Reunited sisters share lifelong bond after 48 years apart
Charlene Francis of Roswell and Carol Ann Gerlich of Baytown, separated since birth, reunited in June 1994 after Gerlich, adopted in 1946, traced her birth family. They met in Houston area, wore matching outfits, and quickly formed a close sisterly bond. Both face diabetes and heart issues as they maintain contact with family.
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Charlene Francis
Roswell
Carol Ann Gerlich
Baytown
Texas
Gerlich
Mary Lee Ladd
Houston
Francis
Ladd
Wichita Falls
Dallas
Amarillo
John Ladd
Mike Pettit
Woman dies in Virden house fire linked to drug dispute
Two Phoenix area residents, David Van Horn and Diane Wilson, were charged with murder after a house fire killed Norma Clouse. Hidalgo County Deputy Ali Salinas was critically wounded and deputy Chon Trujillo injured while investigating, as officers hunted a possible third suspect.
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van Horn
Gilbert, Ariz
Hill
Vantiorn
Hidalgo County
Wilson
Luna County
Virden
Arizona-New Mexico
Fireworks blamed for $3 million blaze at Melloy Dodge
Investigators say fireworks sparked a fire at the Melloy Dodge dealership in Albuquerque, destroying 16 or 17 cars inside and about six outside. Police closed part of I-25 as flames drew a black smoke plume. Steven Bachar, 31, was arrested on suspicion of negligent arson and released on bond. another employee and a relative received misdemeanors for negligent use of fireworks.
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Albuquerque
Bobby Gonzales
Albuquerque Fire Department
Gonzales
Steven Frederick Bachar
Melloy Dodge
Harold Gonzales
Bachar
Bernalillo County
George White
Melloy
Bill Kehl
US passport mix up sparks M&M riddle at Namibia stop
In Windhoek the press agent for Jon Secada answered a playful U S citizenship test question about M&Ms melting in the mouth to secure a passport for an appearance with Secada. The U S consulate confirmed the exchange as routine with official Robert Burton noting the jest.
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Windhoek
Namibia
U.S
Jon Secada
M&m
Jorge Pinos
Pinos
Secada
Robert Burton
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