Could a new attack on U S affect November elections
Washington officials have long feared a terrorist strike could occur in the United States before the November elections. Analysts say Spain’s socialist victory may embolden terrorists to seek a high impact event to sow fear and disrupt the vote, potentially altering U S political dynamics.
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Analysis of the party in power sparks expert alarm
Jerrold Post and Stanley Renshaw weigh in on the terrorist act's impact on democratic elections. Protesters in Alcala de Henares near Madrid hold up white hands to symbolize clean hands during a demonstration against Madrid train bombing that killed 201 people.
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George Washington University
Stanley Renshaw
City University of New York
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Alcala de Henares
Madrid
Spain's Zapatero vows Iraq pullout by June 30
Spain's new prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero pledged to withdraw peacekeeping troops from Iraq by June 30. Other coalition partners would stay, despite Madrid bombings and the ruling party's defeat. Police probed the attacks amid fears of Islamic extremist involvement tied to al Qaida. The bombings killed 200 and injured about 1,600.
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Inside: A chart of water levels at area lakes
A public notice presents a chart detailing current water levels at area lakes. Data highlights fluctuations across several sites, with recorded measurements and date stamps for reference.
Small rainfall nudges area lake levels upward
After recent above average rainfall, area lakes show modest level increases led by Lake Colorado City and the J.B. Thomas Reservoir near Snyder with a little over two feet since March 3. Weather officials note 2.74 inches of rain at Midland International since January 1, and fishery experts say several lakes remain at good levels for fishing as spring approaches.
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Friday Night Lights Films Night Scenes at Ratliff Stadium
Night shoot at Ratliff Stadium began under lights for Peter Berg directed filming of Friday Night Lights. Permian High School cheerleaders and marching band joined cast, crew, and hundreds of local extras in the on location scenes set to continue nightly through the week.
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Friday Night Lights shoots all night at Ratliff Stadium
The cast and crew staged an overnight production at Ratliff Stadium with 950 to 1,000 extras and about 8,000 inflatable dummies to fill the 20,000 seats. The Permian band performed as director Peter Berg urged scenes and music. Local teen Terrin Herring, 16, described surviving the long shoot with Walkman, jackets, CDs, and food.
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Ratliff Stadium
Toni Cobb Brock
Ratliff
Gas prices spur higher U.S. driving as supply tightness grows
The article notes rising gasoline costs push motorists to spend more as supplies stay tight, keeping fuel prices elevated. It also reports the USDA endorsement that daily nut intake of one and a half ounces may reduce heart disease risk, framing nuts as officially beneficial for health.
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