Dangerous Harrier leads in US military accidents
The Harrier jet has the highest rate of major accidents among U S military aircraft over three decades, with more than a third of its fleet lost and 45 Marines dying in non combat incidents. The Osprey has caused similar losses in one crash, highlighting danger in new Marine aircraft.
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Harrier pilot Jeffrey Smiths dramatic homecoming flight
The article profiles Captain Jeffrey Smith during a preflight sequence for an AV-8B Harrier near Mount Joy. The scene shows him in olive flight gear, inspecting the jet, then firing the engine as his parents watch, celebrating a homecoming after eight months in Japan.
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Angeles Times
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Marine Corps
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Donna Smith
Japan
Los Angeles Times
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Canada clears rest of first mad cow herd in Alberta
Canadian officials say test results on the initial quarantined herd linked to North America’s first BSE case are negative. One infected cow remains in a 150 head Alberta herd as investigators trace potential contact with other herds and poultry feed.
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Israeli Foreign Minister Describes Tough Decision
The Israeli foreign minister compared the choice to crossing the Red Sea highlighting the severity of the decision and its political and diplomatic implications. The remark underscores the high stakes facing Israel in international relations.
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Israel backs road map move recognizing Palestinian statehood
In a tense vote under U.S. pressure, Israel approved an internationally backed peace plan and for the first time recognized Palestinians' right to statehood. The cabinet vote 12-7 with four abstentions clears way for potential three-way meeting with Mahmoud Abbas and George Bush.
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Silvan Shalom
Sharon
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Mideast
Loved ones honored with flags and flowers at cemeteries
Elsie Clouhy and others visited Czech National Cemetery to honor relatives on Memorial Day. Oakland Memorial Cemetery officials described Memorial Day as the busiest, with meticulous prep by groundskeepers and a six person staff. Cemetery crews in Iowa City also prepared with weeks of mowing and trimming ahead of the holiday.
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Gazette
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Frank
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Cedar Rapids
Czech National Cemetery
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Oakland Cemetery
Iowa City
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the Gazette
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Elsie Drouhy
Edmunds
Cloudy
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