Afghan leader Karzai arrives in U S for historic visit
Afghan president Hamid Karzai arrived in Washington for a landmark visit urging Afghan Americans to return home and aid reconstruction. He appealed for donor support and pledged to press for expanded multinational peacekeeping and U S involvement to stabilize Afghanistan after weeks of aid pledges.
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First female Palestinian bomber strikes Jerusalem
A Palestinian woman carried out a bombing on Jaffa Street in west Jerusalem, killing herself and an 81 year old man and wounding at least a dozen others. Police were unsure if the blast was suicide or premature. The bomber was named Shinaz Amari, a student at Al Najah University in the West Bank town of Nablus.
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Large Texas law firm tied to Enron case in Houston
Vinson & Elkins, the big Houston law firm, faces serious questions over Enron work. An insider alleges the firm blessed deals masking Enron’s weak finances before bankruptcy. Critics say V&E should have sought outside review rather than self policing. Enron accounted for 35 million of last year’s 450 million in bills. The revolving door linked the two organizations since Enron’s mid-1980s founding.
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Lea County loses DFW connection
Hobbs New Mexico airport ends its Dallas Fort Worth link as Big Sky Airlines suspends service. Airport manager Bill Gatchell cites unreliability and lack of advertising along with fleet size and market demand. Residents now drive to Lubbock or Midland to connect to DFW.
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Phillips father and son share title in City Section C
The upcoming City Section C feature highlights performances by a father and son named Phillips sharing the spotlight tomorrow. Their joint appearance signals a rare familial showcase in local reporting.
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