Masked gunmen kill 21 Shi'ites in Iraq killings
In a north of Baghdad minivan ambush 21 Shi'ites were killed by masked gunmen who separated Shi'ites from Sunni Arabs. In Basra a mosque siege left nine dead after a car bombing. The violence undermines al Maliki's security plan and ongoing ministerial deadlock. Twelve more entities are named in source.
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Iraq
Basra
Nouri al-Maliki
Samarra
Diyala
Abu Musab al- Zarqawi
Qara Tappah
Haqi Ismail
Associated Press
Ismail
Sulaimaniyah
Dr Daniel Cepero Memorial Track and Field Meet Held in Odessa
The Second Annual Dr Daniel Cepero Memorial Track and Field Meet opened at noon Saturday with a ceremonies and performances by visual artist Mr Christopher and cheerleaders. Organizers say Cepero, a pediatrician and founder of the West Texas Track Club, influenced many youths and encouraged running as healthy and enjoyable. More than 350 participants, many children, joined last year’s memorial event and more are expected.
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West Texas
Daniel Cepero
Cepero
Odessa
West Texas Track Club
Stella Neboh
Cian
Richard Neboh
Ebun Ominiyi
Ryan Babb
Troy University
Texas Adopts 80 MPH Speed Limit Across Interstates
In West Texas along I 20 and I 10 the speed limit rises to 80 mph. Drivers say the higher limit speeds travel time and interstate design supports faster travel. Local resident Steve Masters notes many already exceed 80. Officials say 521 miles of interstates in 10 counties now carry the limit.
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Pecos
Steve Masters
Texas
el Paso
Monahans
Jeff Davis Mountains
Kerrville
Idaho
Mark Beck
Teddy Bear Patrol expands to firetrucks and ambulances in Odessa
Odessa Teddy Bear Patrol, a nonprofit started with the Odessa Police Department in 1990, now staffs two brown eyed bears in each emergency vehicle. Sgt. Eddie Reed, patrol board treasurer, says officers give bears to children and mentally challenged adults at accidents, fires, and house calls, distributing about 200 bears annually.
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Odessa Police Department
Odessa
Teddy Bear Patrol
OPD
Bear Patrol
Eddie Reed
Criminal Investigation Bureau
Teddy Bear Patrol Board
Reed
Shelby Book
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Mark Sterkelj
N Mecations, Inc
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Oapa.com
Opessa
Micky
Robert Earl Keen
Dos Amigos
Golder Ave
Champs
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