Bush to name Powell secretary of state in first cabinet pick
President-elect Bush plans to announce retired Gen Colin Powell as secretary of state today with Powell as his first cabinet choice. A Crawford Texas event is planned and aides say the Powell move will be Bush’s sole announcement of the day. Condoleezza Rice named national security adviser in Austin, Breaux invited to lunch as a potential cross party outreach.
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GOP
Washington, D.C
John Breaux
D-La
Breaux
Energy
Senate
Texas
Christmas Q and A with Odessa kids
Morgan Gregory five and a half, with Don and Claire Gregory, discuss Santa Claus at their Odessa home. They answer questions about Santa entering without a chimney, gifts, family traditions, and candlelight services, with a fudge treat noted.
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Don
Claire Gregory Odessa
Texas A&M clones disease resistant bull in breakthrough
Researchers at Texas A&M say they cloned a disease resistant bull from DNA of a bull that died three years ago after testing hundreds of cattle since the 1970s. The calf is about a month old and is resistant to brucellosis, tuberculosis, and salmonellosis, aiding global cattle health.
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Diane Oswald
A&m's
College of Veterinary Medicine
A&m
United States
Mark Westhusin
Texas A&m
Second Chance
Chance
Lost and found kind act renews faith in Odessa
A local woman nearly lost holiday cheer after forgetting her purse at a convenience store. Police note crowded shopping and bad weather can distract wallets and purses. A bystander reportedly returned the valuables, including cash from a car sale and a diamond ring, reinforcing trust during the Christmas season.
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Annette Sims
Odessa
Sims
Helen Sandoval
Sandoval
End of an era as Chernobyl reactor shutters
Ukraine halted Chernobyl's last operating reactor No 3 after a state ceremony in Kiev. President Kuchma ordered the shutdown to begin urgent repairs on the sarcophagus covering the ruined plant, ending a era linked to Europe’s worst nuclear disaster.
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Ukraine
Chernobyl
Europe
Kuchma
Oleksandr
Empty Stocking fund drive ends on Wednesday
With three days remaining, Odessa’s Empty Stocking Fund totals $32,601 after two local business contributions. Odessa Physical Therapy gave $2,500 and D & B Oil Inc. added $1,000 toward the $40,000 goal. The drive ends Wednesday, aiding residents in need.
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Larry Feeler
Odessa Physical Therapy
D & B Oil Inc
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