In his first Pentagon news conference since he was sworn in on Wednesday, Hagel struck a more moderate tone than many other defense officials who have said the spending reductions would be devastating or could turn the U.S. military into a second-rate power.

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At 11 p.m., we pulled up to our hotel in Corpus Christi. We could feel the sea breeze, smell the ocean and hear the sea gulls calling.

Keith Annis with the FWISD Parents for Kids group said he supports the bond to improve facilities for all children, particularly his two young daughters. They will soon be ready for elementary school.

"I've known Mesut for a long time now," . "I love to play with him and I think he loves to play with me. We complement each other quite well.