Month: February 2008

By Veronique Masterson EL PASO — The UTEP women’s basketball team is on a roll and is starting to gain national attention. The Miner women defeated the East Carolina Pirates on sunday 81 to 53 and are currently undefeated in Conference USA play and at home. Sunday’s game against the Pirates was televised to a

(AP) — The Pentagon has charged six detainees at Guantanamo Bay with murder and war crimes in connection with the Sept. 11 attacks, it was announced Monday. Officials said they’ll seek the death penalty in what would be the first trials under the terrorism-era military tribunal system. “These charges allege a long term, highly sophisticated,

(AP) — The Pentagon has charged six detainees at Guantanamo Bay with murder and war crimes in connection with the Sept. 11 attacks, it was announced Monday. Officials said they’ll seek the death penalty in what would be the first trials under the terrorism-era military tribunal system. “These charges allege a long term, highly sophisticated,

(AP) — Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton replaced campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle with longtime aide Maggie Williams on Sunday, engineering a shake-up in a presidential campaign struggling to overcome rival Sen. Barack Obama’s financial and political strengths. The surprise announcement came hours after Obama’s sweep of three contests Saturday and shortly before the Illinois

(AP) — Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton replaced campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle with longtime aide Maggie Williams on Sunday, engineering a shake-up in a presidential campaign struggling to overcome rival Sen. Barack Obama’s financial and political strengths. The surprise announcement came hours after Obama’s sweep of three contests Saturday and shortly before the Illinois

AUSTIN (AP) – Texans have clicked their picks for a new state license plate design, voting online in favor of open spaces rather than city skylines. This is the license plate Texans have unoffically chosen. The Texas Department of Transportation said Monday it still needed a few days to validate the unofficial results of the

AUSTIN (AP) – Texans have clicked their picks for a new state license plate design, voting online in favor of open spaces rather than city skylines. This is the license plate Texans have unoffically chosen. The Texas Department of Transportation said Monday it still needed a few days to validate the unofficial results of the

PHOENIX – Shaquille O’Neal has gone through his first practice with the Phoenix Suns. O’Neal said after Monday’s workout that he was winded but otherwise felt fine. He says it’s going to take some time, though, for him to learn where he fits in the Suns’ system. He says at this point in his career,

PHOENIX – Shaquille O’Neal has gone through his first practice with the Phoenix Suns. O’Neal said after Monday’s workout that he was winded but otherwise felt fine. He says it’s going to take some time, though, for him to learn where he fits in the Suns’ system. He says at this point in his career,

By Stephanie Valle EL PASO — The Assistant County Auditor notified El Paso County Commissioners Court that $150,000 to $200,000 of taxpayer money could be saved if the countytook over on-site sewage inspections from the city. Assistant County Auditor Wally Hardgrove on Monday presented a committee’s findings to the court. The committee is made up

By Stephanie Valle EL PASO — The Assistant County Auditor notified El Paso County Commissioners Court that $150,000 to $200,000 of taxpayer money could be saved if the countytook over on-site sewage inspections from the city. Assistant County Auditor Wally Hardgrove on Monday presented a committee’s findings to the court. The committee is made up

EL PASO (AP) – TheUTEP women’s basketball team cracked the Top 25 today for the first time in the program’s 34-year history. The No. 24 Miners made their debut in the AP national rankings after a 28-point win over Conference USA rival East Carolina -their 15th straight win. That matchup was played in El Paso

EL PASO (AP) – TheUTEP women’s basketball team cracked the Top 25 today for the first time in the program’s 34-year history. The No. 24 Miners made their debut in the AP national rankings after a 28-point win over Conference USA rival East Carolina -their 15th straight win. That matchup was played in El Paso

TORONTO – Raptors coach Sam Mitchell is taking a leave of absence so that he can fly home to Atlanta following the death of his father-in-law. A team spokesman said Monday that Mitchell will not rejoin the Raptors until after the All-Star break. Toronto’s first game after the break is at home against Orlando on

TORONTO – Raptors coach Sam Mitchell is taking a leave of absence so that he can fly home to Atlanta following the death of his father-in-law. A team spokesman said Monday that Mitchell will not rejoin the Raptors until after the All-Star break. Toronto’s first game after the break is at home against Orlando on

