
Families USA
Military plans February start to train for gay ban repeal
Pentagon leaders outlined a rapid rollout to implement the repeal of the 17 year old gay ban with training beginning in February. They cautioned full implementation within 2011 is not guaranteed and emphasized unit commander discretion and respectful conduct. Defense Secretary Gates said progress updates and a comprehensive plan will guide the process as troops worldwide undergo training and possible discharges under the old policy halt.
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Washington
Pentagon
Barack Obama
James Cartwright
Cartwright
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Clifford Stanley
Defense
Stanley
Marine Corps
Armed Services
Robert Gates
Gates
National Guard
Greg Smith
Afghanistan
U.S
Smith
Associated Press
Defense Department
Aaron Belkin
Palm Center
University of California, Santa Barbara
Power restoration efforts continue across rural lines
AEP officials report widespread outages linger after storms with repairs focused on the most affected areas. Crews target over 600 Mercer County and Bland County customers, plus McDowell and Tazewell counties, as ice and trees complicate lines. Restorations aim for Friday evening, with 90 percent of initial outages repaired previously.
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Bluefield
AEP
Phil Moye
Moye
Mercer County
McDowell County
Johnnycake Road
Bartley
Tin Ridge Road
Tazewell County
Springville
North
Tazewell
North Tazewell
Bland County
Scenic Drive
Rocky Gap
Gate City
Horsepen
Kate Coil
Keoil
Tourism goals steer Pocahontas Trail and County projects
The board aims to advance eco nomic tourism efforts including the Spearhead Trail in Pocahontas with easements and funding, plus a House Bill 2413 push. They plan public auctions for the old health department and Camp 31, seek a training academy, and back the Pocahontas Revitalization Project and Farm Heritage Center with museum support and farmer markets.
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Pocahontas
Pocahontas Trail
Spencer
Richmond
Annie B. Crockett-Stark
Will Morefield
Phillip Puckett
Board
IDA
Camp 31
Camp
Farm Heritage Center
Fire devastates single story home in Bluewell West Virginia
Bluewell Fire Chief Alvin Chilcoe said water from the hill ran away from pumps as firefighters battled a blaze at an unknown address. Rescue Squad crews uncovered a snow-covered hydrant to supply water while flames burned in the rafters. Homeowner Erica Broomfield, 28, arrived with family and learned her children were with her mother. Cause undetermined as Lt. Bob Burton noted Friday’s investigation.
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Bluewell
Alvin Chilcoe
Bluefield
W.va
Erica Broomfield
Princeton
Bob Burton
Puckett Defends Coal Interests Against Cap and Trade Robocalls
Puckett described robo calls that urged opposition to cap and trade and identified a caller as a Tazewell County coal miner. He said he opposed cap and trade from the start and issued a rebuttal robo call stressing coal industry and miner support. He called for an aggressive push to explain the issue’s impact.
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Tazewell
Republican Party of
Virginia
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
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