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Obama vows to work for Mideast breakthrough
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama is vowing to work for a breakthrough in Israel-Palestinian peace negotiations "starting from the minute I'm sworn into office." He said he would continue to regard ...
The Palestine Herald, Palestine, Texas
Bill McFarlin of Flint has been married for 37 years and has never been able to keep a secret from his wife Sherrie.
County man arrested on drug charges
A 43-year-old Palestine man was arrested early Wednesday on a drug possession charge after authorities say they responded to a call of a person "passed out" on the side of the road.
Two indicted by grand jury for beating
Two Palestine men accused of badly beating a 19-year-old local man this past spring have been indicted by an Anderson County grand jury.
Obama launches day of meetings in Israel
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama toured Israel's Holocaust memorial Wednesday, laying a wreath in memory of the 6 million Jews who died and saying, "Ultimately, this is a place of hope." Obama ...
4 wounded in new Jerusalem tractor rampage
Top Story Headlines Teenager killed in gang-related fight, three arrested Tropical storm nears landfall Missing soldier 'hurt but safe' El Paso police say a Fort Bliss soldier was kicked in the face, stabbed ...
Obama plans to visit oft-targeted Israeli town
Jordan and Israel are the next stops on Barack Obama's weeklong tour overseas. The Democratic presidential candidate has a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah later today.
Montreal firms used as fronts for building Israeli settlements...
Murky ownership of two Montreal companies is feeding allegations by U.S. activists that the firms are being used as fronts for Israeli developers intent on building settlements in Palestinian territory.
British leader urges end to settlement building
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called on Israel to stop settlement construction.
PISD's TAKS scores not acceptable, new superintendent says
Just two weeks in to his role as Palestine Independent School District's new superintendent, Dr.
Mideast envoy Blair urges Israelis, Palestinians to use cease-fire to reach peace agreement
Mideast envoy Tony Blair is urging the Israelis and Palestinians to use the cease-fire that took effect June 19 as an opportunity to try to reach a peace agreement.
The Palestine Herald, Palestine, Texas
The East Texas River Runners, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation and education, will host the 18th Annual Wilderness Canoe Race on Aug.
US Embassy warns its citizens in Jordan to avoid site of shooting attack
The U.S. Embassy is advising its citizens to avoid the site of a shooting attack near a famed historic spot in Jordan's capital.
Sheriff candidate arrested for assault
The Democratic candidate for Anderson County sheriff was arrested late Wednesday afternoon and charged with assault, stemming from an incident the previous day during which he allegedly choked and pushed his ...
Israel Cabinet OKs prisoner swap with Hezbollah
Israel's Cabinet on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved an emotionally charged deal to trade a Lebanese militant convicted of killing three people for two Israeli soldiers captured by Hezbollah guerrillas and ...
Congo Truck Club 6th Annual Truck and Car Show set Saturday
Those who enjoy looking at antique and sports cars won't want to miss the Congo Truck Club's 6th Annual Truck and Car Show on Saturday.
Obama Says he Used "Poor Phrasing" on Jerusalem
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama said on Sunday he used "poor phrasing" in a speech supporting Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel.
Israel agrees to release more Palestinians
Photo Credit: AP Photo In this Tuesday, July 1, 2008 file photo, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks during an inauguration ceremony for a new Intel plant in the southern Israeli city of Kiryat Gat.
Police calling man's death murder
Palestine police are calling the death of a 23-year-old Hispanic man found Wednesday night a murder.