George Beverly Shea Dies at 104 in Asheville
George Beverly Shea, longtime singer for Billy Graham, died Tuesday in Asheville after a brief illness. His booming baritone accompanied crusades and stadiums worldwide during a decades long career with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
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Lay Standoff Ends Peacefully
A tense standoff concluded without violence as officials reported a peaceful resolution. Local authorities urged continued PSA campaigns to boost community safety awareness.
Blackwell Signs National Letter With NMMI Bronco Baseball
Brad Blackwell defies the typical recruit as he signs a national letter of intent to join the New Mexico Military Institute Bronco baseball program under coach Chris Cook. The defensive standout will pursue both academics and athletics at NMMI.
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Senate blocks broad gun control bill after Newtown vote
Senate Republicans with rural Democrats defeat tighter background checks, assault weapon ban, and high capacity magazines after mass shooting in Newtown Connecticut. President Obama vows the effort isn’t over as gun control advocates lament the loss and the NRA-sympathetic outcome.
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Dexter High Crash Claims Three Student Lives
Police and fire crews responded to a deadly crash outside Dexter High School. Three students were killed and another was jailed as responders used rescue tools to reach victims. Tricia Hart of the Medical Investigator's Office pronounced the girl dead at the scene.
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Curtis fire near Mayhill prompts evacuations and rise in acreage
Lincoln National Forest crews fought a blaze near Curtis Canyon two miles southwest of Mayhill, sparked by high winds. Five homes were evacuated with 12 more advised to leave as the fire expanded from two to 100 acres. Containment was not yet estimated, with winds easing later.
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Boston official: Video footage shows suspect in Marathon bombing
A Boston official says surveillance video shows a man dropping off a bag at the bombing site and investigators pursue the person. Another official confirms an image of a potential suspect exists but the name is unknown. The case follows a deadly attack with three deaths and over 170 injured.
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Local singer celebrates libraries during National Library Week
Roswell Public Library hosted singer Eva McCollaum as part of National Library Week. She performed her poetic song series to a quiet crowd while many patrons read. See RPL, Page A3.
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Spring storm shuts Wyoming roads and delays Rockies game
A persistent spring storm brings wet snow to Wyoming and Colorado delaying interstates and flights in Denver. Three feet of snow boosts Colorado snowpack while drought persists. Wildfire season is delayed in northern mountains as crews burn brush in deep snow.
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