Romney allies push negative ads as Iowa caucuses end
New Hampshire and South Carolina contests loom for Romney rivals while Gingrich warns of negative ad volume. Perry blasts Romney Santorum and Paul in Sioux City. Bachmann unveils first Iowa TV ad in months as Romney maintains lead despite mixed attacks. undecided voters like Bill Brauer say they will decide tonight.
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Arson spree suspect held in Los Angeles blaze wave
Harry Burkhart, 24, was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of arson linked to more than 50 fires over the New Year weekend. He faced charges of arson of an inhabited dwelling and was jailed without bail. Police connected him to a surveillance image and a van stop as investigators pursued the case. Local residents faced evacuations and property damage across Hollywood West Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley with no major injuries reported.
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Alfalfa drought genetics could boost yields in New Mexico
Researchers at New Mexico State University report a drought tolerant alfalfa program using DNA markers to track and select natural variation. Test crops with markers yielded 9 to 15 percent more under limited water, signaling a potential breakthrough as farmers face costly hay shortages statewide.
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Retirement toll rises as New Mexico pension funds face strain
New Mexico faces higher retirement costs as more workers retire, pushing average state employee pay toward 69 354 with benefits. The Educational Retirement Board and PERA report unfunded liabilities exceeding 9 billion, prompting a 30 day legislative session to seek solvency solutions. Senator George Munoz urges urgent action to ensure retirees receive benefits while funding gaps narrow.
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Gunman in Park Rampage Linked to New Year Shooting
Guardian ad litem recommended parenting and communication classes for both parents and a visitation schedule for Barnes until he completes evaluations for domestic violence and mental health. Barnes fled to a remote park after a New Year’s shooting near Seattle that wounded four and likely killed ranger Margaret Anderson. Authorities evacuated Mount Rainier visitors and launched a parkwide manhunt.
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Critics press review of HIV criminal laws across states
A coalition backed by Congresswoman Barbara Lee pushes to repeal laws punishing HIV exposure. After cases in Texas and Michigan, advocates argue these archaic statutes stigmatize HIV positive people and deter testing and treatment, while prosecutors defend them as necessary to deter risky behavior.
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