NATO says withdrawal signs seen as Kosovo talks resume
Pentagon spokesman Kenneth Bacon says no withdrawal seen yet but signs of mobilization exist as NATO and Yugoslav authorities resume talks on Serb troop pullout near the Macedonia border. US planning places 7,000 troops in Kosovo with 1,900 Marines and 1,700 Tirana-based soldiers.
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Ventura Book Spotlight Competes With I Ain’t Got Time to Bleed
A new paperback Body Slam offers fresh insights into Gov. Jesse Ventura’s rise in show business and politics with a largely positive portrayal. Author Jake Tapper notes he aimed to explain Ventura to readers and faced limited access to the governor. In a separate note, Sophie Rhys-Jones will vow to love and obey Prince Edward at their June wedding, with bishop Peter Nott describing obedience as trust-based leadership in a partnership.
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Verdicts in Louima case split as officers acquitted and others face charges
In the high profile trial, Schwarz Wiese and Bruder were acquitted of beating Abner Louima after a bathroom attack, while Volpe pleaded guilty to brutalizing Louima during the same incident. The jury acquitted Sgt Bellomo of lying to cover up arrests, and several defendants remain charged with conspiracy. Louima, 32, vows justice will come and p sues the city for 155 million.
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Schumer criticism of ATF dealer inspections provokes pushback
ATF chief says Schumer misreads findings and warns dealers may be unwittingly used by traffickers. Texas leads in federal firearms licensees. Schumer calls for more dealer inspections. NRA disputes data manipulation and notes existing powers to target rogue dealers.
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Clover House seeks seed donation for expansion and relief
Clover House reports financial distress after rapid growth and layoffs. The board approved seed money funded partly by a tobacco settlement to hire a family counselor and bolster an intensive counseling program. Also approved an eight year property tax abatement for Odessa-Ector Power Partners tied to a $300 million natural gas plant project.
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Buckles and Bets: Broken Arrow Silver’s Rodeo Craft
Mike Jeffrey runs Broken Arrow Silver Company in Sanderson bringing in about $500,000 yearly with locals and tourists small share. The Arizona‑relocated shop makes 75 to 150 buckles weekly priced $115 to $800, selling worldwide to major rodeos including the Texas Circuit Finals. Navajo engraver Allison Al Yazzie aids in artistry while Jeffrey keeps the business tied to Cowboy Sports News.
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Texas Lottery Draw Summary for Tuesday June 8
Up-to-date Lotto Texas Pick 3 and Cash 5 numbers are available from InfoLine. Call 580-4636, enter 6600 for results and next draws.
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Binge drinking and curious trivia from L M Boyd
Harvard researchers classify five drinks for men and four for women as binge drinking and admit imperfect understanding. The note notes two of five students binge, omitting the other three. The text wanders through trivia on tissue paper origins, vomitories, Aaron Ward and the Wish Book, Antarctic flies, a sheep bridge, well water dependence, and author contact details for L M Boyd.
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