U.S. efforts pressure Iraq over Iranian militia ties
Iraqi leaders have been shown U S evidence of Iranian support for militias inside Iraq and must decide how Baghdad will respond. Data cited include date stamped weapons produced in Iran such as mortars rockets EFPs. Hayden says Iran’s policy is to help kill Americans in Iraq.
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Iran
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Michael Hayden
Hayden
Kansas State University
White House admits fault over Mission Accomplished banner
On the fifth anniversary of Bush landing on the USS Abraham Lincoln the White House acknowledged fault for the Mission Accomplished banner. Officials explained the banner marked the carrier crew’s ten month mission rather than victory in Iraq. Bush had previously disavowed any White House involvement with the sign.
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U.S
Iraq
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California
ECISD trustees debate Mendez contract details
ECISD officials discuss terms for Hector Mendez as superintendent finalist. Foreman welcomes business support while Randy Rives questions chamber backing and potential contract search. Other trustees weigh one year versus three year terms and possible incentives tied to district performance. Efforts to reach Beaty and Gregg were unsuccessful.
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Sion
Batch
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Woodall
Hector
Andrews
San Angelo
Donna Smith
Smith
Ray Beaty
Carol Gregg
Hispanics Trump California in Growth and Voter Turnout
Hispanics account for 15.1 percent of the U S population with California leading at 13.2 million. Analysts note turnout could reach 10 million as Latinos influence battleground states and primary results. Elected Hispanic officials remain around 1 percent of all offices, with growth likely lifting representation.
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Frey
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Clarissa Martinez
National Council of la Raza
Nevada
New Mexico
Florida
Colorado
Ohio
William Ramos
Washington
National Association of
Ramos
Larry Gonzalez
Raben Group
Gonzalez
Hispanic Lobbying Association
Dinosaur Dung Sells At NYC Auction For Nearly $1000
A 130 million year old dinosaur dung fossil sold at Bonhams New York for 960 dollars, above a 450 dollar estimate. The Jurassic fossil drew Steve Tsengas of OurPets in Ohio as the buyer, who plans to display it at trade shows to motivate staff and boost pet industry branding.
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Bonhams
Orful
Steve Tsengas
Fairport Harbor
Ohio
OurPets
Tsengas
Fires rage across Texas counties burn acres and containment
Brewster County reports the Cathedral Fire near Highway 90 has destroyed 23 000 acres and is 75 percent contained. Acton Fire 30 miles southwest of Ozona in Crockett County is 60 percent contained and 212 acres burned. Train Fire south of Interstate 20 in Howard County has 200 acres burned as of Thursday. Huckabee Fire near Gray Ranch Road in Pecos County has burned 2 000 acres. Source: Texas Forest Service.
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Ozona
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West Texas Fire Sparks Scrapyard Burn Ban Extension
A fire at a welding shop near a property activated county scrap restrictions. Ector County maintains a burn ban prohibiting trash burning, in place since November and extended 30 days by commissioners. Grassfires across West Texas have burned about 24,000 acres. The threat persists with no rain forecast.
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West Texas
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