Obama faces questions on al Qaida threat and intelligence gaps
President defends wartime resolve after Umar Abdulmutallab plot exposed gaps in intelligence and watch lists. Officials cite human error and slow data sharing, with calls for reforms but no overhaul of counterterrorism. He orders agency heads to establish accountability units.
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Roswell men face charges after mall shooting chase
The incident began after a high speed pursuit from Roswell Mall to Farley’s parking lot. Twaddle and Baker allegedly tried to kill a middleman over 1750 dollars in meth and fired during the chase. Police report gunfire at multiple locations and say additional charges are likely as drug items were found in Twaddle’s car.
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Baker
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Eddy County Sheriff's Office
Eddy County
Zuniga
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Farley's
APD
Holley
Carlsbad
January retail sales seen modest with cautious 2009 outlook
ICSC chief economist Michael Niemira expects January sales to rise at most 1 percent with annual growth possibly reaching 3.5 percent. Wal Mart hosts earnings Feb 18 amid flat job market and tight credit. Shoppers focus on needs, not impulse, as discounts and holiday leftovers shrink.
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ICSC
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Wal-Mart
Freezing Weather Triggers Guard Activate and School Delays
Gov. Rick Perry activated the National Guard and Dallas police sheltered the homeless overnight. Early drizzle iced roads causing accidents and snarls, while the University of North Texas and other colleges closed or delayed. Thousands of children gained an unexpected holiday as residents bought heaters, insulation, and plastic covers amid forecasts for more cold. In the Rio Grande Valley South Texas citrus growers debated whether temperatures would drop below freezing by Saturday.
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Landmark California gay marriage trial opens in federal court
A high profile federal trial in California examines whether laws banning same sex marriage violate the U.S. Constitution. The case pits Rob Reiner backed plaintiffs against defenders Gov. Schwarzenegger and AG Brown while Olson and Boies lead the legal team. The trial will be videotaped and streamed on YouTube, highlighting a nationwide constitutional question.
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Justice Department
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Arizona
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