NSA leaks spark debate over data collection limits
Maine Senator Angus King cautions about massive government data holdings from NSA programs while officials say plans to scrap the programs are unlikely. Snowden, a Booz Allen contractor, released details on phone records and nine internet providers, with asylum talks in Hong Kong and possible charges under federal law.
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Thompson Ridge Fire grows near Jemez Springs in New Mexico
Blaze crews battled the Thompson Ridge Fire in the Jemez Mountains. Retardant drops and air deliveries aided firefighters as Route 4 reopened after weekend closures. The fire burned over 32 square miles in Valle Caldera and Santa Fe National Forest since May 31 with about 1,000 personnel assigned and containment estimated at 40 percent.
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Trial spans weeks as APD abuse probe draws scrutiny
Chavez, an Albuquerque officer for nine months, faced a Valencia County investigation after his wife’s death. He earned about $155,000 in 31/2 years during leave and desk duty, while also working for Animal Welfare. A Valencia County grand jury later indicted him for murder in April 2011, and Serna pledged to counter what he calls false allegations.
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Lottery funds shifted to scholarships in New Mexico
From 1996 to 2001 almost 67 million went to public school construction and then law redirected all lottery proceeds to the scholarship program. About 82,600 students have received scholarships since fall 1997 through spring 2012, with 38,900 gradually. Last year around 17,300 students at two and four year colleges benefited. The program is projected to run short of money in 2014 2015.
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Koreas inch toward talks despite stalled cooperation
Analysts note renewed engagement between Seoul and Pyongyang as they prepare to discuss past inter Korean declarations and plans for resumed joint projects at Kaesong. Talks will also cover tours to Mount Kumgang and separated families reunions amid wary expectations on denuclearization.
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Charges Continued In Robbery And False Imprisonment Case
Bersane and Abrey Miller allegedly assaulted a man in a parking lot on W Matthews St and forced him into a car. He was driven near Roswell and Artesia, pushed out, then recaptured and held at Miller’s residence until escaping. Wallets found in Bersane’s backpack support robbery and false imprisonment warrants.
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