West Virginia man wins $314.9 million Powerball jackpot
Andrew Whittaker Jr. 55, a Scott Depot contractor, claimed the largest single lottery prize, taking a $170 million lump sum and promising 10 percent to three pastors and the Church of God. He plans to support family, his businesses, a helicopter purchase, and a Christian school.
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Holiday shoppers hunt deep discounts after Christmas
Shoppers braved pre dawn cold at Mervyns to snag half price Sweet Gingerbread dinnerware as stores opened early. The post Christmas sales period is expected to lift holiday sales about 10 percent nationwide, said a shopping centers spokeswoman.
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Odessa stores mix slow start with holiday shopping surge
At Music City Mall Odessa shoppers lined up before 9 a.m. as Dillard s opened early and sold about as well as last year. Foot Action reported 10 000 dollars in shoes daily over three days before Christmas with buyers taking multiple pairs. Target officials noted a popular toy based on a current movie drove demand.
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Senators push broader diplomacy over North Korea crisis
Senate Foreign Relations Committee leaders Lugar and Biden urged the Bush administration towork with allies to resolve the North Korea nuclear issue, coordinating with South Korea and Japan. They warned against a US strike and noted risks to Seoul and Japan, while Bush maintained he would not negotiate until Pyongyang suspends its program.
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Midland man charged with attempted capital murder
A 21 year old Midland man Manuel Arturo Quintanilla was charged with attempted capital murder after a brutal stabbing and sexual assault of a 15 year old girl. He is held on a 75550 bond as police await DNA results from clothing and a 21 1/2 inch lock blade knife. Police said two other men may have been involved and the victim remains in critical but stable condition. The attack occurred Sunday night as she walked home from a baby sitting job near Pleasant Street and Monty.
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