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PITTSBURG, Texas (AP) - Chicken producer Pilgrim's Pride Corp. says a court has approved its reorganization plan and it soon can emerge from bankruptcy court protection. The company filed for Chapter 11 protection last year facing high debt and feed costs. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District of Texas approved the reorganization plan Thursday. The plan includes selling a majority ... Full Story »

WASHINGTON – The economic recovery is likely to draw strength from exports such as farm products, autos, aircraft and industrial machinery —all of which helped lower the nation's trade deficit in October. Exports of U.S. goods rose for a sixth straight month. Further gains in exports should bolster manufacturers, who struggled during the recession. Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc., for ... Full Story »

OSLO – President Barack Obama entered the pantheon of Nobel Peace Prize winners Thursday with humble words, acknowledging his own few accomplishments while delivering a robust defense of war and promising to use the prestigious award to "reach for the world that ought to be." A wartime president honored for peace, Obama became the first sitting U.S. president in 90 years and the third ever to ... Full Story »

South Carolina lawmakers voted to halt impeachment proceedings against Gov. Mark Sanford Wednesday night. Six of seven panel members agreed the events surrounding Sanford’s extramarital affair, including personal use of the state aircraft do not merit impeachment. However, the panel voted unanimously on a measure that would censure him. In June, Sanford admitted to having an affair with a woman ... Full Story »

Tyler— Tiger Woods endorsements are worth hundreds of millions of dollars. But will his infedelity matter when it comes to sponsors and who americans spend their dollars on? Full Story »

Texas has fared better than most in this recession. But our unemployment claims have skyrocketed. That means.... employers are now paying three-times more to keep the unemployment fund solvent. But.. .could it have been avoided? During the last legislative session, the State of Texas was offered stimulus money for unemployment benefits. The Governor said no, but Senator Kevin Eltife says, that ... Full Story »

TYLER - Michael Wesp wants to hear your thought on today's issue: The up-and-coming TEA Party. Full Story »

TYLER - Neal Barton offers his "Point of View" about President Obama's plan to create jobs. Full Story »

TYLER-Back in September an East Texas man died while waiting for a Tyler city bus. Police say the man was killed when a truck on the back of a wrecker came loose and hit the man while he sat at the bus stop. The accident happened in the 3800 block of Troup Highway. But now three months later, many wonder why that bus shelter hasn't been rebuilt. It wouldn't have been out of the ordinary to have ... Full Story »

TYLER - The Tyler Police Department says car thefts are up by twenty-five percent from last year. Tyler Police Officer Don Martin says it is happening everywhere in town and no one is one hundred percent safe, even if they live in a gated community. They are responding to fifteen car burglaries daily on average. The items thieves are stealing out of cars are purses, cell phones, laptops and ... Full Story »

UNDATED - Microsoft launched Windows 7 in late October to much fanfare. But, just like with previous Windows upgrades, complaints about bugs have already started rolling in. A whopping 31% of clients have reported problems with upgrading to Windows 7, according to a recent survey of more than 100,000 customers conducted by consumer helpdesk firm iYogi. read more Full Story »

Here are some stories we found "Caught in the Web": Kid in Idaho gets tongue stuck to pole: http://www.ktvb.com/video/featured-videos/Boise-boy-get-tongue-stuck-on-... NBC crowns "Biggest Loser": http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/danny-cahill-confident-hed-beat-rudy-... Couple finds love on "Biggest Loser": http://tvwatch ... Full Story »

WASHINGTON – Five Transportation Security Administration employees have been placed on administrative leave since it was discovered that sensitive guidelines about airport passenger screening were posted on the Internet. The move was disclosed as senators questioned administration officials Wednesday about the second embarrassing security flap at the Homeland Security Department in as many weeks ... Full Story »

DALLAS – After fighting his way across Europe during World War II, John Pistone was among the U.S. soldiers who entered Adolf Hitler's home nestled in the Bavarian Alps as the war came to a close. Making his way through the Berghof, Hitler's home near Berchtesgaden, Germany, Pistone noticed a table with shelves underneath. Exhilarated by the certainty of victory over the Nazis, Pistone took an ... Full Story »

WASHINGTON - President Obama proposed a new program Tuesday that would reimburse homeowners for energy-efficient appliances and insulation, part of a broader plan to stimulate the economy. The administration didn't provide immediate details, but said it would work with Congress on crafting legislation. Steve Nadel, director at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, who's helping ... Full Story »

FLORIDA - A man flew - literally - in his attempt to avoid Florida police. It happened in Marion County, northwest of Orlando. During a high-speed chase with police, the suspect ran off the road, into a culvert and was launched 20 feet into the air. He was critically injured when his car hit several trees before landing back on the road. The driver is charged with attempting to elude a law ... Full Story »

UK - Officials are reporting a suspected Albanian gangster was arrested outside ex-British Prime Minister Tony Blair's home, carrying a loaded, silenced pistol. Scotland Yard says the arrest of the suspected gangster outside Tony Blair's residence is a coincidence. Full Story »

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Five U.S. citizens were detained in a raid on a house in the east of the Pakistan, Pakistani police said. Police officer Tahir Gujjar declined to say why the men were arrested Wednesday in the town of Sargodha. Three of the men are Americans of Pakistani descent, one is of Egyptian descent and the other is of Yemeni heritage, he said. The men are being interrogated by ... Full Story »

HOUSTON - A large plant explosion near Seabrook early this morning sent a gigantic plume of smoke billowing into the air. No serious injuries have been reported. The explosion occurred at an American Acryl facility at 11600 Port Road near old Texas 146 about 8:50 a.m., according to the Seabrook Police Department. A short section of Texas 146 near the blast site was closed in both directions, as ... Full Story »

***NEWS RELEASE*** Aggravated Robbery Investigated On December 8, 2009 at approximately 8:30pm, a 49 year old victim called the police department reporting that he had been robbed at knife point. Officers responded to the scene in the 500 block of N. Spring and met with the homeless victim. read more Full Story »

UNDATED--President Obama outlines new plans to help boost the nation's economy, but not without sharp criticism for republicans. The President says republicans are waxing political fiscal responsibility while opposing efforts to get health care costs under control. Mr. Obama also emphasized fiscal responsibility, but said investing in infrastructure, unemployment benefits and creating small ... Full Story »

Tyler— An Arlington public school student says her high school and volleyball coach violated her civil rights when she wasn't allowed to play because of her pregnancy. East Texans sound-off on the suit. Full Story »

Last month, the superintendent of the West Rusk School District resigned amid a swirl of rumors about his personal life. Now, the search is on for a new one. The district has seen its second superintendent resign under questionable circumstances in the last 3 years. They have an interim chief now, and hope the search process brings better luck this time… read more Full Story »

WINONA - New developments on why the second Winona local option for alcohol election took place. Bill Chaney petitioned the Smith County 7th District court and Judge Joel Baker to ask for another election implying voter fraud on the first election in May 2009. The judgment ordered a new election take place and the district attorney's office passed along the information to the attorney general's ... Full Story »

TYLER - Michael Wesp wants to hear your thoughts on today's issue: Senator Hutchison officially files for the Texas governor's race. Full Story »