Month: February 2008

(AP) — In a fresh sign of trouble for Hillary Rodham Clinton, one of the former first lady’s congressional black supporters intends to vote for Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention, and a second, more prominent lawmaker is openly discussing a possible switch. Rep. David Scott’s defection and Rep. John Lewis’ remarks highlight one

EL PASO — ABC-7 Reporter Darren Hunt witnessed a crime at a local Walgreens first hand Wednesday night. Hunt said he was at the Walgreens store on North Mesa across from the Don Haskins Center shortly before nine p.m. buying a last-minute Valentine’s Day card for his girlfriend. As he was leaving the store, four

EL PASO — ABC-7 Reporter Darren Hunt witnessed a crime at a local Walgreens first hand Wednesday night. Hunt said he was at the Walgreens store on North Mesa across from the Don Haskins Center shortly before nine p.m. buying a last-minute Valentine’s Day card for his girlfriend. As he was leaving the store, four

A Mexican investigation agent who was treated who was treated at Thomason Hospital after he was shot multiple times has been released from the medical facility. ABC 7 has confirmed this information with two different sources. Fernando Lozano-Sandoval, the commander of the Chihuahua Investigation Agency, was shot in an attack last month in Juarez. The

A Mexican investigation agent who was treated who was treated at Thomason Hospital after he was shot multiple times has been released from the medical facility. ABC 7 has confirmed this information with two different sources. Fernando Lozano-Sandoval, the commander of the Chihuahua Investigation Agency, was shot in an attack last month in Juarez. The

Republican campaign dropout Mitt Romney endorsed John McCain for the party’s presidential nomination and asked his national convention delegates to swing behind the likely nominee. “Even when the contest was close and our disagreements were debated, the caliber of the man was apparent,” the former Massachusetts governor said, standing alongside his one-time rival at his

Republican campaign dropout Mitt Romney endorsed John McCain for the party’s presidential nomination and asked his national convention delegates to swing behind the likely nominee. “Even when the contest was close and our disagreements were debated, the caliber of the man was apparent,” the former Massachusetts governor said, standing alongside his one-time rival at his

(AP) — Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton finally won the popular vote in New Mexico’s Democratic caucus and picked up one extra delegate Thursday, nine days after Super Tuesday voting ended. State Democratic Chairman Brian Colon made the announcement after a marathon hand count of 17,000 provisional ballots that had to be given to voters on

(AP) — Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton finally won the popular vote in New Mexico’s Democratic caucus and picked up one extra delegate Thursday, nine days after Super Tuesday voting ended. State Democratic Chairman Brian Colon made the announcement after a marathon hand count of 17,000 provisional ballots that had to be given to voters on

(AP) — Republican campaign dropout Mitt Romney endorsed John McCain for the party’s presidential nomination and asked his national convention delegates to swing behind the likely nominee. “I am honored today to give my full support,” the former Massachusetts governor said, standing alongside his former rival at his now-defunct campaign’s headquarters. “I’m asking my delegates

(AP) — Republican campaign dropout Mitt Romney endorsed John McCain for the party’s presidential nomination and asked his national convention delegates to swing behind the likely nominee. “I am honored today to give my full support,” the former Massachusetts governor said, standing alongside his former rival at his now-defunct campaign’s headquarters. “I’m asking my delegates

(AP) — One of Brian McNamee’s lawyers predicted Roger Clemens will be pardoned by President Bush, saying some Republicans treated his client harshly because of the pitcher’s friendship with the Bush family. Lawyer Richard Emery made the claims Thursday, a day after a congressional hearing broke down along party lines. Many Democrats were skeptical of

(AP) — One of Brian McNamee’s lawyers predicted Roger Clemens will be pardoned by President Bush, saying some Republicans treated his client harshly because of the pitcher’s friendship with the Bush family. Lawyer Richard Emery made the claims Thursday, a day after a congressional hearing broke down along party lines. Many Democrats were skeptical of

HOUSTON – With two of their three spacewalks completed, the astronauts aboard the linked shuttle-station complex focused Thursday on getting the new Columbus lab up and running.NASA extended Atlantis’ mission by a day on Wednesday to give the crew more time to work on the lab, Europe’s main contribution to the international space station. Computer

