Kentucky executes child killer in first state killing since 1996
In Kentucky, 37 year old Marco Allen Chapman was executed by lethal injection at the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to killing two children in 2002. He upheld appeals until the end and asked for execution to proceed. At 7 34 p.m. he was declared dead.
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Thief steals over $3 million in boots from Justin Boots
Fort Worth police report a truck thief gained entry by cutting a gate lock and removing three cargo containers during Labor Day weekend. The haul included 10,740 boots and 7,400 boot uppers valued at about $2.4 million from a Justin Boots distribution center.
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Justin Boots
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Bush seeks China aid on North Korea at APEC forum
In Lima, President Bush urged China to help verify North Korea's nuclear declarations amid stalled talks. He met Hu Jintao privately as both leaders push for a December Beijing meeting and a broader plan to stabilize global markets ahead of Obama’s presidency.
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Eight Interior workers disciplined over oil industry gifts
Interior Department disciplines eight Denver Minerals Management Service employees for accepting gifts and improper conduct with oil company personnel from 2002 to 2006. Inspector General cited a culture of substance use and promiscuity with parties, trips, and alcohol. Actions ranged from warnings to termination. exact firings undisclosed.
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NASA Scrambles to Repair Space Station Water System
NASA laboratories scramble to diagnose a shutdown of the $154 million water recycling system aboard the International Space Station. Engineers seek processed urine samples to verify safety before astronauts drink the recycled water as the Endeavour mission nears its late next week departure. Space Station Commander Mike Fincke calms concerns noting the system will be thoroughly tested on Earth prior to full deployment.
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