Supreme Court Hears Florida Ballot Case in Bush Gore Fight
Justices questioned both sides over whether to invalidate hand counted Florida ballots that could push Gore past Bush. The court heard 90 minutes of argument as supporters gathered outside and tensions flared between pro Gore and pro Bush demonstrators while the Florida recount challenge loomed.
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George W. Bush
Florida Supreme Court
Sandra Day O’connor
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Justices reverse roles on states' rights issue
In Washington the conservative Rehnquist court struggled with the Florida election issue. Chief Justice Rehnquist challenged Al Gore's attorney Laurence Tribe as Tribe pressed the Florida state court narrative, signaling a role reversal about states’ authority.
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Rehnquist
Florida
William Rehnquist
al Gore
Laurence Tribe
Christmas questions and wishes prompt playful chatter
The reader shares questions about Santa Claus size magic elves and holiday wishes. Charles Comer Jr Shawneequa Johnson and Charles Comer Sr are named in a light conversational exchange mentioning shrinking gifts, visiting houses, and favorite cookies. The piece ends with requests for Christmas gifts including a Playstation II and a scooter.
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Charles Comer Jr
Shawneequa Johnson
Charles Comer Sr
Odessa
Pets.com Lifeline To Alaska Dog Mushers Ends Nov 7
Pets.com extended a final act of support to Alaska dog mushers facing euthanizing or permitting starvation of their dogs. The online retailer discontinued the aid on November 7 as part of its closing actions.
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Pets.com
Alaska
Parade of Lights begins at 6 30 p m in Odessa College
Odessa hosts Heritage Holiday Parade of Lights at 6 30 p m starting at Odessa College. About 100 floats compete for cash prizes. Odessa and Permian high schools plus junior high bands participate, with the parade traversing Grant Avenue and Fourth Street toward Noel Heritage.
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Odessa College
Grant Avenue
Fourth Street
Noel Heritage
Nancy Wells
Parade of Lights
Permian
Marfa Farm Shooting Leaves Worker Dead and Suspect Wounded
Ramon Ornelas waited in a pickup before Marina Serrano arrived at Village Farms in Marfa. Police say Ornelas shot Esteban Amaro, then killed himself after Serrano was shot. Saúl Villalobos, the plant's labor supervisor, described the scene and noted Ornelas had murder on his mind, while Village Farms spokesman Vibhael Bledsoe confirmed details.
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Ramon Ornelas
Marina Serrano
Village Farms
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Ornelas
Villalobos
Ramon
Vichael Bledsoe
Esteban Amaro
Amaro
Marta
Big Bend Regional Hospital
Inmate Seeks Help for Holidays via Empty Stocking Fund
An Odessa inmate asks chaplain for Salvation Army aid to provide Christmas gifts for his four children and wife. Donations to the Empty Stocking Fund, a joint Odessa American and Salvation Army drive, aim to raise 40,000 dollars to supply food clothing and toys for needy Odessa families through the holiday season.
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Odessa American
Odessa
Odessa teen wounded in Odessa College Union shooting
A 16 year old was listed in stable condition after a gunshot wound to the chest Thursday night near Odessa College student union during a Cowboy Christmas Dance. Investigators described three men entering the union around 10 20 p m and the incident prompted a police response.
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College Student Union
Odessa College
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