Month: April 2008

EL PASO — A former probation officer took the stand to testify in the fifth day of the re-sentencing trial of David Renteria. Renteria was convicted in the brutal murder of five-year-old Alexandra Flores after he kidnapped her from a Lower Valley Wal-Mart back in 2001. Years later, he was granted a re-sentencing trial after

EL PASO — A former probation officer took the stand to testify in the fifth day of the re-sentencing trial of David Renteria. Renteria was convicted in the brutal murder of five-year-old Alexandra Flores after he kidnapped her from a Lower Valley Wal-Mart back in 2001. Years later, he was granted a re-sentencing trial after

WASHINGTON (AP) – In fury and despair, patients harmed by Lasik eye surgery told federal health advisers Friday of severe eye pain, blurred vision and even a son’s suicide. The advisers recommended that the government warn more clearly about the risks of the hugely popular operations. About 700,000 Americans a year undergo the elective laser

WASHINGTON (AP) – In fury and despair, patients harmed by Lasik eye surgery told federal health advisers Friday of severe eye pain, blurred vision and even a son’s suicide. The advisers recommended that the government warn more clearly about the risks of the hugely popular operations. About 700,000 Americans a year undergo the elective laser

JUNCTION CITY, Kansas (AP) — Like hundreds of young men joining the Army in recent years, Jeremy Hall professes a desire to serve his country while it fights terrorism. But the short and soft-spoken specialist is at the center of a legal controversy. He has filed a lawsuit alleging he’s been harassed and his constitutional

JUNCTION CITY, Kansas (AP) — Like hundreds of young men joining the Army in recent years, Jeremy Hall professes a desire to serve his country while it fights terrorism. But the short and soft-spoken specialist is at the center of a legal controversy. He has filed a lawsuit alleging he’s been harassed and his constitutional

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Congressional Democrats and the White House are on a collision course over an ambitious proposal drafted to address the spreading mortgage crisis. The Bush administration calls the bill a “bailout,” saying it “strongly opposes” the legislation sponsored by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat, intended to make it

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Congressional Democrats and the White House are on a collision course over an ambitious proposal drafted to address the spreading mortgage crisis. The Bush administration calls the bill a “bailout,” saying it “strongly opposes” the legislation sponsored by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat, intended to make it

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Sen. John McCain, on the last leg of this week’s tour of economically struggling regions, was campaigning alongside former rival Mike Huckabee on Friday. The two were in Huckabee territory: his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. Former Baptist minister Huckabee dropped out of the GOP presidential primary race March 4 after McCain

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Sen. John McCain, on the last leg of this week’s tour of economically struggling regions, was campaigning alongside former rival Mike Huckabee on Friday. The two were in Huckabee territory: his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. Former Baptist minister Huckabee dropped out of the GOP presidential primary race March 4 after McCain

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Three days after Sen. Hillary Clinton’s win in Pennsylvania, a new CNN “poll of polls” shows a dead heat in Indiana ahead of the May 6 primary, the next crucial battleground that could decide the Democratic presidential nomination. Sen. Barack Obama is tied with Clinton at 45 percent, with 10 percent of

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Three days after Sen. Hillary Clinton’s win in Pennsylvania, a new CNN “poll of polls” shows a dead heat in Indiana ahead of the May 6 primary, the next crucial battleground that could decide the Democratic presidential nomination. Sen. Barack Obama is tied with Clinton at 45 percent, with 10 percent of

HOUSTON (AP) – No city in the weekly Triple-A Texas gasoline price survey fell short of a record-high pump price this week. The survey released today shows regular self-serve is averaging a record-high $3.47 per gallon, 13 cents higher than last week. Nationally, the average price rose 14 cents to $3.56 per gallon. The reason

HOUSTON (AP) – No city in the weekly Triple-A Texas gasoline price survey fell short of a record-high pump price this week. The survey released today shows regular self-serve is averaging a record-high $3.47 per gallon, 13 cents higher than last week. Nationally, the average price rose 14 cents to $3.56 per gallon. The reason

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. (AP) – A shark on Friday attacked and killed a 66-year-old swimmer who was training in the ocean off San Diego County with a group of triathletes, authorities said. The man was attacked by what authorities believe was a great white shark at Tide Beach around 7 a.m., authorities said. The man,

