Month: February 2008

DALLAS (AP) – Police are warning that a serial rapist responsible for numerous Dallas assaults in 2005 has struck again, bringing the total number of attacks to 10. “Until we can get him off the street, there’s no guarantee that he’s not going to hit again,” Sr. Cpl. Kevin Janse, a Dallas police spokesman, said

Actor Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday. The cause of death was “acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamine,” spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said in a statement. The drugs are

Actor Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday. The cause of death was “acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamine,” spokeswoman Ellen Borakove said in a statement. The drugs are

(AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton captured needed states Tuesday night even as Barack Obama ate into her traditional base of support on a topsy-turvy night where a ballot victory was not the only measure of success. The grand spectacle of Super Tuesday’s coast-to-coast nominating contests marked a turning point in the Democratic presidential contest from

(AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton captured needed states Tuesday night even as Barack Obama ate into her traditional base of support on a topsy-turvy night where a ballot victory was not the only measure of success. The grand spectacle of Super Tuesday’s coast-to-coast nominating contests marked a turning point in the Democratic presidential contest from

By CALVIN WOODWARD, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton fought for a breakout in their eyeball-to-eyeball Democratic duel while Republican John McCain hoped to bury his rival’s presidential hopes in a blur of voting Tuesday from Alaska to the Atlantic. An enormous cache of delegates was at stake – not

By CALVIN WOODWARD, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton fought for a breakout in their eyeball-to-eyeball Democratic duel while Republican John McCain hoped to bury his rival’s presidential hopes in a blur of voting Tuesday from Alaska to the Atlantic. An enormous cache of delegates was at stake – not

LAS CRUCES – Family planning services for the Las Cruces public school district have now been removed because of state law. That means contraceptives and pregnancy testing services will no longer be available in Las Cruces high schools. The New Mexico Department of Health canceled the program because they say a school board rule about

LAS CRUCES – Family planning services for the Las Cruces public school district have now been removed because of state law. That means contraceptives and pregnancy testing services will no longer be available in Las Cruces high schools. The New Mexico Department of Health canceled the program because they say a school board rule about

by Martin Bartlett EL PASO — Texas legislators want to get to the bottom of budget problems at the Texas Department of Transportation (TexDoT) and analyze recent proposals to install toll roads. State officials say the state agency has had persistent problems paying for new projects in recent years. This week’s committee hearings will put

The primaries in Texas are scheduled for March 4. One of the bigger races on the ticket is for El Paso CountySheriff. A viewer on the West Side asks, “How is it that police chief Jose Ramirez of Sunland Park can run for office?” As ABC 7 has reported, former El Paso Police Chief Richard

The primaries in Texas are scheduled for March 4. One of the bigger races on the ticket is for El Paso CountySheriff. A viewer on the West Side asks, “How is it that police chief Jose Ramirez of Sunland Park can run for office?” As ABC 7 has reported, former El Paso Police Chief Richard

(AP) — An agreement to end the three-month-old Hollywood writers strike could be ready in time to avoid disrupting the Oscars but studios and the union are still haggling over the precise language, two people familiar with the talks said. The Writers Guild of America bargaining committee and board of directors received updates on the

(AP) — An agreement to end the three-month-old Hollywood writers strike could be ready in time to avoid disrupting the Oscars but studios and the union are still haggling over the precise language, two people familiar with the talks said. The Writers Guild of America bargaining committee and board of directors received updates on the

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – It’s been more than 15 years since the first sections of steel fencing appeared at the U.S. border with Mexico. Since then, more than 155 miles of noncontiguous fencing has been built in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Part of a series of legislation requiring enhanced security along the

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – It’s been more than 15 years since the first sections of steel fencing appeared at the U.S. border with Mexico. Since then, more than 155 miles of noncontiguous fencing has been built in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Part of a series of legislation requiring enhanced security along the

LUBBOCK (AP) – Texas Tech coach Bob Knight resigned Monday and his son Pat will take over the program.Chris Cook, a spokesman for athletic director Gerald Myers confirmed the resignation, which was first reported by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.Bob Knight has 902 career wins, more than any coach in the history of Division I men’s basketball.

LUBBOCK (AP) – Texas Tech coach Bob Knight resigned Monday and his son Pat will take over the program.Chris Cook, a spokesman for athletic director Gerald Myers confirmed the resignation, which was first reported by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.Bob Knight has 902 career wins, more than any coach in the history of Division I men’s basketball.

(AP) — Scattered voting problems, including machine glitches and long lines, were reported early in some states in the biggest Super Tuesday ever held in America. But overall, voting appeared to go smoothly. A record turnout was expected as an unprecedented 24 states held primaries and caucuses to narrow the field for the Democratic and

(AP) — Scattered voting problems, including machine glitches and long lines, were reported early in some states in the biggest Super Tuesday ever held in America. But overall, voting appeared to go smoothly. A record turnout was expected as an unprecedented 24 states held primaries and caucuses to narrow the field for the Democratic and

AUSTIN (AP) – A court hearing on Texas’ new $5 strip club fee was halted abruptly today when the presiding judge said she may have been present during discussions of the surcharge. Judge Lora Livingston wasted no time telling lawyers she may have a conflict and said the case should be moved to another judge.

AUSTIN (AP) – A court hearing on Texas’ new $5 strip club fee was halted abruptly today when the presiding judge said she may have been present during discussions of the surcharge. Judge Lora Livingston wasted no time telling lawyers she may have a conflict and said the case should be moved to another judge.

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – It’s been more than 15 years since the first sections of steel fencing appeared at the U.S. border with Mexico. Since then, more than 155 miles of noncontiguous fencing has been built in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Part of a series of legislation requiring enhanced security along the

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – It’s been more than 15 years since the first sections of steel fencing appeared at the U.S. border with Mexico. Since then, more than 155 miles of noncontiguous fencing has been built in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Part of a series of legislation requiring enhanced security along the

THE BROKE TESTHow close to bankruptcy are you?1. How much money do you have in savings?a. Two-weeks take-home pay.b. Three months take-home pay.c. Six months take-home pay.2. What fraction of your take-home pay do you save?a. 0 to 2 percent.b. 3 to 6 percent.c. Above 7 percent.3. How much of your credit card purchases do

THE BROKE TESTHow close to bankruptcy are you?1. How much money do you have in savings?a. Two-weeks take-home pay.b. Three months take-home pay.c. Six months take-home pay.2. What fraction of your take-home pay do you save?a. 0 to 2 percent.b. 3 to 6 percent.c. Above 7 percent.3. How much of your credit card purchases do

By MADLEN READ, AP Business Writer NEW YORK – Stocks slumped for the second straight session Tuesday, after an unexpected contraction in the service sector rekindled investors’ worry that the economy is headed for recession. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 250 points, while bond prices surged. The Institute for Supply Management’s January

By MADLEN READ, AP Business Writer NEW YORK – Stocks slumped for the second straight session Tuesday, after an unexpected contraction in the service sector rekindled investors’ worry that the economy is headed for recession. The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 250 points, while bond prices surged. The Institute for Supply Management’s January

SANTA FE (AP) – Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson says he’s not making an endorsement in the presidential race for now but he won’t indicate when a decision might happen. Democratic candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama have been wooing Richardson. They hoped to land the endorsement of the nation’s only Hispanic governor before Tuesday’s

SANTA FE (AP) – Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson says he’s not making an endorsement in the presidential race for now but he won’t indicate when a decision might happen. Democratic candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama have been wooing Richardson. They hoped to land the endorsement of the nation’s only Hispanic governor before Tuesday’s