Americans ready to travel after rough winter
AAA predicts 36.1 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for Memorial Day weekend. Most drive 31.8 million, with 2.6 million flying and 1.7 million taking a cruise or bus. Higher disposable income and a recovering job market boost plans as costs rise modestly for hotels planes and rentals.
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VA probes clinic director as wait list allegations rise
Shinseki asked the VA inspector general to investigate the clinic director. An initial review of 17 Phoenix hospital deaths found no link to delays. Griffin said new complaints of manipulated waiting times and falsified appointments appeared at other VA sites after Phoenix. At least 10 new allegations have emerged in three weeks. Rep. Miller mocked Petzel's resignation as disingenuous doublespeak amid retirement plans.
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Albuquerque VA scheduling probe under way reports say
Albuquerque Journal says the VA Office of Inspector General began examining whether schedulers were ordered to falsify patient appointment records at the Albuquerque medical center months ago. Senator Udall presses for a thorough inquiry while veterans groups criticize the VA approach and the White House backs Shinseki and Petzel.
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Plea Continued for Campbell Involves Youth Mental Status
The no contest plea by Mason Campbell at Berrendo Middle School acknowledges immature brain decision making. Prosecutor Matt Chandler says the state will seek maximum punishment, aiming for custody until age 21 to allow rehabilitation and family healing. Gorence urges prayers for Nathaniel Kendal and their son.
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WIPP probes trigger halt on Los Alamos waste shipments
Officials confirm a cracked lid and heat damage on a Los Alamos container at the WIPP site near Carlsbad. DOE and partners study causes including nitrate salt reaction and a kitty litter substitute, as Los Alamos is ordered to remove thousands of barrels from outdoor storage.
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