Legendary test pilot Scott Crossfield dies in plane crash
Authorities said test pilot Scott Crossfield, famed for flying Mach 2 and 3, was found dead Thursday in a single-engine Cessna crash in northern Georgia near Ranger. Thunderstorms disrupted radio contact as searchers located the wreckage about 1 p.m. Crossfield, 84, helped shape early aeronautics with NACA and later set speed records in the X-15 program.
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States push for larger role in early Democratic primary
Democratic leaders from several states urged the Democratic National Committee to award them a bigger voice in choosing the 2008 nominee. They argued their diverse populations including African Americans, Hispanics, and union members warrant earlier influence beyond Iowa and New Hampshire. The DNC will decide this year which states gain a voting slot.
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Bird flu risk in migratory waterfowl rises with seasons
Washington reports that bird flu, including H5N1, may be hard to detect in migratory ducks and other waterfowl. A new review warns that fall testing in Alaska might miss early spread as officials decide how many birds to test now and later while ducks head to breeding grounds.
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Columbine victims remembered on anniversary
Dawn Anna recalls Lauren Townsend as Columbine marks its anniversary seven years after the massacre. Lauren, valedictorian at 18, was among 12 students and a teacher killed when Harris and Klebold attacked Columbine High School.
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Distracted driving blamed for majority of crashes study says
Government researchers and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute report that nearly eight in ten crashes or near crashes involve distracted drivers. The study tracked 241 drivers in the Washington DC area, linking behaviors such as dialing phones, emailing, eating, and MP3 usage to far higher crash risk, with drowsy driving also increasing danger.
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