Balloonists fail globe circle after record flight return
Geneva welcomed three European balloonists Bertrand Piccard Wim Verstraeten and Andy Elson home from Rangoon Burma after a 9 day 17 hour 55 minute unrefueled flight covering 5258 miles The team aimed to circle the globe but China refused airspace causing the mission to miss the Pacific jet stream The crew expressed regret yet remained philosophical about the setback and the records set for longest unrefueled flight and time aloft.
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Mother says she is angrier at son than her for relationship
In Seattle the mother of a 14 year old who fathered a child with his former teacher says she blames her son for getting caught and would not betray him. LeTourneau, 35, was sentenced to 70 years for violating early release terms and faced an effectively six additional years with good behavior time.
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Linn-Mar Intermediate School
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Free cataract screening at CR office February 10 13
The office of Drs. Birchansky and Auer offers free cataract screening February 10 13 from 8 AM to 12 PM. They introduce eye drop anesthesia No-Stitch cataract surgery at 1136 Hav NE, call 362-9855 or toll free 1 800 I SEE YOU.
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Afghan quake toll soars as relief slowed by aftershocks
In northeast Afghanistan, snow and fog hampered relief work after a 6.1 magnitude quake and its aftershocks. Authorities estimate 2,150 to 4,850 killed, with Takhar province reporting 250 dead in a fresh tremor and thousands left homeless amid freezing temperatures. Rescue efforts continue amid collapsed homes and ongoing tremors.
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