Syrian forces shell Hama seize central square in assault
Syrian tanks storm Hama under heavy shelling seizing Assi square and cutting electricity water and phone lines as residents flee. UN Security Council condemns crackdown while activists warn of crimes against humanity and future trial of Assad. About 1700 civilians killed since protests began in mid March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Hama
U.N. Security Council
Egypt
Hosni Mubarak
Bashar Assad
Suheir Atassi
Ers
Atassi
Associated Press
Assi Square
Assad
Security Council
Council
Hafez Assad
Muslim Brotherhood
Mubarak
Syria
Omar Hamawi
Hamawi
al- Hader
PRC surcharge ruling prompts energy efficiency appeal
The court ruling forces the PRC to revisit energy efficiency rules while utilities may not be required to refund surcharges already collected. PNM faces questions on how the decision affects its roughly $4 million share and customers see monthly bills drop from about 35 cents to 17 cents. The plan aimed to offset lost revenues as energy saving programs cut consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Sisneros
King
Attorney General's Office
PRC
Jason Marks
Marks
Commission
Public Service Company of
New Mexico
PNM
Susan Sponar
Roswell school bonds seek 16 million for renovations and new HVAC
The Roswell Independent School District proposes up to 16 million in general obligation bonds to remodel four elementary schools and replace facilities at Goddard and Roswell high schools. PSCOC funds would cover about 72 percent of listed costs, with local bonds covering the rest. Absentee voting runs Aug 5–26 and the election is Aug 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Public School Capital Outlay Council
PSCOC
Berrendo
Military Heights
el Capitan
Valley View
Goddard High School
Roswell High School
Parkview Early Literacy Center
New Mexico
East Grand Plains
Missouri Avenue
Pecos
Monterrey
Sunset
Goddard
Roswell Independent School District
Chaves County
St. Mary’s Place
Polling locations listed for 8 30 bond election
A detailed listing of consolidated precincts and polling sites for the August 30 bond election. Locations include Berrendo Elementary Roswell High School El Capitan Elementary and multiple other schools and public buildings across precincts 1 through 12 with specific address details.
Economy weighs on deficits dimming U.S. growth
The piece notes debt and deficits threaten paying bills and curb growth toward 2.5 percent to stabilize unemployment. Analysts warn of recession risk below 2 percent, with weak demand, cautious spending, and consumer debt after housing collapse. Corporate profits rise on efficiency and overseas expansion.
Mubarak Trial Echoes Across Region as Egypt Probes Accomplice Charge
The hearing at the Cairo police academy examined Mubarak and former Interior Minister Habib el Adly for intentional murder of protesters and improper land deals. A crowd clashed at the gates as prosecutors warned of possible death sentences, while Mubarak appeared awake and alert despite recent reports of illness. The defense sought testimony from Defense Minister Tantawi and the session adjourned to August 15 with el Adly’s case continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libya
Muammar Gaddafi
Syria
Bashar Assad
Yemen
Ali Abdullah Saleh
Mubarak
Egypt
National Police Academy
Cairo
Ahmed Rifaat
Habib el-Adly
Hussein Salem
Spain
el-Adly
Sharm el-Sheikh
Red Sea
Hussein Tantawi
Council of Generals
Tantawi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gould
Attorney General
Nancy Lopez
Bland Consolidated
Washington Avenue
N. Washington
U.S
Leo Abruzzese
Global Fore
Economist Intelligence Unit
Andrew Goldberg
JP Morgan Funds
Mark Witner
Wells Fargo Securities
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!