Energy policy debate high gear in Midland
Energy official Mike Smith of the Department of Energy urged about 150 oil and gas producers in Midland to back a comprehensive national energy policy. He said the nation has crossed a river after price spikes and 9 11 disruptions, stressing the need for a long term energy bill.
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Midland
California
Mike Smith
Department of Energy
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
America
Smith
The
Petroleum Club
U S Men Face Russia On 22nd Miracle Anniversary
The U S men’s hockey team is set to play Russia this Saturday, marking 22 years since the 1980 Miracle on Ice victory. Page 1D will carry results.
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U.S
Russia
Hughes jumps from fourth to gold in Olympic figure skating
In Salt Lake City, 16 year old Sarah Hughes unexpectedly rose to first, winning gold as Michelle Kwan earned bronze while Irina Slutskaya took silver. The event ended judging tensions with a jubilant U S victory and quiet on-ice reactions from rivals. Disqualifications earlier aroused complaints from Russia and South Korea.
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Sarah Hughes
United States
Salt Lake City
U.S
Michelle Kwan
Hughes
Irina Slutskaya
Canada
Russia
South Korea
Utah
Daniel Pearl Declared Killed by Extremists in Pakistan
Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl is confirmed dead after a videotaped killing cited by Pakistani officials. President Musharraf orders arrest of those behind the kidnapping and killing. President Bush and other leaders react with condemnation as details emerge. Pearl was abducted January 23 in Karachi.
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Wall Street Journal
Daniel Pearl
State Department
Pervez Musharraf
Pearl
Beijing
Bush
Karachi
Sindh
New York Times
Pakistan
Midland Symphony and Chorale presents Broadway on Ice Pops lil
The Midland Symphony and Chorale will perform Broadway on Ice Pops lil at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Ector.
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Midland Symphony and Chorale
Recession Thought Over by Private Economists
Private economists say the recession may be over as upbeat reports emerge. The Conference Board index rose 0.6 percent in January for a fourth straight gain, suggesting a faster recovery, while the Dow fell 106.49 to 9834.68. December trade deficit narrowed 11.4 percent to 25.3 billion, the best since September, prompting upward revisions of fourth quarter GDP.
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Conference Board
Ken Goldstein
Commerce Department
No survivors found in US helicopter crash in Philippines
A US Army MH-47 Chinook carrying 12 Americans crashed into the sea near Zamboanga during a counter terrorism exercise with Philippine forces. Debris sightings followed and officials said no survivors were found in the early hours as both U.S. and Philippine militaries searched southern Philippine waters. The spokesman noted no hostile fire was involved and the crash was not attributed to an attack.
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Zamboanga, Philippines
U.S
Philippines
Danilo Servando
Servando
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