Rackets Tied to Arranged Marriages for Green Cards
In Rochester a scheme indicted 3 ringleaders and 18 partners for arranging marriages to obtain green cards. Immigrants from Peru, Colombia, Brazil and Ecuador married 10 U.S. residents in western New York and Pennsylvania after licenses issued between 1995 and 1997. The couples then split, prosecutors say.
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Wheaties to feature Wal-Mart Bass Tour winner on box
General Mills reveals plans to place the Wal-Mart Forrest L Wood Tour fishing champion on Wheaties boxes likely this summer, aiming to attract new sports fans beyond Olympic and major league athletes. The push targets expanding the cereal’s audience through fishing’s growing fame.
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Odessa youth sports clash over field access and safety
In Odessa, parks in the south and west are underused while northeast fields are crowded. Officials blame overcrowding from soccer and softball, with 1700 baseball players needing space. safety fears persist about the south side, though officials say crime is not higher there.
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Desperate Measures star Keaton plays killer Peter McCabe
The article notes Michael Keaton in Desperate Measures as a psychopathic killer in a San Francisco cop tale about a bone marrow donor, expanding the role from clever to physically formidable. It casts Keaton as McCabe, a dangerous man who may outsmart or destroy his foes.
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Georgia men push for Olympic glory in bobsled unit
The article profiles U S bobsled athletes based in Georgia including Brian Shimer and his pushers Minton Jones and Hines. It notes moves to warm climates for training, diverse backgrounds from Indiana to Tennessee and Jamaica’s influence on the sport. It highlights the team dynamics and Georgia’s limited local interest in bobsledding.
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Nuclear waste storage debate grows across US plants
Nuclear fuel at 71 civilian plants in 34 states fills pools and prompts dry-cask storage at 10 sites. Industry leaders fault the Energy Department while critics call for local responsibility. Senators and House push a Nevada temporary warehouse till a permanent site is ready, amid lawsuits and community opposition.
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Clinton Backlash Tests Bush Era Tone As Salem Tour
Clinton aides push damage control after persistent questions over character and draft claims. Begala defends calm replies while polls skew toward support. Clinton schedules budget tour to New Mexico and a three day Blair visit, then Camp David with Blair and Gore this weekend. Fort Wayne mayor Helmke praises Clinton’s “heart in the right place” as he engages with leaders.
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Texas Lottery numbers and contact info update
Texas Lottery draws for Pick 3 and Lotto Texas are listed with numbers 10 13 16 33 37 for Friday January 30. Includes note that winning numbers are unofficial until verified by the Texas Lottery Commission and a regional Odessa office address and phone.
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AIM High School Clinic Provides Student Health Care
AIM High School operates a full clinic with students accessing medical care on campus. The feature highlights the availability of health services within the school environment and their impact on student well being.
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Patient finds bladder after hospital discharge
Virginia Broadie carried home a cancerous bladder in a hospital bag after release from Bon Secours St. Marys Hospital. A home nurse found the organ Tuesday wrapped in a towel and sealed in a double plastic bag inside the bag she took home.
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Odessa American address and contact details summary
The Odessa American newspaper lists its mailing address at 222 East Fourth Street Odessa Texas 79761 with post office box for changes and a main telephone line 337 O A C O A plus an out of town number 800 375 4661 and a web link www oaca com for the outlet in Odessa, Texas.
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