Golden Globe Awards Honor Benicio Del Toro and More
Actor Benicio Del Toro was among recipients at the 58th Annual Golden Globes. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo assumed the Philippines presidency this weekend and thanked supporters who stood up to be counted while omitting any reference to mobile phone aid.
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Benicio del Toro
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
The
Philippines
Fire at Escondido shelter kills about 100 animals
About 100 dogs, cats and other animals perished in a fire that swept through a 12,000 square foot Escondido shelter Saturday night. Firefighters freed many, with at least 85 of the 200 animals surviving and several animals receiving treatment Sunday. Officials probe the cause as volunteers mourn the losses.
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Escondido
Calif
Phil Morgan
The
Escondido Humane Society
David Zanders
Humane Society
Odessa mass transit talks spark public input drive
Odessa City Council launches a series of meetings through May to discuss creating a public transportation system. A 2000 study for Odessa and Midland estimated start up costs of 769 000 to 826 000 dollars in the first five years. City leaders seek resident feedback amid cautious support and concerns for those without transport.
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City Hall
Floyd Gwin Auditorium
10Th Street
West County Road
Becki Murphy
City of Odessa
Odessa
Midland
Bill Hext
Bill Cleaver
Bush settles in eager to work after inaugural weekend
President Bush began his first full day in the White House greeting well wishers. He toured the mansion with Laura Bush and curator Betty Monkman, joined by his parents and Vice President Cheney. An inaugural prayer service at National Cathedral preceded a brief family portrait in the Blue Room. Bush praised a busy week ahead as Clinton left behind a gracious note.
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Washington
Oval Office
Bush
White House
Laura Bush
Mansion
Betty Monkman
Cheney
National Cathedral
Franklin Graham
Clinton
Presidents Hit The Ground Running In Early White House Days
The piece notes presidents from Carter to Bush seek swift actions in their first week to set the tone. It cites past moves in health care, spending cuts, and pardons, and mentions Bush promising to hit the ground running as he announces early executive actions.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Vietnam
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Yoo-hoo
Bush
Ari Fleischer
Suspect in Slaying May Watch Trial On CCTV
Midland officials installed closed circuit television in Judge John Hyde's courtroom for the trial of Louis Douglas Halley, charged in Midland's first homicide of 2000. Bailiff Ronnie Bearden said Halley was warned to stay quiet in two pre trial hearings as security was tightened.
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Midland
John Hyde
Louis Douglas Halley
Ronnie Bearden
Halley
Hyde
Bearden
Utility bankruptcies could shock California power grid
San Francisco AP reports that PG&E and Southern California Edison face imminent bankruptcy filings as they cannot raise funds to pay large upcoming bills. Bankruptcy protection could shield assets from creditors but would devastate shareholders and employees and mark one of the era’s largest business failures. Lenders and bondholders have lent over 11 billion to the utilities to acquire power.
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San Francisco
California
Pacific Gas and Electric Co
Southern California Edison Co
Pg&e
SoCal Edison
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