Florida killer gets life. death unlikely in child murder
Thomas Coe, 23, was sentenced to life with 25 years before parole after a Florida judge said death penalties for child murder have rarely survived appeals. The AP report also notes Navy reveals A-12 Avenger stealth bomber rendering and NSF funds FSU over MIT for a high field lab up to 60 million dollars.
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British satellite launched from Cape Canaveral
A Delta rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 8:42 p.m. carrying a British television broadcasting satellite destined to transmit programs directly to homes in the United Kingdom. The unmanned launch faced a nearly two hour delay due to thunderstorms and last minute computer range data issues.
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Foreign ownership bill Narrowly expands Soviet enterprise ownership
MOSCOW AP The government has sent a bill to Parliament to allow foreign firms to own new enterprises outright first time in at least six decades. Premier Nikolai Ryzhkov said the change ends joint venture only rules. Seven arrested in poison gas plot West Berlin AP Police arrested seven people including an intelligence agent over alleged delivery of a deadly poison gas plant to Iraq amid Gulf tensions.
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Pearl Bailey dies at 72 after knee surgery in Philadelphia
Pearl Bailey a noted singer dancer and comedian died Friday at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital at age 72. Born in Newport News she rose to fame with Hello Dolly later starring as Dolly in the black version of the musical and appeared in Carmen Jones and Porgy and Bisted films. She had knee replacement surgery last month and planned to visit relatives in Philadelphia before returning to Arizona with husband Louis Bellson.
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Magellan Probes Venus Lose and Regain Radio Link
NASA engineers struggled to maintain contact with the Magellan spacecraft after it sent detailed pictures of Venus. The link was lost Thursday night and reestablished Friday afternoon, then lost again as it reemerged. Officials said they would reprogram the craft to keep antennas aimed at Earth.
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U.S. trade deficit drops to seven-year low in June
Commerce data show the June merchandise deficit at 5.07 billion dollars, down 34.7 percent from May as exports hit a record and oil imports shrink. Analysts caution oil costs could affect upcoming months though some see improving real trade terms.
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Death Toll Rises in Soweto and Townships Clashes
In six days roving bands armed with shields guns and spears clash across Soweto and surrounding townships. Police in armored vehicles deploy tear gas and shotguns as violence spreads from Johannesburg to Thokota and four more areas with 183 dead and 217 injured reported. The fighting pits Inkatha supporters against ANC factions led by Nelson Mandela amid long-standing Natal violence between the groups.
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Gorbachev hints at all volunteer Soviet army
In Odessa, President Mikhail Gorbachev said the Cold War is over and pledged major military reforms next year that could include an all volunteer force and trimming armed services. He stated Soviet forces were built for the Cold War and must adapt as the conflict ends.
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