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The article reports that Rodney Reed, a Texas prisoner who has long claimed his innocence in the murder of a woman several years ago, was days away from his execution when an appeals court stepped in to suspend his death sentence indefinitely.

The article reports that the U.S. Air Force has admitted that it had failed to report the domestic violence court-martial involving former Airman Devin P. Kelley into a federal database for firearms background checks which could prevent him from buying the rifle he used on the massacre killing of parishioners at a small church in Texas. Topics include Kelley's conviction due to domestic assault, the Air Force review of Kelley's criminal record, and the motives of the mass shooting.

The article focuses on race relations in Prairie View, Texas, in connection with the traffic stop and subsequent death of African American Sandra Bland. The authors explore the civil rights battles at historically black college Prairie View A&M University, examine Waller County law enforcement, and discuss the suspicions surrounding Bland's death, which has been ruled a suicide.

NASHUA, N.H. -- Representative Ron Paul made his first presidential campaign appearance Friday at the rather leisurely hour of 2 p.m. -- his first stop in New Hampshire since finishing third at the Iowa caucuses three days before. Other Republican candidates have, combined, logged dozens of campaign events in this state since leaving Iowa on Wednesday, fighting for a respectable finish in the top three. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

NEWTON, Iowa -- A Ron Paul stump speech offers something for almost everyone. And that may help explain why Mr. Paul, a 76-year-old Texas congressman, is polling so well here. For college students, liberals and many veterans, his speeches attack federal drug policy, lament growing income inequality and condemn undeclared wars. By the standards of contemporary American political discourse, he can sound like a pony-tailed advocacy lawyer as he pummels a Democratic administration for carrying out extrajudicial ''assassinations.'' [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

3:15 p.m. Updated Gov. Rick Perry of Texas has been beating the drum about cutting the pay of Congress in half -- or by 75 percent under one plan -- a proposal that has become a cornerstone of his presidential campaign platform. But he boosted his own taxpayer-financed compensation by about 60 percent this year, Jay Root at The Texas Tribune reports. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

OKATIE, S.C. -- Gov. Rick Perry of Texas' hard turn the past two days on gay issues, in which he has suggested that gay rights are inconsistent with both American and Christian values, has generated enormous criticism from lesbian and gay organizations and some religious groups, and has even helped split Mr. Perry's top campaign aides over a new ad. In that campaign ad, released on Wednesday, Mr. Perry says ''you don't need to be in the pew every Sunday'' to know it is wrong that gay men and lesbians openly serve in the military at a time when there is no organized prayer in public schools. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Gov. Rick Perry of Texas strode down Sumter Street in the Veterans Day parade here on Friday morning, a day after doing a series of network interviews and an appearance on the David Letterman show - all meant to atone for his debate flub on Wednesday night. In this state, where Mr. Perry must do well, the question is not whether a lot of Republicans still like or sympathize with him - they do - but how many will vote for him. Voters may now see him as not wanting the presidency badly enough, or as a candidate who would simply get outfoxed by President Obama in the general election. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gov. Rick Perry of Texas on Friday disclosed new travel-related campaign debts of almost $230,000 that appear to largely stem from improper underpayments to owners of private jets used by his presidential campaign. According to a filing with the Federal Election Commission, the new travel debts include $66,362.50 owed to Javaid Anwar, the head of a West Texas energy company; $45,435.16 that appears to be owed to a company owned by Dan Friedkin, a major supporter whom Mr. Perry appointed chairman of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission; and $22,931.15 owed to Brian Pardo, a Waco businessman and Perry donor who is under investigation by federal and state securities regulators. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Will he or won't he? Gov. Rick Perry of Texas, who suggested this week that it might have been a mistake to attend all the Republican debates so far and that he might not participate in some coming ones, now says he could be open to attending more. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The presidential campaign of Gov. Rick Perry of Texas started running its first television advertisement on broadcast and cable television in Iowa on Wednesday. THE SCRIPT Mr. Perry says: ''As president I'll create at least two and a half million new jobs, and I know something about that. In Texas we've created over one million new jobs while the rest of the nation lost over two million. I'll start by opening American oil and gas fields. I'll eliminate President Obama's regulations that hurt other sources of domestic energy like coal and natural gas. That will create jobs and reduce our reliance on oil from countries that hate America. I'm Rick Perry and I approve of this message.'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Rick Perry announced his support for a flat tax on Wednesday, sharpening the contrast with his Republican rival Mitt Romney and capitalizing on popular frustration with the tax system among Republican primary voters. The proposal by Mr. Perry, the Texas governor, does not yet have details, but it is expected to resemble a version previously advocated by the former presidential candidate Steve Forbes, who has advised Mr. Perry on his plan. Mr. Forbes's proposal in the late 1990s featured a 17 percent tax rate. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The State Department's internal watchdog division will investigate allegations that department officials did nothing to prevent a Texas oil company with close ties to President Bush from concluding an oil deal with the Kurdistan regional government that undermined both American policy and the Iraqi central government. The Kurds' deal last year with Hunt Oil Company of Dallas -- and similar contracts between the Kurds and other energy companies -- have infuriated the Iraqi government, which has called them ''illegal'' attempts to usurp Baghdad's authority. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Reports that the speaker of the Texas House of Representative has been ordered to turn over documents to a grand jury in Austin investigating the activities of a political action committee created by Representative Tom DeLay.

