Two U S pilots apologize in Canadian deaths friendly fire case
At Barksdale AFB Maj. Harry Schmidt and Maj. William Umbach spoke to families of four Canadians killed and eight wounded when their 500 pound bomb hit. They defended actions as to protect themselves in combat and faced charges of involuntary manslaughter dereliction of duty and aggravated assault with potential four year prison terms. The hearing is closing with submissions underway and a recommendation to court martial to follow.
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Umbach
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Four Marine reservists dead in Texas helicopter crash
Two AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters on a night anti-drug patrol crashed near the Mexican border about 110 miles NW of Brownsville. All four Marines aboard were killed. The helicopters operated from Fort Bliss El Paso with two crew each from Camp Pendleton. Cause under investigation with possible midair collision.
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Christian activist quits AIDS panel amid controversy
Jerry Thacker withdrew his name from the Bush administration AIDS advisory panel after criticism of his labeling AIDS as the gay plague. He cited personal concern about effectiveness amid the controversy. White House officials said the president’s views differ from his. Thompson said he only recently learned of Thacker’s views.
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Tommy Thompson
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Thacker
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Ari Fleischer
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