Coast oil spill threat after wrecked platform disaster
Crews raced to seal a Gulf of Mexico underwater well after a wrecked platform leaked about 42,000 gallons daily. If the spill cannot be stopped quickly, workers may drill a relief well to redirect oil, a process estimated at about two months as oil washes along a wide coastal stretch.
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Cinderella Pageant Garners Strong Turnout At ArtFaire
The 22nd annual ArtFaire drew a good crowd as volunteers staged fundraisers for MS research. Walkers collected donations over 24 hours while community groups including Girls, Youth ChalleNGe, and KRB Charity Cleanups announced support and funding timelines.
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NMMI Broncos Take Fifth at WJCAC Golf Championship
New Mexico Military Institute junior college men finish fifth at the Western Junior College Athletic Conference Championship. Final round at Rainmakers Golf Club produced a 317 team total on a 7,101 yard par 72 course. Will Archibeque posted the low NMMI round on day two with a 78 after a 75 opening at Sierra Blanca. Archibeque finished the tournament at 9 over par.
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New Mexico Military Institute Junior College
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Democrats push for sweeping bank controls despite Senate setback
Democrats remain confident they can prevail on broad financial regulation after a 57 41 Senate defeat on advancing the overhaul. Sen. Nelson opposed the motion with Republicans, while Senate Leader Reid signaled possible re votes. The House already passed its version, and Obama urges unity for the country over party politics amid the push on Wall Street reform.
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Senate
Wall Street
Ben Nelson
Nebraska
Barack Obama
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Furor over Arizona immigration law grows amid protests
Opponents smeared swastikas on the state Capitol with refried beans as civil rights leaders urge a boycott. The White House weighs a possible legal challenge while activists plan suits arguing the law oversteps federal authority and risks racial profiling. President Obama asked the Justice Department to review implications. Mexican President Calderon calls the law discriminatory.
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Trial Set in Nursery Lawsuit Over Injured Child
A Roswell woman sues Working Mother's Day Nursery, alleging negligent care after her 16 month old daughter Emery suffered severe finger injuries when her hand was caught in a door hinge. The court records indicate Emery was one of three children injured in the same manner, and the parent says information about prior incidents was withheld by the nursery and its manager.
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Ashley Nowak
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Israel freezes east Jerusalem housing in bid to fix rift
Israel's prime minister has effectively halted new Jewish construction in east Jerusalem to mend the rift with the United States and revive U.S. brokered peace talks. The de facto freeze risks angering hard liners in Netanyahu's Likud coalition but could jump start indirect negotiations as Palestinian President Abbas signals readiness to begin talks with Israel. Washington pressed Abbas to accept a mediator role as Obama administration seeks closer ties with Israel.
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Joe Biden
U.S
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Washington
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