Discovery astronauts wrap up for return to Earth
NASA and Russian crew prepare to undock from the international space station after a 10 day construction mission. Pilot Pamela Melroy recalls the journey's completion while commander Brian Duffy notes mixed emotions as the seven astronauts celebrate a successful milestone and look ahead to future flights.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
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Missouri woman convicted of killing her two sons
Mary Bass, 32, convicted on two counts of second degree murder for killing her 8 year old triplet sons in 1999 after claiming multiple personalities including an alternate “Sharon” controlled her. Jurors also convict her on 10 other charges and recommended eight life terms plus 32 years.
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Notable historical anniversaries from October 22
Highlights include Princeton University receiving its charter in 1746, Andre-Jacques Garnerin's parachute descent in 1797, Sam Houston’s Texas presidency in 1836, New York’s Metropolitan Opera opening in 1883, West Germany joining Nato in 1954, Kennedy’s Cuba blockade move in 1962, Apollo 7 splashdown in 1968, the Shah’s travel to New York in 1979, and the PATCO strike decertification in 1981.
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Andre-Jacques Gamerin
Sam Houston
Republic of Texas
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Gounod
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