Six Die as Black Hawk Crashes Near Saddam Base in Iraq
An Army Black Hawk from the 101st Airborne went down near a U S base in Saddam Hussein's area, apparently after being shot down. All six aboard died, part of a deadly week in Iraq with more U S casualties including two soldiers killed near Mosul.
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Students celebrate Egypt Day with student projects
Trinity School fifth graders hosted Egypt Day showcasing Ancient Egypt history and geography projects. Marylynn Smitherman and Sanjay Gadasalli led a class activity using a Barbie prop, and students displayed home made model pyramids and incense rituals as parents attended.
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Kennedy Receives George Bush Public Service Award at Texas A&M
Former President George Bush presents the George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service to Sen Edward Kennedy at Texas A M University as Kennedy praises bipartisan respect and shared national ideals. Kennedy joins Mikhail Gorbachev and Helmut Kohl as recipients, noting respect for both Bushes despite policy differences.
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Barnes weighs Senate bid if Bivins becomes ambassador
Odessa businessman Barnes says he may run for the Senate if Sen. Teel Bivins accepts an ambassadorship to Sweden. Barnes will wait for official word on Bivins status as the Bush administration completes background checks and offers the post.
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Odessa
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Ex-OPD Chief James Jenkins Listed as Sex Offender
Department of Public Safety records show former Odessa Police Chief James Howard Jenkins registered as a sex offender in San Antonio. Jenkins registered with the San Antonio Forioes Department and the DPS on Oct 7, four days after his release from the Federal Correctional Institute at Butner North Carolina. See JENKINS on Page 2A.
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Youth football city final at Ratliff Stadium today
Youth football teams clash at Ratliff Stadium in the city championship with coverage promised in Sunday OA. The event highlights local squads and stakes for the title as fans anticipate decisive play.
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