Air lock milestone for Alpha station during space shuttle mission
US built air lock installed on the Alpha space station as astronauts from Atlantis prepare the unit for spacewalks. Steven Lindsey, Susan Helms, Yuri Usachev, and Jim Voss led the installation while Michael Gernhardt and James Reilly II wired, tested, and readied systems.
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Steven Lindsey
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Yuri Usachev
Jim Voss
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Atlantis
Michael Gernhardt
James Reilly II
Gernhardt
Remy
Space Station
Destiny le
Mission Control
Voss
Paul Hill
China Russia ties show deepening clash and commerce
Chinese officials deny a secret military alliance in a new friendship treaty with Russia. Analysts note Moscow can aid Beijing with advanced weapons as China buys jets submarines missiles and destroyers. Trade totals show ChinaUS gaps while Russia loses market share to Western rivals. migration and regional tensions linger in Far East and Siberia.
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Beijing
China
Panies
Airue
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Siberian
Soviet Union
Teen pageant finalist highlights mental health in South Carolina
Raney, wearing a melon-colored bikini, earned a preliminary talent award as 42 contestants faced 12-minute interviews with a five-member judges panel. She urged equal health insurance coverage for mental health and more state funding, noting a two percent increase could save hundreds of lives. Cortin Bracken was first runner up with a swimwear prize. Victoria Wilson was second runner up.
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Harry Connick Jr
Bill Drake
Raney
Panse
South Carolina
Golden Corner
Cortin Bracken
Easley
Bracken
Camden
Victoria Wilson
Irma Tiffanie Wallace
Floods turn fuel tanks into safety hazard in West Virginia
West Virginia braces after record floods damaged hundreds of fuel oil and propane tanks across the southern region. Officials warn tanks pose immediate public health risks and hazard to housing. EPA teams to begin cleanup as state plans temporary housing and rapid aid.
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Charleston
Steve Kappa
State Office of Emergency Service
Environmental Protection Agency
Bill Adams
State Department of Environmental Protection
Bob Wise
Rhodell
Aleigh County
Kappa
Uel
Henry Taylor
State Public Health
Taylor
Wise
Clemson trustees plan academic center to boost student grades
Clemson officials discussed creating an academic support center to aid students with speech and writing, tutoring, and minority outreach. The plan mirrors Vickery Hall which raised average GPA from 2.3 to 2.8. Center costs 501000 this year and about 700000 over next two years. The move follows tuition increases and a veto on state funding. In-state tuition rises to 5090 while out of state tops 11284. Living learning communities will expand to pair students in same classes and dorms this year.
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Kappa
Wise
National Guard
Clemson
Bill Amick
Vickery Hall
Eugenia Wooten
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Wooten
Soin
Jim Hodges
James Barker
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Jacks
Clemson Pride
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Keri Moore
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