North Korea urges Seoul to back its confrontation with US
North Korea calls on South Koreans to support its clash with the United States over Pyongyang’s nuclear program. The New Year message frames Korean unity against the U S while Seoul weighs possible economic sanctions. Experts say the stance tests Seoul despite NK’s calls for cooperation.
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North Korea
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Washington
U.S
Bush warns economy cannot endure another attack
President Bush argues the United States cannot afford a war with Iraq alongside tax cuts as lawmakers debate potential costs. White House figures estimate $50 to $60 billion, guard against economic damage, while Lindsey’s 100 to 200 billion estimate sparked controversy and his firing.
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Iraq
Saddam Hussein
United States
Bush
White House
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Persian Gulf
U.S
Crawford
Lawrence Lindsey
Wall Street Journal
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Twins graduate together in same program at UTPB
Angelina G Davis and her sister Venus Williams Davis completed all the same courses and graduated together at the University of Texas Permian Basin. Dean Peter Jenatsch notes the historic achievement as the twins emphasize teamwork and shared education values while raising their own twins.
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Venus
Serena Williams
Davis
UTPB
School of Education
Peter Jenatsch
Acinar
Henry
Angelina Davis
Angela Henry
Odessa
Legislature to consider education plan grows with funding battles
In Texas education becomes a top budget issue as the public school system expands by about 70 000 students annually. Districts, led by affluent ones, challenge education funding while health care law enforcement and other needs contend with a at least 5 billion shortfall to be borrowed against future revenue.
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Austin
Texas
Fort Worth
Boeing and Hughes accused of exporting tech to China
The State Department accuses Boeing and Hughes Space Division of illegally sharing satellite and rocket technology with China. If upheld on appeal, violations could lead to penalties up to 500000 dollars and other sanctions.
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Hughes
China
Washington
State Department
Officials sworn in for new terms on New Year’s Day
Ector County officials kicked off the year by taking oaths at the Ector County Annex. County treasurer Carolyn Bowen began her fourth term, expressing continued excitement, while County Judge Jerry D. Caddel started his second four-year term after a high profile race against Pat MacAllister.
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Carolyn Bowen
Ector
Jerry D. Caddel
Pat MacAllister
Mark Owens
Bill McCoy
Mark Owens II
Odessa
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