NASA preps Atlantis launch to swap Mir crew
NASA cleared Atlantis for a weekend launch to replace John Blaha on the Russian space station Mir with Jerry Linenger. Blaha has lived aboard Mir since September, with Linenger due for a four month stay. This docking marks the fifth Mir shuttle link, with a tight 10 minute launch window on Sunday after technicians tightened hatch gear.
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California wind gusts topple trailers and cut power
Severe winds swept Southern California on Monday, gusts reaching 77 mph from San Bernardino to Pasadena and Santa Monica. The storm toppled a media tent at Dr. Simpson's trial site, uprooted trees, and left more than 130,000 customers without power. A 3-foot diameter pine crashed into an Altadena home as eucalyptus trees blocked freeways.
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New Jersey mother charged in baby's death
Bacilia Lucero 22, who concealed her pregnancy, is charged with murdering her newborn daughter by throwing the infant from a third story window in Paterson. Cousin Juan Diego Lucero 20 aided in the birth and is charged. both held on $500000 bail. Autopsy cites skull fractures from a fall.
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Mattel withdraws Cabbage Patch Kids Snacktime Dolls
Mattel will pay $40 per returned doll as about 100 reports cited hair and finger injuries from the battery powered jaws. About 500,000 dolls sold since 1996, with all units pulled from shelves nationwide. Refund includes shipping, return deadline March 31 to a Chino distribution center. Officials say no verified safety hazard but prioritize consumer confidence.
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Slain girl's class returns to school
Boulder Valley students at High Peaks Elementary returned to class after a ceremony with psychologists and counselors to help them cope with the murder of JonBenet Ramsey. Teachers explained the death and that feelings may vary, as police await lab results on DNA evidence in the case.
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Letter Bomb Probe Continues Amid Weekend Alerts
FBI reports eight letter bombs found with suspicions rising over the weekend as police and agents respond to envelopes mailed from Alexandria Egypt. A Bethesda journalist alerted authorities after receiving a larger package, later found to contain only papers. A Beltsville MD target also yielded no explosives.
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