Iowa astronaut confident Discovery ready for mid May launch
Burlington native Jim Kelly, pilot of the space shuttle Discovery, says despite glitches he is confident the mission will launch in the mid May to June window from Johnson Space Center. The flight aims to resume shuttle operations and resupply the International Space Station with a 12 day mission.
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Atkins diet foods shipped to food banks in Appalachia
In Kentucky Appalachia, surplus Atkins low carb products are sent to food banks. Since September, 14 truckloads of Nutritional bars shakes and breakfast mixes have aided charities serving the hungry. Recipients note the food eases hunger though not a milkshake or Pepsi.
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Harkin denies leaking GOP memo on Schiavo case politics
Senator Tom Harkin denied leaking a GOP memo that framed the Terri Schiavo case as a political leverage point. Senator Mel Martinez released details claiming he handed the memo to Harkin on March 19 during bipartisan talks. Martinez later fired the memo’s author Brian Darling.
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Comic Strip Pioneer Dale Messick Dies at 98 in California
Dale Messick, creator of Brenda Starr, Reporter, died at age 98 in Sonoma County California. Her popular strip ran in 259 newspapers at its peak in the 1950s, and she once said Brenda had everything she lacked. She retired in 1985 and the character remains in syndication.
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