National Intel Chief Blair Resigns Under Pressure
National Intelligence Director Dennis Blair resigns under White House pressure after a 16 month tenure marked by intelligence failures and agency turf wars. The move fuels questions about leadership at the U S intelligence community and the timing amid ongoing security debates.
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Top 5 Web Topics of the Hour
A run of brief items highlights a RPD officer patrolling Artesians area, a city blast tied to gopher control, a skylight fire at a hotel, Harvest Ministries securing a new home, and comments from Martinez and Web amid mudslinging discourse.
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Mine That Bird Rejoins Lukas at Churchill Downs
Dr. Leonard Black and Mark Allen announce Mine That Bird will be trained by Hall of Fame conditioner D Wayne Lukas at Churchill Downs. The gelding is co owned by Black and Allen through Double Eagle Ranch.
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Obituaries and Weather Forecast Highlights
Obituaries list Viadyka Archbishop Macarius Michael D Overhiser Gloria Jean Sanchez Howell Pat Russ Mildred Marie Bryan. Forecast notes a high .96 and low .60.
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Roswell LAX Flights End After One Year Of Service
American Airlines will halt LAX service from Roswell International Airport one year after starting, citing a $150,000 monthly loss and weak demand. The last flight is August 23, with ongoing efforts to pursue new air service and maintain Dallas connections. Community leaders warn cancellation may end RO SWELL LAX links.
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University High School Holds 26th Commencement at Wool Bowl
Seventy graduates from University High School celebrated the 26th annual commencement at the Wool Bowl on Thursday night. Principal Leslie Andrews highlighted ranges in ages from 17 to 20, two married couples, and more than a dozen earning EMS or CNA certificates. Valedictorian Benique Acosta spoke of overcoming social and work-related hardships while families attended, and students noted flexible schedules and dual enrollment opportunities.
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Senate passes money bill broad restraint on big banks
Senate approves a wide ranging finance bill aimed at curbing risky Wall Street activity. The 59 to 39 vote signals a major step toward tighter controls on banks, traders, and homebuyers, with reconciliation to a House version and a target to reach Obama before July.
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Oil Goo Floods Louisiana Marshes At Gulf Mouth
Chocolate brown and orange globs coat Louisiana wetlands at Grand Isle with oil from the Gulf spill. BP concedes the leak’s size may be larger than earlier estimates as public anger grows and a video feed of the underwater gusher prompts lawmakers to pressure the company.
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Goddard Statue Unveiled At Roswell Museum
An 11 foot bronze sculpture of Robert Goddard was unveiled near Roswell's original launch tower at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. Artist Steven Weitzman integrated the historic launch tower from 1949 to complete the scene. Goddard, regarded as the father of modern rocketry, conducted key propulsion work at Mescalero Ranch in Roswell.
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Calderon argues against Arizona immigration law before Congress
Mexican President Felipe Calderon addressed a Joint Session criticizing Arizona's law requiring police to check immigration status. He urged U.S. Congress to act on cross border crime and weapons flow, while urging comprehensive immigration reform to secure the shared border. He spoke in English and warned against racial profiling and eroding core values.
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