Brown urged flight despite Croatia storm says friend
New York Times reports minutes before Commerce Secretary Ron Brown boarded a fatal flight in a Croatian storm he told a friend he knew the risks but would go ahead. Noranda Hill says Brown pressured pilots while others dispute pressure. Hill criticizes officials fired over inspections in the crash investigation.
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Graduation Briefs Highlight Valedictorian Family Streak
Erica Funsch follows a family line of valedictorians at Princeton High School as her mother Alena and two sisters also excelled. The three siblings, with Erica in the spotlight, share tales of parental pressure and pride while the Island School community watches a multi generation academic achievement unfold.
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Foreigners use D C for shopping sprees
Foreign visitors flock to Washington and nearby Virginia for discounts, turning shopping into a major draw alongside monuments and museums. Potomac Mills attracts tourists with airfares offset by cheaper prices, while visitors frequently buy multiple footwear and electronics items, boosting overnight travel dollars.
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Choone
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Marie Tibor
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Tibor
Tom Wiley
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