SEC probes Halliburton bribe claims in Nigeria project
The SEC formally investigates alleged $180 million bribes tied to a Nigerian LNG plant contract shared by Halliburton subsidiary KBR and partners Technip ENI and Japan Gasoline. Cheney led Halliburton as CEO when payments allegedly occurred. The probe, joined by the Justice Department and Nigeria, scrutinizes compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act amid a $4 billion project by the TSKJ consortium.
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Justice Department
Halliburton
U.S
Iraq
Technip SA
France
ENI Spa
Italy
Japan Gasoline Corp
TSKJ
Cheney
Bush
SEC
Wendy Hall
Hall
Nigeria Lng Ltd
Nigerian National Petroleum Corp
Shell Gags B.V
Total
Cleag Ltd
Agip International B.V
Ray Charles remembered for music and personality
New York mourns Ray Charles after his death from acute liver disease at 73. Stevie Wonder called him a blessing as fellow inductees praised his fusion of blues, folk, and country and his global influence. In Odessa, a B-29ers guitarist recalls Charles dropping in briefly, leaving a lasting memory of the icon doing three or four songs.
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New York
Ray
Charles
Stevie Wonder
Wonder
Johnny Mercer
Ray Charles
Manhattan
Georgia
Sammy Cahn
Daryl Hall
Cover All Bags
Neil Sedaka
Barrett Strong
Norman Whitfield
Motown
Marvin Gaye
Edwin Starr
Strong
Second Street
Dixie Boulevard
Anderson
James Brown
Earth Wind and Fire
Bobby Blue Bland
B.B. King
Bissinger book signing in Odessa draws big turnout
In Odessa fans queued to meet Buzz Bissinger as the "FNL" author signed copies of his book. Peter Berg, cousin to Bissinger and director of a film adaptation, attended. About 100 of 150 paperback copies priced at 15.95 sold, reflecting changing views since 1988 and a city transformed by time.
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Odessa
Bissinger
Peter Berg
Miles
Midland
Lee
Desiree Farmer
Midland Lee
Hastings
Randy Ham
Reese recounts Reagan aid during 1978 Texas GOP bid
Reese recalls Reagan filming a 1978 campaign ad in Amarillo for his Texas District 19 congressional run. He notes Reagan’s principled stance and respect, contrasts Bush's rise with Reagan’s influence, and reflects on losing the runoff to Bush and later seeing Bush become president.
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Reagan
Reese
Congress
Texas
District 19
Amarillo
Ector County
George W. Bush
Bush
Midland
Kent Hance
George
Hilton to make first Late Show appearance on Monday
New York Paris Hilton will appear on the Late Show with David Letterman on Monday CBS announced. She had planned a Nov 26 guest slot but skipped media appearances for The Simple Life due to attention from a widely circulated homemade sex video. Hilton and Nicole Richie star in The Simple Life 2 Road Trip premiering June 16 on Fox.
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New York
Paris Hilton
David Letterman
CBS
Hilton
Fox
Letterman
Rick Salomon
Nicole Richie
Lionel Richie
Fox Television
Leding Family
Altus
Ark
Bo Duke grows up in Smallville on television
John Schneider, known for The Dukes of Hazzard, now plays Jonathan Kent on Smallville. He says both shows teach values and that television can affect families by showing good guys who choose the right path even when difficult.
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Bo Duke
Grows
Smallville
Los Angeles
Jesse
John Schneider
the Dukes of Hazzard
Young Superman
Associated Press
One-Vehicle Rollover Kills Three Near Pecos
Three people from Oregon died and another was injured in a one-vehicle rollover Friday near Pecos. Joyce Yoshimi Fraser Denise Maria Hiller and Rhonda Joy Fraser, all from Oregon, were pronounced dead at the scene. Lloyd Arnold Fraser of Aloha was treated and released. The driver Rhonda Fraser drifted into the southbound lane and overcorrected causing a broadside skid before the vehicle rolled onto its roof. All wore seat belts.
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Reeves County
Oregon
Pecos
Joyce Yoshimi Fraser
Aloha
Ore
Denise Maria Hiller
Rhonda Joy Fraser
Beaverton
Lamberto Herrera
Lloyd Arnold Fraser
Reeves County Hospital
Texas Department of Public Safety
Richard Crum
Rhonda Fraser
U.S. Highway 285
Barrow Ditch
Reagan Funeral Remembrance Highlights Personal Moments
Margaret Thatcher described Reagan as turning from the evil empire in taped remarks at the funeral. Mrs. Reagan, 82, guided the casket with quiet intensity at the Capitol Rotunda, kissed the flag, and shared quiet exchanges with President Bush and his father. The service closed with final military honors and the casket borne from Andrews Air Force Base after three days of pageantry.
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Margaret Thatcher
Thatcher
Mikhail Gorbachev
Reagan
Capitol Rotunda
Bush
George Bush
Desmond Tutu
Patti Davis
Ron
Michael
Maureen
Ronald Reagan
Andrews Air Force Base
Maryland
Antonin Dvorak
Constitution Avenue
Capitol
Hall of Heroes
Capitol Hill
Two Border Agents Found Dead Near Tucson
Two off duty U S Customs and Border Protection agents based in El Paso Texas were found dead Friday southwest of Tucson. Police found the male and female agents at the scene with authorities investigating.
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Tucson, Ariz
Texas
Tucson
US Customs and Border Protection
el Paso
Correction on George Stanford couple’s money amount
A correction notes the previously reported sum tied to George Stanford and his wife was misstated. The article clarifies the actual amount they cited in relation to their finances.
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George Stanford
Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Mega Millions Friday Draw
Friday June 11 results show Mega Millions numbers 12 28 36 39 2 with Megaplier 4. Cash Five picks 9 14 33 35 37 and Day Pick 3 Night 2 7 05 3 1. Texas Two Step bonus ball 12 25 31 33 15 with bonus ball.
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Texas
Odessa American Publication Details and Contact Info
The Odessa American lists newsroom and staff contacts, hours, and advertising numbers. It includes publication details, post office info, subscription rates, and departmental phone lines for news sports bridal Good News ticket church news editorial page and classifieds. The noisy clipping preserves period telephones and addresses for readers.
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Paris
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Irene Lang
Temple
Daniel
University of Mary Hardin Baylor
Belton
Delbert Hicks
Texas Lottery
New Mexico
Nenes
Odessa American
E. 4Th Street
P.O
Patrick Canty
John Kerr
Stower
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