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Death Toll in China Quake Rises to Nearly 12,000 {topstory1} Rescuers dug through schools and homes turned into rubble by China's worst earthquake in three decades to reach victims trapped beneath bricks and slabs of concrete. The death toll from the disaster rose Tuesday to nearly 12,000 with thousands more missing.

A day after the powerful 7.9 magnitude quake struck Monday afternoon, state media said rescue workers had reached the epicenter in Wenchuan county. Full Story
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{video}Death Toll in China Earthquake Nearly 12,000

W.Va. Win Unlikely to Change Race for Clinton {topstory2}If Sen. Barack Obama has already locked down the nomination, why are the Democratic voters of West Virginia jiggling the keys?

Your spinmeisters' challenges on a seemingly anticlimactic day that could nonetheless mean something to this race: Camp Clinton wants us to think that a blowout in West Virginia matters, even if it won't do a thing to touch the delegate math. Full Story
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{video}Clinton Hopes for Win in West Virginia

Lebanese Army Expands Deployment to Impose Order {topstory3}The Lebanese army expanded its troop deployment to several tense areas around the country Tuesday, saying its soldiers would use force if needed to impose order after clashes between the U.S.-backed government and Hezbollah-led opposition.

The army, which is respected by the militant Hezbollah group, has played a central role in defusing the violence. Full Story
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Myanmar Regime Accused of Hoarding Cyclone Aid {topstory4}The United Nations said Tuesday that only a tiny portion of international aid needed for Myanmar's cyclone victims is making it into the country, amid reports that the military regime is hoarding good-quality foreign aid for itself and doling out rotten food.

The country's isolated military regime has agreed to accept relief shipments from the U.N. and foreign countries. Full Story
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Second Sect Baby Born Into Texas State Custody {topstory5}A mother taken from a polygamist sect and being held as a minor in state custody gave birth Monday to a baby boy who was immediately taken into child-protective custody.

State officials acknowledged the mother may be an adult, and said they were trying to determine her true age. Full Story
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James, Cavs Batter Homesick Celtics to Even Series {topstory6}Back to even, and back to Boston — with authority. LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2. Full Story
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Stocks Head to Higher Open After Retail Sales Report {topstory7}Wall Street headed to a higher opening on Tuesday after a better-than-expected report on retail sales and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that turmoil in the financial markets have eased.

The Commerce Department reported that retail sales fell in April as consumers cut back spending because of soaring gasoline prices and a slumping economy. Full Story
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KTBB's Talkback!

Why do you think the Libertarian Party never gets strong voter support? Listen to today's Talkback responses!

Poll Question: Why do you think the Libertarian Party never gets strong voter support? VOTE!

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Volunteer of the Day

Andrew Palican

East Texas Crisis Center

Sponsored By:
Keith Hodges Collision Center

Fax (903-596-8202) or e-mail (k.b.beavers@juno.com) your Volunteer of the Day nominations to Karen Beavers.

Traffic Watch

East Texas Traffic Report

Posted: Tuesday, 13th May 2008 5:59AM

TYLER--

=E. Loop 323 at 5th St.--roadwork.
=S. Loop 323 between New Copeland and 110 Troup Hwy--peroidic construction.
=(Bullard) Hwy 69 at FM 344--overpass construction; traffic down to one lane in each direction.
=FM 346 between Hagan Rd. and FM 2964--ongoing construction to widen roadway.
Hwy 69 at FM 344--overpass construction.
=(Van Zandt Co.) I-20 between Hwy 19 and Hwy 64--roadwork to build median barriers.
=(Van Zandt Co.) CR 1291 closed at Grand Saline Creek--bridge replacement.

