Stories for November 23, 2011
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Seismologists say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 has struck the southern Greek island ... Read Story »
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh says he will cooperate fully with his country's new proposed ... Read Story »
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GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A proposal in Guatemala to allow convicts over 80 to serve their sentences under house arrest ... Read Story »
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. chief says Yemeni leader told him he'll sign agreement to leave power. Read Story »
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LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's president unexpectedly fired the head of the lead anti-corruption agency Wednesday, removing an official accused ... Read Story »
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man has been acquitted of killing five teenagers who went missing in 1978 ... Read Story »
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs' $4.6 billion worth of shares in The Walt Disney Co. are ... Read Story »
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Michigan environmental regulators acted lawfully by issuing Kennecott Eagle Minerals Co. a permit to build ... Read Story »
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The government company building a high-profile green-energy city in the Emirati capital Abu ... Read Story »
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Abu Dhabi government investment fund has repaid two loans worth $3.75 billion far ... Read Story »
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage hovered above its record low for a fourth straight ... Read Story »
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Public information statement spotter reports national weather service burlington vt 434 am est wed nov 23 2011 Read Story »
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Coastal waters forecast national weather service corpus christi tx 308 pm cst wed nov 23 2011 Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Nicki Minaj will have another moment to savor from her super year: Billboard is honoring her ... Read Story »
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday signed into law a bill that makes the viewing of pornography ... Read Story »
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BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — A civil judge extended a temporary restraining order Wednesday but refused to issue Selena Gomez a ... Read Story »
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The sister of a 6-year-old child who was struck and killed by a day care bus ... Read Story »
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — While the Caribbean anticipates another surge in visitors this winter, officials warn that the ... Read Story »
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CHICAGO (AP) — Whether on the highway or at home, Americans will pay more to celebrate Thanksgiving this year. But ... Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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Just want to call and say that I love the fact that you have Ron Paul on the front cover ... Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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We were thinking of all the people who we hardly see in our daily lives: These are the disenfranchised, the ... Read Story »
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A proposed map drawing new lines for Texas congressional districts would put Victoria County in a newly created District 34 ... Read Story »
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The holidays have arrived. Thanksgiving is almost synonymous with food and family. Read Story »
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When a restaurant of modest means prepares food from three continents, dabbling in dishes that are probably far removed from ... Read Story »
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Editor's note: This is Part I of a three-part series on roses, and in particular, old roses in Texas. The ... Read Story »
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Ronnie Callahan's more than 900-mile drive from Tennessee to Texas was more of a religious mission than a work trip. ... Read Story »
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Judge Joseph P. (Pat) Kelly will not seek re-election to the bench in the 24th Judicial District. Read Story »
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A Waco man died Wednesday afternoon in a San Antonio hospital after being burned in a wreck on Farm-to-Market Road ... Read Story »
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By Kathryn WeberThe eat-in kitchen, once a standard fixture in many homes, is back in vogue. Whether it's a banquette ... Read Story »
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Shoppers should take extra precautions to avoid vehicle burglaries during the holiday season. Read Story »
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It's the kind of fall day in Texas that makes everyone greet each other with a mention of weather teetering ... Read Story »
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Melinda Kirst, who coached in Victoria for 17 years, was recently inducted into the Howard Payne University Sports Hall of ... Read Story »
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James Holbert earned high-series honors, Ray Polensky rolled his first perfect game and Trudy Wortham's bowling during the summer paid ... Read Story »
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The pavilion at Branch River Park in Goliad, which opened in September, is now available for reservations through The San ... Read Story »
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ANDERLE, ANNIE, 101, of Moulton: Visitation 10 a.m. and Rosary following at 7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Moulton, ... Read Story »
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The 2011 Lighted Boat Parade, sponsored by the Port O'Connor Chamber of Commerce, will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. ... Read Story »
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The Thanksgiving week schedule for governmental offices and other services in the Victoria area includes: Read Story »
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"Usually the turkey soup my grandfather makes," Anthony Keiffer, 18, Olive Garden cook, Victoria. Read Story »
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Christmas is a busy time for most people rushing to buy gifts, be with family and friends and decorate their ... Read Story »
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So, dinner is over, football has ended and that giant stack of dishes is clean and put away. Read Story »
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VICTORIA - Dannia Jefvan Deadrick, 19, of Victoria, by officers Wednesday on a warrant charging her with theft. Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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This Thanksgiving Day, I want to concentrate on one selfless, sacrificing part of our America, our military men and women. Read Story »
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Thank goodness for editors. Read Story »
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Hannah Zimmerman may be five years younger than Haylea Secler, but on Wednesday, they learned they were more alike than ... Read Story »
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STAY HERE Read Story »
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ANTIQUES, ART & BEER Read Story »
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The holidays can be exhausting. Read Story »
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Speak out comments for Nov. 24 Read Story »
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Sunny Wednesday with a high near 73. Northeast wind between 6 and 9 mph. Read Story »
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Two freshmen who were largely responsible for the best soccer season in University of Houston-Victoria history were recognized with all-conference ... Read Story »