U S cites Mexican officials over prison killing of American
U S officials demanded explanations after Mario Medina, 23, said he was tortured into confessing to the murder of Roberto Mora, a journalist. Medina was stabbed 88 times in a Nuevo Laredo prison, a day after prison staff promised separation from others. US concerns include torture claims, leaked confession tape, and alleged police coercion amid broader narcotics violence.
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Mexico City
Peor
U.S
Mexico
Mario Medina
Nuevo Laredo
Medina
Roberto Mora
Mora
U.S. State Department
Washington
Michael Yoder
Texas
Yoder
Tamaulipas
Ramon Duran Ruiz
Cese Mexico
Foreign Ministry
Maria Elena Ruiz Cruz
PEN Club
Ruiz Cruz
Laredo
Hiram Oliveros
Oliveros
Herrera
Lawmaker Threatens Bill Over Objectionable Content Skipping Technology
Rep. Lamar Smith warned of legislation to protect parents from violence, sex and profanity in DVDs if Hollywood and tech firms do not settle a lawsuit over ClearPlay style skip or mute features. He argues the tech does not violate copyright.
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Washington
House
Hollywood Studios
Lamar Smith
Texas
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Hollywood
Dan McGinn
ClearPlay
Bill Aho
Smith
Jack Valenti
Motion Picture Association of America
Valenti
Howard Berman
D-Calif
Crane ISD runoff set after Crane County primary results
Crane ISD runoff heads to boardroom canvassing after unofficial results show Precinct 3 incumbent Ray North losing to Denise Shetter 51 to 62 with other contenders Scott McMeans 20 and Danny Kea 12. Incumbent Tommy Bishop leads Precinct 4 with 97 votes. TJ Gentry 74. Shetter, GEAR UP coordinator at Permian High, vows door knocking and signs before runoff. North praises candidates as qualified and notes no opinion on outcome.
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Odessa College
Permian High School
North
Shetter
North Insurance Agency
MGM Oil & Gas eyes aggressive drilling on Texas leases
Edwards says rising prices and new drilling tech create a perfect scenario for MGM to drill many acres in a lease sale. James Holtzclaw notes Greg Mauzy of Midland represents MGM. University Lands oversees 2.1 million acres across 19 Texas counties to fund UT System and Texas A&M.
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Edwards
MGM
James Holtzclaw
University Lands
Greg Mauzy
Ent Land Man
Midland
MGM Oil & Gas
University Fund
West Texas
PUF
University of Texas System
Texas A&m University
ECISD student ingests chemicals in school hallway
After 3 30 p m on May 12 an ECISD student in an OHS hallway reported swallowing unidentified chemicals on a dare. He was airlifted to Lubbock and moved from the ICU to the pediatric unit before being released. Officials say mercury was among substances. investigation continues and chemical storage practices may be reviewed.
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OHS
Medical Center Hospital
Lubbock University Medical Center
Lubbock Hospital
Leach
Ray Lascano
DHS
ECISD
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Taylor Hackford
Directors Guild of America Board
Hackford
Directors Guild
DGA
Crane
By Ruth Friedberg Campbell
Crane Independent School District Board
Leigh Ann McCain
Crane County Clerk’s
Crane Isd
Larry Lee
Eighth St
American Airpower Heritage Museum
Commemorative Air Force Headquarters
Yi Odessa
Odessa
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