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New US penalties for Iran’s new leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Iran’s new president takes over, new U.S. penalties against the country appear a done deal. In a letter to President Barack Obama, 76 senators are demanding tougher punishment on Iran’s economy until the Islamic republic scales back its nuclear program. It also urges Obama to consider military options while keeping the door open to diplomacy. The Senate letter, a copy of which was obtained Sat-
urday by The Associated Press, comes just days after the House overwhelmingly passed new restrictions on Iran’s oil sector and its mining and construction industries. Senators are expected to take up the same package in September. “Until we see a significant slowdown of Iran’s nuclear activities, we believe our nation must toughen sanctions and reinforce the credibility of our option to use military force at the same time as
we fully explore a diplomatic solution to our dispute with Iran,” says the letter, which will be delivered Monday. The Obama administration is concerned Congress’ effort could undercut Iran’s relatively moderate President-elect Hasan Rouhani, who was formally endorsed by Iran’s ayatollah on Saturday and takes the oath of office Sunday. Rouhani has pledged to follow a “path of moderation” and promised greater openness over Iran’s nuclear program.
Obama wants to give Rouhani a chance to prove his seriousness. The U.S. believes Iran has been working for years to develop nuclear weapons. Iran insists its program is for peaceful energy and research purposes. Rouhani’s victory signaled Iran’s clear dissatisfaction, the senators said. But they noted that all final decisions on nuclear matters rest with Supreme Leader A yatollah Ali Khamenei and said Iran
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Hundreds of investment bankers, venture capitalists and geeky tech entrepreneurs gathered near the pool of the Phoenician, a luxury resort outside Phoenix. The occasion? A high-profile... - PAGE C3
INSIDE SPORTS
Family First draws thousands Youngsters cool down on a water slide during the Family First celebration at Cielo Grande, Saturday.
TIGER IN THE LEAD AKRON, Ohio (AP) — With an elite field chasing the lead, Tiger Woods decided to play keep-away. Already up by a staggering seven shots through 36 holes thanks to a career-tying best of 61 in the second round... - PAGE B1
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Barefooted children ran through the grass from bounce houses to the water slide as some adults kept away from the sum-
mer heat beneath any cue. shelter they could find at “This is something we do Saturday’s Family First for the families of the comfestival at Cielo Grande. munity,” said Shawn Kelly, The event drew thou- associate pastor of Church sands to the park to play on the Move. “We just and listen to music, watch want to give people a day motocross and eat barbe- to come out and spend
Once rare stomach bug now spreading widely
WASHINGTON (AP) — A mysterious outbreak of the parasitic illness cyclospora, usually found abroad, is growing, with more than 400 confirmed cases in 16 states. FDA officials said Friday they had discovered the source of some of the illnesses, but not all of them. The agency said that the illnesses from Iowa and Nebraska are linked to salad mix from a Mexican far m that was served at Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants. Those make up around half of the cases. The rest of the illnesses — many of them in Texas — are still a mystery, state
and federal officials say. The source of this outbreak has proved particularly hard to trace. Doctors have to test specifically for cyclospora and many don’t because it is relatively rare. So they may not order the correct tests, at least not at first. The parasite is so tiny that it’s often difficult to confirm that a person has the illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tests often have to be repeated with fresh samples. Doctors or labs may not notify state health departments as quickly as they would for a more common foodborne illness like salmonella.
time with their families. We’d like to give our families in the community something wholesome to do.” The event, for merly See FAMILY, Page A3
must not be allowed to use any new nuclear negotiations with world powers to stall for time. “Iran today continues its large-scale installation of advanced centrifuges,” their letter said. “This will soon put it in the position to be able to rapidly produce weapons-grade uranium, bringing Tehran to the brink of a nuclear weapons capability.” “We need to understand quickly whether Tehran is at last ready to negotiate seriously,” it added.
Union rep questions teacher evaluation system
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — Questions are being raised about the state’s new teacher evaluation system. The new pr ocess will remove the responsibility of principals to be instructional leaders and put teachers in the position of having to evaluate each other, accor ding to Charles Bowyer, executive director of the New Mexico chapter of the National Education Association. “The principals’ role is evaluation, and we don’t believe that is the role for colleagues,” he told the Albuquerque Jour nal in an interview. Bowyer was among those who spoke at a hearing this week at which the Public Education Department gathered comments about pr oposed changes to the evaluation process. Bowyer said another concern is that principals could be allowed to sign off on an evaluation of a teacher they never observed.
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Old West gunslingers prowl through town during Old Lincoln Days, Saturday.
Despite some difficulties, Roswell Pride enjoys community support
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Tsunami Couture, left, and Divinia Aurora fan themselves on a hot afternoon during Roswell Pride at Cahoon Park, Saturday.
Despite security threats, a city permitting crisis and a barricade installation with blackout screening, a few hundred people enjoyed the second Roswell Pride day at Cahoon Park Saturday. Only a couple of vendors had emotional breakdowns early in the day after a brief
confrontation with a passer-by. “We’re able to handle what’s going on,” said Ernie Montoya, spokesman of Roswell Pride. The group was forced to barricade the outside border of the park that faced North Union Street and West Fourth Street after security threats, said Sashua Patton, of Alianza of New Mexico. But organ-
izers opted not to put up sheets to block out the entire event. “We don’t want to hide who we are,” Patton said. Security was also hired. “We’re trying to keep individuals who come to support gay rights protected,” Montoya said. “There are kids here. My concern is for the families.” See PRIDE, Page A3