Month: May 2008

(AP) – As of Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at least 4,072 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes eight military civilians. At least 3,319 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military’s numbers.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama battled in the Indiana and North Carolina primaries on Tuesday, the last big-delegate prizes left in their marathon race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Obama began the day with 1,745.5 delegates, to 1,608 for Clinton, out of 2,025 needed for the nomination. Both races were dominated

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama battled in the Indiana and North Carolina primaries on Tuesday, the last big-delegate prizes left in their marathon race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Obama began the day with 1,745.5 delegates, to 1,608 for Clinton, out of 2,025 needed for the nomination. Both races were dominated

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Hillary Rodham Clinton stepped ahead of Barack Obama in the Indiana primary on Tuesday and the two rivals battled across North Carolina, the last big-delegate prizes left in their long race for the Democratic presidential nomination. The economy was the top issue by far in both states, according to interviews with voters

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Hillary Rodham Clinton stepped ahead of Barack Obama in the Indiana primary on Tuesday and the two rivals battled across North Carolina, the last big-delegate prizes left in their long race for the Democratic presidential nomination. The economy was the top issue by far in both states, according to interviews with voters

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) – The cyclone death toll soared above 22,000 on Tuesday and more than 41,000 others were missing as foreign countries mobilized to rush in aid after the country’s deadliest storm on record, state radio reported. Up to 1 million people may be homeless after Cyclone Nargis hit the Southeast Asian nation, also

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) – The cyclone death toll soared above 22,000 on Tuesday and more than 41,000 others were missing as foreign countries mobilized to rush in aid after the country’s deadliest storm on record, state radio reported. Up to 1 million people may be homeless after Cyclone Nargis hit the Southeast Asian nation, also

LAS CRUCES — City council members are still debating whether or not to adopt a new “facility fee” that has some residents up in arms. Fundsraised through the fee are expected to be used to maintain parks and recreational centers. The city currently spends about two million dollars annuallyto maintain those facilities, officials said. City

LAS CRUCES — City council members are still debating whether or not to adopt a new “facility fee” that has some residents up in arms. Fundsraised through the fee are expected to be used to maintain parks and recreational centers. The city currently spends about two million dollars annuallyto maintain those facilities, officials said. City

EL PASO — After an emotional day of final arguments from both sides, jurors decided to wait one more day before deciding whether 38-year-old David Renteria will live or die. Renteria was convicted in the brutal murder of 5-year-old Alexandra Flores back in 2003. He was sentenced to death but are-sentencing trial was granted after

EL PASO — After an emotional day of final arguments from both sides, jurors decided to wait one more day before deciding whether 38-year-old David Renteria will live or die. Renteria was convicted in the brutal murder of 5-year-old Alexandra Flores back in 2003. He was sentenced to death but are-sentencing trial was granted after

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)- Resolute rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama straddled North Carolina and Indiana on Monday on the eve of a pair of crucial primaries in the unceasing contest for the Democratic presidential nomination. Both predicted the race would stretch into June, regardless of Tuesday’s outcomes. Seeking an edge in the final hours,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)- Resolute rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama straddled North Carolina and Indiana on Monday on the eve of a pair of crucial primaries in the unceasing contest for the Democratic presidential nomination. Both predicted the race would stretch into June, regardless of Tuesday’s outcomes. Seeking an edge in the final hours,

EL PASO — Gas prices are at an all-time high and are beginning to impact crime in the Sun City. Police officials say gas thefts are on the rise in the East Side. Thieves are resorting to a method known as “siphoning” to take gas out of gas tanks. According to investigators, the thieves use

EL PASO — Gas prices are at an all-time high and are beginning to impact crime in the Sun City. Police officials say gas thefts are on the rise in the East Side. Thieves are resorting to a method known as “siphoning” to take gas out of gas tanks. According to investigators, the thieves use

EL PASO — A big blunder at City Hall earlier this week has led to big fireworks this weekend. Earlier this week, City Council decided to make a homeowner stop building a new home at 100 Pennsylvania Place in the Austin Terrace Historical District. In an extremely rare action, Mayor John Cook vetoed the council’s

