Moments in History Highlights Key Events of 1913 to 1994
On April 8 1913 the 17th Amendment was ratified enabling direct popular election of US senators. In 1913 exploration of Florida coastline began. In 1973 Pablo Picasso died at Mougins France aged 91. In 1974 Hank Aaron hit 715th, breaking Babe Ruth’s record. In 1990 Ryan White died in Indianapolis at 18. In 1994 Kurt Cobain was found dead in Seattle at 27.
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Boy Steers School Bus to Safety After Driver Leaves
In Ohio a fast acting 11 year old jumped behind the wheel as a bus with 27 students rolled to a pillar. Fifteen children sustained minor injuries and were treated. Authorities say the driver Michael Weir left the bus for fuel, prompting inquiry into the incident and state bus rules.
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Offiers get jail terms for 2003 coup plot in Philippines
A Philippine court sentenced nine military officers to prison terms from 12 to 40 years for taking part in a 2003 coup attempt against President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The men, part of a 31 officer mutiny, seized a Makati hotel and mall complex with explosives before surrendering. Judge Oscar Pimentel ordered five years of confinement to be subtracted from the total.
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IRS security flaws invite risk of data breach and fraud
Washington analysis finds weak controls in the IRS computer network could let a disgruntled employee contractor or outside hacker access confidential taxpayer data. The Treasury Inspector General warns even full control of the IRS network could be gained, with 374 active admin accounts, 141 invalid or expired, and 27 unauthorized staff altering security settings.
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