Passengers witness live TV drama on plane scare
A Airbus A320 with 140 aboard circled Southern California after landing gear failure. Passengers watched their fate on DirectTV as the plane burned off fuel then landed safely at LAX without injuries. Many cried and attempted calls home while crew directed a brace position before touchdown.
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Oil prices jump as Rita nears Texas refineries
Oil prices rose as Rita strengthened to a Category 5 storm threatening Texas refineries and Gulf of Mexico oil platforms. Closures by BP, Marathon, and Shell near Houston and Texas City could curb supply, while traders monitor the storm’s path and potential impact on motorists and airlines.
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Roberts gains Democratic support for Roberts nomination
President Bush's nominee John Roberts wins support from several Democrats as Senate Judiciary Committee votes lean in his favor. Leahy backs the nominee while Kennedy opposes. Key senators including Johnson, Baucus, Nelson, Landrieu weigh votes ahead of a full Senate decision next week.
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Becket's Bridge A Problem Solved North dealer
A Sing Sing letter recounts a bridge table clash over a four spade opening. The writer West doubles, leads diamonds, and uses suit preference to induce a favorable trump return, enabling a ruff idea that backfires, leaving South two down and the loser mocked as a sore loser. A bidding quiz follows tomorrow.
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