Parallels
10:51 am
Thu May 16, 2013

Women In Combat: Some Lessons From Israel's Military

Originally published on Sun May 19, 2013 8:39 am

As the U.S. moves to open up combat positions to women, it's catching up with other countries that have been doing it for years.

But the experience in these countries, including Israel, suggests that access to combat jobs doesn't lead directly to equal treatment within the ranks.

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The Two-Way
10:37 am
Thu May 16, 2013

After Daughter Is Taken, Mother Rams Abduction Suspect's Car

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Police in Albuquerque say they want to question David Jesus Hernandez, 31, about the brief abduction of a little girl Wednesday.

Originally published on Thu May 16, 2013 1:41 pm

Police in Albuquerque, N.M., are interviewing a man they say is a "person of interest" in the abduction of a five-year-old girl. After the girl was taken Wednesday evening, her mother chased down and rammed the car she had been in; a suspect fled on foot. Authorities say the girl is safe; she was pushed out of the car shortly after being taken.

Update at 3:30 p.m. ET. 'Person Of Interest' Found:

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Entertainment
9:25 am
Thu May 16, 2013

The Outpost Performance Space Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

Thurs. 5/16 10a:  Spencer Beckwith speaks with Tom Guralnick, the Founder and Executive Director of Albuquerque's jazz venue, the Outpost Performance Space.  On May 24, the Outpost celebrates its 25th anniversary with a gala dinner and concert, featuring Mavis Staples, at the Albuquerque Museum of Art.

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Local News
9:11 am
Thu May 16, 2013

NM High Court Considers Appeal On Back Pay, Raises

The New Mexico Supreme Court is considering whether thousands of state workers covered by union contracts are owed back pay and raises totaling millions of dollars.

The state high court on Wednesday heard arguments on an appeal by the administration of Gov. Susana Martinez.

Her administration is appealing a state Court Appeals' ruling.

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Local News
9:10 am
Thu May 16, 2013

State Engineer Plans Metering Of Some Water Wells

New Mexico's top water manager plans to order irrigators, municipalities and industry in a portion of the state to install meters on their underground wells to measure water use.

State Engineer Scott Verhines said he will issue the order for the Fort Sumner Underground Water Basin this month and it will require meters to be installed by January.

No metering will be required for household wells or small wells used to supply water for livestock.

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Local News
9:08 am
Thu May 16, 2013

Mexican wolf captured again after straying in NM

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It's strike two for a Mexican gray wolf that was released into the wild just weeks ago.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the male wolf — dubbed M1133 — was captured Saturday just east of New Mexico's San Mateo Mountains. The animal left his pregnant mate and roamed outside the wolf recovery area that spans parts of New Mexico and Arizona.

Two weeks before, the wolf and his mate were packed into the Gila Wilderness on the back of a mule so they could be released.

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The Two-Way
8:42 am
Thu May 16, 2013

David Beckham Retires From Soccer, Ending Storied Career

Originally published on Thu May 16, 2013 11:37 am

David Beckham, who starred for Manchester United, Real Madrid and England's national team before heading to the United States and Paris, is retiring. The news was confirmed Thursday by England's Football Association.

The midfielder played his first game for Manchester United in 1992 and eventually rose to become captain of England's international team for more than 50 games, including several World Cup tournaments. He appeared in 115 matches for the squad.

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The Two-Way
8:27 am
Thu May 16, 2013

Berkshire Hathaway's Credit Rating Knocked Down A Notch

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Warren Buffett.

Originally published on Thu May 16, 2013 8:53 am

Billionaire investment legend Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has had its credit rating lowered from AA+ to AA by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services.

In a statement, S&P says that even though Berkshire Hathaway has an "excellent business profile," the lower credit rating "better reflects our view of BRK's dependence on its core insurance operations for most of its dividend income." (S&P's statement is posted on its website, but you have to register to view it.)

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The Two-Way
8:14 am
Thu May 16, 2013

Hiring Julie Hermann, Rutgers Seeks A New Era In Athletics

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Rutgers athletics director Julie Hermann takes a question as university President Robert Barchi looks on Wednesday. Hermann' hire comes a month after the school fired its basketball coach over a video of abusive practices.

Originally published on Thu May 16, 2013 8:18 am

Rutgers University officials are welcoming the arrival of new athletic director Julie Hermann as the beginning of a new era, as the school seeks to rebound from the turmoil that recently engulfed its athletics department.

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The Two-Way
7:47 am
Thu May 16, 2013

Reports: Note Found In Boat Where Boston Suspect Hid

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April 20 in Watertown, Mass.: Investigators work in and around the boat in which Boston bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was found hiding.

Originally published on Thu May 16, 2013 10:10 am

In a message written on a wall of the boat where he was found hiding, Boston bombings suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev claimed responsibility for the attack and said it was motivated by anger over the Afghan and Iraq wars, sources familiar with what was found have told CBS News correspondent John Miller.

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