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James Stuhlman was killed as he took his labradoodle on a walk at night Two 15-year-old boys have been charged with the married father's murder A 14-year-old arrested on lesser charges and is co-operating with police The 51-year-old pleaded 'Please don't shoot me' repeatedly, police say Usually took nightly walks with his daughter, 13, but was alone that night

New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) has long been rumored as desperately seeking the democratic nomination for president in 2008. And while many political observers fully expect the power hungry former First Lady to hit the campaign trail within only a few months of being re-elected as a US Senator in 2006, US News & World report claims to have a confirmation of sorts. From USNews.Com's Washington Whispers: Hillary's in… You don't have to take it from us about Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton 's desire to run for president. Her brothers, Hugh and Tony Rodham, say it's true. Friends...

<p>Have Democrats in the Legislature noticed, perhaps, that the state has a budget crisis? If so, then why are they proposing expensive new education programs?</p> <p>A Thursday Register news article detailed how Democrats in Sacramento are piggybacking their new proposals on some welcome decentralization proposals being advanced by Richard Riordan, education secretary under Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mr. Riordan wants to send money directly to schools, give principals greater control over budgets and let schools determine the best way to meet state standards.</p>