By SUZANNE GAMBOA, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – President Bush is asking Congress to spend money to help businesses root out illegal workers but he did not request additional funds to help legal immigrants become American citizens more quickly. In his budget proposal issued this week, Bush asked for $100 million to expand E-Verify, the

By SUZANNE GAMBOA, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – President Bush is asking Congress to spend money to help businesses root out illegal workers but he did not request additional funds to help legal immigrants become American citizens more quickly. In his budget proposal issued this week, Bush asked for $100 million to expand E-Verify, the

Written forkvia.com by Sonai Perez EL PASO – County officials said they will be proactive about a spending bill to require future building projects to incorporate solar paneling. County projects that spread across large properties like the new Ascarate mental health facility and the county jail annex in Montana Vista will not only be able

Written forkvia.com by Sonai Perez EL PASO – County officials said they will be proactive about a spending bill to require future building projects to incorporate solar paneling. County projects that spread across large properties like the new Ascarate mental health facility and the county jail annex in Montana Vista will not only be able

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators acquired forward Cory Stillman and defenseman Mike Commodore from the Carolina Hurricanes for forward Patrick Eaves and defenseman Joe Corvo on Monday. Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford said Stillman waived a no-trade clause to complete the deal. “We’re very happy to address one of our needs, making our defense more

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators acquired forward Cory Stillman and defenseman Mike Commodore from the Carolina Hurricanes for forward Patrick Eaves and defenseman Joe Corvo on Monday. Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford said Stillman waived a no-trade clause to complete the deal. “We’re very happy to address one of our needs, making our defense more

MIAMI – Quarterback Trent Green was acquired by the Miami Dolphins last year as part of a plan to turn the franchise’s fortunes around. Not surprisingly, Bill Parcells’ ideas differ from the previous model. In the Dolphins’ first major player purge since Parcells took charge of Miami’s football operations, the team parted ways with Green,

MIAMI – Quarterback Trent Green was acquired by the Miami Dolphins last year as part of a plan to turn the franchise’s fortunes around. Not surprisingly, Bill Parcells’ ideas differ from the previous model. In the Dolphins’ first major player purge since Parcells took charge of Miami’s football operations, the team parted ways with Green,

WASHINGTON (AP)- Mailing a letter will soon cost a penny more. The cost of a first-class stamp will rise to 42 cents starting May 12, the U.S. Postal Service said Monday. The price of the Forever stamp will go up at the same time, meaning those stamps can still be purchased for 41 cents but

WASHINGTON (AP)- Mailing a letter will soon cost a penny more. The cost of a first-class stamp will rise to 42 cents starting May 12, the U.S. Postal Service said Monday. The price of the Forever stamp will go up at the same time, meaning those stamps can still be purchased for 41 cents but

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Leaders of Gaza’s ruling Hamas movement have gone into hiding, fearing Israeli assassination attempts in response to a wave of Palestinian rocket attacks on southern Israel, officials said Monday. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak ordered the military to prepare to invade Gaza, and told Israeli lawmakers that under certain circumstances,

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Leaders of Gaza’s ruling Hamas movement have gone into hiding, fearing Israeli assassination attempts in response to a wave of Palestinian rocket attacks on southern Israel, officials said Monday. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak ordered the military to prepare to invade Gaza, and told Israeli lawmakers that under certain circumstances,

PHILADELPHIA – Monday mornings are hard enough. Imagine finding 50 chickens running loose in your high school. Workers arriving about 5:30 a.m. to open Northeast High School in Philadelphia found dozens of hens and roosters wandering around the hallways. The birds were apparently brought to the school sometime over the weekend, said school district spokesman

PHILADELPHIA – Monday mornings are hard enough. Imagine finding 50 chickens running loose in your high school. Workers arriving about 5:30 a.m. to open Northeast High School in Philadelphia found dozens of hens and roosters wandering around the hallways. The birds were apparently brought to the school sometime over the weekend, said school district spokesman

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The lawsuit over a $4 million buyout clause in the contract of former West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez will be heard in state court. WVU is essentially an arm of state government, not an independent agency, and lawsuits involving state government can be heard only in the state court system,