Elder police for Juarez as seniors guard schools
In Ciudad Juarez, 35 retirees patrol outside elementary schools armed with only cell phones and state police uniforms. The program aims to curb violence linked to drug cartels, with elders saying their presence deters crime and earns public trust. Patrols focus on traffic, parent pickup, and observing suspicious activity.
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Ciudad Juarez
Mexico
Juarez
Policia Adulto
State Police
Gustavo Zabre
Preventive Police
Chihuahua
el Paso
Texas
Zabre
Julio Moreno
Mexico City
Luis Naves
Juan Duran
Jose Luis Ramirez Garcia
Three men named as key leads in Holloway case
On Aruba police say three men, ages 18 to 25, reported dropping off Natalee Holloway at her hotel after taking her to a beach. Authorities label them “persons of interest” and the strongest lead after a six day search for the Alabama student who vanished after a Mountain Brook High School trip.
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Ala
Ranjestad
Aruba
Natalee Holloway
Gerald Dompig
Netherlands
Holiday Inn
Domping
Aruban
Holloway
Paul Reynolds
Iors
Mountain Brook High School
Birmingham
Carlos
Charlie
Natalee
Beth Holloway Twitty
University of Alabama
Reynolds
China tightens security around Tiananmen memorials
China increased police presence around Tiananmen Square on Saturday to curb memorials on the 1989 crackdown anniversary. Hong Kong saw large candlelight protests while a Sydney diplomat seeking asylum addressed a memorial rally. The US urged Beijing to fully account for the dead and detained, calling for rights and transparency. Zhao Ziyang’s death in January adds sensitivity as Chinese authorities maintain strict controls.
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Bewing
China
Tiananmen Square
Hong Kong
Sydney
Australia
Canaps
United States
Beijing
State Department
Sean McCormack
Princeton candidates outline city needs and priorities
The candidates list top goals across annexation and economic growth, with Cutlip urging annexation for cheaper fire insurance and better police and trash service, plus cleanup and drug-control. Ward Two candidate Lytton emphasizes hospital viability, annexation, and economic development, with focus on Virginian Industrial Park and flood control. Evans champions targeted annexation, regional health care strength, and a five year capital plan. Draper prioritizes annexation for growth, hospital financial recovery, and maintaining city services. Caldwell stresses hospital financial security and street projects, while Wilson calls for more businesses, Mercer Street renovation, and drug/prostitution reduction aided by grants. Stafford centers on healthcare stability, revenue growth, and sewer upgrades.
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Lytton
Princeton
Princeton Chamber of Commerce
Mercer County
Virginian
Stafford Drive
Brushcreek
Evans
PCH
Draper
Princeton Community Hospital
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Caldwell
Coea Community Hospital
City Cies
Lower
Mercer Street
Wilson
Hospital Board
East Mercer Street
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Airis
Anahi Orozco
Adulto Mayor
Tiananmen