Government scrutinizes phone records and online data use
Washington agencies weigh how much government access to phone metadata and internet activity improves crime tracing. Officials argue tradeoffs between privacy and public safety while considering new data collection safeguards and oversight.
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Miami Heat top San Antonio in NBA Finals tied
LeBron James delivered a strong showing as Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh led the heat attack. The Heat relied on their star trio to mirror their playoff form and even the series after a dominant performance against the Spurs.
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Assad regime used chemical weapons crossing Obama red line
The White House said U S officials have conclusive evidence that Bashar al Assad’s regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces, crossing Obama’s red line and prompting plans to aid rebels with weapons and ammunition though delivery timing remains unclear. Senator John McCain has pressed for stronger U S intervention.
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City Council delays lodging fee for Roswell Convention Center
Roswell City Council postpones action on a proposed ordinance to levy a 2.50 per room daily fee on lodging during occupancy toward the Roswell Convention and Civic Center expansion. The Legislature removed the population requirement from the act, enabling smaller towns to impose such fees, with Councilor Henderson noting years of effort to extend the act to all municipalities.
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NMMI Sues Alumni Association Over 5.2 Million Asset Dispute
New Mexico Military Institute sues its ousted Alumni Association in Chaves County District Court seeking to recover 5.2 million dollars in assets. Attorneys Richard Olson and Parker Fosse of Hinkle, Hensley, Shaner & Martin allege long running financial mismanagement and budget failures led to the break. Association president John Phinizy said the group will defend the claim as of Thursday.
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Self-involved Martinez surrenders in Roswell case
Joe Paul Martinez 34, once a person of interest in the Farmer case, turned himself in to Roswell Police. A Monday shooting on South Delaware Avenue left a man flown for treatment. Michael Farmer, 54, was later charged with aggravated assault and aggravated battery after an incident tied to a confrontation with Martinez and a shotgun.
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Jaroso Fire Grows Amid Smoke In Pecos Wilderness
Fire managers report the Jaroso Fire expanding to about 12 square miles on Wednesday, but infrared mapping shows nearly 6 square miles burned. Intense heat, dead timber and rugged terrain hinder assessments as officials announce closures of the Pecos Wilderness and Camino Real Ranger District trails with penalties for violations.
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Court rules isolated human genes cannot be patented
The Supreme Court unanimously rejects patents on isolated human genes while approving for the first time the patenting of synthetic DNA. The decision blocks exclusive control of natural genetic information but opens paths for synthetic sequences used in medical research and applications.
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