Disaster tsunami toll tops 400 in Indonesia
Survivors recalled the Mentawai and nearby island tsunami that swept away villages as death tolls rose to 393 plus 33 from a central Java volcano, with total deaths reaching 426. Officials cited a breakdown or maintenance questions about the warning system and noted a rare rescue of an 18 month old.
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New York Officials Probe Street Harassment Of Women
New York City lawmakers hear testimony on street harassment as women describe being followed, yelled at, and made to feel unsafe. Advocates urge studies, campaigns, and possibly no harassment zones around schools to protect young women. Some residents defend friendly heckling as harmless.
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TSA updates pat down technique at airports
The TSA is changing from a hand pat to a hand sliding motion for passenger searches. Procedures remain gender-matched and details are not released. Passengers may still encounter a mix of security layers including explosives trace detection and canine teams.
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BP Cementing Probe Finds Possible Flaws Ahead of Gulf Blowout
Investigators on the presidential commission say cement tests should have cast doubt on BP and its contractor's sealant before the April 20 disaster that killed 11 and caused a historic offshore spill. Halliburton disputes blame, citing stable test results.
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