Computers aid TWA 800 investigators with damaged theory
Computer generated reconstructions of injuries from TWA Flight 800 have not yet solved the crash mystery. Investigators hope patterns on screens will reveal what went wrong and improve jet safety. The July 17 disaster over the Atlantic killed 230 aboard.
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Aiken Standard contact and delivery information
Local subscription and office hours details for the Aiken Standard. Includes switchboard and editor contact, publication schedule, pricing for various mailings, and delivery problem hotline hours.
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Michael Jackson receives award after Kaohsiung council clash
The King of Pop faced a hostile reception from Kaohsiung councilors over child molestation allegations while accepting an award from Taiwan’s second largest city. Personalities DRAIN HATCH is described as a private, controlled figure, a Republican senator who has written over 100 songs in the past year, mainly gospel and hymns.
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Hashimoto begins coalition building in Tokyo
Hashimoto after a sweeping victory seeks to form a coalition government to push reforms. His Liberal Democratic Party won 239 of 500 seats, short of a majority, while promising to halve ministries and curb bureaucratic power. The next parliament is due to convene late this month or in early November as Hashimoto pursues broad support.
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Aleman claims win in Nicaragua presidential race
Former Managua mayor Arnoldo Aleman declared victory as results trickled in from less than 3 percent of precincts showing 19 120 votes for Aleman to 15 265 for Ortega. The Liberal Alliance said trends favored over 50 percent and a runoff would be unnecessary.
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Political Fortunes at Folger Reframes Old Songs for Election
The Folger Shakespeare Library stages Political Fortunes by the Folger Consort, using 14th century songs from the Fauvel Romance to show politics, religion, and money have long shaped public life. The program coincides with the upcoming election and highlights historic parliamentary moments in France such as Philip the Fair convening the Estates-General in 1302.
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Estates-General
Painkillers work best pre surgery, study suggests
A study to be presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists in New Orleans argues pain can be reduced by blocking it before it starts. Dr Allan Gottschalk of the University of Pennsylvania explains nerves’ heightened sensitivity after injury or surgery, based on 90 prostate cancer patients.
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Dole Pushes Tax Cuts in Midwestern Campaign
Bob Dole shifts from criticizing Democratic fundraising to promoting tax cuts and the economy during Midwest stops. He calls foreign donations a major scandal and urges an overhaul of campaign finance laws. He targets traditionally Republican states as pivotal to his presidential bid.
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Weather outlook and temperatures for the week
DGS Today will be mostly away with highs in the mid 70s and west winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight will be fair with lows around the upper 40s. Tuesday and Wednesday bring partly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 70s and lower 70s. High yesterday was 69 and the low 33.
Adrenaline Dares On New River Gorge Bridge
Nearly 400 thrill seekers walk a 3 foot plank and jump from the 1700 foot span at Bridge Day in Fayetteville West Virginia. Tim Harris from Williamstown New Jersey describes the plunge as a roller coaster with attitude. The event runs when pedestrians are allowed on the nation's second highest bridge. Local participants echo the rush and danger of the free fall.
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