Hodgkin's disease fighter shows health amid illness
Chris Tillery, a 31 year old father, defies perception as he battles Hodgkin's disease for three years. Despite calls for sympathy, he projects health and determination, challenging assumptions about illness and strength.
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Older and wiser Nixon returns home for vacation
The Nixon family enjoys a quiet holiday as they take a break from public life. The trip offers rest and a chance to reconnect away from constant attention.
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Midland district wins Muzzle Award for censorship act
The Midland Independent School District Board and Midland High Principal Neil Richmond were honored for barring a student from graduation after the student and friends photographed the principal’s car near an unmarried teacher’s home. The Thomas Jefferson Center hosted the event with 12 awards including the Bush campaign and Giuliani.
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Midland Independent School District Board
Midland High
Neil Richmond
MHS
Richmond
Thomas Jefferson Center
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Clinton
New York City
Rudolph Giuliani
Zack Exley
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Golden Pavilion shines in Kyoto lighting rehearsal
The illuminated Kinkaku or Golden Pavillion, built in the late 14th century as part of Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's villa, reflects in a pond during a lighting rehearsal in Kyoto, western Japan.
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Elian Gonzalez crisis stalls as deadline passes
Thousands in Little Havana celebrate after Lazaro Gonzalez defies the U.S. government delaying Elian's removal. The 11th Circuit demanded a response by morning while the Justice Department agreed to a three to four day delay. Relatives claim victory as court action keeps Elian with his family for now.
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Odessa sales tax rebates rise with Comptroller push
Odessas April rebate for February sales totals 856325 dollars with 171265 destined to the Odessa Development Corp. Officials credit Comptrollers Office diligence and a stronger regional economy plus possible filing changes. The 15 collection days this year versus 11 in 1999 aid the upward trend though some months still lag.
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Odessa
Permian Basin
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James Zentner
Comptroller's Office
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Midland
San Diego shelters close as housing crunch worsens
As winter shelters shut two of three facilities this weekend about 350 people including 150 veterans and 200 singles are forced onto the streets. A one month reprieve keeps the St. Vincent de Paul Village families shelter open until May 15 while Debbie Stewart and her six children seek housing amid record rents and 2.6 percent unemployment.
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St. Vincent de Paul Village
Rakhie Seenay
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St. Vincent de Paul Shelter For the
Poll shows third doubt online tax filing security
Washington AP poll finds more than one third of Americans doubt electronic tax filing security despite government push. Respondents like Jack Hurst of Los Angeles cite fear and lack of computer access. Kasper of Delray Beach cites reliability concerns and human error risk in online transmission.
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Associated Press
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Hurst
Attorney probes newspaper votes in runoff election
Brewster County attorney says he is investigating reports that three Alpine Avalanche staffers voted illegally in the Democratic primary runoff for 83rd district attorney and U.S. Senate. The DA race was decided by a single vote. the three ballots could alter the outcome.
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Ian Talley
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Maffa
Steve Spurgin
Frank Brown
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