Shuttle Discovery carries Japanese Kibo lab to space station
Space shuttle Discovery and a seven member crew launched at 4 02 p m CDT carrying the Kibo lab to the international space station along with a toilet pump. The $2 billion Japanese addition will fill the shuttle payload bay and arrive in stages with next year completing the construction. Commander Mark Kelly led the mission with wife Gabby Giffords among the onlookers.
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May brings sharp drop in U S military deaths in Iraq
U S military deaths fell in May to the lowest monthly level in over four years as Iraqi forces led offensives in three cities and a Shiite truce held. Civilian and security casualties also declined, though officials warn the lull may be temporary amid fragile politics and stalled Sunnis’ return to government.
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Obama resigns from Trinity United Church of Christ
Barack Obama said he has resigned his 20 year membership in Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago with sadness after inflammatory remarks by Rev. Jeremiah Wright and another minister. He noted the move may affect perceptions during the campaign and said he and his wife may seek another church home. Wright officiated at Obama’s wedding and mentored him spiritually.
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Chinese Prepare to Divert Water From Tangjiashan Lake
Chinese authorities plan to drain a swelling Tangjiashan Lake created by a devastating earthquake. A drainage channel is nearly complete to redirect water away from downstream areas, with officials aiming to discharge water between today and Tuesday per Xinhua. The lake poses risks to hundreds of thousands downstream.
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