Panetta predicts Iraq asks U.S. to keep forces beyond year end
Leon Panetta, nominee to lead the Pentagon, told senators at his confirmation hearing that Iraq is likely to request continued American force presence after the current departure date. He is the CIA director and former PAGE AG in the administration.
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Top 5 web items for the past 24 hours
A roundup of recent local items includes a grass fire report, RPD charging a woman with attempted murder, notes on Harry and the Potters rock, Roswell summer fun events, and a robbery at a Valero gas station.
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Nowitzki Leads Mavericks Past Heat To Take 3 2 Lead
Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points and drove for the go ahead dunk with 2 45 remaining as Dallas beat Miami 112 103 to grab a 3 2 edge in the NBA finals. The dramatic win puts LeBron James and the Heat on brink of elimination.
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Two girls arrested in foster parent murder case
Two 15 year old girls, Desiree Linares and Alexis Shields, were arrested in Carlsbad after police say they bound Evelyn Miranda with wire and a cord and suffocated her with a pillow. Both teens are held at the Chaves County Juvenile Detention Center. The case involves a foster parent in San Patricio.
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Pearce Addresses Roswell Job Corps Students for Hope and Initiative
Congressman Steve Pearce visited Roswell Job Corps on Thursday to urge students to set goals and be proactive. He shared personal stories of picking himself up and stressed perseverance, truth, and building a better tomorrow for America.
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Man found dead after chase near junkyard in Sun Day
A middle aged man died after a chase with Chaves County Sheriffs Deputies Roswell Police and New Mexico State Police. He fled into the Remco Auto Parts junkyard at 4600 S Main St Sun Day and was found deceased around 8 10 a m. An autopsy in Albuquerque is planned. The cause of death is not yet known.
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U S strikes Yemen targets linked to al Qaida
U S warplanes hit al Qaida in Yemen last Friday killing a midlevel operative Abu Ali al Harithi and other followers. A May 5 drone miss target Anwar al Awlaki due to a malfunction. Officials say strikes rely on timely actionable intelligence and do not indicate broader policy shifts. CIA chief Panetta says agency and elite forces stay aligned with Yemen to curb militants amid the revolt against President Saleh.
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U.S. economy slows amid weak hiring and high prices
Data show unemployment claims steady, trade deficit narrows in April as exports rise. Wall Street recovers modestly as Dow gains 75 points while economists warn temporary factors mask deeper weakness. A wet spring could curb corn harvest and keep food prices high through 2012.
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