Investigators outline causes of Columbia tragedy
The Columbia Accident Investigation Board presents a scenario linking foam debris striking the wing during launch to a breach in the leading edge. Superheated gases then melted the wing, leading to breakup over east Texas. The board cautions the finding is circumstantial but outlines safety actions for resuming spaceflight.
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Quarry worker testifies blasting caps stolen before Oklahoma City bombing
Allen Radtke, a driller at a Kansas quarry, testified that blasting caps and detonation boosters were stolen from his site months before the Oklahoma City federal building attack. He said about 500 caps were missing, tying the theft to the case against Terry Nichols.
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Connecticut man gets 30 year term for strangling girl
Danbury restaurant worker Saul Dos Reis, 25, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the sexual assault and strangling of 13 year old Christina Long of Danbury. He met her in an Internet chat room and killed her in his car at a Connecticut mall.
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Grassley pushes dividend tax cut in Senate Finance Panel
Senator Grassley moves a plan to phase out the tax on corporate dividends over three years as part of a $350 billion tax bill. He faces opposition from Senator Snowe who calls the approach a gimmick and could derail leadership if she votes against drafting the bill.
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