Supplemental report urges tougher space shuttle safety warnings
National News Columbia investigator Air Force Brig. Gen. Duane Deal argues NASA must adopt stricter measures to prevent another shuttle tragedy. His 10 page supplement, evolving from a minority view, highlights concerns about inspections and mechanical failures buried or downplayed in the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report. He notes broad support among board members for the overall findings after 207 days of work.
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Seven Die After Workplace Shooting at Windy City Core Supply
In Chicago a lone former worker Salvador Tapia began firing inside the auto parts warehouse with one entrance and packed crates. He shot seven people, killing six including two owners, then shot at police before being killed by an officer inside after a standoff.
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Titanic wreck decaying faster than expected says experts
Scientists say the Titanic on the North Atlantic seabed is decaying rapidly due to rusticles formed by iron eating microbes. The 100 foot forward mast has collapsed and sections of the ship including the crow's nest and captain's cabin wall have deteriorated as salvor RMS Titanic Inc. holds rights but plans no further retrievals.
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RIAA reveals methods to track online music downloaders
The Recording Industry Association of America details its investigative techniques in court papers against a Brooklyn woman accused of sharing nearly 1000 songs online. It says fingerprints from her music files linked to Napster and suggested songs were recorded by others, arguing she was not an innocent infringer.
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British soldier killed in Iraqi convoy ambush near Ali as Sharqi
Gunmen opened fire with small arms and rockets on a British convoy trapped between two crowds in Ali as Sharqi, killing one soldier and wounding another. Ten people were arrested as troops withdrew to al Amarah guarded by helicopters and rapid reaction units. The incident raises tolls as US forces report 281 deaths since the war began.
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Six-Nation talks agree to continue nuclear talks
Diplomats from the United States North Korea South Korea Russia Japan and China reached a consensus to hold more six party discussions to defuse months of North Korean nuclear tensions. The current three day round ends Friday with a push to keep multilateral talks alive while balancing security concerns and aid.
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