Fatigue rules for pilots inch toward FAA proposal
After the Buffalo area crash that killed 50, the FAA has finally prepared a draft rule on pilot duty hours. A White House review is underway, with a House hearing planned and a lengthy lead time before rules take effect. Officials cite safety needs and industry cost as key debates.
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Quran burn plan draws national worry in Florida
Florida officials voiced safety fears as the Dove Outreach Center in Gainesville planned a Quran burning to mark 9/11. President Obama urged Rev. Jones to abandon the protest, while Afghan clerics promised protests and NATO troops prepared for potential fallout. Mayor Lowe condemned the action and urged residents to avoid the church and stay vigilant.
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Mexico m ayor slain as US weighs Plan Colombia echo
A third Mexican mayor was killed by suspected drug gang hitmen in a single month. Hillary Clinton and other U S officials cited cartel insurgent like tactics, while Mexico rejected any Plan Colombia style deployment. Controversy rose over U S aid and potential military involvement in Mexico and Central America.
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Zaytuna College Opens in Berkeley California
Zaytuna College in Berkeley launches as a small Islamic institution with five faculty and 15 freshmen aiming for full accreditation. The school seeks to train Muslim-American leaders amid national debates over a New York mosque and rising security concerns for Muslim communities. Critics question founder motives while supporters highlight educational aims.
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