Pelosi elected as House Democrats whip in landmark vote
Democrats chose Nancy Pelosi over Steny Hoyer 118 to 95 in a closed ballot to become the party whip, elevating the California congresswoman to the highest post yet held by a woman in Congress. She will assume the post January 15 as David Bonior leaves to run for governor.
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Kursk Sub Arrives at Murmansk Shipyard for Dismantling
The Kursk submarine reached Roslyakovo ship repair plant near Murmansk where officials will inspect its two 190 megawatt reactors, recover crew remains, and begin dismantling its missile arsenal. Navy spokesman Vladimir Navrotsky said three days will dock the sub and five more to remove the barge and dry the dock.
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Smithsonian builds outdoor solar system model Voyage
Smithsonian workers erect a six field length scale model tracing the solar system from the sun to Pluto outdoors along the National Mall. The display, 650 yards long, opens Oct. 17 and uses stainless towers and porcelain plaques to explain each planet.
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