Burma unrest widens with prison riots and protests
Rangoon reports two more prison riots including Iselin Bassein and Akyab with inmates shot and many escaping as BBC reports deaths and violence. Aung San Suu Kyi called for a peaceful, trustworthy government while retired officers pressed for multiparty rule and interim governance.
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Iselin
Bassein
Akyab
Arrakan
Bangladesh
London
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Dhaka
Acquittal of Taccetta family marks Mafia endgame claim
In a Newark trial, Michael Taccetta and co defendants walk free after a long federal case. Jurors cheered outside court as Judge Harold Ackerman praised their dedication. prosecutors lamented the Mafia era not over, while defense lawyers hailed a collective victory and a shorter, simpler path forward.
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Hollywood
Fla
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New Jersey
U.S
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O-Ring Flaws Tied to Challenger Disaster Blamed on Plan
A presidential commission blamed a faulty O-ring for the 1986 Challenger explosion that killed seven astronauts. J R Thompson cited HydraPak for suspected internal incentives pressuring defect findings. HydraPak denied monetary rewards and blamed misquote. Dockstader noted no firings, stressed strict security at the Salt Lake plant amid complaints of lax access.
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Marshall Space Flight Center
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Ala
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Warden details tunnel plot and 1981 riot link
Warden describes inmates digging in steam tunnels with tools found on site. He notes first penetration since he became warden and recalls 1970s inmates hiding in tunnels for days. Cellhouse 319 tied to the 1981 riot. motive suspected as disruption or revenge. Budget request includes 50,000 for motion detectors in tunnels.
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