OJ Simpson hires Shapiro as case shift begins
Los Angeles AP OJ Simpson's lawyer Howard Weitzman quits and Robert Shapiro takes over the defense claiming Simpson was at home awaiting a limousine to the airport when Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were slain two miles away. Police say arrest possible within days.
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ECISD moves toward equality amid desegregation review
A consultant from the Federal Desegregation Assistance Center told a special ECISD meeting that Ector County ISD has made strides toward integrating schools under the 1982 federal court order but needs plan updates. Bradley Scott outlined goals to close performance gaps and raise low achievers toward the level of high achievers, stressing equitable, enriched schooling.
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U S presses North Korea sanctions amid nuclear probe
The United States proposes a mandatory arms embargo and mild U N sanctions to force North Korea to open its secret nuclear facilities. North Korea calls its program peaceful but has barred inspectors and warned sanctions as acts of war. Former President Carter met North Korean officials seeking full diplomatic ties contingent on inspections.
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Oil prices surge amid war fears in Korea market
Oil prices jumped to 19.86 a barrel in futures on the NYMEX with Wednesday gains near 91 cents. Stronger US and European demand and steady OPEC output support the rise, while unleaded gasoline futures hit their highest close since last summer. Investor Arlen Edgar in Midland says war fears trigger market psychology.
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Oil Prices Rise to $18.50 a Barrel Amid Higher Market
Oil prices climbed 75 cents to 18.50 per barrel, the highest since May 1993 when it reached 18.55. Edgar monitors the posted price, noting the current level and its context in market data.
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Post-Newsweek Cable rates to drop under new FCC schedule
Andrea Hawkins reports new FCC rate changes will lower basic monthly bills for about 80 percent of Post-Newsweek Cable customers starting July 15. The cut ranges from 48 cents to 5.71 dollars for basic service, with expanded basic dropping up to 1.56 dollars to 20.10. Some 5,000 subscribers without cable-ready sets face rate increases, and premium channels plus equipment will cost more.
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Southern Baptists Back Health Reform and Abortion Clash
The Southern Baptist Convention endorsed health-care reform but warned the plan remains on its critical list while abortion coverage is included. Delegates criticized Hillary Clinton for possible concessions to gain universal health coverage and opposed RU-486 being made available in the United States.
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