Investigators Seek Cause Of Shuttle Columbia Breach
The Columbia disaster board probes a hole in the shuttle s aluminum skin allowing hot gases to penetrate the left wing. A gash or breach is suspected with foam insulation from the external fuel tank as a possible cause discussed by Flight Director Leroy Cain during final moments before landing.
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Government warns on terror tip amid high alert in U S
Health Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge urged calm as officials maintain high threat level. President Bush said the nation remains at orange high risk and urged readying plans without mass panic. Congress members told to stock supplies while industries warned of possible attacks. Rep. Bob Ney said there is no panic.
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Colombia bomb blast in Neiva kills 15 police and children
A pre-dawn blast in Neiva, Colombia killed 15, including eight police officers and three children, as authorities say FARC planned to strike during President Uribe's visit. The explosion damaged three houses, created a 115 foot crater, and sent debris across blocks as investigators probe the plot.
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