EL PASO — A big blunder at City Hall earlier this week has led to big fireworks this weekend. Earlier this week, City Council decided to make a homeowner stop building a new home at 100 Pennsylvania Place in the Austin Terrace Historical District. In an extremely rare action, Mayor John Cook vetoed the council’s

BEIJING (AFP) – The death of a child in south China has raised fears that a virus that has already killed 22 is spreading, as authorities called Saturday for better controls of infectious diseases before the Olympics. The 18-month-old boy died Friday in Foshan city bordering Hong Kong, from what was probably hand, foot and

BEIJING (AFP) – The death of a child in south China has raised fears that a virus that has already killed 22 is spreading, as authorities called Saturday for better controls of infectious diseases before the Olympics. The 18-month-old boy died Friday in Foshan city bordering Hong Kong, from what was probably hand, foot and

HOUSTON (AP) – It was another week, another record-high for Texas gasoline prices. Prices at gas pumps reached new record highs in all 11 regions in the weekly AAA Texas gasoline price survey released Friday. There may be hopeful news on the horizon, said auto club spokeswoman Rose Rougeau. “A recent government report showed that

HOUSTON (AP) – It was another week, another record-high for Texas gasoline prices. Prices at gas pumps reached new record highs in all 11 regions in the weekly AAA Texas gasoline price survey released Friday. There may be hopeful news on the horizon, said auto club spokeswoman Rose Rougeau. “A recent government report showed that

HONG KONG (AP) – Runners carried the Olympic flame through Hong Kong without disruption Friday, as large groups of flag-waving torch supporters shouted insults at pro-Tibet and human rights protesters, forcing them to seek refuge in police vans. One angry pro-China mob yelled, “Do you think this is Paris?” to a small group of pro-democracy

HONG KONG (AP) – Runners carried the Olympic flame through Hong Kong without disruption Friday, as large groups of flag-waving torch supporters shouted insults at pro-Tibet and human rights protesters, forcing them to seek refuge in police vans. One angry pro-China mob yelled, “Do you think this is Paris?” to a small group of pro-democracy

EL PASO, Texas – During the second day of his visit to Fort Bliss, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates addressed concerns that some war veterans do not seek help for mental health issues. Secretary Gatessaidthat’s because many soldiers fear it could damage their chances to advance their military careers. “This is a very important issue

EL PASO, Texas – During the second day of his visit to Fort Bliss, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates addressed concerns that some war veterans do not seek help for mental health issues. Secretary Gatessaidthat’s because many soldiers fear it could damage their chances to advance their military careers. “This is a very important issue

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Defense Department said Friday that two Fort Hood soldiers, including an officer, were killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their vehicle in Iraq. A statement issued by the Pentagon identified the two soldiers killed Wednesday as 32-year-old Army Capt. Andrew R. Pearson of Billings, Mont., and 21-year-old Spc. Ronald J.

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Defense Department said Friday that two Fort Hood soldiers, including an officer, were killed when a roadside bomb exploded near their vehicle in Iraq. A statement issued by the Pentagon identified the two soldiers killed Wednesday as 32-year-old Army Capt. Andrew R. Pearson of Billings, Mont., and 21-year-old Spc. Ronald J.

EL PASO, Texas – Lawyers for convicted child killer David Renteria began wrapping up their case Friday in Renteria’s resentencing trial. The defense called their final witness Friday morning, Doctor Mark Cunningham. Cunningham is a clinical and forensic psychologist who recently interviewed Renteria, members of his family and a former cathedral high school principal about

EL PASO, Texas – Lawyers for convicted child killer David Renteria began wrapping up their case Friday in Renteria’s resentencing trial. The defense called their final witness Friday morning, Doctor Mark Cunningham. Cunningham is a clinical and forensic psychologist who recently interviewed Renteria, members of his family and a former cathedral high school principal about

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) – A military jury Thursday acquitted an Army sergeant of premeditated murder in the death of an unarmed Iraqi insurgent who was killed in a village overrun by al-Qaida operatives. The family of Sgt. Leonardo Trevino gasped, clapped and sobbed after the verdict in his court-martial was read. The 31-year-old from