Two Albanian Hijackers Surrender After Athens Bus Siege
Two armed men who hijacked an intercity bus in Geraka Athens surrendered just after midnight ending an 18 hour standoff. They released 17 of 26 hostages earlier on Wednesday and waved to safety as police controlled the scene.
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FCC okays in flight Internet tech and cell phone use
The FCC approved technology for high speed Internet on flights and opened public comment on ending in flight cell phone bans. Airlines could outfit planes for about $100,000 and offer service by 2006, with auction plans to decide providers.
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Bush vows strong dollar push amid deficit battle
President Bush told reporters after a White House meeting with Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi that he will work with Congress to reduce the federal deficit to back a strong dollar. He tied deficit reduction to unfunded Social Security and Medicare liabilities and pledged Social Security reform as a top agenda item during a two day economic conference.
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Pauline Gore Dies at 92 Mother of Al Gore
Pauline Gore died at her Carthage home at age 92 after years of illness including strokes and a heart attack. She was born Pauline LaFon in Palmersville Tennessee and was the mother of future vice president Al Gore.
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