Obama eases offshore drilling limits amid energy debate
President Obama backs opening some offshore areas for oil and gas exploration while restricting others. He signals limited Atlantic and Virginia access and Alaska expansions, with no Pacific coast development, and links energy policy to cost and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barack Obama
Nevada
John Rowe
Exelon Corp
Wall Street Journal
Virginia
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Aaron hits 715th home run to top Ruth record
On April 8 1974 Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves connected for his 715th career homer against the Los Angeles Dodgers, breaking Babe Ruths enduring major league mark in a clash at Dodger Stadium. Also noted: Ponce de Leon began Florida coast exploration in 1513 and the 17th Amendment was ratified in 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Aaron
Atlanta Braves
Los Angeles Dodgers
Babe Ruth
Juan Ponce de Leon
Florida
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pecos Elementary Names Week’s Citizens of the Month
Twenty five years ago Pecos Elementary announced its citizens of the month across all grades. Sixth grade recipients were Chon Acosta and Mike Benta, fifth grade Carlos Barron Toy Madrill, fourth Angelo Sedillo Wilfred Sedillo, third Clinton Chambers Monica Estebane Candy Sebcido, second Jennifer Latcher Veronica Rascon, first Jose Galvan Raymond Gonzalez Christopher Rodriguez Anna Villa, kindergarten Adam Lara Anthony Morales Doug Nunez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Chon Acosta
Mike Benta
Carlos Barron
Toy Madrill
Angelo Sedillo
Wilfred Sedillo
Clinton Chambers
Monica Estebane
Candy Sebcido
Jennifer Latcher
Veronica Rascon
Jose Galvan
Raymond Gonzalez
Christopher Rodriguez
Anna Villa
Adam Lara
Anthony Morales
Doug Nunez
Rasmussen poll eyes New Mexico governor race dynamics
A Rasmussen survey shows Lt. Gov. Diane Denish leading five Republican nominees in hypothetical matchups, with margins from nine to 21 points. The poll includes debates over candidate strength and the value of early polling before the June 1 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
California
Texas
New York
Michigan
Ohio
Rasmussen Reports
Diane Denish
Denish
GOP
Janice Arnold-Jones
Dona Ana
Susana Martinez
Pete Domenici Jr
Alan Weh
Weh
Doug Turner
Turner
Rasmussen
Karzai threatens to join Taliban over foreign meddling
President Hamid Karzai accuses foreign powers of meddling in Afghanistan and raises the possibility of joining the Taliban if the West pressures reforms continue. Washington officials warn the remarks could undermine NATO efforts and U.S. cooperation ahead of a major offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kabul
Hamid Karzai
Taliban
Afghanistan
Washington
U.S
Barack Obama
White House
Robert Gibbs
Karzai
U.N
United Nations
Does Internet pornography harm society and individuals
A conference summarized in The Social Costs of Pornography argues porn affects attitudes and behavior, citing Layden on violence risk and relationship impact. It notes increased rape likelihood with violent content, and claims exposure lowers partner satisfaction and alters views on marriage and sex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witherspoon Institute
Social Costs Ofpornography
Mary Anne Layden
University of Pennsylvania
Layden
National Review
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Associated Press
League of Nations
Geneva
Harry S. Truman
U.S. Supreme Court
Truman
Senate
Richard M. Nixon
G. Harold Carswell
Pablo Picasso
Mougins
France
Jimmy Swaggart
Assemblies of God
Pyosz Ny
Wai Leoi
ANG
PAS
IBD Exit
Obama
Gibbs
State Department
P.J. Crowley
Brussels
NATO
James Appathurai
Western Alliance
Gallagher
Maggie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!