Reports on an investigation by Austin, Texas prosecutors into the political action committee created by U.S. House majority leader Tom DeLay. Alleged use of corporate donations in the election; Violations of laws intended to curb the ability of outside groups to influence the race for House speaker; Extent to which the organization Texans for a Republican Majority use corporate money in the 2002 elections.

Describes the fallout from the disintegration of the U.S. space shuttle Columbia over Texas and Louisiana. Reports of debris in Nacogdoches County, Texas; Accounts of witnesses; Scope of the trail of debris; Examples of recovered debris, including pieces of the shuttle.

Reports on how congestion has eased at United States border crossings with Mexico and Canada. How security had been increased at the borders in light of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon; Effect of the tight borders on local economies; How Texas border towns depend on the business of Mexicans who travel to Texas; Impact on retail sales.

Reports on the agreement by Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. to pay $7.5 million to the family of a Texas woman who suffered injuries in a Ford Explorer sport-utility vehicle accident due to defective tires. Details of the settlement; How the trial is indicative of the company's ability to battle similar lawsuits; The settlement of other tread-separation lawsuits filed against Bridgestone/Firestone.

Reports on the increase in the unemployment rate in Dallas, Texas amidst the decline in the growth of the telecommunications industry in 2001.

Reports on the downturn in the United States economy. How the downturn has affected the telecommunications industry in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area; Unemployment rate in Dallas; Number of people who have lost their jobs in 2001; Diversity of jobs; Problems which telecommunications companies are facing.

Deals with the resignation of George W. Bush as governor of Texas in line with his election as United States president in the year 2000 election. Highlights of the farewell ceremony for Bush; Career background of Rick Perry who was sworn in as Texas' state governor in line with Bush's resignation; Legacy of Bush's tenure according to Senator Bill Ratliff.

Reports on the plan of Texas officials to reduce the speed limit on the region's freeways and highways to bring Houston's smog under control. Information on what prompted the officials to take action on the city's smog problem; Opinion on the region's plan; Environmentalists' reaction to the region's plan.

Reports on a federal judge ruling that the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners cannot discipline a medical director at UnitedHealthcare for denying treatment to a boy. Reasons for the denial of treatment to David Wiser; Sanctions proposed by Texas officials against the medical director; Remarks from David J. Lubben, general counsel for UnitedHealth Group.

Deals with the court ruling which ordered the state of Texas to improve its system for administering preventive medicine and other health care for children in Medicaid programs. Number of children eligible for Medicaid; Class-action lawsuit filed in 1993 on behalf of Texas children; Increase in the budget for medical transportation in 1999.

Reports that Texas Governor George W. Bush agreed on June 1, 2000 to a reprieve for a death-row inmate. Number of days of the reprieve; Reason for Bush to agree with the reprieve.

Reports on the earnings of computer services firm Electronic Data Systems (EDS) of Plano, Texas for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 1999 amidst an increase in its contracts. Amount of the fourth-quarter earnings; Wall Street estimates on the fourth-quarter earnings; Shares of EDS on February 3, 2000 trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Reports on the fraud accusation of Attorney General John Cornyn of Texas against former Attorney General Dan Morales that affected Texas state's settlement of a lawsuit against cigarette makers. Comment from Sam D. Millsap Jr., lawyer of Morales; Information on the settlement of the case.

WASHINGTON -- Gov. Rick Perry of Texas tried to neutralize an onslaught of ridicule with a dose of humor on Thursday, appearing on television from morning until night in an urgent attempt to deflect grave concerns about his candidacy and to keep the Republican presidential race from advancing without him. As Mitt Romney sought to capitalize on the moment by persuading Republicans that he is the party's strongest nominee to confront President Obama, the campaigns of Herman Cain and Newt Gingrich also jostled for new attention in the wake of Mr. Perry's memory lapse that left him speechless at a debate on Wednesday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

PAINT CREEK, Tex. -- Millions of large rocks litter the hills and the country roads surrounding a hunting and fishing lodge on a sprawling ranch 17 miles outside this tiny West Texas town. But only one of them required a kind of protective custody on Monday. The rock in question is the one associated with Gov. Rick Perry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. -- Gov. Rick Perry of Texas is taking significant steps to redefine his candidacy as his battle for the Republican nomination intensifies, including unveiling a tax overhaul plan that would give people the option of paying a 20 percent flat tax on income. With the first electoral contests just over two months away, Mr. Perry is expanding beyond the tight circle of advisers from Texas, adding veterans of past Republican campaigns who will help direct the candidate's ad spending, polling and policy development. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]