Navy seeks bigger submarine fleet for intelligence work
The Navy plans a 20 percent fleet increase from 56 to 68 attack subs by 2015, backing Virginia class subs focused on intelligence gathering and special operations. Critics call the push a Cold War relic, arguing subs lack war fighting value while Russia’s once-dominant fleet has dwindled.
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McCain Undergoes Tests For Skin Cancer In Arizona
Doctors ran tests on John McCain in Scottsdale to determine the seriousness and extent of his skin cancer with treatment set to begin soon. The senator appeared in good spirits as he left the clinic and planned to return for results and further discussion with doctors. Two melanoma spots were found on his left arm and temple, though officials said they are not related.
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Teachers cheated on competency tests in Arkansas scheme
At least 52 teachers from Mississippi Georgia Louisiana Tennessee and Arkansas allegedly paid 1000 bribes to exam supervisors for extra time and help with answers at Philander Smith College in Little Rock The scheme affected a four hour general knowledge exam required for teacher certification in 34 statesOfficials condemned the violations and the campus president cited a former employee as running the scam in 1998.
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Pataki signs fire-safe cigarette law in New York
Gov George Pataki signed a fire-safe cigarette law making New York poised to be the first state to require self-extinguishing cigarettes. The measure aims to cut fires from careless smoking with all cigarettes sold by mid 2003 designed to go out if unused. A California bill would require fire-safe cigarettes a year earlier.
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