Nichols found guilty in Oklahoma City bombing case
A jury convicted Terry Nichols of conspiracy and manslaughter in the Oklahoma City bombing. Jurors rejected murder charges and demoed a lengthy deliberation, while victims and relatives reacted with grief and mixed voices. Nichols faces potential life or death sentencing.
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Denver
Terry Nichols
Oklahoma City
Timothy McVeigh
U.S
Nichols
Larry Mackey
Federal
Rebuilding Dreams Through Odessa Housing Rehab Program
In Odessa a 72 year old man Pedro Carillo recalls a near electrocution while living in a dilapidated home. The Odessa Community Development Department funds a Housing Rehab Program that tears down the old structure and plans a new two bedroom accessible home by mid January, aiding the couple on a fixed income. It is described as a miracle by Carillo and marks a substantial improvement funded by community development resources.
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Odessa
Mark Sterkel Kendell Henson
Henson Roofing and Construction Co
Midland
Prairie
Pedro Carillo
Ruth
Carillo
Carillos
Mark Sterkel
Pedro C. Carillo
Odessa Community Development Department
Kermit educator Tommy Thompson dies at 88
Gerald Tommy Thompson, who led Kermit ISD as superintendent for 26 years, died at 88 at Crestview Retirement Center in Bryan. Former colleagues recall his unwavering focus on students and community, noting North West Texas district’s rise in academics, athletics, and band programs during his tenure.
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Tommy
Julian Dawson
Kermit
Thompson
West Texas
Massacre in Mexican village leaves 45 dead and 11 hurt
Survivors recount a midday attack by about 70 gunmen loyal to a PRI faction in Acheal Chiapas. Women with babies and children fled as AK 47 gunfire shattered the church. Gov Ruiz and Red Cross confirm 42-45 dead, with many shot or hacked. President Zedillo condemned the act and ordered investigations and aid.
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Acteal
Mexico
Institutional Revolutionary Party
Chiapas
Juan Vazquez Luna
Acheal
Julio Cesar Ruiz
Zapatista National Liberation Army
Tuxtla Gutierrez
San Cristobal
Ernesto Zedillo
Zedillo
National Human Rights Commission
PRI
Officer who found woman's body delivers her Christmas wishes
Philadelphia AP: 77 year old Margaret Taylor died alone leaving unmailed cards and gifts. Officer Aisha Perry mailed them with a note that Taylor would have wanted friends to have them. Ten people thanked her for preserving the memory.
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Philadelphia
Aisha Perry
Margaret Taylor
Perry
Taylor
Fon Conroy
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Dan McKinney
Secret Service
Linda McKinney
Jamie Coverdale
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