Fay weakens as Texas soaked by heavy rains and floods
Tropical Storm Fay weakened after landfall near Houston bringing high tides and tornadoes, flooding parts of southeastern Texas with 5 to 8 inches and near a foot in some areas. Rain extended to Mississippi Alabama and Louisiana coastlines as remnant winds slowed, alarming officials about 10 to 15 inches of rain for south central Texas near San Antonio.
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Pascagoula
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Ala
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Matt Moreland
National Weather Service
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Fort Bend
Guajardo
Hill County
Moreland
Allison
Bret
Kenedy County
Julian Arana
Missing 9 year old haunted by double homicide in Virginia
Authorities in Henry County and Richmond pursue Jennifer Short who vanished after her parents Michael and Mary Short were shot to death in Bassett. Investigators describe sleepless nights and relentless searches around the Bassett home while awaiting clues. Hair samples from Michael Short were exhumed to aid testing. Mary is confirmed as Jennifer’s mother. Detectives acknowledge a lack of solid leads and emphasize patience as they hunt for a suspect.
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Jennifer ‘Short
Henry County
Frank Cassell
Jennifer
Michael Short
Mary Short
Bassett
Roanoke
Cassell
Short
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Nifer Short
National Airlines outlines 112 million plan to exit bankruptcy
National Airlines lawyers presented a 112 million financing package aimed at an October exit from bankruptcy. The plan, reviewed in US Bankruptcy Court, awaits documentation and creditor agreement clarifications. Financing sources include 57.8 million from debt conversion, 243 million from wage reductions, 18.4 million in new cash equity, and 11.4 million from a letter of credit.
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Las Vegas
National Airlines
Ing
Craig Hansen
National
West Nile case reported in California woman
A Los Angeles County health official says a California woman tested positive for West Nile virus in preliminary results, with further tests pending. County officials call it a probable locally acquired infection, marking possible westward spread not previously observed west of the Rocky Mountains.
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Los Angeles
California
Thomas Garthwaite
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
County Department of Health
Warship honors New Yorks Sept 11 victims
A new 800 million warship named USS New York was dedicated in New York to honor Sept 11 victims. Gov. Pataki spoke aboard the USS Intrepid on the Hudson River noting the ship’s future role in combating terrorism. Delivery expected in 2006 with construction to begin mid 2003 and parts from Pascagoula New Orleans and Tallulah. Northrop Grumman will build the ship.
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George Pataki
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Hudson River
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San Antonio
Navy
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems
Pascagoula
Miss
New Orleans
Tallulah
Northrop Grumman
Navy sub mariner pleads guilty to possessing secrets
Navy Petty Officer Bryan Moody admitted illegal possession of defense secrets and stole government hard drives later sold online. A military judge sentenced him to seven months in the brig with pay loss and a rank reduction to seaman recruit. Moody, tied to the Helena at Point Loma, faced over 18 years if convicted on all charges.
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San Diego
Bryan Moody
Moodly
Helena
Point Loma Naval Base
Airstrike on Afghan wedding party ruled justified by U.S. military
U.S. Central Command released findings saying those under fire from insurgents were responsible for civilian deaths at a July 1 airstrike in Urgun province. Afghan authorities reported 48 dead and 117 wounded, while the investigation confirmed 34 dead and about 50 wounded. The report urged better coordination between U.S. forces and Afghan authorities.
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Justitie
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Emans
Afghanistan
Uruzgan
United States
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