Rocket fails on first spaceport launch in New Mexico
A UP Aerospace Spa Loft XL rocket launched from Upham New Mexico failed to reach suborbital space. The unmanned 20 foot craft wobbled and dropped back to Earth about a tenth of the planned 70 mile ascent while carrying experiments and payloads for a voyage beyond Earth.
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Five Fraternity Brothers Charged in Fl U S Hazing Case
Marcus Jones sustained an ruptured ear drum and 25 stitches after a February hazing incident at Florida A&M University. He was blindfolded paddled and punched for four days. Five Kappa Alpha Psi members face felony hazing charges under a new Florida law with possible penalties up to five years.
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U.S. eases liquid ban with tiny 3-ounce bottles allowed
The TSA relaxes the liquid ban after six weeks, permitting 3 ounce or smaller containers in clear bags. Passengers may buy liquids inside security and carry them on board. larger containers must go in checked baggage. Kip Hawley described tests showing tiny amounts cannot blow up a plane. A staffer noted the change will ease travel difficulties.
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Pope calls for peace between Christians and Muslims
Pope Benedict XVI urged Muslim envoys that Christians and Muslims must overcome historic violence and reject faith-based conflict. He pressed for religious freedom and safeguarding Christian rights in the Islamic world while noting past controversy over his Regensburg remarks. Iraqi envoy Yelda said the pope showed deep respect for Islam.
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Women's rights leader shot dead in Kandahar
Safia Amaran, a long time women's rights advocate and school supporter, was killed by two gunmen on a motorbike outside her home in Kandahar. President Karzai condemned the killing amid rising militant attacks targeting officials and schools.
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