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Members of Walton Hall watch the off-campus Aggie Bonfire, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, north of Bryan, Texas. Walton Hall is responsible for loading the lumber that is cut and following the tradition of bringing the flame from Austin to light the fire. In 1999, the wedding cake-like bonfire structure collapsed...
Members of Walton Hall watch the off-campus Aggie Bonfire, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, north of Bryan, Texas. Walton Hall is responsible for loading the lumber that is cut and following the tradition of bringing...   (Associated Press)
An Army carry team loads into a transfer vehicle a transfer case containing the remains of Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense, Nolen, 25, of Alvin, Texas, died Nov. 22 in Zabul province, Afghanistan of...
An Army carry team loads into a transfer vehicle a transfer case containing the remains of Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of...   (Associated Press)
An Army carry team lifts a transfer case containing the remains of Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, as a transfer case containing the remains of Army Spc. Jason A. McLeod sits on a loader, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense,...
An Army carry team lifts a transfer case containing the remains of Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, as a transfer case containing the remains of Army Spc. Jason A. McLeod sits on a loader, Tuesday, Nov. 24,...   (Associated Press)
A transfer case containing the remains of Army Spc. Jason A. McLeod, left, and Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, right, sit on a loader, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense, McLeod, 22, of Crystal Lake, Ill., died Nov. 23 west...
A transfer case containing the remains of Army Spc. Jason A. McLeod, left, and Army Sgt. James M. Nolen, right, sit on a loader, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the...   (Associated Press)
This is a June 2, 2009 file photo of Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaking during a news conference in Austin, Texas.   A Texas-sized brawl is under way between the two Republicans in a GOP primary race that's pitting the public's anger at Washington against its anti-incumbent fervor. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)
This is a June 2, 2009 file photo of Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaking during a news conference in Austin, Texas. A Texas-sized brawl is under way between the two Republicans in a GOP primary race that's...   (Associated Press)
In this August 17, 2009 file photo, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-Texas, comments during a news conference officially announcing her candidacy for Texas governor in La Marque, Texas.  A Texas-sized brawl is under way between the two Republicans in a GOP primary race that's pitting the public's anger...
In this August 17, 2009 file photo, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-Texas, comments during a news conference officially announcing her candidacy for Texas governor in La Marque, Texas. A Texas-sized...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2009, file photo Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, flings a  copy of the health care bill out into the crowd during a health care reform rally on Capitol hill in Washington.  (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2009, file photo Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, flings a copy of the health care bill out into the crowd during a health care reform rally on Capitol hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose...   (Associated Press)
Officials rescue a man from a garbage truck where he apparently was dumped along with mounds of trash, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Beaumont, Texas. The man was conscious when he was seen being rescued Monday morning after the driver called 911 to report someone was yelling for help from...
Officials rescue a man from a garbage truck where he apparently was dumped along with mounds of trash, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Beaumont, Texas. The man was conscious when he was seen being rescued Monday...   (Associated Press)
In this image made from video and released by KFDM - TV, Emergency personnel in Beaumont, Texas, rescue a man from a garbage truck where he apparently was dumped along with mounds of trash, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. The man was conscious when he was seen being rescued Monday morning...
In this image made from video and released by KFDM - TV, Emergency personnel in Beaumont, Texas, rescue a man from a garbage truck where he apparently was dumped along with mounds of trash, Monday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Gifford, from Dallas, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, walks on patrol with fellow soldiers near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Gifford, from Dallas, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron, walks on patrol with fellow soldiers near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan,...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Gifford of Dallas, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron sits on a rooftop while guarding the perimeter near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Gifford of Dallas, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron sits on a rooftop while guarding the perimeter near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan,...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Army Spc. Travis Heslet from Carrollton, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron guards a position with fellow soldiers near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
U.S. Army Spc. Travis Heslet from Carrollton, Texas, belonging to Alpha troop of the 3-71 Cavalry squadron guards a position with fellow soldiers near the town of Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan,...   (Associated Press)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a  Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade...   (Associated Press)
A special seal is seen on a freight truck  using a  Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A special seal is seen on a freight truck using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against...   (Associated Press)
Freight trucks are seen at a border check point  in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Some companies are using the Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, to bypass the checkpoint congestion. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Freight trucks are seen at a border check point in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Some companies are using the Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, to bypass the checkpoint congestion....   (Associated Press)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a  Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade...   (Associated Press)
Custom and Border Protection Port Director Gene Garza talks about the  Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane  in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Custom and Border Protection Port Director Gene Garza talks about the Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)   (Associated Press)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a  Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
A freight truck, right, breezes through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade...   (Associated Press)
Freight trucks, center, breeze through a congested border check point using a  Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, or C-TPAT. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Freight trucks, center, breeze through a congested border check point using a Free and Secure Trade Lane, or FAST Lane, in Laredo, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. The FAST Lane is part of the Customs-Trade...   (Associated Press)
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In this photograph provided by "Meet the Press," Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., left, and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, appear on "Meet the Press'" Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at the NBC studios in...   (Associated Press)
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Texas' Damion James (5) puts up a shot over Pittsburgh's Lamar Patterson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Damion James (5) puts up a shot over Pittsburgh's Lamar Patterson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Texas' Justin Mason (24) blocks a shot by Pittsburgh's Dante Taylor (11) during the  second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Justin Mason (24) blocks a shot by Pittsburgh's Dante Taylor (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62....   (Associated Press)
Texas' Gary Johnson (1) is fouled by Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Gary Johnson (1) is fouled by Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon argues a call with a game official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon argues a call with a game official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62....   (Associated Press)
Texas coach Rick Barnes talks to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas coach Rick Barnes talks to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh's Travon Woodall (1) and Texas' Justin Mason (24) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh's Travon Woodall (1) and Texas' Justin Mason (24) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon yells instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon yells instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Texas' Dogus Balbay, front, beats Pittsburgh's Chase Adams to a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Dogus Balbay, front, beats Pittsburgh's Chase Adams to a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Texas' Dexter Pittman, left, and Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker, right, battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Dexter Pittman, left, and Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker, right, battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Texas' Dexter Pittman (34) puts up a shot past Pittsburgh's Gary McGhee (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Dexter Pittman (34) puts up a shot past Pittsburgh's Gary McGhee (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh's Chase Adams, left, and Texas' Justin Mason, right, chase a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh's Chase Adams, left, and Texas' Justin Mason, right, chase a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh's Gary McGhee, left, and Nasir Robinson, right, battle Texas' Justin Mason, center, for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh's Gary McGhee, left, and Nasir Robinson, right, battle Texas' Justin Mason, center, for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City,...   (Associated Press)
Stephen F. Austin State's Jereal Scott tries to get past Texas Tech's Mike Singletary during an NCAA college basketball game in Nacogdoches, Texas, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/The Daily Sentinel, Andrew Rogers)
Stephen F. Austin State's Jereal Scott tries to get past Texas Tech's Mike Singletary during an NCAA college basketball game in Nacogdoches, Texas, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/The Daily Sentinel,...   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Morghan Medlock (55) shoots between Jacksonville State's Destiny Lane (14) and Candice Carmine (23) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Baylor's Morghan Medlock (55) shoots between Jacksonville State's Destiny Lane (14) and Candice Carmine (23) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco Texas....   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) blocks the shot of Jacksonville State's Candice Carmine (23) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) blocks the shot of Jacksonville State's Candice Carmine (23) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) shoots over Jacksonville State's Kelsey Johnikin (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) shoots over Jacksonville State's Kelsey Johnikin (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) shoots over Jacksonville State Danielle Beneby (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) shoots over Jacksonville State Danielle Beneby (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Terran Condrey (20) guards Jacksonville State Destiny Lane (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Baylor's Terran Condrey (20) guards Jacksonville State Destiny Lane (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) looks over Jacksonville State Danielle Beneby (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) looks over Jacksonville State Danielle Beneby (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)   (Associated Press)
Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) dunks over Jacksonville State's Candice Carmine (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) dunks over Jacksonville State's Candice Carmine (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)   (Associated Press)
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  • CO2 curve ticks upward as key climate talks loom

