Miracle on the Hudson pilot Chesley Sullenberger retires
Captain Chesley Sullenberger, famed for landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, retires after 30 years with US Airways and its predecessor. He plans to advocate for flight safety and concluded his career at a private ceremony in Charlotte with fellow pilots and employees.
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JFK air traffic controller uses son to issue takeoff instructions
An air traffic controller at Kennedy Airport and a supervisor were put on administrative leave as the FAA investigates after the controller allowed his young son to radio instructions to several pilots. FAA officials call it a lapse in judgment and paused unofficial visits to facilities during policy review. The recordings show the child repeating simple instructions.
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Randy Babbitt
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Chilean Army Opens Aid Drive After Destructive Earthquake
Four days after the Quake in Concepcion military forces began a large relief push. Rifle troops occupied blocks enforcing a noon curfew while distributing flour beans oil and tea to survivors via dump trucks and volunteers.
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Concepcion
Chile
Palin to publish new book celebrating American virtues
HarperCollins says Sarah Palin is writing an untitled volume on American virtues and strengths with selections from readings and portraits of admired individuals. No release date is set, following her memoir Going Rogue which sold over 2 million copies.
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Sarah Palin
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Obama pushes up-or-down vote on health care reform
President Obama urged Congress to pass sweeping health care legislation by majority vote without filibuster, endorsing a strategy that blocks Republican late stalling. He said negotiations should not restart and highlighted aims to extend coverage and curb insurer practices like denying pre existing conditions.
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Doctors urged to discuss prostate test pros and cons
The American Cancer Society urges doctors to explain the limits of PSA testing and the risks of overtreatment. Digital rectal exams should be optional, past PSA readings guide follow ups, and routine screening is not advised for most men. Prostate cancer remains common with about 192000 new cases and 27000 deaths last year.
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Survey finds sharp drop in children's bullying
A national study funded by the Justice Department shows declines in physical bullying from 22 percent in 2003 to under 15 percent in 2008 and in assaults by peers from 45 percent to 38.4 percent. Lead author David Finkelhor of the University of New Hampshire credits anti bullying programs and Olwens initiatives for the trend, noting variability by school.
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University of New Hampshire
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Concert and Event Lineup Says March Through May
A series of movie showings and concerts listed includes Snow White on March 5 6, Hollywood Live on March 7 In the Mood on March 12 Naked Lunch UMC on March 14 Highlander on March 28 ICC String Orchestra on March 28 Chick Corea on April 11 Joe Bonamassa on May 7 with other entries such as Mel Brooks references and performances by Loudon Wainwright II and Richard Thompson.
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