Endeavour Launch Opens New Era of Space Exploration
Cape Canaveral reports a triumphant shuttle launch as Endeavour carries six astronauts on a scientific mission. The crew extended a 197-foot radar antenna six hours after liftoff, creating a three dimensional Earth surface map, marking the longest rigid structure deployed in space amid minor preflight concerns.
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Ventura shifts to Independence Party amid Reform split
Former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura pulls government campaign funds and backs a new national Independence Party. He says he will lead as a rallying point while remaining governor, with Trump possibly joining. The move comes as Perot faction seeks to oust Gargan at the Nashville convention.
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Atlantic Beach Bike Festival boycott sparks flag dispute
The NAACP boycott affects the Grand Strand biker festival with critics calling for flag removal. Howard Clifton Jr of Fire Up & Thund Out notes the event honors Vietnam veterans of all races, tied to Rolling Thunder in Washington. Local officials defend the festival as vital for business while activists urge action ahead of Memorial Weekend.
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Protester arrested after 30 years in antiwar case
Phoenix activism case ends as Howard Mechanic formerly known as Gary Tredway surrenders after identification revealed during a 1970 protest. He had skipped a five year prison term for hurling a cherry bomb at firefighters and began serving the sentence Friday in federal custody.
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