HOUSTON – With two of their three spacewalks completed, the astronauts aboard the linked shuttle-station complex focused Thursday on getting the new Columbus lab up and running.NASA extended Atlantis’ mission by a day on Wednesday to give the crew more time to work on the lab, Europe’s main contribution to the international space station. Computer

(AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Thursday the economy is deteriorating and signaled a readiness to keep on lowering a key interest rate to shore things up. Bernanke also told the Senate Banking Committee that the one-two punch of housing and credit crises has greatly strained the economy. And he forecast sluggish

(AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Thursday the economy is deteriorating and signaled a readiness to keep on lowering a key interest rate to shore things up. Bernanke also told the Senate Banking Committee that the one-two punch of housing and credit crises has greatly strained the economy. And he forecast sluggish

By Darren Hunt EL PASO — The problem is a growing one, but it is growth that the El Paso Police Department lacks when it trains officers who then leave to more lucrative agencies. Now, the department is doing something to preventquick turn-around and losing recruits to better paying law enforcement groups. Those wishing to

By Darren Hunt EL PASO — The problem is a growing one, but it is growth that the El Paso Police Department lacks when it trains officers who then leave to more lucrative agencies. Now, the department is doing something to preventquick turn-around and losing recruits to better paying law enforcement groups. Those wishing to

EL PASO — The Board of Trustees for the El Paso Independent School Districtmet on Tuesday for a regular monthly meeting. On the agenda was deciding ona new name for what was once Carlos Cordova Middle School. The board unanimously approved naming the school afterJudge Albert Armendariz. The Business Services Committee met at 4:45p.m.to make

EL PASO — The Board of Trustees for the El Paso Independent School Districtmet on Tuesday for a regular monthly meeting. On the agenda was deciding ona new name for what was once Carlos Cordova Middle School. The board unanimously approved naming the school afterJudge Albert Armendariz. The Business Services Committee met at 4:45p.m.to make

(AP) — Republican John McCain recalled his struggle as a Vietnam prisoner of war as he celebrated victories in presidential primaries in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia on Tuesday. “I do not seek the presidency on the presumption that I am blessed with such personal greatness that history has anointed me to save

(AP) — Republican John McCain recalled his struggle as a Vietnam prisoner of war as he celebrated victories in presidential primaries in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia on Tuesday. “I do not seek the presidency on the presumption that I am blessed with such personal greatness that history has anointed me to save

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) – Police say a 15-year-old boy who was shot in the head at a junior high school in California has died. Oxnard police spokesman David Keith says Lawrence King died Wednesday at a hospital from his injuries. Police say he was shot Tuesday by another eighth-grader near the end of first period

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) – Police say a 15-year-old boy who was shot in the head at a junior high school in California has died. Oxnard police spokesman David Keith says Lawrence King died Wednesday at a hospital from his injuries. Police say he was shot Tuesday by another eighth-grader near the end of first period

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department will allow two private-equity firms to go ahead with a $19.5 billion buyout of Clear Channel Communications, the largest operator of radio stations in the United States. To address competition concerns, the agency is requiring Bain Capital and Thomas Lee Partners to sell radio stations in Cincinnati, Houston, Las

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department will allow two private-equity firms to go ahead with a $19.5 billion buyout of Clear Channel Communications, the largest operator of radio stations in the United States. To address competition concerns, the agency is requiring Bain Capital and Thomas Lee Partners to sell radio stations in Cincinnati, Houston, Las

NEW YORK (AP) – A federal judge on Wednesday confirmed the freezing of $300 million in cash held by Venezuela’s state-run oil company, finding it probable that Exxon Mobil Corp. will succeed in its legal battle against the company. U.S. District Judge Deborah A. Batts confirmed the order of attachment after listening to arguments from

NEW YORK (AP) – A federal judge on Wednesday confirmed the freezing of $300 million in cash held by Venezuela’s state-run oil company, finding it probable that Exxon Mobil Corp. will succeed in its legal battle against the company. U.S. District Judge Deborah A. Batts confirmed the order of attachment after listening to arguments from

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO – Yahoo Inc. is discussing a possible partnership with News Corp. in its latest effort to repel Microsoft Corp. or prod its unsolicited suitor into raising its current takeover bid, according to a person familiar with the talks. The specifics of the joint venture still hadn’t been