Wing detaches in seaplane crash near Miami Beach
Investigators say the right wing broke off the 58 year old turbo prop seaplane after takeoff, killing all 20 aboard near the beach. Salvage crews recovered the wing from the channel as corrosion and stress are considered possible causes, with a final report due in months.
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Sharon leaves hospital amid questions on leadership and diet
Ariel Sharon, 77, left hospital stating he is fit to return to work after a mild stroke. Aides suggest he may ignore doctors' diet orders as Kadima faces March elections and potential third term. EPA proposed stricter daily soot limits, prompting lawsuits by health and environmental groups seeking tighter standards.
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Mexico vows to block US border wall plan
Mexico pledges to block the U S border wall proposal and launch an international campaign. President Vicente Fox denounces the measure as shameful while ads urge Mexican workers to protest rights violations in the United States and a U S public relations firm is hired to counter immigration concerns.
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Funeral honors Stanley Tookie Williams in Los Angeles
Hundreds mourn the Crips founder at a four hour funeral in Los Angeles. Celebrities including Snoop Dogg and Tony Robbins attended under heavy police presence in the violence scarred area where Williams built the gang.
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New York Transit Strike Tests City on Day One
33300 transit workers walked off, prompting dire warnings of chaos. Mayor批 criticized the union as a $1 million daily fine was imposed for illegal striking, a penalty that may force return to work. The TWU urged negotiations with the MTA as riders faced bus replacements and crowded yellow cabs.
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Cheney calls for expanded presidential powers in war on terror
Vice President Cheney urged robust executive authority to fight terrorism and defend the constitution, arguing actions post Sept 11 are appropriate. Senators warned Congress must oversee such powers and challenged the legality of NSA spying without warrants on international calls and emails.
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Republicans poised to pass 39.7 billion deficit cuts
Senate Republicans express confidence they have the votes to approve 39.7 billion in deficit cuts as Cheney returns early from the Middle East. Democrats push to block ANWR drilling and renew the Patriot Act, signaling a year end clash over major Bush priorities.
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