9 11 report faults intelligence sharing and missed warnings
The 850 page report faulted intelligence and law enforcement for failing to share key tips about hijackers Khalid al Mihdhar and Nawaf al Hazmi. It said warnings were not connected in time to prevent the Sept 11 attacks though some indicators existed. CIA and FBI say deficiencies have been addressed and President Bush pledged closer coordination and new tools to stop terrorism.
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Fire Totals Home in Ector County. Family Escapes
A southern Ector County man, Robert Rangel, expresses gratitude after his house at 413 E Glenn St burned, gutting the home but sparing his wife, children, and two grandchildren who were inside. Firefighters arrived within two hours. the living room is suspected as the ignition point. The family receives clothing and food aid, and Rangel plans to stay with his mother in Odessa.
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Amber Chavez
Jo Angel Carrasco
Katrina Carrasco
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Rangel
Odessa
Kevin Doan
Doan
South Ector County
Dean
Pecos Considers Glass Bottle Ban At Malls
Pecos City Council weighs prohibiting glass beer bottles in stores to curb litter. City Attorney Scott Johnson cites open container concerns and the Texas Open Container Law as guiding factors. City Secretary Connie Lebario notes numerous litter complaints.
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Connie Lebario
Military jet slides off runway in Midland
A twin engine T 1A Jayhawk training jet from Laughlin Air Force Base slid 40 feet past Midland International Airport Runway 28 after a aborted takeoff on Thursday morning 8 23 a m There were no injuries and the pilot tried to stop the plane when brakes overheated The aircraft was moved to a safe area and air traffic was not affected Officials noted a past stand down of T 1 As in 2001 but a Laughlin spokesman said the event was not typical of the Air Force's experience with the plane
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U.S. releases photos of Hussein's fatally injured sons
U.S. defense officials released grisly images of Odai and Qusai Hussein to prove they were dead and weaken Iraqi insurgent support. The photos aired on CNN and Arab networks and appeared on Al-Sa’a front pages, drawing mixed reactions from Iraqis who questioned authenticity and motive.
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