Full Report

Posted: Tuesday, 13th May 2008 8:21AM

AP News Minute: Top Stories
Lebanese Army Begins Drive to Restore Order
Russia's Putin Keeps His Kremlin Chair
12 Militants Killed in Afghanistan
Deputies Kill 2 Near SoCal Casino
Wildfires Force Evacuations in Central Florida
Twisters Getting Larger, Deadlier
Autism-Vaccine Link Gets Day in Court
CBS Picking up 4 Dramas, 2 Comedies
Cavs over homesick Celtics 88-77
Today in History

Posted: Tuesday, 13th May 2008 8:21AM

AP News Minute: Top Stories
Dozens Die in Ferry Sinking
Mexico: Drug Cartel Killed No. 2 Cop
Haitian President Faces New Setback
McCain Pledges to Combat Climate Change
Japan Rejects US Nuclear Carrier Suit
Gas prices shoot past $3.70
Older Brains Don't Benefit From Painkillers
More Than Half of Diabetics Have Arthritis
Dissolving Bodies: The Future of Funerals?
Neil Young Gets His Own Spider

Local News & Sports

Tyler Standoff Ends

Posted: Tuesday, 13th May 2008 10:29AM

TYLER -- A Tyler standoff has come to a successful end. Taken into custody around 3:30 this morning was Tucker Hambrecht, 23.

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More Charges Filed Against Petrick

Posted: Tuesday, 13th May 2008 10:29AM

ATLANTA -- Additional charges have been filed against the woman who was with a Tyler man who killed a State Trooper April 29th.

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Tyler Fire Victim Identified

Posted: Tuesday, 13th May 2008 10:29AM

TYLER -- Investigators have learned a person killed in a fire last Tuesday morning was James A. Richardson.

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Mays Punishment Verdict Could Come Today

Posted: Tuesday, 13th May 2008 11:14AM

ATHENS -- A verdict could come today in the punishment phase of the Randall Wayne Mays capital murder trial.

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Smith County Home Destroyed by Fire

Posted: Tuesday, 13th May 2008 10:30AM

TYLER -- A trash fire too close to a home is responsible for a fire that destroyed the home.

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Teachers of the Year to Be Honored

Posted: Tuesday, 13th May 2008 10:30AM

TYLER -- TISD honors its Teachers of the Year tonight.

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Police Week Observances Set

Posted: Tuesday, 13th May 2008 10:28AM

EAST TEXAS -- East Texas communities are joining others around the country to observe National Police Week.

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Walk Off Win

Posted: Tuesday, 13th May 2008 5:48AM

The Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 13-12 Monday evening on a Ramon Vasquez home run in the tenth inning.

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Lotto Texas!

Posted: Tuesday, 13th May 2008 2:53AM

Lotto Texas for 05/10/2008 19 - 27 - 35 - 36 - 43 - 44
Mega Millions for 05/09/2008 16 - 31 - 43 - 46 - 56 (22) Megaplier 4
Pick 3 Day for 05/12/2008 8 - 0 - 5 Sum It Up = 13
Pick 3 Night for 05/12/2008 8 - 1 - 5 Sum It Up = 14
Daily 4 Day for 05/12/2008 6 - 3 - 1 - 3 Sum It Up = 13
Daily 4 Night for 05/12/2008 3 - 2 - 9 - 1 Sum It Up = 15
Cash Five for 05/12/2008 3 - 5 - 6 - 23 - 35
Texas Two Step for 05/12/2008 20 - 21 - 24 - 29 (1)

Dale Groom - The Plant Groom

What should I do now with the weeds in my lawn? Thank you. - D. J.

Sharpen your mower’s blade(s), have the process done or install new and cut the lawn a notch or two below where you quit mowing last season. Within the next few weeks as temperatures begin to rise the current cool season weeds will terminate.

To prevent weeds this fall and next spring apply a weed preventer this Sept. according to label directions.

More gardening tips from the Plant Groom »

Senior News

Retirement trends could create a U.S. labor shortage of 4.8 million workers in 10 years

May 7, 2008 - Although many of today's senior citizens find it is tough to find employment it may get a little easier is a new Senate bill passes. The bi-partisan bill has been introduced in the Senate to prevent projected dramatic declines in the workforce following the retirement of the baby boomers.


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