Dead Blackbirds Fall Over Beebe New Year Celebration
New Year's Eve revelers in Beebe Arkansas watched thousands of dead blackbirds fall from the sky during midnight fireworks. Local authorities and wildlife officials began investigating the mass death as residents ponder possible causes and the broader implications for the town and nearby areas.
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Top 5 Web This Hour The Latest Online Buzz
A rapid rundown of five popular web items from the last 24 hours. Topics include a teen fatal shooting accident and hospital celebrating its first baby of 2011. Local police plan to name a new chief next week as aviation teardown trends gain attention.
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Luck Leads End Zone Celebration with Harbaugh and Elway
John Elway flashed his familiar grin and Jim Harbaugh shouted from the sideline as Andrew Luck sprinted into the end zone for a celebration.
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House Republicans push first vote to repeal Obamacare
The House will vote January 12 to repeal the Obama health care law as a first move by the new GOP majority. Republicans pledge further efforts to undermine the law despite no replacement plan, while Senate Democrats vow to block the repeal. Budget and debt ceiling fights loom as the parties set early tests ahead of elections.
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Duffey sworn in as Chaves County Commissioner
Republican James Duffey was formally sworn in as a Chaves County Commissioner after a razor narrow victory by one vote. The oath followed a prolonged election and recount process with support from fellow commissioners. Also sworn in at the ceremony were Greg Nibert, Ron Lethgo, and Eric J. Coll.
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Martinez reverses DNA center move and pushes broader arrestee DNA
Gov Susana Martinez on her first day reverses former Gov Richardson plan to relocate the state DNA center from Albuquerque to Santa Fe and proposes expanding state law to require DNA samples from anyone arrested for a felony. The move draws opposition from Albuquerque officials and public safety leaders citing public safety concerns.
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Troubled Pakistan Faces Ruling Coalition Collapse
Pakistan's ruling coalition may be collapsing after a key party defected. The crisis heightens political churn, complicates reforms backed by the IMF, and jeopardizes efforts to tackle poverty, power outages, and militancy as analysts warn the army could exploit the split to pursue strategic aims in relation to Afghanistan.
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Stocks push higher to start 2011 in January barometer lift
U S stocks rally on first trading day of 2011 with gains led by optimism over improving economy. The Dow rose 93.24 points to 11,670.75, its best close since August 2008, as ISM manufacturing index and construction spending exceeded expectations.
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