United Airlines declares emergency to force overtime
United Airlines has declared an operational emergency at five airports Denver Washington Chicago Los Angeles and Indianapolis to compel mechanics to work overtime amid stalled labor talks and expired contracts. The move follows thousands of delays and cancellations as pilots and mechanics refuse overtime. The carrier has apologized and trimmed its fall schedule to match a more realistic flight plan.
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White House cites aging system for lost emails in 1998
White House official Mark Lindsay described an antiquated unstable computer system that crashed repeatedly causing thousands of e mails to vanish in 1998. He said the tech failures left many messages, including some from Vice President Al Gore, unarchived and unevaluated for subpoena compliance amid probes into Lewinsky, Whitewater and fund raising. He denied threatening White House staff.
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Boeing Delta III completes successful test launch
Boeing's Delta III rocket succeeded in delivering a dummy satellite to orbit after two prior failures. The $85 million mission lifted off before dawn over the Atlantic, with a steel spool aboard to simulate the satellite. Officials noted a relieved, round-the-clock effort to revitalize the program and win more launch contracts.
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New mom charged with statutory rape in unusual case
Summer Jessica Strickland of Conyers faces statutory rape charges after giving birth to a child fathered by her then 13 year old husband. Newton County records show they married Aug 7, five weeks after the birth. District Attorney Richard Read noted marriage does not legalize prior sexual encounters. Strickland is free on bond, at home with the baby.
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Montana fires close western tourist areas amid extreme risk
Gov. Racicot ordered sweeping closures of public land in western, central, and southern Montana affecting hiking camping hunting and fishing during peak season. Glacier National Park remains open with special fire precautions while 27 large fires burn nearly 630000 acres statewide as part of a record fire season.
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Akron dad indicted for abusing spelling bee children
Thomas Lavery father of five home schooled kids is indicted on eight felonies and one misdemeanor for endangering children. Allegations include threats to kill Marjory who placed second in 1995 national bee, and forcing Kathleen to starve, sleep, or bathe after another local bee loss. Kathleen, now 14, is in foster care. Marjory, now 18, faced restraint to finish the 1995 contest. Lavery allegedly forced a daughter to disrobe and once smashed a soda can on a child’s head. Prosecutors say the line was crossed and seek accountability.
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World population growth slows but still rises to 2050
Populations Action International reports a slower global growth rate easing pressure on water and farmland. The world, over 6 billion now, will still double by 2050. The study notes women seek education and later childbearing, with Africa and the Middle East lagging in this transition.
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