Endeavour splashdown ends 12 nation mission in Pacific
The Endeavour astronauts David Scott James Irwin and Alfred Worden landed safely near Okinawa after a fiery entry. A parachute failed and one fin broke during reentry causing a dramatic descent. Recovery radioed Stand by for a hand impact and prepared for rescue as the capsule splashed down about eight miles from the recovery ship.
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Weather Outlook With Coastal Fog Inland Warmth
Fair weather expected with coastal fog extending inland night and morning. Highs range from the 70s to 80s inland and 60s near the coast. Lows in the 50s. Westerly winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Jets Star Namath Faces Possible Season-Ending Knee Injury
New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath suffered torn ligaments in his left knee during a pre season game. Doctors say he may be sidelined for the rest of the season, casting uncertainty over the team’s offensive plans.
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Chicano Rally At State Capitol Protests Discrimination
About 1,500 protesters gathered at the State Capitol as Chicanos pulled down the American flag to protest discrimination against Mexicans. The scene occurred during a rally with a confrontational tone and strong marching presence.
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Mexican FBI handover after California campground killings
Mexican officials surrender Clarence Otis Smith 43 to the FBI, charged with hacking two people to death in a California campsite last month. He is placed in a maximum security cell in Cameron County jail awaiting a U.S. magistrate appearance tomorrow.
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Sudanese court tries veteran mercenary Steiner for war
Rolf Steiner a 40 year old former French Legionnaire now a mercenary faces trial in Khartoum for making war against the Sudanese government. He is accused of aiding the Anya-Nya guerrilla movement in Sudan’s long running civil conflict with the north. Page 2.
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Derailment Tears Through Niles Canyon Dwellings
A westbound Western Pacific freight derailed 24 cars in Niles Canyon near Fremont destroying a mobile home and parts of three houses. Fire officials evacuated residents as gas and water lines were shut off and crews began track repair and recovery operations. American Red Cross provided shelter and essentials for eight families affected.
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