Obama speaks on Memorial Day after rain washes out Illinois address
President Obama returns home to deliver a Memorial Day message to troops at Andrews Air Force Base noting the ordinary Americans who sacrifice for country. He honors those fallen in Afghanistan and Iraq, while Vice President Biden speaks at Arlington National Cemetery and praises service members as the nation’s heart and soul.
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Memorial Day remarks honor fallen veterans and origin of holiday
Maj. Alaric Pugh of Roswell spoke at Memorial Day observances in South Park Cemetery praising veterans and the local community for military respect. The piece traces Memorial Day origins from Decoration Day after the Civil War, noting GAR leadership, early observances, and the 1971 national holiday designation.
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Weh Ad Clash Sparks GOP Primary TV Attack
GOP state chairman Harvey Yates denounced Weh as dishonest and inappropriate a week before the election. Martinez, Dona Ana County DA, criticized Weh for Bush immigration reform support while Weh opposed amnesty but backed a guest worker plan. Weir accused Martinez of misspending. Martinez said the charges were false.
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Memorial Day service honors fallen veterans and families
Udalls letter frames Memorial Day as a day of mourning and thanksgiving. Michael Trujillo, Chaves County commissioner and Iraq veteran, urged citizens to honor true heroes and unpaid sacrifices by families. Chaplain Mondragon prayed for mercy on wives and children, and a wreath ceremony followed with red white and blue floral tributes and the national flag.
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Violence erupts on Mavi Marmara as Gaza flotilla intercepted
Israeli forces clash with activists aboard the Mavi Marmara carrying 600 of 700 protesters heading for Gaza. Activists wielded metal rods knives and guns while soldiers used paintball guns and pistols. Passengers reach an Israeli hospital amid accusations of excessive force and international outcry. Countries and media condemn the raid as editors call for release of detained Al Jazeera staff.
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BP sets stage for cap as relief wells loom
PTadis Patzek of Texas applauds relief wells while BP weighs a cap over the blown Gulf well. Uncertainty remains about how long relief may take, oil volumes, and potential risks of cutting the riser to capture spill. The spill endangers tuna, whales, reef systems, and Louisiana coastline already hit by oil.
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