Discovery launches with new crew to the space station
Space shuttle Discovery lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 5 10 pm carrying seven astronauts and cosmonauts on a mission to deliver a fresh crew to the international space station. Three crew members will spend four months aboard, while Expedition 2 prepares for the homeward trip.
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White House imposes 193 percent tariff on Canadian lumber
The Bush administration, citing unfair Canadian subsidies, announces a 193 percent penalty tariff on softwood lumber retroactive to mid May. Commerce Secretary Evans says tariffs take effect for new shipments Aug 20 with possible further penalties next month.
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Briton surrogate sues California couple over aborted twins
Helen Beasley, 25 weeks pregnant, says Charles Wheeler and Martha Berman backed out of a surrogacy deal after she refused to abort one twin. Beasley filed suit in San Diego on Aug 1 for breach of contract and fraud. The case highlights surrogate parent concerns and ethics.
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