Judge rejects challenge by Iran-Contra defense
Federal judge Gerhard Gesell ruled prosecutors did not violate the rights of Oliver North and three co defendants by using immunized congressional testimony. The ruling allows the Iran-Contra prosecutions of North Poindexter Secord and Hakim to proceed, with trials to be held separately to permit questioning among defendants about immunized testimony.
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Hackers breach Defense Department network at NASA JPL
Computer hackers penetrated a Defense Department computer network last month, accessing data at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena and gaining phone access to a Navy computer. NASA officials said the break-in lasted several hours and was detected. details about the perpetrator remain uncertain.
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Manigat Praises Army After Overruling Senior Officers
Haiti President Manigat defended his government after overruling an army command order to retire top officers. He praised the military for its duty and asserted the rule of law remains in effect as civilian authorities control the armed forces.
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Eight inmates escape from Kentucky maximum-security prison
Eight inmates, including three convicted murderers, fled the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville on Thursday. Authorities said the group likely split up after escaping, while at least nine others attempted to flee and fires were started to divert guards.
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Defense contractor tied to secret jet data in FBI warrant
A warrant unsealed in St Louis alleges Melvin Paisley, a former Assistant Navy Secretary, supplied McDonnell Douglas with confidential F-18 and other weapons data. The FBI investigation, spanning 38 sites in 12 states, aims at defense contracting fraud and bribery with possible indictments beyond 100.
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FAA scales back altitude rules for private pilots
The FAA, after thousands of complaints from private pilots, finalizes rules requiring altitude encoding devices for small planes within 30 miles of 27 busiest airports and near 109 restricted airspaces. The new rule bans flying above 10,000 feet without the equipment.
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