Month: May 2008

YANGON, Myanmar – Myanmar’s junta on Monday announced a three-day mourning period for cyclone victims, while the country’s neighbors said they will establish a task force to handle foreign aid distribution. The mourning period starting Tuesday comes as people remain angry at what appears to be an inadequate government effort following the storm that left

YANGON, Myanmar – Myanmar’s junta on Monday announced a three-day mourning period for cyclone victims, while the country’s neighbors said they will establish a task force to handle foreign aid distribution. The mourning period starting Tuesday comes as people remain angry at what appears to be an inadequate government effort following the storm that left

ABILENE, TX (AP) — A 7-year-old boy died after he was attacked by pit bulls while playing outside near his rural home, authorities said. A driver saw Tanner Joshua Monk of Breckenridge lying next to a road near Hubbard Lake on Sunday with two pit bulls nearby and stopped to check on the child, Stephens

ABILENE, TX (AP) — A 7-year-old boy died after he was attacked by pit bulls while playing outside near his rural home, authorities said. A driver saw Tanner Joshua Monk of Breckenridge lying next to a road near Hubbard Lake on Sunday with two pit bulls nearby and stopped to check on the child, Stephens

WASHINGTON (AP) – Texas border mayors and business leaders have filed a class-action lawsuit in an effort to stop construction of the U.S.-Mexico fence. The Texas Border Coalition alleges Friday in a suit filed in Washington that Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff failed to negotiate fairly with landowners for access to their property. The lawsuit

WASHINGTON (AP) – Texas border mayors and business leaders have filed a class-action lawsuit in an effort to stop construction of the U.S.-Mexico fence. The Texas Border Coalition alleges Friday in a suit filed in Washington that Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff failed to negotiate fairly with landowners for access to their property. The lawsuit

by Ken Molestina, ABC-7 News Reporter/Anchor EL PASO — One of the Border Patrol’s most lethal weapons, as well as ainspirational success story, lies within the small frame of agent Blanca Angelica Parra. “It’s hard, you have to show them that you can do the same job they do,” said Parra in regards to her

by Ken Molestina, ABC-7 News Reporter/Anchor EL PASO — One of the Border Patrol’s most lethal weapons, as well as ainspirational success story, lies within the small frame of agent Blanca Angelica Parra. “It’s hard, you have to show them that you can do the same job they do,” said Parra in regards to her

by ABC-7 reporter/anchor Ashlie Hardway EL PASO — It’s no secret the border fence is a controversial topic, but at least for U.S. Border Patrol agents, it’s a no-brainer. Agents Joe Romero and Lee Stovall interviewed on Good Morning El Paso Weekend Saturday to explain to viewers the motivation behind the Secure Border Initiative and

by ABC-7 reporter/anchor Ashlie Hardway EL PASO — It’s no secret the border fence is a controversial topic, but at least for U.S. Border Patrol agents, it’s a no-brainer. Agents Joe Romero and Lee Stovall interviewed on Good Morning El Paso Weekend Saturday to explain to viewers the motivation behind the Secure Border Initiative and

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – Last month, Marine Staff Sgt. Travis N. “T-Bo” Twiggs went to the White House with a group of Iraq war veterans called the Wounded Warriors Regiment and met the president. Twiggs had been through four tours in Iraq, one in Afghanistan and months of therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in which

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – Last month, Marine Staff Sgt. Travis N. “T-Bo” Twiggs went to the White House with a group of Iraq war veterans called the Wounded Warriors Regiment and met the president. Twiggs had been through four tours in Iraq, one in Afghanistan and months of therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in which

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso County Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Task Force has seen a dramatic rise in the thefts of Honda vehicles specifically 90’s model Accords and Civics, plus motorcycles and also Jeep Wranglers. These vehicles have become increasingly popular with certain groups of thieves who use these vehicles mainly for

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso County Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Task Force has seen a dramatic rise in the thefts of Honda vehicles specifically 90’s model Accords and Civics, plus motorcycles and also Jeep Wranglers. These vehicles have become increasingly popular with certain groups of thieves who use these vehicles mainly for

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Starting Monday, judges will begin to decide what parents of the polygamist cult in West Texas must do to get their children back from state custody. More than 400 children from newborns to teens were seized from the retreat in Eldorado six weeks ago and put into foster care. Until now,

