First Lady urges grads to strike own path at MLK High
Michelle Obama told Tennessee graduates at Martin Luther King Jr Academic Magnet High School to pursue a self chosen course in college and life. She urged overcoming failures with grit during a ceremony at Tennessee State University.
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Top 5 Web Trends in Monterrey Kids Sing
A late run of online chatter highlights Monterrey youth singing performances. Janice and Tamara receive attention as Carrasco appeals for Hispano Chamber support while Blach and Brown claim momentum in local web trends.
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Oxbow Upsets Orb to End Belmont Triple Crown Hopes
In a wire to wire Preakness upset, Oxbow defeats Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Trainer D Wayne Lukas and jockey Gary Stevens claim another classic victory as Lukas spoils dreams at age 77 and notches his 14th win.
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IRS targets small conservative groups while overlooking big donors
The IRS admits scrutinizing modest tea party applicants for tax exempt status during the 2012 election cycle while largely avoiding probes of large, well funded outside groups like Karl Rove’s Crossroads GPS and the Koch brothers’ Americans for Prosperity. Democratic senators accuse the agency of bias as Priorities USA and American Bridge 21st Century are cited as parallel influence efforts.
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NMMI 153 Graduates Stand Like Beacons at 119th Ceremony
The New Mexico Military Institute marked its 119th graduation with 77 junior college and 76 high school cadets. Gov. Guillermo Padres Elias delivered the keynote as valedictorian Robert Haley of McLean Texas urged graduates to seek new journeys while recalling the song's pause in a tied to family and leadership.
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New Mexico tax package saves jobs and spurs new hires
NM Economic Development head Jon Barela told lawmakers the final session tax package saved about 1,500 jobs and could create around 200 more in coming months. The plan trims corporate tax from 7.6 to 5.9 percent, ends hold harmless payments, and includes a film tax credit. analysts project net long term revenue gains.
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Broken rail eyed in derailment crash near NYC
Officials say foul play was not involved in the commuter train derailment outside New York City. A fractured rail is under study to see if it is connected to the crash. NTSB member Earl Weener noted the broken rail is of substantial interest and a section will be sent for lab analysis.
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