Southwest 737 diverted to Austin after threat
A Southwest Airlines 737 with 109 passengers was diverted to Austin Bergstrom International Airport Sunday night after a threat was reported. The flight from New Orleans to San Diego was diverted at 6 30 p m and passengers were rescreened while the aircraft was searched. the flight was to continue later that night.
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Houston faces pension shortfall forcing reform
Houston officials warn of a billion dollar gap in the Houston Municipal Employees Pension System, covering about 12,000 workers. The shortfall stems from 2001 benefit increases and Towers Perrin's revised cost estimates, which now demand 32 percent payroll contributions instead of 14. The article notes Houston's benefits surpass those in Dallas, Phoenix, Denver, and Philadelphia.
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State legislators debate gay marriage and WTO penalties
The Associated Press reports U S lawmakers confront WTO penalties for failing to align laws with trade rulings, while a national debate rages over gay marriage. President Bush proposes a constitutional amendment, with several states pushing bans and varying legislative hurdles across states like Indiana.
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Memorial Baptist Church marks time capsule unveiling
About 1,000 attendees celebrated Memorial Baptist Church’s 28 year time capsule event. A scroll lists past attendees while items include a cross made of nails, photos, a sermon audio tape, a Passion of the Christ poster, a 2004 calendar, and a toy. Reverend Hoffmann urged reflection on past present and future.
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Iraqis reach agreement on interim constitution draft
Iraqi negotiators resolved key issues in the Transitional Administrative Law, affirming Islam as a major source of legislation, delaying Kurdish autonomy details, and reserving 25 percent of seats for women in the provisional legislature. US mediation aimed to balance religious and secular concerns.
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Aristide resigns and Haiti security crisis deepens
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide resigns and flees into exile amid a violent Haitian rebellion as U S Marines arrive to calm chaos. The United Nations approves a multinational force with France pledging troops, while Aristide’s whereabouts remain unclear and supporters clash in Port au Prince.
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Oscars Night Highlights Return of the King Wins Big
The 76th Academy Awards praised Return of the King for best picture and technical wins while Lord of the Rings co creators Philippa Boyens Fran Walsh and composer Howard Shore shared screenplay and music Oscars. Zellweger Theron and Robbins won acting honors as Coppola Nemo Morris Edwards staged a glamor return.
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