Detained American returns home from Russia for Christmas
Richard Bliss 29 a field technician arrived at San Diego Lindbergh Field at 5 30 p m hugged by about 20 relatives and friends who flew in from across the country The arrest in Rostov on Don for espionage came after an 18 hour flight delay and holiday travel chaos In Denver David Lee Jackson 42 held seven people hostage at a regional mail center on Christmas Eve He faces kidnapping felony menacing and burglary charges on a 1 million bond The case in Stanton Ky involves Clara Reeves 67 chained to a historic marker at the Powell County Courthouse Christmas tree over visitation rights A court hearing is set for Monday In Rome Giorgio Strehler 76 founder of Milan Little Theatre died in Switzerland The leftist director helped introduce Brecht to Italy.
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Russian Proton-K booster failure sinks ASI ASAT-3 satellite
A Proton-K rocket failed more than six hours after liftoff at Baikonur, wrecking the ASI ASAT-3 satellite built by Hughes and intended for Asia, the Middle East, and the former Soviet Union. The $70 million satellite could not be recovered. Analysts warn the accident harms Russia’s growing space commerce and industry credibility.
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Fire near Detroit claims four children in Christmas Eve tragedy
Loretta Buchanan planned a festive Christmas while her four grandchildren perished in a two story Detroit home fire. Carlos Buchanan jumped from a second floor window and returned to try rescuing the kids as neighbors and firefighters battled the blaze. The fire began in a sofa and investigators said it appeared accidental but the cause remains unclear. No charges were filed against Carlos Buchannan after questioning by homicide investigators.
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Snow Strands Hundreds of Christmas Travelers at Milwaukee Airport
Heavy snow in Chicago caused a logjam at O'Hare and left hundreds of travelers stranded in Milwaukee. About 150 on United Flight 952 from Los Angeles waited over five hours to deplane, while passengers on Flight 1536 from Orange County waited on board more than five hours, with water running out and toilets failing. Both flights were canceled.
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Kwanzaa profits spark Afro American business backlash
The International Black Buyers and Manufacturers Expo urges black owned firms to reduce or avoid purchasing Kwanzaa goods made or sold by non black companies. The campaign targets Hallmark Giants Colgate Palmolive and other large firms arguing Kwanzaa is sacred and not for outsiders to profit from.
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