NASA to launch Atlantis this week after fuel leak issues
Cape Canaveral reports NASA will try to launch the space shuttle Atlantis this week with a spy satellite after months of dangerous fuel leaks on two of its three orbiters. Atlantis is slated to blast off Thursday evening.
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San Mateo debates dog and cat breeding ban
Local humane society officials push for an ordinance banning all dog and cat breeding in San Mateo. They argue the measure would reduce the 10,000 unwanted animals euthanized annually, pitting responsible pet owners and aristocratic breeders against shelter workers.
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Party's over art dealers say market cooled after last week's sales
New York experts say the contemporary art market has cooled with lower prices possible in forthcoming sales from the estates of Henry Ford II and Greta Garbo. They note the decline is real but not a collapse, missing the headline grabs of the past years.
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Club Saudi offers US Marines a relaxing retreat in Saudi Arabia
In eastern Saudi Arabia a recreation center dubbed Club Saudi provides Marines with pool facilities a jogging track video games and a resident camel named Sue. The oasis away from front lines is run by Lt Col Gary Wilson and aims to reduce stress though security remains tight. The center opens a second pool soon with daily movies a snack bar and Red Cross help available.
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Touch of Christmas for the U S soldiers
Ann Page of Durham started Operation North Pole to mail 18 inch artificial Christmas trees to U S troops in Saudi Arabia. More than 100 trees were sent with decorations and songs from WMMV Meriden, plus gift packages to follow via the Red Cross.
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Ri university rocked by fraternity house rape
A University of Rhode Island freshman reported rape at a Tau Kappa Epsilon party on Oct. 27. No bail for suspect Dave Lallemand. fellow student Michael Lindell died by suicide days later, linked by investigators to the same night.
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