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In this photo released by an official website of the Iranian supreme leader's office, Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delivers Friday prayers sermon, at the Tehran University campus, Iran. Iran will help any nation or group that confronts the

[AP] Defense Secretary : Pressure must be kept on Iran

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Friday the key to stopping Iran from getting a nuclear bomb is keeping global support for tough economic sanctions. Speaking to US airmen in Germany, Panetta reiterated that if...... Full story

Police: Man caught by K-9 unit after fleeing arrest

ODESSA AMERICAN

A 25-year-old Odessa man was in jail Friday after being accused of running from police and trying to take an officer’s weapon.Robert Dean Schorovsky, 1588 Tim Tam Circle, was being held Friday in the Ector County Detention Center and was...... Full story

The Family Cow facility is seen, Friday in Scotland, Pa. Pennsylvania health officials say the number of people stricken with illness after consuming raw milk from the same dairy has risen to 38 in four states. Health officials said Thursday consumers should discard raw milk bought from the Family Cow farm. The farm has voluntarily suspended raw milk production.

[AP] Latest illnesses point to raw milk's popularity

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON An outbreak of bacterial infections on the East Coast illustrates the popularity of raw, unpasteurized milk despite strong warnings from public health officials about the potential danger. Even presidential candidate Ron Paul has...... Full story

MONTHLY OIL & GAS STATISTICS: November and December 2011

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AUSTIN The Texas average rig count as of Jan. 20 was 918, representing about 47 percent of all active land rigs in the United States. In the last 12 months, total Texas reported production was 385 million barrels of oil and 7.1 trillion cubic...... Full story

Trustees to discuss superintendent's goals

ODESSA AMERICAN

Superintendent Hector Mendez’s goals and ECISD’s business operations will be the subject of the board of trustees’ monthly special workshop meeting.The presentation in business operations management oversight will allow board...... Full story

POLICE BLOTTER: Feb. 4, 2012

ODESSA AMERICAN

The following is a list of felony criminal activities reported to the police. Numbered addresses of locations where crimes occur are rounded to the nearest hundred block.AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (FAMILY VIOLENCE) An Odessa man reported someone he knows...... Full story

Prospective students to get taste of college experience

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

Students looking for higher-education opportunities in the Permian Basin area may need to come to Falcon Day.Falcon Day is an event put on four times a year at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin for its prospective students. It will take...... Full story

BBB: Concealed carry class offers invalid licenses

ODESSA AMERICAN

An advertisement for a “no-shoot, no-test” concealed carry license may not be valid, according to an investigation by the local Better Business Bureau.Trish Powell, the regional director of the BBB, said a man is advertising a Florida...... Full story

ECISD makes adjustment for teachers

Mendez: Our role is to remove barriers

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

Numerous changes implemented in the Ector County Independent School District have made some teachers unhappy, but last week administrators attempted to ease the burden on teachers.In the past year, in light of low state ratings, the district...... Full story

DAILY OIL PRICE: Feb. 3, 2012 (+$1.48 to $97.84)

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Filling in the cracks

PHOTO BY MARK STERKEL

Andy "Gibbs" Gibson, left, and Rey "Razor" Baroro with the city of Odessa Public Works Streets department apply tar to the cracks in the roadway Friday morning on Whitaker Avenue near Fifth Street. The project is part of the ongoing street...... Full story

Eddie Madrid, with Glass Doctor, chips away remaining glass from a window at Headlines Barber Shop Friday before placing a new panel in the window.

Headlines gets shot-up window replaced

PHOTO BY HEATHER LEIPHART

Eddie Madrid, with Glass Doctor, chips away remaining glass from a window at Headlines Barber Shop Friday before placing a new panel in the window. The store was one of several places shot during a string of shootings Jan. 14, and the store was left...... Full story

A policeman examines a Suburban whose diabetic driver supposedly blacked out and veered into the oncoming lane of traffic, causing a four-vehicle wreck Friday at the intersection of 42nd Street and Golder Avenue. Four people were transported with non life-threatening injuries.

Friday’s three accidents send five to hospital

ODESSA AMERICAN

Five people were transported for medical treatment Friday, officials said, after three separate vehicle accidents occurred involving a total of seven cars.The five, one of whom reportedly blacked out behind the wheel, were transported in non-life...... Full story

Pecos City Council votes to ban plastic bags

ODESSA AMERICAN

The Pecos City Council voted on and passed the first reading of an ordinance that will ban companies and residents from using single-use plastic bags in the town.The decision was met with little resistance from anyone, especially since costs of the...... Full story

Police: Missing autistic man found safe

ODESSA AMERICAN

A 23-year-old autistic man was found safe Friday after having gone missing for nearly 24 hours, a police news release stated. Israel Tavira, of Andrews, was last seen Thursday at around 6 p.m. near Walmart, 4210 JBS Parkway, and was reported...... Full story