Former Midland man identified among Bali bombing victims
The remains of Jake Young, 34, a Midland native and former University of Nebraska All-America center, were identified after terror attacks in Bali. His parents in Midland had sent hair and medical samples for matching as a memorial service was planned in Lincoln Nebraska.
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Barbara Young
Midland
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Lincoln
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Bali
Jake Young
Hong Kong
University of Nebraska
Minnesota Senate Fight After Wellstone Death
Washington reports turmoil as Democrats reevaluate the Minnesota race after the sudden death of Senator Wellstone. The tight contest with Republican Norm Coleman is complicated by legal and political uncertainties across the state, affecting the Senate balance.
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Wellstone
Norm Coleman
St. Paul
Minnesota
Odessan charged in tampering case
An Odessa man, 31, was arrested and charged with tampering with consumer products after authorities say he drugged or altered at least 20 bottles of Metaboloss Diet, Metaboloss Fat Burner, and Vanquish acetaminophen. Investigators traced the items through a paper trail and identified purchasers. Stores including Wal Mart Albertson's and Walgreens cooperated with the investigation.
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Odessa
Bill Vanderland
Midland
FBI
Wal- Mart
Albertson’s
Walgreens
Vanderland
Confessed killer Joe Ramon Sr. sentenced to 99 years
District Attorney John Smith said Ramon will serve two concurrent 99-year terms for the murder of Estela Ramon and the attempted murder of Odessa Police Department Cpl. Greg Traviand. The Jan. 18 incident saw Ramon shoot his wife at Drug Screen Compliance & Consortium of the Southwest before wounding the officer.
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Miao Tien
John Smith
Estela Ramon
Drug Screen Compliance & Consortium of the Southwest
Sixth St
Odessa
Greg Traviand
Traviand
Ramon
Smith
Texas
Argu
Estela Sents
Ies Ramon
Leaders form task force to combat child abuse
The Most Rev Michael Pfeifer of the San Angelo diocese led a 90 minute open discussion urging action on child sexual abuse. Eleven people joined to form a task force to maintain momentum and pursue concrete steps.
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Michael Pfeifer
San Angelo
Russian special forces storm Moscow theater siege
Russian special forces began freeing hostages as they stormed the Moscow theater where Chechen rebels had taken hundreds of people. Interfax and other news agencies reported the operation unfolding in the capital.
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Interfax
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