Inmate Patterson Executed After Plea Rejected in Texas
Inmate Kelsey Patterson, 50, diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic, was executed in Huntsville after a state parole board recommendation to halt the sentence or delay it was rejected. He lost a US Supreme Court appeal hours before lethal injection. He proclaimed he was not guilty as the drugs took effect, dying at 6:20 p.m. following a double murder conviction for a 12 year old case in Palestine, East Texas.
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Abuse shown to involve military police at Abu Ghraib trial
The article notes cooperation with authorities as a witness testifies in a case tied to Abu Ghraib abuses. It mentions arraignments for three others, and that Sivits and others will face open hearings with limited media access. It cites Bush remarks calling for full facts and accountability.
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Javal
Charles Jr
Sivits
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Abu Ghraib
Texas lawmakers weigh delaying session amid school funding fight
House Speaker Craddick urged not to start another session until the Aug 9 trial on a school finance challenge concludes. Sen Shapiro favors finishing sooner. Perry signals he will call multiple special sessions to push a funding plan despite Republican objections over video lottery and payroll taxes.
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Dewhurst Iion
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Oil sector reorganization trims Midland staff, preserves 120 jobs
The Midland office will keep 120 workers after 95 positions are eliminated company wide. Fifty Midland employees have moved to Houston, 25 were laid off, and 20 left but stayed in Midland. ChevronTexaco plans to sell most of the Goldsmith field while retaining Headlee Devonian operations in Ector County, with staff reductions expected as the sale closes in August. Town officials warn of economic adjustments but Goldsmith pursues infrastructure to attract steady investment.
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Brosnan Turns Fifty One In Mexico City Birthday Stop
Pierce Brosnan celebrated his 51st birthday in Mexico City’s Coyoacan area after filming The Matador. He plans Hawaii vacation then a return to film Mexicali as a tourist who witnesses a murder. An Ice Breakers ad features a debate over whether it is liquid or ice.
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Hershey Ads Tap Jessica Simpson For Breath Mint Campaign
Hershey Pennsylvania reports Jessica Simpson will star in commercials for Hershey new breath mints with her sister Ashlee. The 23 year old singer and Ashlee are scheduled to appear in upcoming ads and promotions, showcasing the mint product across major markets.
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Hershey
Ashlee
Alpine City Election Results Clarified in May Odessa Report
Correction notes incomplete May 18 Odessa American results from Alpine elections. Mayor Mickey Clouse retained her seat after May 15 voting. Ward 4 saw Manuel Payne win with 116 votes over incumbent Joe Portillo with 69. Ward 2 elected Anna Monclova with 109 votes.
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Joe Portillo
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Rummy Jones wins Preakness. credit and controversy swirl
Smarty Jones stretched clear to win the Preakness by over 11 lengths as jockeys whip for pace. Don Rumsfeld claimed credit for the victory while denying approval of the strategy.
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Smarty Jones
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Kerry and Bush appear together at desegregation anniversary events
A scrambled survey of political events notes Condoleezza Rice promising June 30 Iraq handover, Kerry appeals to Hispanics in Orlando, and Teamsters and unity moments in Las Vegas and Topeka. A mock Olympic security drill in Greece and a claim of IRA-like protection accompany a late July telephoned relocation plan to Singapore.
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Singapore
New Mexico Lottery Road Runner Cash Draw Results
The New Mexico Lottery announces the Road Runner Cash draw results for Monday May 17. Winning numbers are 9 19 24 31 34 and 4 for Pick 3 3 9 2.
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Odessa American details and subscription rates page
The Odessa American publishes subscriber and contact details for newsroom departments and operations. It lists postal address Odessa TX 79761, post office box, publisher and editor names, phone numbers for news sports bridal church news and ads, along with subscription rates for mail and carrier services by year and month.
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Medtronic recalls insulin infusion sets nationwide
Medtronic MiniMed recalls more than 160000 Paradigm Quick-set Plus insulin infusion sets after the California maker says the issue may have hospitalized about 200 diabetics for high blood sugar. Consumers should exchange unused sets for free replacements by calling 1-800-MINIMED or visiting the company site.
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Medtronic MiniMed
Minimed.com
Medtronic
Texas Lottery Draws May 18 Results And Jackpots
Texas Lottery results for Tuesday May 18 show CASH 5 numbers 25 27 29 32 34 with LLON 2 and 36 44 46 51 45 and Megaplier 3. Jackpot stands at 19 million dollars. Texas Two Step numbers 3 45 32 25 with bonus ball. jackpot 200000 dollars.
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