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. (AP) – A shark on Friday attacked and killed a 66-year-old swimmer who was training in the ocean off San Diego County with a group of triathletes, authorities said. The man was attacked by what authorities believe was a great white shark at Tide Beach around 7 a.m., authorities said. The man,

U.S./MEXICO BORDER – Drug Enforcement Agency officials say five bus companies are accused of taking part in a drug smuggling ring. They are: transtar, neptune tours, los primos, usa-mex and ameri-mex. authorities say a five-year investigation led to the indictment of 18 people who have been accused of taking part in the scheme to transport

U.S./MEXICO BORDER – Drug Enforcement Agency officials say five bus companies are accused of taking part in a drug smuggling ring. They are: transtar, neptune tours, los primos, usa-mex and ameri-mex. authorities say a five-year investigation led to the indictment of 18 people who have been accused of taking part in the scheme to transport

U.S./MEXICO BORDER – Drug Enforcement Agency officials say five bus companies are accused of taking part in a drug smuggling ring. They are: transtar, neptune tours, los primos, usa-mex and ameri-mex. authorities say a five-year investigation led to the indictment of 18 people who have been accused of taking part in the scheme to transport

U.S./MEXICO BORDER – Drug Enforcement Agency officials say five bus companies are accused of taking part in a drug smuggling ring. They are: transtar, neptune tours, los primos, usa-mex and ameri-mex. authorities say a five-year investigation led to the indictment of 18 people who have been accused of taking part in the scheme to transport

By ABC-7 Anchor Estela Casas EL PASO, Texas – Armed with chalk and creativity students at Chapin High School set out to transform a sidewalk on campus! The grey porous sidewalk is the canvas and chalk is their medium. One hundred students set out Thursday morning to bring some color into their school. The annual

By ABC-7 Anchor Estela Casas EL PASO, Texas – Armed with chalk and creativity students at Chapin High School set out to transform a sidewalk on campus! The grey porous sidewalk is the canvas and chalk is their medium. One hundred students set out Thursday morning to bring some color into their school. The annual

EL PASO, Texas – Testimony continued Thursday in the resentencing hearing for convicted child killer David Renteria. He was initally sentenced to death for killing 5-year-old Alexandra Flores in November of 2001. That sentence was overturned because prosecutors failed to show evidence that Renteria may have been remorseful for killing the little girl. The first

EL PASO, Texas – Testimony continued Thursday in the resentencing hearing for convicted child killer David Renteria. He was initally sentenced to death for killing 5-year-old Alexandra Flores in November of 2001. That sentence was overturned because prosecutors failed to show evidence that Renteria may have been remorseful for killing the little girl. The first

SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) – Twenty-five mothers staying at a shelter for children taken from a polygamists’ compound are now believed to be minors. Child Protective Services spokesman Darrell Azar says the girls initially claimed to be adults but are now believed to be under 18. The girls are in state custody. The discovery takes

SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) – Twenty-five mothers staying at a shelter for children taken from a polygamists’ compound are now believed to be minors. Child Protective Services spokesman Darrell Azar says the girls initially claimed to be adults but are now believed to be under 18. The girls are in state custody. The discovery takes

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) – The online weapons dealer who sold one of the guns used in the Virginia Tech shootings is planning to visit the campus Thursday, a decision the school’s spokesman said is “terribly offensive.” Dealer Eric Thompson was scheduled to speak at the school Thursday night as part of a weeklong demonstration in

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) – The online weapons dealer who sold one of the guns used in the Virginia Tech shootings is planning to visit the campus Thursday, a decision the school’s spokesman said is “terribly offensive.” Dealer Eric Thompson was scheduled to speak at the school Thursday night as part of a weeklong demonstration in

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – Whether he was up to no good or simply desperate to play BrickBreaker, a Mexican press attach was caught on camera by Secret Service pocketing several White House BlackBerries during a recent meeting in New Orleans, FOX News has learned. Sources with knowledge of the incident said the official, Rafael Quintero

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – Whether he was up to no good or simply desperate to play BrickBreaker, a Mexican press attach was caught on camera by Secret Service pocketing several White House BlackBerries during a recent meeting in New Orleans, FOX News has learned. Sources with knowledge of the incident said the official, Rafael Quintero