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Starting Monday, judges will begin to decide what parents of the polygamist cult in West Texas must do to get their children back from state custody. More than 400 children from newborns to teens were seized from the retreat in Eldorado six weeks ago and put into foster care. Until now,

EL PASO, Texas – Twelve fire-fighters responded to flames in a vacant building named CSR Electronics on Magoffin and Eucalyptus Saturday afternoon in South-Central El Paso. Investigators say the fire started on the second floor of the building and that’s where it stayed. Officials said the first unit responded within one minute of the call

EL PASO, Texas – Twelve fire-fighters responded to flames in a vacant building named CSR Electronics on Magoffin and Eucalyptus Saturday afternoon in South-Central El Paso. Investigators say the fire started on the second floor of the building and that’s where it stayed. Officials said the first unit responded within one minute of the call

LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) – Gregg County sheriff deputies arrested a 44-year-old man early Saturday morning and charged him with the murders of an elderly married couple who were beaten to death last month. Brett Michael Birdwell of Longview did not resist arrest at his apartment, officials said. He was booked into the Gregg County Jail

LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) – Gregg County sheriff deputies arrested a 44-year-old man early Saturday morning and charged him with the murders of an elderly married couple who were beaten to death last month. Brett Michael Birdwell of Longview did not resist arrest at his apartment, officials said. He was booked into the Gregg County Jail

MIAMI (AP) – A brand new ballpark. A star player with a long-term contract. Times are changing for the Florida Marlins. The Marlins formally announced the $70 million, six-year contract extension of shortstop Hanley Ramirez at the site of their future ballpark Saturday, a sign of stability for a team that has been repeatedly dismantled.

MIAMI (AP) – A brand new ballpark. A star player with a long-term contract. Times are changing for the Florida Marlins. The Marlins formally announced the $70 million, six-year contract extension of shortstop Hanley Ramirez at the site of their future ballpark Saturday, a sign of stability for a team that has been repeatedly dismantled.

YANGON, Myanmar – Myanmar’s junta kept a French navy ship laden with aid waiting outside its maritime border on Saturday, and showed off neatly laid out state relief camps to diplomats. The stage-managed tour appeared aimed at countering global criticism of the junta’s failure to provide for survivors of Cyclone Nargis, which left at least

YANGON, Myanmar – Myanmar’s junta kept a French navy ship laden with aid waiting outside its maritime border on Saturday, and showed off neatly laid out state relief camps to diplomats. The stage-managed tour appeared aimed at countering global criticism of the junta’s failure to provide for survivors of Cyclone Nargis, which left at least

NEW YORK (AP) – These are trying times for Jason Giambi – apparently not even lucky underwear can help his undersized batting average. The New York Yankees’ first baseman caused a bit of a stir Saturday when the Daily News reported – on the front page, no less – that he often wears a gold

NEW YORK (AP) – These are trying times for Jason Giambi – apparently not even lucky underwear can help his undersized batting average. The New York Yankees’ first baseman caused a bit of a stir Saturday when the Daily News reported – on the front page, no less – that he often wears a gold

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – The union that represents mechanics and bag handlers at American Airlines has rejected a contract proposal, according to the company. American, the nation’s largest carrier, said on its negotiations Web site late Friday that the Transport Workers Union had rejected a comprehensive proposal that included no pay raises but lump

BOSTON, Massachusetts – Senator Edward Kennedy was rushed to a hospital in Massachusetts Saturday morning, his office confirmed. Kennedy was transferred to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for evaluation after initial treatment at Cape Cod Hospital, a statement from his office said. The senator spent less than an hour in the Cape Cod facility, hospital

BOSTON, Massachusetts – Senator Edward Kennedy was rushed to a hospital in Massachusetts Saturday morning, his office confirmed. Kennedy was transferred to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for evaluation after initial treatment at Cape Cod Hospital, a statement from his office said. The senator spent less than an hour in the Cape Cod facility, hospital

BEICHUAN, China (CNN) — Thousands of Chinese earthquake victims and rescuers are fleeing areas near the epicenter over fears of floods from a river blocked by landslides. Residents run as they evacuate to higher ground from the center of earthquake-hit Beichuan County. The stampede of thousands of people on Saturday afternoon came as Chinese officials