Texas Legislature Nears End Amid Craddick Clash
In Austin the 140 day session nearly ends after late budget fights and protests against House Speaker Tom Craddick. The Senate adjourned first as the House labored to midnight, with tense debates on water, border security, and electric deregulation. Dozens of members walked out in protest, though Craddick retained control as Republicans defended him.
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Texas Senate
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Fort Worth
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el Paso
Miss Universe 2007 Crowned Riyo Mori From Japan
Riyo Mori, a 20 year old dancer from Japan, won Miss Universe 2007 in Mexico City. Miss USA Rachel Smith finished fourth runner-up after slipping on stage during the evening gown contest. Natalia Guimaraes of Brazil was first runner-up, with Ly Jonaitis of Venezuela and Honey Lee of Korea completing the top five. The winner will travel the world for a year on behalf of charities and sponsors.
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Riyo Mori
Japan
Rachel Smith
Mori
Natalia Guimaraes
Brazil
Ly Jonaitis
Venezuela
Honey Lee
Korea
Man wrestles leopard from family bed in Kibbutz Sde Boker
An underwear clad man, nature guide Arthur Du Mosch, wrestled a wild leopard that jumped into his bed and pinned it for 20 minutes. A wildlife official notes several leopards have been spotted nearby, yet they rarely threaten people.
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Jerusalem
Arthur du Mosch
Rayiv Shapira
Israel Nature and Parks Protection
Blaze in Kansas City Protest Burns Books at Store
Tom Wayne, owner of Prospero's Books, began burning thousands of books outside his Kansas City storefront in a protest against perceived declines in support for printed word. He said the act is a funeral pyre for thought in America today as spectators watched.
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Tom Wayne
Prospero
Wayne
America
Memorial Day remembrance shapes Permian Basin families
Bush places wreath at Arlington. In the Permian Basin, two families memorialize their sons who died in Iraq. Brooke Bevel and Christy Hobbs describe Memorial Day as evolving from a day off to a somber tribute.
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Permian Basin
Iraq
Christy Hobbs
U.S
Ray Michael Bevel
Brooke Bevel
Baghdad
Army
Kris Higdon
Ray
David O'Neal
Bevel
David Hobbs
Hobbs
Basin Memorial Day Observance Reflects Remembrance
Basin residents gathered at Ector County Cemetery for Memorial Day ceremonies with hands over hearts and heads, honoring fallen service members. Col. Anne Sobota of the Air Force and Sal Guerrero of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4372 spoke of memory and sacrifice, noting long personal connections to the day. See MEMORIAL Page 8A.
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Seth Hodges
Patrick Barnatt
Teresa Carter
Ector County ‘Cemetery
Cindy Kay
Darby'Sorrel
Kermit
Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Anne Sobota
Secretary of the
Sal Guerrero
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4372
Normandy
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