Karzai Angry Over Taliban Leader Baradar Arrest
Afghan President Hamid Karzai voiced anger after Pakistan arrested Taliban deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar with U.S. help. Officials say talks with Baradar were under way as Pakistan’s action quickened the push toward reconciliation and a peace jirga hosted by Karzai next month.
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Abdul Ghani Baradar
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U.S
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Abdul Ali Shamsi
Helmand
Afghanistan
NATO
Washington
Vote Wrangle Pushes Health Care Bill Toward Floor
The article notes Democratic leaders confident of House passage as votes form. Rep James Oberstar leans yes and Pelosi says the bill will reach the floor soon. A $1.3 million ad campaign targets 17 House Democrats while SEIU threatens to withdraw support from opposing lawmakers.
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Martinez leads GOP in New Mexico convention results
At the GOP convention in New Mexico, Martinez leads with strong support and vows to restore trust in state government. Allen Weir trails with 26.3 percent, Domenici Jr. at 4.6 percent, while Janice Arnold-Jones and Doug Turner stay active in the governor race. Pearce dominates the Second District contest with 92.2 percent.
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Domenici
GOP
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Albuquerque
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Turner
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Pearce
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Chaves County
New Mexico
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Gunmen Attack Car In El Paso Killing U S Diplomatic Aide
Suspected drug gang gunmen halted a pursuit on a bridge in El Paso and opened fire killing Enriquez and her husband and wounding their infant. A Mexican citizen Salcido Ceniceros and his two children were also killed and wounded as they fled toward Ciudad Juarez. State department officials say it is unclear if diplomats were targeted. The 1985 Camarena case is recalled as a reference point.
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Ciudad Juarez
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U.S
State Department
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Washington
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Mexico
Drug Enforcement Administration
Enrique “Kiki” Camarena
Wedum Announces Campaign Against Espinoza in Roswell District
Wedum, a former chemist and teacher, plans to fundvictims permit to carry a concealed firearm while challenging Rep Nora Espinoza in Roswell district race. He asserts voters know his honesty and vows a Democratic competitor to Espinoza.
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Roswell
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Roswell man charged with second degree murder in party shooting
Detectives found a handgun blood and a shell casing after a party in Roswell New Mexico. Hernandez was arrested days later after a traffic stop on East Mathews Street. Witnesses identified him as the shooter though he denied involvement saying others claim he was present. He faces up to 15 years with 85 percent served.
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East Mathews Street
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Chaves County
New Mexico
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Roswell
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