Virginia Tech lockdown ends after hours long gunman scare
A campus alert system lockdown at Virginia Tech lasted about five hours after reports of a man with a possible handgun. Police searched 150 buildings, issued a composite sketch, but found no gunman. The incident tests the university emergency alert upgrades since 2007.
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Dow tumble deepens as weak economy spooks markets
The Dow fell sharply amid fear of a slowing U.S. economy and European distress as Italy and Spain face possible EU rescue, with investors awaiting July unemployment data. Traders moved to cash, gold hit intraday highs, and analysts warned of renewed recession risk.
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Mayor involved in disputed documents deposition transcript
The deposition transcript quotes Soltero saying the mayor did not portray the documents as legal while reading them. City Councilor Salinas testified he was present at the restaurant meeting and reportedly intoxicated. Officials said the mayor signed the documents at Sunland Park city hall in July 2008 and remained sober.
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Man Acknowledges Signing Contract While Drunk
A man testified that he signed a contract while intoxicated, raising questions about consent and enforceability. The case hinges on whether intoxication invalidates the agreement and the contract’s binding terms.
Fair Wool Lead Contest at 4-H fair draws families and laughs
The event featured children in novice booster and pre booster divisions with top finishes by Mikenzey Patterson Samantha White Cally Wood and Laurelen Jones. Adults entertained crowds as pigs dressed in clown garb vied for titles including Big Bacon and Swankiest Swine with Larry Hobson winning both the Pignitary Champion and performing We are the Champions as he left.
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Conflicting Details Emerge In Roswell Car Fire Case
State Police describe an early call about a rollover at 8:21 a.m. Haider notes an hour of unknown events between the incident and a report of a car fire. Specifics remain unclear. Investigators are pursuing whether an accelerant was involved.
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Pentagon warns as debt deal prompts cut risks to defense
Defense leaders warn across the Pentagon that the Obama administration budget accord could slice nearly 350 billion from military spending over ten years and open the door to more cuts. General Mullen and Panetta press lawmakers to balance deficits by targeting mandatory spending and taxes while protecting troops.
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