    KVIA 7 | 11/25/2009 3:48:00 AM

    The readingsat this 2-mile-high station show a troubling upward curve as the world counts down to crucial climate talks: Global warming gases are building in the atmosphere at record levels from emissions that match... More »

  • Grand Canyon to change 'unfair' permit system

    KVIA 7 | 11/25/2009 3:48:00 AM

    Getting one of the roughly 11,500 permits granted each year to backpack overnight in the Grand Canyon has become so competitive and "unfair" that managers at the national park have decided to change the system. More »

  • Soul-searching debates on the French identity

    KVIA 7 | 11/25/2009 3:48:00 AM

    The Great Debate gets under way Wednesday, led off with a grand question: "For you, what does it mean to be French?" More »

  • Pakistan charges 7 suspects in Mumbai attacks

    KVIA 7 | 11/25/2009 3:48:00 AM

    A prosecutor says seven Pakistani suspects in last year's terror attacks in Mumbai have been indicted on terror charges. More »

  • Afghanistan hikes police salaries

    KVIA 7 | 11/25/2009 3:48:00 AM

    Afghanistan is hiking police salaries by between 33 and 67 percent, the Interior Ministry said Wednesday, to curb rampant corruption and boost recruitment in a force that suffers much higher casualty rates than the... More »

  • Icebergs head from Antarctica for New Zealand

    KVIA 7 | 11/25/2009 3:48:00 AM

    Ships are on alert and maritime authorities are monitoring the movements of hundreds of menacing icebergs drifting toward New Zealand in the southern Pacific Ocean, officials said. More »

  • Israel readying new arms to meet Iran challenge

    KVIA 7 | 11/25/2009 3:48:00 AM

    With cutting-edge anti-missile systems and two new submarines that can carry nuclear weapons, Israel is readying a new generation of armaments designed to defend itself against distant Iran as well as Tehran's proxy armies... More »

  • Wooing of Taliban fighters is dangerous game

    KVIA 7 | 11/25/2009 3:48:00 AM

    A battered taxi sped up a dusty road toward a squad of Afghan soldiers searching for bombs planted in the dirt. Army gunmen who had fanned out for protection readied for a suicide attacker. The car screeched to a halt. More »

  • Authorities: Hanged Ky. census worker killed self

    KVIA 7 | 11/25/2009 3:47:00 AM

    When an eastern Kentucky census worker was found naked, bound with duct tape and hanging from a tree with "fed" scrawled on his chest, suspicion fell on the hardscrabble Appalachian area where bad news seems like a way of... More »

  • Gay marriage momentum stalls in liberal NY, NJ

    KVIA 7 | 11/25/2009 3:47:00 AM

    The state-to-state march to legalize gay marriage across the left-leaning Northeast lost some of its momentum this month. More »

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